CPU upgrade help

[cukiemunster]

Basically I am looking to upgrade my CPU as it is the weak spot in my current computer. I only really play WoW anymore, so I am not looking to dump a ton of money into my computer at this time, but currently in SoO 25m raids my fps are horrific, Malkarok I drop to single digit fps on the pull, and never get over 15fps on low settings.

First what I currently have:

CPU=http://cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=...+X4+640&id=171
GPU=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150609
Mobo=http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...=en&lc=en#N125
10gb RAM
Micro ATX case

Now for the catch, I currently only have $200 max to spend on either a CPU to fit my existing mobo, or to buy a new mobo and CPU. After doing some digging, I have found the best cpu for my existing mobo socket(AM3, not AM3+) is the Phenom II X6 1100T.

Now if I were to upgrade, I am leaning towards the GIGABYTE GA-78LMT-USB3 and FX-6300 mobo/cpu combo.

This is nowhere near set in stone, but they seem to work for around what I have to work with budget wise. Any and all help is mucho appreciated.

[Sinirlan]

Pretty good choice in this price, just make sure Your current memory chips are on supported list http://download.gigabyte.us/FileList...-78lmt-s2p.pdf for that motherboard. (To find out what RAM You have use CPUID, free and easy to find).

[Chryst]

the first is the best !

[cukiemunster]

I ended up getting that mobo and fx-8320 on sale for about $200

Sent from my LG G Flex using Tapatalk 2

[poopsticks]

If you are looking for bang for buck under 200 bucks, go get an intel core i3 - should be around 100 bucks and a decent 70 dollar (open box if you wanna chance it). The benefits to this is that the dual core will keep up with the AMD 8 Core and you can have more capacity for future upgrades.

[viperas]

With 200$, the best you can get is AMD FX 8320, 3500MHz

[alexsmith12]

In general, it's a better idea to choose an improved CPU unless you want extensive graphics processing. As you'll see in a moment, GPUs often cost more and have a shorter lifespan. Your system's speed will be increased without incurring too much expense if you go with the less complicated option of replacing the CPU.