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So i already have my set up picked out n stuff but im actually thinking about switching my CPU cause i did some more reasearch and i think it would be a better idea to switch it up, n btw this computer is for gaming and surfing the web etc etc.

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($204.98 @ Amazon Canada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Canada Computers)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($86.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.99 @ Canada Computers)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($376.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($51.99 @ Canada Computers)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($62.98 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Canada Computers)

Would i be able to take the 4460 out and put in an Intel Core i7-4790 Quad-Core Processor
- Socket LGA1150, 3.6Ghz, 8MB L3 Cache, 22nm . Im also not gonna be overclocking so lemme know toms hardware and as always thanks:)
 
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I7 is $100 more, it's not too much faster and won't make a huge difference in gaming, may only increase FPS by a few. Although the I7 is all around better, more cache, and a higher frequency it has a special technology called Hyper-threading where it turns itself into a 4 core to an 8 core. Most programs do not take advantage of this technology though. So it's up to you, if you got an extra $100 then go ahead, overall it won't make too much of a difference generally the I5 is more popular. You could spend the extra money a better motherboard, microATX is good but if you want the best I would recommend a full size ATX, it has a lot more features typically, and a mid-tower case is good but I find full towers easier to work with and have...
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I7 is $100 more, it's not too much faster and won't make a huge difference in gaming, may only increase FPS by a few. Although the I7 is all around better, more cache, and a higher frequency it has a special technology called Hyper-threading where it turns itself into a 4 core to an 8 core. Most programs do not take advantage of this technology though. So it's up to you, if you got an extra $100 then go ahead, overall it won't make too much of a difference generally the I5 is more popular. You could spend the extra money a better motherboard, microATX is good but if you want the best I would recommend a full size ATX, it has a lot more features typically, and a mid-tower case is good but I find full towers easier to work with and have better airflow and more features. It's all up to you honestly, but that's my thoughts.
 
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Yeah im getting a full tower the corsair obsidian 750d im pretty sure and what would be a good atx motherboard for me? Im new to this type of stuff cut me some slack please:D but still thats a great answer i was told to get the i7 over the i5 so im just wanting to take in as much information as i can.
 
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I have more experience with AMD systems but ATX boards are typically a bit more money, there is nothing wrong with your motherboard though, although ATX boards are typically better, only disadvantage is more room.
Here is a newegg custom-thing narrowing down to Intel Z97 boards. With full size ATX.
Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007627%20600438202%20600009016&IsNodeId=1&name=ATX
 
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Although your particular motherboard (GA H97M-D3H) will allow overclocking on unlocked processors your results may vary from others. It's not a Z97 motherboard so it's not a performance motherboard and isn't meant for big overclocks. Light overclocks of a few hundred mhz will be okay but large ones will not be that stable. Additionally you will need to get the i7 4790'K', 4770'K'. If you get just the 4790 then you would not be able to overclock the processor.
 
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Yeah no bro i dont wanna overclock it , i wanna keep everything stock. Im just so stumped right now with picking an ATX motherboard right now that will support all my components:/
 
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Sorry about that. I misread your first post and thought you said you were going to be overclocking later on. In that case obviously the 4790 would be the strongest non overclockable i7 and you wouldn't need a Z97 motherboard also.

There is no need to worry about your chosen components not working with any of the motherboards available. Every H97 motherboard will support at least two RAM slots. All new Intel CPU/motherboards will support 1600MHz RAM so there are no issues related to RAM. Every motherboard should have SATA III ports and plenty too so you can use your Optical drive and storage (SSD/HDD) of choice. All H97 motherboards will have PCI-E X16 3.0 so your GPU won't have an issue running or being compatible. Same with the power supply, all motherboards have 20 or 24 pin power input so there should be no compatibility issues with any of the H97 motherboards and your power supply of choice.

The only parts you need to worry about is choosing an ATX motherboard and then choosing a case that fits ATX motherboards. Your original motherboard is an Gigabyte H97M-D3H. They offer an ATX version H97-D3H.
 
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