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Hi, I currently am running an AMD Phenom II 955 which I bought originally when I built my custom computer some 6 years ago.

However, I've noticed game requirements creeping ever closer to my CPU and I'm thinking it's time to upgrade.

 

So, I ask for some advice. I've been looking at this combination:

 

Intel Core i5-4690K

http://ark.intel.com/products/80811/Intel-Core-i5-4690K-Processor-6M-Cache-up-to-3_90-GHz

 

with an ASUS Z97-A Mobo 

http://www.asus.com/uk/Motherboards/Z97A/

 

Do you think this is a good combination?

 

Also, do you think I should save up a bit more cash and go for something better like the 4790k, or perhaps wait another generation?

 

Thanks!  :)

That is an excellent combination. Go for it. For gaming you can't beat the 4690K, and with overclocking the longevity is excellent.

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Hi, I currently am running an AMD Phenom II 955 which I bought originally when I built my custom computer some 6 years ago.

However, I've noticed game requirements creeping ever closer to my CPU and I'm thinking it's time to upgrade.

 

So, I ask for some advice. I've been looking at this combination:

 

Intel Core i5-4690K

http://ark.intel.com/products/80811/Intel-Core-i5-4690K-Processor-6M-Cache-up-to-3_90-GHz

 

with an ASUS Z97-A Mobo 

http://www.asus.com/uk/Motherboards/Z97A/

 

Do you think this is a good combination?

 

Also, do you think I should save up a bit more cash and go for something better like the 4790k, or perhaps wait another generation?

 

Thanks!  :)

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Hi, I currently am running an AMD Phenom II 955 which I bought originally when I built my custom computer some 6 years ago.

However, I've noticed game requirements creeping ever closer to my CPU and I'm thinking it's time to upgrade.

 

So, I ask for some advice. I've been looking at this combination:

 

Intel Core i5-4690K

http://ark.intel.com/products/80811/Intel-Core-i5-4690K-Processor-6M-Cache-up-to-3_90-GHz

 

with an ASUS Z97-A Mobo 

http://www.asus.com/uk/Motherboards/Z97A/

 

Do you think this is a good combination?

 

Also, do you think I should save up a bit more cash and go for something better like the 4790k, or perhaps wait another generation?

 

Thanks!  :)

Awsome combo! The i5 will do just fine. What GPU do you have?

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Hi, I currently am running an AMD Phenom II 955 which I bought originally when I built my custom computer some 6 years ago.

However, I've noticed game requirements creeping ever closer to my CPU and I'm thinking it's time to upgrade.

 

So, I ask for some advice. I've been looking at this combination:

 

Intel Core i5-4690K

http://ark.intel.com/products/80811/Intel-Core-i5-4690K-Processor-6M-Cache-up-to-3_90-GHz

 

with an ASUS Z97-A Mobo 

http://www.asus.com/uk/Motherboards/Z97A/

 

Do you think this is a good combination?

 

Also, do you think I should save up a bit more cash and go for something better like the 4790k, or perhaps wait another generation?

 

Thanks!  :)

That is an excellent combination. Go for it. For gaming you can't beat the 4690K, and with overclocking the longevity is excellent.

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Awsome combo! The i5 will do just fine. What GPU do you have?

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Awsome combo! The i5 will do just fine. What GPU do you have?

An R9 270X 4GB edition, that was my most recent upgrade.

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Thanks for the quick responses everyone!

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Hi, I currently am running an AMD Phenom II 955 which I bought originally when I built my custom computer some 6 years ago.

However, I've noticed game requirements creeping ever closer to my CPU and I'm thinking it's time to upgrade.

 

So, I ask for some advice. I've been looking at this combination:

 

Intel Core i5-4690K

http://ark.intel.com/products/80811/Intel-Core-i5-4690K-Processor-6M-Cache-up-to-3_90-GHz

 

with an ASUS Z97-A Mobo 

http://www.asus.com/uk/Motherboards/Z97A/

 

Do you think this is a good combination?

 

Also, do you think I should save up a bit more cash and go for something better like the 4790k, or perhaps wait another generation?

 

Thanks!  :)

I've used two Asus Z97-A 's in some friends builds and they're good motherboards. Although if you don't like the gold color scheme, the MSI Z97 Gaming 5 is another excellent choice.

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