i7-6700K or i5-4690K?

[r1Ns3]

Hey guys, can't decide between the two! here is some info:

Build I want (except CPU, dunno what I want for that):

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($517.00 @ Centre Com) 

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($69.00 @ PCCaseGear) 

Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste  ($11.00 @ PCCaseGear) 

Motherboard: Asus Z170-AR ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($245.00 @ Centre Com) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($159.00 @ CPL Online) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($129.00 @ PLE Computers) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($1049.00 @ PCCaseGear) 

Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($179.00 @ CPL Online) 

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

Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($19.00 @ CPL Online) 

Other: Windows 10 ($100.00)

Total: $2636.00

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-06 11:18 AEDT+1100

 

OTHER INFO:

 

INFORMATION:

 

Budget: ~$2500 AUD

 

Location: Australia

 

Aim for system: Gaming, extended use, light recording/youtubing, and schoolwork, multiple monitors.

 

Monitors: I am already using two with my current build.

 

Resolution: 1920x1080p nothing more BUT want it to be a bit future proofed "capable of running 3,840x2,160"

 

Peripherals: Already have all of my needed peripherals

 

Water cooling or air:

 

AIR COOLING ONLY PLEASE!!

 

Reason for upgrade:

This pc needs a big dumping... I want to play games like GTA and Battlefield at high-Ultra video settings and I can't because my pc struggles with even minecraft at some stages...

 

So, I want to make a decision.

I could do with a 4690K because it is quite a lot cheaper in AUS and with that extra money I could possibly get a copy of windows.

BUT, I also do quite a bit of photoshopping and Cinema 4d Rendering, the render times doesn't really matter but I don't want the application to be laggy and unusable. So basically lag free editing and gaming. *rendering doesn't matter*

 

Thanks for your suggestions.

 

[OfficialJsP]

Or a i7 4790k and you could also get windows 10 for $35USD ($35USD = $47.68AUD) on Reddit.

 

https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoftsoftwareswap/

[r1Ns3]

Or a i7 4790k and you could also get windows 10 for $35USD on Reddit.

 

https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoftsoftwareswap/

No thanks, doesn't fit my mobo and why get a 4790K for like 2 dollars cheaper?

[FruitBasketSilex]

No thanks, doesn't fit my mobo and why get a 4790K for like 2 dollars cheaper?

A 4690k doesn't fit your mobo either.

[App4that]

No thanks, doesn't fit my mobo and why get a 4790K for like 2 dollars cheaper?

Wait, what? A 4690k and the 4790k use the exact same socket.

[r1Ns3]

A 4690k doesn't fit your mobo either.

Yes but it's 200 bucks cheaper than the 6700K so it's actually a decent reason to change the MOBO

[skyler_mertz]

 

 

Reason for upgrade:

This pc needs a big dumping... I want to play games like GTA and Battlefield at high-Ultra video settings and I can't because my pc struggles with even minecraft at some stages...

 

So, I want to make a decision.

I could do with a 4690K because it is quite a lot cheaper in AUS and with that extra money I could possibly get a copy of windows.

BUT, I also do quite a bit of photoshopping and Cinema 4d Rendering, the render times doesn't really matter but I don't want the application to be laggy and unusable. So basically lag free editing and gaming. *rendering doesn't matter*

 

Thanks for your suggestions.

 

 

If you are starting out with a new build then my vote would be going for the 6700k. It is a Skylake i7 so you get the 4 cores and 8 threads for your editing plus it will let you sit pretty for another few years until it is time to upgrade again.

 

Since you want to air cool as well, the 6700k runs significantly cooler than the 4690k all while being more powerful. This is due to intel removing the integrated voltage regulator.

[OfficialJsP]

No thanks, doesn't fit my mobo and why get a 4790K for like 2 dollars cheaper?

 

Well I don't know the Australian prices to start with also a i7 4790k runs on the same socket as the i5 4690k...

[r1Ns3]

Guys, i7-4790K is out of option, it's literally a straight downgrade from the 6700K.... its like 5 dollars cheaper! I don't get why you would get it over the 6700K...

[r1Ns3]

Well I don't know the Australian prices to start with also a i7 4790k runs on the same socket as the i5 4690k...

Yes I know BUT WHY CHANGE YOUR MOBO FOR NO REASON? 6700K = straight upgrade from the 4790K....

[TheAmazingCookieFromSquare]

i7-4790K?

[r1Ns3]

i7-4790K?

Why? That's a straight downgrade from the 6700K....

[Guest]

I have that mobo and it's great. ONe thing to note though, it only comes with 2 sata cables for your hard drive, ssd, or optical drive. So if you want to connect 3 things you'll have to get an extra sata cable. 

[FruitBasketSilex]

Yes I know BUT WHY CHANGE YOUR MOBO FOR NO REASON? 6700K = straight upgrade from the 4790K....

^

Doesn't get that most of us aren't Australian and don't automatically know AUD prices for things.

An i7 4790k in the US is a good 100$ cheaper.

[r1Ns3]

^

Doesn't get that most of us aren't Australian and don't automatically know AUD prices for things.

An i7 4790k in the US is a good 100$ cheaper.

...

 

"Budget: ~$2500 AUD

 

Location: Australia"

 

I said I'm in aus so it doesn't matter for me.

[r1Ns3]

I have that mobo and it's great. ONe thing to note though, it only comes with 2 sata cables for your hard drive, ssd, or optical drive. So if you want to connect 3 things you'll have to get an extra sata cable. 

Thanks, I only am using an ssd and one hard drive so thats good

[FruitBasketSilex]

...

"Budget: ~$2500 AUD

Location: Australia"

I said I'm in aus so it doesn't matter for me.

Wasn't the point I was trying to make.

[OfficialJsP]

Yes I know BUT WHY CHANGE YOUR MOBO FOR NO REASON? 6700K = straight upgrade from the 4790K....

 

Why are you being so rude we are trying to help you here and like I said we don't all live in Australia so we don't know the prices over here a i7 4790k costs almost £80 (£80 = $164.70) less than a i7 6700k also an i7 4790k and i7 6700k isn't that much different power wise.

[Bananasplit_00]

well now that the spam over the 4790K is somewhat seteked i think that the 6700K would be better, its cooler, newer and prefomes better then most other options. 4 cores with 8 threads should do you good for a while. also i have that exaxct wireless card in my PC and it wasent too happy runing on anything but the absolute top slot of my mobo and people have been having problems with it and windows 10 just a heads up for you

[comicsansms]

I don't understand this thread.

[App4that]

The 4790k is not a downgrade from a 6700k, it's a side step. The 4790k also won't bend because Intel went cheap on manufacturing it like they did with the 6700k. Google it.

[colinreay]

If you are straight up gaming, a 4690k would do just fine. However, a 6700k will be a safer bet if you think you'll want to do video editing, or other cpu bound tasks in the future, and games like Fallout 4 actually show a substantial fps increase on i7 vs i5. I would say, if you have the money, and are willing to pay for it, the 6700k would be a nice cpu.

[FruitBasketSilex]

The 4790k is not a downgrade from a 6700k, it's a side step. The 4790k also won't bend because Intel went cheap on manufacturing it like they did with the 6700k. Google it.

You've got to be fucking shitting me. You believe that bullshit?

[r1Ns3]

I don't understand this thread.

?

 

Simple, can't decide between 2 cpus...

[r1Ns3]

The 4790k is not a downgrade from a 6700k, it's a side step. The 4790k also won't bend because Intel went cheap on manufacturing it like they did with the 6700k. Google it.

I don't think you understand the price difference of the 6700K and 4790K IN AUSTRALIA... Its like 5 dollars!