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Considering an upgrade - which motherboard will be right?

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July 2, 2013 7:54:16 AM

Hello,
I am currently considering an upgrade to my system and I am lost when it comes to motherboard.
I am planning to upgrade my CPU to one of the haswell CPU's around 200$ and I would like to game @ 1080p, probably not overclocking (not extreme OC, that's for sure).
I was hoping you can help me figure out which motherboard will be good enough for me but not an overkill.
my system:

CPU: core i5 650 (to be replaced)
motherboard : GA H55 UD2H
8gb 1600 mhz RAM
GPU: MSI GTX 760 OC
thanks.

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July 2, 2013 8:08:53 AM

replaced with what cpu? if it's still gonna be an intel cpu, i would recommend you to get Mobo lga2011 ASUS ROG Rampage IV Extreme X79
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2011/12/19/asus_rampage_...
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July 2, 2013 8:14:18 AM

I was planning on one of the Haswells (like i5 4430 or 4670k) which use the lga 1150 socket, since they seem the best around and around the same price as Ivy bridge.
I am open to suggestions though.
what CPU's work with the motherboard you reccomended?
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July 2, 2013 10:49:54 AM

OK, first of all, thank you for your help.
When I look back I see I didn't phrase myself too well.
I want to buy a motherboard that will run one of the Haswell CPU's.
I am not planning on SLI, major OC, and I don't need extra USB's or something.
That's because I live nowhere near the US or UK, and motherboards here are significantly pricier, both buying it here or getting one from abroad - so a 200$ motherboard will cost me about 300-350$.
So I was wondering - will I be OK with any Z87, LGA1150 motherboard if I want it just to run the CPU, or will a non-gaming motherboard will be a big hit my FPS ?
Thank you in advance.
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July 2, 2013 12:34:36 PM

YES.
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