I'm looking to invest in a new CPU, don't know anything about CPU's so I'd like some help.

Looking to stay on AMD, my mobo supports AM2+ and AM3(?), which CPU would you guys reccomend? I would like it to beast CSS, don't really have a price range.

ugly

edit: personal joke, don't even try it.

 IV
Yes, you, fatty.

edit: try it.

I hear they just released a new i7 extreme edition.

but meh, never used AMD so cant help you sorry.

 nSmed
They've release i7 ivy bridge which is meant to destroy sandy bridge :x

http://www.eteknix.com/news/intel-i7-3970x-on-the-way-for-q4/

 nSmed
Looks sexaay!

Intel is definitely the way to go atm. I'm using AMD Phenom II x4 955 Black Edition currently, but i wish i waited for the Intel processors to drop in price.

If you are sticking on AM2+ / AM3 motherboard don't get bulldozer. Get Phenom 965 X4 or 960T (which can be unlocked from X4 to X6) or a 1090T for X6. The six-core processors won't gain any serious benefit in gaming. However, if you do any video rendering or multi-tasking to a high degree get an X6. If you want it purely for CS:S, just stick with the X4 get an aftermarket cooler and overclock it.

 KUSTOM
This is what I'm currently on.

 Ander
Upgrading my system to these;

http://www.ebuyer.com/253477-arctic-cooling-freezer-13-intel-and-amd-socket-heatpipe-cooling-fan-ucaco-fz130-bl

http://www.ebuyer.com/239613-coolermaster-120x120x25mm-sickleflow-red-led-case-fan-r4-l2r-20ar-r1 x2

http://www.ebuyer.com/349029-intel-core-i5-3570k-3-4ghz-socket-1155-6mb-cache-retail-boxed-processor-bx80637i53570k

http://www.ebuyer.com/351598-gigabyte-ga-z77-d3h-socket-1155-vga-dvi-hdmi-8-channel-audio-atx-motherboard-ga-z77-d3h