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26 minutes ago, SimonEricAlexius said:

I got the Z97.

Just bought gtx1060

Your CPU should be a pretty good match with your GPU. Of course a better cpu will give some extra FPS in some games, but in most games you will not notice a lot of gain.

To be honest, I would keep your actual CPU. 

That said, if you want to upgrade because you want to, an i7 would be better for sure.

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depnds on your motherboard, if its Z87 or Z97 id say sure if you need the preformance, otherwise get a locked one. keep in mind that a GPU upgrade is usiually better value tho

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Denpending on the country the k model can actually be a bit cheaper than the non-k. It's been like that in Denmark for several years :)

 

@SimonEricAlexius If you feel the games you play now needs the boost then by all means do the upgrade. I do however doubt that you will see much of a difference but it all depends on the game.

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Erm, I don't think the i5 4460 will hold the GTX 1060 back much in most games. I would skip the upgrade for later.

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26 minutes ago, SimonEricAlexius said:

I got the Z97.

Just bought gtx1060

Your CPU should be a pretty good match with your GPU. Of course a better cpu will give some extra FPS in some games, but in most games you will not notice a lot of gain.

To be honest, I would keep your actual CPU. 

That said, if you want to upgrade because you want to, an i7 would be better for sure.

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