Good Mobo -> CPU? (I7-4790K)

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DutchMike

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Howdy great peeps,

Decided I want a Intel I7 processor, got tired of my current AMD.
Intend to do at least some OCing,

Would this Motherboard:
ASRock Z97 Extreme 4
http://azerty.nl/0-5602-688152/asrock-z97-extreme4-.html

Be sufficient for this CPU (& Overclock)?
Intel Core i7 4790K
http://azerty.nl/0-5656-707629/intel-core-i7-4790k-4-ghz-.html

Current CPU cooler is the
DeepCool Neptwin
http://azerty.nl/0-976-560732/deepcool-neptwin.html
Had my FX-6300 OCed from 3.5Ghz to 4.5Ghz stable on v1.392,
about 34c idle & max of 61c under stress test for 6 hours)

Thanks in advance, as usual :)
Mike

EDIT:
Current PSU is the: ThermalTake Berlin 630W 80+
http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00001784
 
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Well, seems ok then :)

Thanks for the quick replies lads!

Mike
 
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It'll depend more on the CPU you get (if it's a good overclocker or not). Assuming you don't get a dud, 4.5 - 4.6GHz definitely should be possible at reasonable voltages. 4.4 GHz is almost guaranteed.
 
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DutchMike

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Well the I7 4790K is unlocked, but then again - Haswells aren't known for their extreme OCing ability.

What are the temps you'd say?
My FX-6300 ran OCed on highest loads during stresstest on 61c
 
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There's no way to be sure of the temps unless it's been tested. However, your cooler should perform similarly to the CM Hyper 212 EVO, I'd say around 70 - 80C during heavy use at around 4.5-4.6GHz.Perfectly acceptable for OCed Haswell core temps.
Take these numbers with a grain of salt. I tried to account for the 4790K's improved TIM and such, however individual results can always vary.

As for the motherboard/case question. Yes it will! :)

 
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DutchMike

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Well I will surely notch up the Ghz very safely :p
My current cooler, the Deepcool Neptwin, should outperform the 212 EVO by at a bit.

Here is a comparison (right click & translate to English, since it's in Dutch):
http://nl.hardware.info/vergelijkingstabel/producten/129860-165735

Cheers :)
 
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