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Choosing a CPU for the build

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September 7, 2014 12:18:10 PM

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CPU: None
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($118.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Expansion 3TB
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($285.66 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($117.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1266.21

Budget for the CPU: ~215€

Overclock: Yes

Uses: Mostly gaming and some amateur 3D designing

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Notes: I will Crossfire in a future so I don't want the CPU to be a bottleneck when I add a second GPU.

Initally, I decided to go with the i5-4690K but now I can get it, so I need another alternative.

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September 7, 2014 12:31:01 PM

Since you have a Z board go with the 4670K it will give you the option to overclock.
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September 7, 2014 12:38:41 PM

How large is the overclocking difference between the 4690K and the 4670K?
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September 7, 2014 1:02:24 PM

Not much difference in overclocing ability.
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