Currently looking at upgrading my CPU. I'm not sure if I should stay with the AM3+ socket and get something like an FX 6300, or completely switch to an i5 4690 with a new Haswell motherboard? I have an EVGA GTX 770 so I'm looking for something that won't bottleneck/give me the most performance. My budget is around $250, give or take.
What motherboard do you have right now?
Right now I have the Asus m5a97.
Just stick with that motherboard and grab an FX6300. It won't bottleneck your GPU and in most games the performance difference between the i5 and the FX is hardly there.
Okay, thanks for the advice!
What is your current CPU? You might not see a major increase in performance depending on the phll you have.