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Whats up guys, I think its time to upgrade my PC, I want to buy the best CPU my computer could handle, also what watercooler should I buy aswell, here's my build [PCPartPicker part list](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/kTYcyX) / [Price breakdown by merchant](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/kTYcyX/by_merchant/)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($178.49 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: MSI - H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($169.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($130.80 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING Video Card ($269.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design - Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($43.52 @ Walmart)
Power Supply: EVGA - 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($79.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $917.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-09-16 17:50 EDT-0400

I don't know much bout CPUs and what is compatible. I know for a fact that I'm going to have to upgrade my power supply because after I upgrade my CPU, I'm going to purchase a 1080 TI and an SSD.
 
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I7 4790 or I7 4790K, update the bios first as these are haswell refresh chips. Other options are I7 4770 and I7 4770K
But the H81 will not overclock, so a water cooler is unecessary. A cryorig H7 would suffice
A 2.5 inch SATA SSD will not draw much power and is easy to add to current PC.
Look for a quality 650W PSU to drive the 1080TI
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I was a bit confused by your question because you said "I want to buy the best CPU my computer could handle"
Does that mean your using the same motherboard or are you replacing it entirely?

If by upgrading you are replacing the entire system because most of these components other than the GTX 1060 should be replaced.
 
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Yeah I just realized I worded that completely wrong, I want to upgrade to the Best CPU that is compatible with my PC as I just use my computer strictly for gaming and streaming on twitch.
 
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Here is just a suggestion of my one my personal part list:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($350.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H100i PRO 75.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - Z370 AORUS Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($179.91 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($149.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung - 970 Evo 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($87.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB SC2 Video Card ($689.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design - Define R6 Black TG ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - RMx (2018) 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1778.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-09-16 18:13 EDT-0400
 
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Would you recommend a new PSU as well?
 
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Yes, a good quality 650W unit would be a good choice, something like the EVGA G3 or Seasonic Focus.

@animemangamer, Bottlenecking depends on resolution and game, I ran a 4770K (stock) with a 1080 ti for like a year without any issues, especially at 4K where more of the gaming load goes from the CPU to the GPU.

 
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I7 4790 or I7 4790K, update the bios first as these are haswell refresh chips. Other options are I7 4770 and I7 4770K
But the H81 will not overclock, so a water cooler is unecessary. A cryorig H7 would suffice
A 2.5 inch SATA SSD will not draw much power and is easy to add to current PC.
Look for a quality 650W PSU to drive the 1080TI
 
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