4670k for next generation of gaming?

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thedude300

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As the title states is the 4670K a good or great CPU for gaming? I want to be able to get a few years out of my CPU and want to get what I can also get in my budget and so far the 4670K is in my budget. But, I'm wondering about other options? I also was considering the 8350 but afraid of how AMD seems to be killing off the AM3+ socket already and I want my motherboard to be ready for the next generation of CPUs also.
 
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thedude300

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Thanks for the fast replies. I have a few more questions... I was suggest a motherboard also and wondering if it's the best route to go. I'll just show you what my system would be if I got these parts..


Mobo - ASUS MAXIMUS HERO Z87
CPU - 4670K
Cooler - Hyper 212 EVO
GPU - Gigabyte GTX 670 2GB
RAM - Corsair Vegence 1600mhz 8GB
PSU - OCZ Stealthxstream 700w
Case - NZXT Phantom Full tower
SSD - Vertex 4 128GB
HDD - 1TB Seagate

Right now, for CPU and MOBO I have a 1090T over clocked to 3.712ghz stable. As well as a ASUS M4A89GTD PRO USB3 (AMD motherboard) so I'd just be replacing my Motherboard and CPU and swapping out parts.
 
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Lessthannil

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QFT.

I know people will be pissed that AM3+ dies, but it really is needed. The thing is that they have an excellent socket (FM2+) that they can move the FX series on. If Steamroller is as energy efficent as claims live up to be, they should easily fit under a 100W/95W TDP limit.
 
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Honest question regarding above post. Why is power consumption such major point in buying a CPU to some people? I mean they make PSU's with some much wattage the majority of people won't even end up utilizing it all anyway. Plus I mean the cost of bills for electricity coming from where I live is so small that it really shouldn't be affecting peoples decision. I mean if you can't afford the electricity bill chances are you in a all exclusive apartment or something anyway so the power bill wouldn't even matter I assume. But thats just me and where I live and making assumptions but it's an honest question.
 
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I don't think it is that much of a buying point for most people. A heavily overclocked 4670k will use ~2/3 the power of a heavily overclocked 8350, and the difference with 24/7 usage might be $20/year. For most people I think it's more of a performance issue.


Lol at this.
 
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