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Processor | i7-7700K @4.7GHz |
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Memory | G.Skill Trident X 16GB 2400 |
Video Card(s) | R9 290 |
Hey guys,
So I'm going to get an Intel i7-4790k CPU for my new build but am wondering what should I get for the motherboard? I'm all new to this and don't know the first thing about mobo. I've looked at the best of the month article and it still seem confusing:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-intel-amd-moth...
I have no idea which to choose but only know it's a Z97 for my CPU. So I'm hoping to ask you guys for help to get some suggestions.
Here's some addtional information which may (or may not) prove helpful:
1. I'm planning on overclocking but not for 1-2 years at least. Due to financial reasons I'll not be able to buy a new rig for the next 6 years.
2. I'll only choose a single Radeon R9 290 for my GPU, so I'll not run CrossFire and don't need slot for a second card.
3. I mainly play extremely CPU intensive games like Total War, Arma, Mount & Blade etc. some of which are not even optimized for multi core CPUs.
So what do you guys think I should get for the mobo? I'm really new to all this, was also curious whether a better mobo will give better performance ingame (hope it don't sound too silly )
Also I'll be buying from this store since I can get a pretty good deal there, and it's also close to where I live.
What would you guys pick from that list considering the price? (Ignore the Outofstock notice)
https://www.umart.com.au/umart1/pro/Products_list.phtml?id=10&bid=9&id2=376
Anyway thanks guys, appreciate any help you guys can give!
So I'm going to get an Intel i7-4790k CPU for my new build but am wondering what should I get for the motherboard? I'm all new to this and don't know the first thing about mobo. I've looked at the best of the month article and it still seem confusing:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-intel-amd-moth...
I have no idea which to choose but only know it's a Z97 for my CPU. So I'm hoping to ask you guys for help to get some suggestions.
Here's some addtional information which may (or may not) prove helpful:
1. I'm planning on overclocking but not for 1-2 years at least. Due to financial reasons I'll not be able to buy a new rig for the next 6 years.
2. I'll only choose a single Radeon R9 290 for my GPU, so I'll not run CrossFire and don't need slot for a second card.
3. I mainly play extremely CPU intensive games like Total War, Arma, Mount & Blade etc. some of which are not even optimized for multi core CPUs.
So what do you guys think I should get for the mobo? I'm really new to all this, was also curious whether a better mobo will give better performance ingame (hope it don't sound too silly )
Also I'll be buying from this store since I can get a pretty good deal there, and it's also close to where I live.
What would you guys pick from that list considering the price? (Ignore the Outofstock notice)
https://www.umart.com.au/umart1/pro/Products_list.phtml?id=10&bid=9&id2=376
Anyway thanks guys, appreciate any help you guys can give!
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