New motherboard options

[Peanut2013uk]

Hi so I'm finally upgrading my gpu from an asus HD6950 to a gtx970 gaming. So next is my motherboard / processor. I currently have the sabertooth p67 and Intel i7k 2600 cpu. What are my best options moving forward for a gaming comp? I heard the asus Maximus motherboards are ok bug I've heard some negative feedback for them.

The only none option for me is its got to be an Intel cpu so it must fit the motherboard. My budget is £200 give or take £50 for motherboard and £350 for processor. My psu is 900w so power isn't an issue!

Thanks in advance !

 

[PIEapple]

My budget is £200 give or take £50 for motherboard and £350 for processor.
Total budget is £400?not £200?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£173.94 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£160.43 @ Aria PC)
Total: £334.37
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-07 04:36 GMT+0000


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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£173.94 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD5H-BK ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£159.99 @ Ebuyer)
Total: £333.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-07 04:37 GMT+0000

 

[Peanut2013uk]

Is there any reason for the i5 over the i7?