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Intel Core i7 4790 vs. 4790k

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on newegg, the 4790 is listed as $300, the 4790k is listed as $340, with a 0.4 GHz higher clockrate

 

is it worth the extra $40 or should i go with the plain 4790 and overclock it? i plan on using copious amounts of water cooling so heat isn't an issue.

 

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you cant overclock the non k version just get the 4790k and be done with it 

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The 4790 does not have an unlocked multiplier and the 4790k does

 

Get the 4790k

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The 4790k allows you to overclock, whereas the 4790 doesn't.

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on newegg, the 4790 is listed as $300, the 4790k is listed as $340, with a 0.4 GHz higher clockrate

 

is it worth the extra $40 or should i go with the plain 4790 and overclock it? i plan on using copious amounts of water cooling so heat isn't an issue.

 

Thanks!

 

-FrigidNinja-

Intel's K series of CPUs means they are overclockable. Every intel chipset you see and has a K at the end of its model, its OCable

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well i look dumb lol. i was told the non k version was overclockable

 

apparently he didnt know what he was talking about

 

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Even if you have no intentions of overclocking the chip yourself buy the unlocked version - it will have much better resale (and you just may change your mind down the road.)

 

The extra money buys extra peace of mind.

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