Help with CPU Decision

[JHoldsworth]

Hi everyone. Firstly, thanks for taking the time to read this. I am hoping to get a few more experienced heads to point me in the right direction.

 

I purchased a high-end boxstore PC 4 years ago, it was a Gateway with an Acer mATX mobo and an i7-2600 processor. I have since transplanted the internals with my other upgrades (better PSU, recently purchased R9 270X, SSD) into a new Fractal Design R4 case to allow me more freedom with my upgrades (and a case with some filters!!). The Acer mATX mobo quite frankly is a piece of crap and I have had a hard time finding any information on it. LED and Power/Reset pins aren't labeled and it is generally a pain in the ass to work with.

 

So my question is this... Should I just purchase a compatible 1155 LGA socket Mobo and call it a day, or would it be worth upgrading to an i5-4460 and going with a 1150 LGA board à la some Z97 offering. I have never done any overclocking before (hence my i5-4460 suggestion) but would potentially be interested in giving it a go with an i5-4670k or similar. Is the ~$80 CAD difference in price worth it?

 

Cheers for the input!

[Cactu]

Upgrade to a i5 4690k that will keep you going for a while and save you more money in the long run

[HeathCliff]

With DX12 coming and all of the newly implemented CPU features, it'll be quite the benefit to upgrade. 

[UnlimitedTMD]

Upgrade to a i5 4690k that will keep you going for a while and save you more money in the long run

What is the difference between the 4690K and the 4670K? is it only the power usage? or is their more?

[Cactu]

What is the difference between the 4690K and the 4670K? is it only the power usage? or is their more?

I'm not sure........ I would ask someone else

(Might be architecture but don't quote me on that)

[UnlimitedTMD]

I'm not sure........ I would ask someone else

(Might be architecture but don't quote me on that)

ok, thanks anyways

[lol1290]

What is the difference between the 4690K and the 4670K? is it only the power usage? or is their more?

 

The only differences are that the 4670k is older and clocked lower then 4690k, about the power usage, I dont know, but there are only very small differences between these 2 processors.

 

Here's some comparison:

http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i5-4690K-vs-Intel-Core-i5-4670K

[UnlimitedTMD]

The only differences are that the 4670k is older and clocked lower then 4690k, about the power usage, I dont know, but there are only very small f+differences between these 2 processors.

 

Here's some comparison between these 2:

http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i5-4690K-vs-Intel-Core-i5-4670K

 

oh hahahha thanks, I just made a Topic about it

[flipped_bit]

I'd go with the 4690K over the 4670K.  The 4690K is part of the latest Haswell architecture refresh so it's the most up-to-date.  Likely the main benefit is its use of a better TIM (thermal interface material) that leads to more consistent overclocks.  Overclocking with the 4670K is more hit and miss.

 

That said, the i7-2600 is still a pretty solid chip.  The jump from the 2600 to the 4690K would be negligible in most applications.  The i7-2600 is more than enough to feed a 270x GPU.  I'd look for a used board (if you don't want to stick with your current one) and call it a day at least until Skylake comes out. 

[lol1290]

oh hahahha thanks, I just made a Topic about it

 

no problem

[PhiberOptik]

I would get the 4690k, overclocking isn't at all as hard as it used to be. As for motherboard, I would buy an entry tier feature packed board, something like a Asus Hero board, so you get a nice but not expensive board to work with, you want a board with a easy to understand and well flushed out bios so you have a easier time overclocking, and something with good support behind it. There might be a better choice than that board, that was just a quick reference.

[JHoldsworth]

Thanks everyone for your input. I think for the minute I will search for a used board and hold off to see if the Haswell Refresh CPUs come down in price. The Canadian Dollar right now is brutal for PC parts!