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Asus Z97-K or ASrock B85 Fatality Killer for future proof and new series Intel Broadwell and Haswell

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September 29, 2014 4:02:55 PM

I'm planning to buy new pc soon. need some suggestion and expert answer...
I'm a gamer, buy new pc just for gaming but i wan't my pc can go for future proof after 4-5 years.
Help Me Please !

Here are my specs
CPU: Intel Core I5 4690
MOBO: Asus Z97-K
GPU: Sapphire R7 265
PSU: Aerocool Strike X 600W/80+ bronzen certifications
Memory: 8GB

My Problem: (My budget has limit, so i only can choose 1 cheap spec and 1 good spec.
Which should i choose for future proof and also for gaming. 1 or 2?
1. go cheap mobo ASrock B85 and good gpu Sapphire R9 280 Dual-X
2. OR go good mobo Asus Z97-K and cheap Sapphire R7 265?

3 Question:
1.Asus Z97-k can use for future proof? and compatible to new series Intel Broadwell and Haswell?
or B85 also compatible to new series Intel Broadwell and Haswell?
2. Do Asus Z97-k has overclock system?
3. Sapphire R7 265 VS Sapphire R9 280 Big Different?

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October 1, 2014 7:52:52 AM

Your questions and numbering system is a little confusing. I hope I answer the indicated questions.

1. A motherboard has less effect on overall systems performance than either the CPU or CPU. From that perspective it will be better to buy a stronger GPU (graphics card) and a motherboard with an older (that would be the B85) chipset. In case language difficulties intervene, I recommend you buy the Sapphire R9 280 Dual-X.

For your CPU you do not have to buy a z-series (the Z97) chipset. Z-series chipsets are for overclocking. You will be best served by an H-series chipset. In order of desirability, choose first a H79, then H77, then an older H- chipset motherboard.

If you buy a H97 chipset motherboard, you can probably use it (with some suture firmware upgrades) for up to Broadwell processors. It will NOT allow you to overclock - for that you will need the Z-series chipset.

Overclocking is dependent on BOTH the motherboard AND the CPU used. You can really only overclock if your CPU is unlocked and the motherboard BIOS firmware supports overclocking.

Finally, there will be a huge and noticeable increase in performance from the R7 256 to the R9 280.
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October 1, 2014 2:26:19 PM

thanks alot !!!!!
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