new CPU

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So how long would a Z97 Mobo, G3258 CPU, GTX 950 last? (Cheap CPU, so i can replace it later?)

[chazus]

I still build Z87/Z97 systems that ought to last people through 2019 (with a 4690K)

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I still build Z87/Z97 systems that ought to last people through 2019 (with a 4690K)

So whatever CPU i end up with, the Z97 Anneversary is a good pick?

[chazus]

As long as it isn't a skylake CPU (6600K, etc) since it won't fit that board.

Z97 Anniv ought to be fine. I've used several of them myself. If you really want to crank up the OC I might recommend a slightly better board, but I hit 4.2-4.4 on those no problem.

[Lathais]

So whatever CPU i end up with, the Z97 Anneversary is a good pick?

Yes, it is, though the G3258 is becoming less and less relevant. More and more games are making use of more cores, so I think the i5 is still the way to go. If you are going all new anyway, probably better to go Skylake:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4500 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($84.99 @ Directron)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3P ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $174.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-15 16:34 EST-0500

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($62.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($87.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $150.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-15 16:35 EST-0500

$25 more, but when the Pentium starts to struggle you can put a 6600K in there instead of a 4690K.

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As long as it isn't a skylake CPU (6600K, etc) since it won't fit that board.

Z97 Anniv ought to be fine. I've used several of them myself. If you really want to crank up the OC I might recommend a slightly better board, but I hit 4.2-4.4 on those no problem.

My friend has the Z97 Anniversary and an 4690K and was able to get a 5.0 OC on it. He dialed it back to 4.6 since that's more than enough for him, but was able to run an overnight stress test at 5.0. It's a solid board.

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How good is this build, in regards to Legion's announched requirements?

https://gyazo.com/3a2727def0f792c3dc45155281e1f6f2