need help on my R9 270x hawk

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hello everyone, i have been given some enlightment on my MoBo by one of the master here,

here's my rig :
Motherboard : MSI Z97 Gaming 3(thanks master)
VGA : MSI R9 270x Hawk Series
Memory :Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory
PSU : Armageddon 600W 80+ Gold
CPU : ??
i know the answer have to go for K version, but i will be prefer to Non K version. because i dont wanna do OC in the near future (unless lightning series is within my range.. of course no OC tho, cause i will be using the stock msi gaming app on gaming mode setting only. msi afterburner if needed)
mostly i5 4xxx but i still can't find the best on my CPU, i just want to make sure it can run BF 4 on high(mostly)-ultra(preferable). and balanced(i hope),, because whether im gonna use my pc to run ultra setting mostly, i have to change GPU, but i dont want that. not for now..
i just wanna make sure my GPU and CPU etc support one another, that's all
please help the newbie here,,
my last budget is around 250 USD.
well,, i hope this explanation i've given gonna answer my dilemma on choosing non K version CPU.

Complete answer much appreciated ,,
 
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If you dont OC or dont need an integrated GPU, go for an xeon 1230v3, its basically an I7-4770 with slightly lower clocks & without the GPU, same price as an I5, your welcome. :)
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yup, i dont need that IGP $#@$@&* 20 FPS on BF 4 ? Meh. i would pass on that.. cause whether im playing bf 4, my gpu does the job. just to makes sure CPU is good to paired it with my specs above. hmm Xeon i never think of that before, maybe u can give me the link for this xeon review?
 
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Hi again, as said, xeon v3 are Haswell meaning they use Lga1150 socket and they're server class processors, can't OC and without integrated graphics, but since you own a gpu and don't wanna OC, that's a viable option provided you can find one in the budget.
FYI, games right now largely depend on single thread performance but are inclining towards more cores than quad, slowly but steadily.
The hyperthreads of xeon will come handy then.
Since you'll be not purchasing online, you can also go with an i5 and treat yourself with a SSD for faster boot times and faste loading times, which will enhance the gaming experience.
For atleast a couple of years, a xeon and i5 will have no considerable difference, so if you plan to upgrade in a couple of years, go with i5 and a SSD.
 
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so better be stick with i5 then? and which series exactly that can do support my entire PC when playing BF 4 on high(mostly).

and which i5 and i7 series can i go without non - K series?
 
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gosh i almost forgot that one, thanks to keep that in mind, and can u suggest something for that SSD type? at least prefer for the use of the durability. cause bf 4 premium expansion pack DLC gonna empty half of the storage of ssd of 120gb ssd and it expensive one. and i've heard this thing about ramdisk what does it do? spesifically i want only for the windows pre loading screen and bf 4 loading screen for the ssd, maybe that's it for the time being,,
 
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