What CPU do I need to upgrade to?

I play games and the only thing that is keeping me back is my CPU. My graphics card is a ATI Radeon 5870 1 GB which can max out any game, but my CPU is a AMD Phenom II x2 550 3.1 GHz and I can't run games like Crysis on highest because of it, and I can run open world games like GTA 4 because of it. So what CPU should look for to upgrade to? I want to spend around $150 or a little higher.

asked Nov 11 '10 at 16:10

Luke oX
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edited Nov 11 '10 at 16:13

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upload a screenshot of CPUZ running on your computer. how much do you want to spend?

answered Nov 11 '10 at 16:11

Tim Fontana
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What do you mean by running on my computer? And price wise.... around $150 or a little higher.

(Nov 11 '10 at 16:13) Luke oX

download cpuz of the internet and run it. send a screen shot of the window

(Nov 11 '10 at 16:14) Tim Fontana

Well if you want to play games like they're intended to be played then pair your GPU with an Intel Core i7 930.

answered Nov 11 '10 at 16:12

DazOwen
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I'm not in that price range.

(Nov 11 '10 at 16:14) Luke oX

well, he has an AMD board, so it would cost about $500 to change

(Nov 11 '10 at 16:15) Tim Fontana

0	A AMD Phenom X4. I have one, they are awesome. AMD FTW! Sorry i was wrong i ment Intel but meh! answered Nov 11 '10 at 16:12 Vancar6 1.4k●150●160●173

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