Z97 or X99?

[Overkilled]

I've already got a 4690k I dont have enough for Z170 so if I got x99 I'd have to get a used 5820k

Option 1 4790k + New motherboard?

Option 2 5820k + New motherboard

I might be able to get a 6700k if I a sold my 4690k and motherboard in advance (assuming it's bought)

[PlayStation 2]

if you're getting a new mobo anyways get the 5820k

[App4that]

A 4790K would fit in your motherboard if you have a 4690K. No reason to go to a Z170 if you have to purchase a motherboard in my opinion.

[OAcesync]

I've already got a 4690k I dont have enough for Z170 so if I got x99 I'd have to get a used 5820k

Option 1 4790k + New motherboard?

Option 2 5820k + New motherboard

I might be able to get a 6700k if I a sold my 4690k and motherboard in advance (assuming it's bought)

Why would you upgrade a 4690K what are you planning to do?

[TheAmazingCookieFromSquare]

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[Enderman]

A 4790K would fit in your motherboard if you have a 4690K. No reason to go to a Z170 if you have to purchase a motherboard in my opinion.

this^^^

 

unless you really need 2 more cores for video editing or 3d rendering a 4790k will be more than  enough

[Morgan MLGman]

5820k > 6700k > 4790k performance-wise. However the best bang for the buck are either the 4790k since you don't have to change your mobo, there wouldn't be much of a difference between your current CPU and 4790k. The best option in terms of performance is the 5820k.

[Overkilled]

A 4790K would fit in your motherboard if you have a 4690K. No reason to go to a Z170 if you have to purchase a motherboard in my opinion.

if I upgrade a new motherboard is inevitable, its only a z97 sli x I'm probably gonna get a sabertooth Mark s if I go down the z97 route

[Sir Asvald]

I've already got a 4690k I dont have enough for Z170 so if I got x99 I'd have to get a used 5820k

Option 1 4790k + New motherboard?

Option 2 5820k + New motherboard

I might be able to get a 6700k if I a sold my 4690k and motherboard in advance (assuming it's bought)

You don't need a New board for a the i7 4790K.

[Overkilled]

Why would you upgrade a 4690K what are you planning to do?

game and top benchmarks to increase my ego (impossible with a i5)

[SeanAngelo]

I've already got a 4690k I dont have enough for Z170 so if I got x99 I'd have to get a used 5820k

Option 1 4790k + New motherboard?

Option 2 5820k + New motherboard

I might be able to get a 6700k if I a sold my 4690k and motherboard in advance (assuming it's bought)

why are you upgrading to a 4790k?

 

You say you don't have enough for Z170 but an X99 rig is a little bit more expensive....?

[OAcesync]

game and top benchmarks to increase my ego (impossible with a i5)

That's pointless you would see a minimal difference and the GPU is what you should upgrade if you want better benchmarks

Keep the i5

[App4that]

Wait, what do you own? Not looking to buy, but own?

[Overkilled]

why are you upgrading to a 4790k?

 

You say you don't have enough for Z170 but an X99 rig is a little bit more expensive....?

not with a used 5820k because skylake is new CPUs are still expensive but I can get a 5820k for £250 on eBay

[Overkilled]

Wait, what do you own? Not looking to buy, but own?

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/A_bottleneck_of_Tango/saved/#view=m3typg

[TheCaptain53]

@Overkilled, what are you planning to do with the PC you would be building? And how would it differ to what you do now?

[App4that]

If you want to upgrade, the most cost effective move would be a 4790K, a new motherboard would be a waste of money. If you just want bragging rights the Skylake groupies are more vocal. If you want benchmarks, go X99.

[Overkilled]

@Overkilled, what are you planning to do with the PC you would be building? And how would it differ to what you have now?

besides from game its mainly just to increase my benchmark scores (which are really important part imo)

[App4that]

Then go X99 if you want benchmarks. Skylake offers very little improvement over Haswell.

[SeanAngelo]

not with a used 5820k because skylake is new CPUs are still expensive but I can get a 5820k for £250 on eBay

ohh. used 5820k. makes sense...

[Overkilled]

If you want to upgrade, the most cost effective move would be a 4790K, a new motherboard would be a waste of money. If you just want bragging rights the Skylake groupies are more vocal. If you want benchmarks, go X99.

put yourself in my shoes I have a otherwise black and white build with some ugly red motherboard. It's just common sense to get a new one

[TheCaptain53]

besides from game its mainly just to increase my benchmark scores (which are really important part imo)

If that's the case, then I think the best option is to evaluate your priorities. 

If you want to crush benchmarks (I'd prefer smoother gameplay or the game to look prettier, but whatever), then get yourself a more powerful graphics card. A new CPU will make minimal difference in benchmarks, whereas a new video card (or a second one for SLI), would provide a much larger increase in score for pretty much any graphics benchmark. If you must have a new CPU because you feel impotent, even though the 4690K is one of the best chips for gaming, then a 4790K might not be a bad shout. It'll provide very little increase in benchmark scores, but then again, so would the other chips.

[App4that]

MY EYES!!! :lol:  I joke of course. You'll get no judgment from me. In your place I would go X99 if I was going to switch from a Z97. Mainly because you can't stick this in a Z170. And lotteries happen.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117404

[Overkilled]

If that's the case, then I think the best option is to evaluate your priorities. 

If you want to crush benchmarks (I'd prefer smoother gameplay or the game to look prettier, but whatever), then get yourself a more powerful graphics card. A new CPU will make minimal difference in benchmarks, whereas a new video card (or a second one for SLI), would provide a much larger increase in score for pretty much any graphics benchmark. If you must have a new CPU because you feel impotent, even though the 4690K is one of the best chips for gaming, then a 4790K might not be a bad shout. It'll provide very little increase in benchmark scores, but then again, so would the other chips.

Theres only problem GTX 970 HOFs are so rare now days trust me if I found another one I'd buy it there and then

[TheCaptain53]

Theres only problem GTX 970 HOFs are so rare now days trust me if I found another one I'd buy it there and then

For the cost to upgrade the motherboard and processor (I did see that you wanted a white motherboard, in which case the MSI Z97 SLI Krait Edition is pretty good), you could sell the 970 HOF and get a 980 Ti HOF. I'd like to see a processor make up for the performance gap between those video cards.