R9 270x with a8-7600?

[Natsuko]

I'm looking to upgrade my graphics card to a r9 270x ($90) and I don't know if my cpu will bottleneck.
I currently have a a8-7600cpu and radeon r7 graphics.
Motherboard: Gigabyte Technology Co. Ltd. F2A88XM-HD3P (P0)

R9 270x:
https://www.trademe.co.nz/computers/components/video-cards/pciexpress/listing-2050441807.htm?rsqid=ceb4de73cce54fe4b4d8f7b6af5857b3-008

https://www.trademe.co.nz/computers/components/memory-ram/16gb-or-more/listing-2049890033.htm?rsqid=ceb4de73cce54fe4b4d8f7b6af5857b3-008

If I do need a cpu upgrade, what is a cheap/budget alternative?

And are there any good graphics cards under $200 nzd which is like $120 usd?

Thanks

[r.linder]

The A8 will bottleneck for sure in a lot of games. I would suggest finding an Athlon X4 860K, as that's basically the best CPU available for the FM2+ socket.

[_I_]

the fm boards were not good enough for mid+ gpus at their times
a current mid-higher end gpu will definately be bottlenecked by the cpu in most games

a cpu upgrade worth it would also need a new mobo and ram, about $300nzd+ total

or r3 1300x with board and ram
https://nz.pcpartpicker.com/list/9q28D2

edit: intel prices in nz are insane

[r.linder]

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the fm boards were not good enough for mid+ gpus at their times
a current mid-higher end gpu will definately be bottlenecked by the cpu in most games

a cpu upgrade worth it would also need a new mobo and ram, about $300nzd+ total

or r3 1300x with board and ram
https://nz.pcpartpicker.com/list/9q28D2

edit: intel prices in nz are insane

Having used an A10-7860K (which is not that much better than the A8-7600) with an R9 270X 2G, I can safely say they perform well together in casual/budget gaming rigs, only falling short in games that push the CPU more than the GPU.
It all depends on the source of the R9 270X, as used prices for them can be pretty good for a GPU that rivals a GTX 1050, as are prices for FM2+ Athlon X4 845s and 860Ks, and it would still be a good option for someone who is looking to spend the least amount as possible while still getting a desirable result.