Cheapest CPU for 1080p max gaming? (gtx 970)

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Hello Everyone,

I was just wondering what CPU I can get to upgrade to that is the cheapest for max 1080p gaming to go with my GTX 970 that might not cause bottlenecks. I also know the new Intel Skylake processors allow DDR4 RAM too, which I'm sure is much faster. Don't want to bottle neck either. I've never had an AMD build but I know they are good budget CPUs, which I'm looking for. Anyway, if anyone can help me out with some suggestions, that'd be great!
 
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Potentially one of your cheaper options for good performance:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H-A Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Mushkin ECO2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $264.37
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-21 09:21 EST-0500

Minimum for Skylake:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)...
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What is your budget?
A good choice is a 4th gen i5, they have great performance and are priced pretty well. At the high end is the i5 4690k, with a decent motherboard. It offers great performance and is overclockable. Or you could get something like the i5 4460, still great performance with no overclocking, but Can be paired with a cheap motherboard.
 
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Potentially one of your cheaper options for good performance:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H-A Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Mushkin ECO2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $264.37
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-21 09:21 EST-0500

Minimum for Skylake:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($55.38 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $263.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-21 09:23 EST-0500

Perhaps the Skylake is the best idea.

i3 + Z170 Motherboard for overclockable RAM speeds..

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($123.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z170-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston FURY 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($46.58 @ Newegg)
Total: $253.44
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-21 09:24 EST-0500
 
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I have a i5 3570k and asrock z77 extreme 4 mobo with 16 gigs of 1600 GSkill Ram...

My computer keeps getting caught up on stuff, like freezing, and I've tried everything to fix it... so I was just going to get a new mobo/cpu/ram combo. I suggested the new Skylake processors, cause well, they have that DDR4 RAM.
 
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This is great! I'm leaning towards opitions 2, but with i5 6500. Thanks!

 
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