Upgrading my CPU/Mobo

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Patchadams123

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Hello there, Im currently debating on upgrading my gaming rig

This is what I want to get:

Maximus VI formula Z87 1150 chipset
Intel i5 4670k
I already have the GTX 660 Ti
and 2 Corsair Vengeance 8 GB DDR3

Questions:
1. What do you guys think of this mobo/cpu combo
2. Do I need a CPU cooler if I want to overclock?
3. What PSU is recommended for this? I have a 500w cooler master PSU

Thanks in advice
 
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thepinkanator95
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($327.98 @ Outlet PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($130.98 @ Outlet PC)
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer MK III 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $548.93
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-09 18:42 EDT-0400)

This is what I would use.

The motherboard you have on there seems...
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robax91

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That is a great mobo/CPU combo, but you should consider what you are getting it for. As much as I love Asus, I don't usually see a point in buying their premium boards unless you really need those features (aka doing a big SLI config).

In short, yes they are good products, just don't spend more than you have to unless this is part of a larger upgrade.
 
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thepinkanator95

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($327.98 @ Outlet PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($130.98 @ Outlet PC)
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer MK III 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $548.93
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-09 18:42 EDT-0400)

This is what I would use.

The motherboard you have on there seems unreasonable for an i5 build, so I downgraded the motherboard and upgraded the CPU. This will give you a lot better performance.

I also gave you a reliable PSU.
 
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