Z77 = a i7-3770K but that would almost be insane going for that platform now when a Z97 platform i7-4790K is on sale at Newegg for less money than you can even still find an
i7-3770K for.
Z97 =
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117369 clocked at 4ghz out of the box, excellent gamer and overclocker!
Since you have the DDR3 memory add this
motherboard suggestion, and you're under 500$ with both and free shipping as well.
Edit: OK tricky guy!
You edited your original post before I got my reply finished! :lol:
