Upgrading my CPU and motherboard for $300-$400

[msdstc]

Got a ton of great assistance when I first put my current setup together, now looking to upgrade given the holidays are coming up. Here is my current Mobo/CPU combo.

ASUS M4A88T-M/USB3
AMD Phenom II X6 1055T Thuban 2.8GHz Socket AM3 125W Six-Core

All I'm really looking for is a new CPU, but in order to upgrade I was wondering if I might end up needing a new MOBO. My range is about 300-400 dollars... so is there any way I can get a new setup going with that much money? Maybe just upgrade the cpu? Am I being a little too optimistic? Thanks for any help!

 

[slh28]

What are you using the PC for? Unless your CPU usage is maxing out frequently and you know you need the extra CPU power, I wouldn't really bother. The only thing worth upgrading to is an i7 3770K which will cost quite a bit.

A cheaper and probably better solution is to get an aftermarket cooler and overclock your CPU (if you haven't done so already), the Phenom II's OC quite well.

 

[klepto12]

Its seems to me that a 3570k would still be an upgrade to this cpu in gaming power and more. overclock to around 4.5ghz hard to compete with.

 

[TheDevopsGuy]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504 Intel i5-3570k
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128546 Motherboard lga 1155

215$
135.99$
350.99$

Total and a great Overclocker and Multitasking +gaming

The motherboard was just a pick of my choice neweeg has all kind of Mobos if u want for crossfire Sli or Massive Overclocking just leave us a specification of what u really want this upgrade for