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    Default Need CPU / Mobo combo upgrade advice

    Hi everyone,

    I am in need of a CPU, Motherboard, Ram upgrade.

    PC will be used for gaming. I will be getting 16gb Ram but I am not sure about the CPU and Mobo combo.

    Looking at an AMD FX-8320 vs Intel Core i5-4460 chip as I don't want to spend loads. Maybe around R6000 or less if possible.

    Also, the MoBo is lank important for future upgrading options if I want to get a 970 GT vidcard or something like that.

    Gaming is very GPU intensive and less CPU dependent so I will probably look at a 960 or 970 GT in the very near future. That get's me thinking that I can get away with an i5 or equivalent CPU for the time being until I can upgrade to an i7 in the future.

    Most important for me is to get the right cost effective CPU / Mobo combo possible that should keep me happy playing games.

    Thanks

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    Mr dampi I am thinking of selling my i7 4790K + Msi Z97 Gaming 9 AC in the near future and I reckon I'll let it go for your price.
    Full warranty remaining through Rebeltech, I have full packaging and acc for the motherboard and I'm sure I still have the box for the cpu somewhere in my box room..lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Joker View Post
    Mr dampi I am thinking of selling my i7 4790K + Msi Z97 Gaming 9 AC in the near future and I reckon I'll let it go for your price.
    Full warranty remaining through Rebeltech, I have full packaging and acc for the motherboard and I'm sure I still have the box for the cpu somewhere in my box room..lol
    A box room, hahaha. Post pics man

    [MENTION=7921]dampi256[/MENTION] This is a good deal, you won't get better for R6k. However, as with all Intel CPU's, future proof is relative. The sockets usually last about 2 generations before they are replaced with a different socket. However, with this CPU, you won't have to do any replacing anytime soon.
    The mobo will also support any GPU you can throw at it

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Joker View Post
    Mr dampi I am thinking of selling my i7 4790K + Msi Z97 Gaming 9 AC in the near future and I reckon I'll let it go for your price.
    Full warranty remaining through Rebeltech, I have full packaging and acc for the motherboard and I'm sure I still have the box for the cpu somewhere in my box room..lol
    Awesome bro. PM me when you are selling. I might not have gotten my stuff yet so I would probably check your stuff out.

    I take it Ram won't be included.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Blazzok View Post
    A box room, hahaha. Post pics man

    [MENTION=7921]dampi256[/MENTION] This is a good deal, you won't get better for R6k. However, as with all Intel CPU's, future proof is relative. The sockets usually last about 2 generations before they are replaced with a different socket. However, with this CPU, you won't have to do any replacing anytime soon.
    The mobo will also support any GPU you can throw at it
    That is a sweet deal.

    I like the Z97 and it has loads of features I like. Definitely a beast option.

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