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September 7, 2014 3:41:40 AM

So im going to build a gaming PC i decided to go with Intel core i5 4690k and SAPPHIRE DUAL-X R9 280X. I orginally was going to go with the same 280x and AMD FX-8350 but i decided to go with intel because i will be playing old games and new ones (ofcourse) because the single threaded performance is so good on intel so i picked that one. So im asking what motherboard would be good for overclocking the CPU for under 120 dollars?

Specs:

CPU: Core i5 4690k
GPU: SAPPHIRE DUAL-X R9 280X
HDD: Western Digital 1TB Caviar Green
Mobo: You tell me what mobo
RAM: Kingston HyperX 2x4GB¨
Case: Corsair Carbide 200R
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
PSU: XFX 750W XXX Edition

So what mobo would be good for overclocking that CPU for under 120 dollars?

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September 7, 2014 3:45:30 AM

ASUS Z97-A
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z97a

If overclocking, you will want a better cpu cooler than the stock given. Cooler Master 212 EVO is a good budget cpu cooler. If your budget can't fit the cpu cooler, you could still get the Z97 motherboard and run the cpu at stock speed but get the cpu cooler and overclock at a later date.
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September 7, 2014 4:09:33 AM

Im going to get that Cooler Master 212 EVO when i buy the PC. So even if i don't overclock straight away when i get the PC would the 212 EVO keep it cool and quiet?
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September 7, 2014 4:13:48 AM

Thepixel02 said:
Im going to get that Cooler Master 212 EVO when i buy the PC. So even if i don't overclock straight away when i get the PC would the 212 EVO keep it cool and quiet?


Yes the cooler master 212 EVO will be fine to use.
Research overclocking i5 4690k before attempting to do so.
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September 7, 2014 4:21:35 AM

Yeah im going to do my research. I would like to get it to 3.7ghz - 4.0ghz stock volts if possible when i overclock and also is the r9 280x a good card?
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September 7, 2014 4:24:07 AM

4.0 is doable with the cooler master 212 EVO. Voltage depends on your cpu chip. You gonna have to run stress test to your setting set in the BIOS.
R9 280X is a good card for 1080p.
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September 7, 2014 4:46:11 AM

But im worried that the Hyper 212 EVO doesn't fit in the 200R. And would the Hyper 212 EVO keep the cpu cool?
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September 7, 2014 4:55:00 AM

Thepixel02 said:
But im worried that the Hyper 212 EVO doesn't fit in the 200R. And would the Hyper 212 EVO keep the cpu cool?


It will fit in the case. It should keep your cpu cool.
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