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Best Gaming CPU?

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5 minutes ago

Hello! I am build a gaming PC, http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4BfCMp, and need help choosing a good CPU. I will be mostly gaming along with some school stuff(no rendering or anything like that). I have been looking at the i7 4790K but people say thats overkill for gaming, any ideas? Max budget is about 280(USA) but am more comfortable at around 200-250, thanks! Note: I may be OC to either 4 or 4.5 depending on the base clock.

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2 minutes ago

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97X Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($122.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($128.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1100.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-17 19:57 EDT-0400
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less than a minute ago

I would have to agree with the above build, but I would think the Z97-A would be better.
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