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Should be fine. You like the looks and features, then go for it. Good luck on your build.

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Hey guys,

So I'm about to make the switch to an Intel processor for the first time in like 8 years and I'm curious if my selection/mobo pairing is decent for what I'm expecting out of my build. I've only really built 2 PCs so more experienced advice is what I'm seeking here. I'm looking at picking up an i7 4790k Devil's Canyon and an ASUS Z97-AR-R Board. What I wanna know is if I've chosen a decent board for overclocking in the future; and whether this processor/board will last me through a few generations of gaming and heavy use.

All advice is greatly appreciated, and a quick scope of your credentials (if you have any) would be awesome :) (eg: A+ Certification, Builder/Entuhiast- 5 yrs).

Edit: One more thing, I have an H60 right now but I don't really like my components under water. Does anyone know if  the stock cooler on here is worth using?

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4790K and Z97 AR is a great combo :D

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Congrats on the switch! But hopefully soon amd will give you a reason to go back, i know im waiting for that day.

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But hopefully soon amd will give you a reason to go back, i know im waiting for that day.

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Should be fine. You like the looks and features, then go for it. Good luck on your build.

Credentials: underwater basket weaving (tech II), 2 electrical scars, 1 cheap multimeter, pc that knows math (scared to ask)

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Should be fine. You like the looks and features, then go for it. Good luck on your build.

Credentials: underwater basket weaving (tech II), 2 electrical scars, 1 cheap multimeter, pc that knows math (scared to ask)

Lol awesome, thanks man. I'll pick up a hyper 212 evo just cause they're so cheap but  I'm probably gonna order it Monday :D

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Stock cooler is ok enough for stock speeds, but is loud.

Evo is fine, but I don't personally think aios under 240mm make sense for cpus when air coolers exist (although for htpc or itx cases the small aios are really nice.)

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