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AMD CPU upgrade help

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Thinking about getting a new processor in January. Currently using a Phenom II 850, been pretty solid on many of the games I play but think its time for an upgrade. Been looking at the 8150 at for £137, was also going to match it up with a Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Rev 2 < Not too sure about the clearance with my case and RAM.
I have no intention of overclocking with this mobo as its a low budget board (see sig), Just thought it would be better as stock coolers sawk and I've heard these Bulldozers get hot even on stock settings.
PS. I'm looking for help with an AMD upgrade not people saying "Go Intel".

Cheers.
 
Yeah, Also what about the clearance with the cooler? I'm slightly tempted to upgrade my case. The CM Elite 430 has poor cable management, even with my modular PSU its still cramped.
 
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Yeah, I think I'll just upgrade the bios and see what my budget allows me to get. Either way the 8120 or 8320 will be much better than a phenom 850 lol. Might grab a new case too, Aerocool X-Predator Ultimate Gaming Windowed Case or NZXT 410?
 
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