4770k Vs. 4790k

[DarrenSteel]

Could someone please explain the difference between the two chips and which one is better for certain things?

[Freaky_spider]

i5 = Gaming

 

i7 = editing and rendering

[Lays]

The 4790k is essentially a "modified" 4770k, designed to overclock better and run cooler.  

[DarrenSteel]

The 4790k is essentially a "modified" 4770k, designed to overclock better and run cooler.  

So then why don't all the people that have the 4770k get the 4790k for the few extra dollars and more performance?

[DarrenSteel]

i5 = Gaming

 

i7 = editing and rendering

Can the i7 be used for gaming just as well as the i5? (on top of rendering/editing)

[Lays]

So then why don't all the people that have the 4770k get the 4790k for the few extra dollars and more performance?

 

 

Because the 4790k was only just released a little while ago.  IE: most people already owned 4770k's.

 

Also, in other places other than the US, the 4790k can fetch quite a price increase.

[Freaky_spider]

Can the i7 be used for gaming just as well as the i5? (on top of rendering/editing)

yes, it will perform 1-5% better then the i5 in games

 

only difference bewteen a 4770K and a 4790K is the higher boostclock and inproved TIM which results in lower temps and possible higher overclocks

[DarrenSteel]

Because the 4790k was only just released a little while ago.  IE: most people already owned 4770k's.

 

Also, in other places other than the US, the 4790k can fetch quite a price increase.

Strange here in Australia where it is renowned for being overpriced for pc parts is only about $15 more.

[Freaky_spider]

So then why don't all the people that have the 4770k get the 4790k for the few extra dollars and more performance?

thats like saying

 

why dont people with a Iphone 5 have an 5s, because the first one came out earlier

[Lays]

Strange here in Australia where it is renowned for being overpriced for pc parts is only about $15 more.

 

 

When it was released, I'm fairly sure I saw it going for $100 more over the 4770k in certain parts of the world, it was a bit stupid.

[DarrenSteel]

Ok thanks for helping me guys think I am going to go with the 4790k!

[Freaky_spider]

Strange here in Australia where it is renowned for being overpriced for pc parts is only about $15 more.

imo, its not even worth the 15 dollars, people have gotten marginally better overclocks with them (0.1-0.3 Ghz more)

[DarrenSteel]

PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/xVmCZL

Price breakdown by merchant: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/xVmCZL/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($399.00 @ CPL Online) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia) 

Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($195.00 @ CPL Online) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($103.00 @ Centre Com) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($84.00 @ Centre Com) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($124.00 @ CPL Online) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Dual Classified ACX Video Card  ($699.00 @ Mwave Australia) 

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($119.00 @ PCCaseGear) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($159.00 @ CPL Online) 

Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($445.00 @ CPL Online) 

Total: $2366.00

 

Would you say this is a good build?

[Lays]

imo, its not even worth the 15 dollars, people have gotten marginally better overclocks with them (0.1-0.3 Ghz more)

 

 

$15 for lower temperatures and higher clock speeds is totally worth it, unless you ALREADY have a 4770k.

[Freaky_spider]

$15 for lower temperatures and higher clock speeds is totally worth it, unless you ALREADY have a 4770k.

its just my opinion, if he feels that it justifies the cost, he can buy it

[SeanAngelo]

The 4770k is an older product, released last year, with the 4790k only being released not a while ago. The 4790k is designed to be a better overclocker and with that, designed to run alot cooler. I mean, what's the point of buying a 4790k when you already have a 4770k?

 

The i7 can be used for gaming, on top of rendering or editing. But, if your main purpose if to just play games, then go for the i5 series.

[Lays]

its just my opinion, if he feels that it justifies the cost, he can buy it

 

If it's your opinion, why do you have a 4690k instead of a 4670k? lol, seems a bit hypocritical

[Freaky_spider]

If it's your opinion, why do you have a 4690k instead of a 4670k? lol, seems a bit hypocritical

because it was the same price

[Kazooey]

I have a 4790k and i overclocked it to 4.8 jigahertz, it is a powerhouse. definitely go for it.