Wondering about Cpu socket compatibility

ThreeDog12

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Hi, I am planning on building a cheap budget gaming pc. I am thinking about buying the Intel pentium (dual core 3.2 ghz OC'd to 4.8 ghz.) The pentium is a LGA1150 Socket type cpu, I am planning on upgrading to the i5 4690k in the future and that is a H3 LGA1150 socket type, I'm not sure if they are the same and if that "H3" is important or not.

Also what budget cpu cooler would you recommend for serious overclocking.
Thanks
 
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H3 and LGA1150 are two names for the same socket. For your G3258, a Hyper 212 should be enough for some decent overclocking, but you'll want at least a 120mm AIO water cooler ( Corsair H60 would be my recommendation) for your i5 4690K.
H3 and LGA1150 are two names for the same socket. For your G3258, a Hyper 212 should be enough for some decent overclocking, but you'll want at least a 120mm AIO water cooler ( Corsair H60 would be my recommendation) for your i5 4690K.
 
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