Cheap gaming mobo+processor

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Here is what I have currently:

Case: Antec 900
Graphics Card: ASUS GeForce GTX 750Ti OC
PSU: Antec VP-450 450W
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-P55 USB3 (dead)
Processor: Intel Core i3 540 3.07ghz(upgrading)
RAM: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB 2x4gb

I'm posting another thread because I didn't get any help yesterday, so I'll give a little more details.

I won't be playing too many new games, I mainly play CS:GO and LoL, but I want to have 100+ fps on highest game settings. (Which I did with those ancient components)

I was going to Fry's and buy the Gigabyte Intel LGA1150 GA-Z97X-SLI Motherboard and the Intel 4th Generation Core i3-4170 LGA1150 Haswell Processor, but wanted to get some thoughts from you guys. Not sure if this setup would be good for gaming, maybe light editing/streaming?(If not, it's ok)


Budget: around 200. :pfff:

 
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For $50 more you can get a i5 4460. Believe me, its worth it. The motherboard is fine, but with an i3, you wont be overclocking, so why pay for a Z97 chipset? Try looking for an H97 or B85 motherboard that is much cheaper, but will still give you good gaming performance. Like this one:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1K63ZT3482&cm_re=1150_ASUS_B85-_-9SIA1K63ZT3482-_-Product $100USD.

a non SLI version will only set you back $80. Take the extra money and get an i5. The 750 is nice enough. Look to upgrade to a 960 or 970 as the prices drop.

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For $50 more you can get a i5 4460. Believe me, its worth it. The motherboard is fine, but with an i3, you wont be overclocking, so why pay for a Z97 chipset? Try looking for an H97 or B85 motherboard that is much cheaper, but will still give you good gaming performance. Like this one:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1K63ZT3482&cm_re=1150_ASUS_B85-_-9SIA1K63ZT3482-_-Product $100USD.

a non SLI version will only set you back $80. Take the extra money and get an i5. The 750 is nice enough. Look to upgrade to a 960 or 970 as the prices drop.
 
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Ah true, ok. Thanks for the input/help