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Best CPU for about $300

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Currently using the cheapest i5 and I need an upgrade. I have 8gb of RAM and a gtx 760 not overclocked. I'm looking for the best CPU for my money. Around 300$. Thanks.

What is your current specs? MOBO? CPU you currently have? These would help ;)

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What you will be doing with your CPU is also quite important.

 

Do you do media production stuff? Like editing videos? Do you play games?

 

If so, do you game more than media production? Or do you do production stuff more than gaming?

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