Worth Upgrading From FX4100 to 8350?

[the_tobzster]

Hi guys, I'm thinking about upgrading my pc again.
Here are my specs for CPU & GPU:

AMD FX-4100 OC'd 15% (4.0Ghz)
Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 Asus Direct II

At the moment I feel like I'm not really making the most out of my GPU. I like to use my PC for gaming and have noticed recently an increase in lag in CPU intensive games. Is it worth the upgrade?

 

[RJC]

What motherboard are you using, as ideally you will need your motherboard to have heatsinks around the CPU socket area to keep the VRM's cool.

 

[the_tobzster]

It's a Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3, I've checked and it's compatible with the cpu. Pretty sure there's a heatsink there already, not sure how good it is though. I won't be overclocking with it right away anyway. Thanks for your reply.

 

[Davedree]

Go back to your original thread please, no need to make another one.
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18676257

 

[Emlyn_Dewar]

8320E and overclock!

 

[the_tobzster]

Go back to your original thread please, no need to make another one.
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18676257

8320E and overclock!

Yeah sorry guys I had forgotten I even made another thread. You guys were very useful and wanted to say thanks.

I remember you saying to go for the 8320e, I'm definitely looking at that! Is it really worth getting a good cooler/heatsink? I suppose if I'm overclocking I should, I was looking at the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO, think that's a good idea? Thanks.

 

[Poneros]

The CM 212 is a great cooler & very well priced. If you don't do hardcore OCing then that's the best option really. I would hesitate to OC the 8 core CPUs on that motherboard though. You can probably do a light OC but don't push it too much.