Which is better for gaming? i5-4670K or i7 2700K

[Brandon Roberts]

And why would you choose? or would you choose another?

 

[babernet_1]

Don't forget the 4670K is two generations ahead, so the 2700K would have to overclock around 15% just to catch up. So a 4670K at 4.2GHz is as fast as a 2700K at 4.8GHz. At that speed, even if it could be achieved, would draw about twice the power of the 4670K. And not to mention, the Z87 motherboards have a lot of extra bells and whistles.

4670K for sure.

I know this is super old, but what kind of Z87 would you recommend? Is the MSI G45 good?

ASUS is the best brand. I'd get an ASUS Z87-A unless you were real serious about overclocking then get the HERO.