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Upgrading CPU + Mobo

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Hi guys!

 

I recently decided that it was time to upgrade from my Athlon X4 635 and I need suggestions. I'm trying to stay in the $400-600 price range but I am willing to go a bit higher.

 

The only thing I really use this PC to do is play CS:GO and browse forums, reddit, etc.

Location?

 

Also there is no real need to upgrade if that's what you do.

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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If you don't have an SSD definitely invest in that first. for your needs that x4 635 is absolutely fine. only thing I'd do is invest in a hyper 212 if you haven't already. oc it a tad and unless you're using ancient/crap/integrated graphics everything should be fine.

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Toronto... we are arch-enemies according to the west coast. lol jk

Jokes aside.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($70.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Canada Computers)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.95 @ Vuugo)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($82.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.79 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($139.99 @ NCIX)
Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Memory Express)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.79 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $652.47
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-09 20:19 EDT-0400

Considering a lot a good amount of stuff comes through vancouvers port :| I still can't fathom why the prices are much higher than in the us. even if our dollar is worth less.

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