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Hy guys again, My question wold be: Which is the first( and by first I mean the cheapest ) intel CPU which wouldn't bottleneck the gtx 980? So which CPU should  I pick If I want to benefit from the power of the GTX 980? Thanks for your generous answers in advance :)

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i5 4460 would be my bet if you're not interested in overclocking. But if you can spend more the 1213V3 is good.

 

If you like to OC then the 4690K.

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You have the money for a 980 then want to cheap out on the CPU?

 

Keep the system balanced, go for a 4690k and overclock it to enjoy it for years. The 4690k will last longer when OC'd even just a bit which will be cheaper in the long run

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Hy guys again, My question wold be: Which is the first( and by first I mean the cheapest ) intel CPU which wouldn't bottleneck the gtx 980? So which CPU should  I pick If I want to benefit from the power of the GTX 980? Thanks for your generous answers in advance :)

a i5 3540 woudnt bottleneck that gpu, its like £120 or a high end i3 wouldnt

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