Need help picking CPU

[Krankyboi]

Basically, I want to upgrade my CPU and I am stuck between the I5 6600K and the I7 4790K. Now I am aware that on paper the I7 is obviously better, however in-game it does not make much of a difference, well in most games at least. However outside of games it is better in most areas, and if I can get it for the same price/cheaper/about the same, should I go with the I7 or the I5? 

Right now I have the 6600K in my mind because it forces me to upgrade to a better RAM, DDR4 of course which future proof's it I guess? And instead of some crappy motherboard, well I think it isn't crappy since it is more expensive, I will have one that has more features and what not, so further future proofing it, plus a better socket. The 66600K is also a newer CPU so I guess that is a plus. 

Currently I am rocking an A8 6600K which is just....nono so as you can see, the upgrade is pretty needed. If I buy the I7, I will need to get the CPU, Mobo and Cooler, if I get the I5, I have to add RAM to that list. 

Also a big note, are the motherboards I picked out good or is there better in the range? I am kinda tight and do not want to spend a ton on a motherboard, but if it is a necessity I guess I can splash out more.

I5-6600K = https://www.amazon.co.uk/MSI-Z170-PRO-Intel-Motherboard...

I7-4970K = http://www.cclonline.com/product/172888/90-MXGVH0-A0UAY...

The cooler will probably be Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO

Sorry for the constant rambling, no idea if I made any sense since I tend to go off topic on threads like these, so if you have any doubts I am down to answer them of course, thank you all in advance   

[Jacktastic-Mofo]

Go with the Xeon 1231v3 it's the best of both worlds, performance similar to the i7 (even has 4 cores and 8 threads) but priced similarly to the i5 (~$230 US).

[Camcognito]

What are you using the PC for?

[Krankyboi]

3 minutes ago, Camcognito said:

What are you using the PC for?

Mostly gaming. I might do like a small bit of videos if I get like a CSGO highlight or something, might edit and upload but that does not happen often. Just gaming and browsing indeed. I plan to run 2 monitors soon too, one being a 144hz for CSGO so getting 144fps stable on it is crucial. 

 

Mostly play games like CSGO, Arma 2, H1Z1, Rust, Rocket League, GTA 5 and that's about it, other randoms here and there. Resolutions of 1680x1080 or 1440x900. 

[rtpb5642]

4790k you can overclock it and its got 8 cores. there almost no difference between the platforms that you will notice. i have a 4790k AND a 6600k

[Mayaa]

2 minutes ago, rtpb5642 said:

4790k you can overclock it and its got 8 cores. there almost no difference between the platforms that you will notice. i have a 4790k AND a 6600k

It only has 4 cores with hyperthreading.

[Energycore]

12 minutes ago, Krankyboi said:

 

With games slowly taking better advantage of more cores and the i7 6700K performing significantly better than the i5 6600K when both are paired with a high-end graphics card, my recommendation is:

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/psR48d/intel-cpu-bx80646e31231v3

[Krankyboi]

7 minutes ago, Energycore said:

With games slowly taking better advantage of more cores and the i7 6700K performing significantly better than the i5 6600K when both are paired with a high-end graphics card, my recommendation is:

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/psR48d/intel-cpu-bx80646e31231v3

 

Fak, another curve ball into the mix

[Energycore]

2 minutes ago, Krankyboi said:

 

Fak, another curve ball into the mix

It costs as much as an i5 6600K (actually $10 more) and is basically an i7-4790 (no K). It will let you use your RAM (and RAM speeds aren't that important, they start mattering only once you shove a high end graphics card in there).

[Krankyboi]

4 minutes ago, Energycore said:

It costs as much as an i5 6600K (actually $10 more) and is basically an i7-4790 (no K). It will let you use your RAM (and RAM speeds aren't that important, they start mattering only once you shove a high end graphics card in there).

Wait will the I7-4790K let me use my RAM? DDR3 or does it need DDR4 too?

[Energycore]

1 minute ago, Krankyboi said:

Wait will the I7-4790K let me use my RAM? DDR3 or does it need DDR4 too?

The i7 will let you use your RAM, yeah. I was proposing the Xeon as a cheaper alternative that's still 8 logical cores.