Computer is aging and I'm looking to upgrade some things

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Alright so I need some advice on what to get. I have a new PSU, RAM, HDD, and a NZXT Phanton Fullsize Tower.

The parts I'm looking to upgrade from are:

  • CPU - AMD 1050T
  • Mobo -  ASUS M4N75TD
  • GPU - GTX460

Here's the thing. I am limited on what to buy right now but I want to upgrade something. I do a lot of gaming and a lot of audio production. (http://krecordings.webs.com) :)

I'm thinking about upgrading my CPU and Mobo first but I'm not really sure what to get. I was thinking the 8350 and some $100 motherboard. Not really looking to spend more than $300. I won't be overclocking so I don't really NEED some top of the line motherboard, just something that'll support the 12gb of 1600MHz RAM I have.

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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wXrK

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Microcenter)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($94.99 @ Microcenter)

Total: $304.97

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Already got a 212 EVO :)

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all the better :)

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Also it says the 8350 is instore only :(

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You can allways grab one from newegg if your not by a microcenter (i think there around $190 at newegg)

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Should I be looking at the 8350 though? I think I'd be fine with a 3570k or a 4670k but I honestly don't know much about those processors. I know my audio production software uses A LOT of CPU power. Maybe I should look at the 3770k/4770k for the HT?

Help. :(

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The i7 will be better but a 4770k is $330 then you will need $100+ for a mobo for it takeing you up to $450+ a bit more than you whanted.

The FX8350 is on par with a i5 (the intel being a little bit better at single core perfomance the FX being better at multi core performance)

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Alright thanks! I'm going to check with the people who make the audio software and see if multicore would be better than an i7 with HT or a regular i5.