Intel Skylake i7-6700 (non K version!)

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Hi, i just ordered a new pc two days ago. It costed me around 1850$. (I am aware that the price for what i am getting is high, but in Denmark we have high taxes on electronic components, and because i do not want to risk building it myself i get the online store to do it.) I bought the MSI gtx 970 (Twin Frozr) and a intel i7 6700 (not k version.) I am pretty confident with all my components exept for my cpu. I am not planning on overclocking for some years, so that is why i choosed the non k version. (and also because i ended over my budget, so had to 'borrow' some money from my parents. Just kidding' they will get them back.)

I have used the last two days being afraid that i ordered a bad cpu, and that my pc will be a failure because of that. It took me over a year to get these money, and i dont wanna see them come to a waste. I cannot find any good reviews on the i7 6700 non k version, so i am asking in here: Is it a good cpu, should i cancel it and buy i i5 6400, 6500 or 6600? Ofc. if i cancel my order i have to wait some days for the money to refund before i can order the pc again, but i can do it if i am really screwed with that CPU. What should i do? My brother is coming next week after my current pc, and i am not a fan of not having a pc for weeks. I plan on upgrading the pc in some years, also another reason that i did not choose the most expensive CPU.

Thx. for all the help, i am a bit nervous about the CPU currently. :)
 
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I don't see any reason to fear, you've got a slightly stepped down version of the newest and just about most powerful mainstream desktop cpu that there is. The 4790k is still pretty close to the top too despite being older. The i5's cost less but have a bit less performance. Sometimes the non k cpu's don't get as much attention but they're very similar to the k version so no real need for a separate review for them really.
I don't see any reason to fear, you've got a slightly stepped down version of the newest and just about most powerful mainstream desktop cpu that there is. The 4790k is still pretty close to the top too despite being older. The i5's cost less but have a bit less performance. Sometimes the non k cpu's don't get as much attention but they're very similar to the k version so no real need for a separate review for them really.
 
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Thanks for the help!