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Im sorry man, i dont think im communicating myself to well. Im saying thank you for your suggestion, i have agreed that my original choice was wrong, and now taking your motherboard of choice, i need help finding a corresponding cpu.

4690k is the name of the cpu. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k

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Hi, first time here, apologies in advance if im in the wrong section.

 

Anyway, im hoping to build a computer for the first time and i needed some help choosing a cpu, because to be honest i dont know the differences that well. I have fallen in love with the new sabertooth motherboard

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132518&cm_re=sabertooth_x99-_-13-132-518-_-Product

 

and its accepted cpus are a short list

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&IsNodeId=1&N=100007671%20600535697

 

I think thats all of them, please correct me if im wrong. Id like some help deciding which cpu would be best for me. I use my pc mostly for gaming, watching movies/shows, and browsing the internet (love having lots of tabs open)

 

Id really appreciate any help, thanks!

 

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Is there a reason why you want an X99 board?

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if that is your use case, that motherboard is DEFINITELY NOT FOR YOU!

a 4460-4690k with a much cheaper motherboard will suit, despite the board not being as sexy.

 

you will save like 700 dollars.

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For gaming, I'd suggest looking at the cheaper 1150 platform with a 4690k and z97 board. If you really like the look of the sabertooth board, there are different versions for the platforms: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-sabertoothz97mark1

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For gaming, I'd suggest looking at the cheaper 1150 platform with a 4690k and z97 board. If you really like the look of the sabertooth board, there are different versions for the platforms: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-sabertoothz97mark1

aww, too bad i really liked the x99. Can i ask if not for gaming, what market is that board geared to? also, im still left with my original question lol, i have a new motherboard now but still no clue as to what cpu to buy and now there's more choices lol

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aww, too bad i really liked the x99. Can i ask if not for gaming, what market is that board geared to? also, im still left with my original question lol, i have a new motherboard now but still no clue as to what cpu to buy and now there's more choices lol

x99 is oriented towards enthusiasts such as content creators who need the extra power.

So you bought the motherboard already..  :mellow: Is it not too late to cancel/return it?

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x99 is oriented towards enthusiasts such as content creators who need the extra power.

So you bought the motherboard already..  :mellow: Is it not too late to cancel/return it?

No no, im much to paranoid to buy anything before i know everything is gonna fit together, i meant i have a new board as in you recommended a different one so i have to look at different set of cpus

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No no, im much to paranoid to buy anything before i know everything is gonna fit together, i meant i have a new board as in you recommended a different one so i have to look at different set of cpus

For gaming, I had already recommended the 4690k. If you're not dead-set on the Sabertooth, there are plenty of much cheaper alternative boards available. 

If you want to start a new build, I'd suggest reading the followng: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/

and posting a new thread in the New Builds and Planning sub-forum.

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For gaming, I had already recommended the 4690k. If you're not dead-set on the Sabertooth, there are plenty of much cheaper alternative boards available. 

Im sorry man, i dont think im communicating myself to well. Im saying thank you for your suggestion, i have agreed that my original choice was wrong, and now taking your motherboard of choice, i need help finding a corresponding cpu.

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Im sorry man, i dont think im communicating myself to well. Im saying thank you for your suggestion, i have agreed that my original choice was wrong, and now taking your motherboard of choice, i need help finding a corresponding cpu.

4690k is the name of the cpu. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

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OMG i am such an idiot, im bright red over here. So sorry, and thank you very much. I might not need the cpu after all as i might just die of embarrassment lol

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