i5 4690k + z87

[Kenneth Versoza]

I just bought i5 4690k along with MSI z87M mobo at around $ 360.00. I decided to go with Haswell because going to Skylake will get me around $ 560.00.

 

Was this a great deal in the next 4-6 years? By the way, I got GTX 970, 120GB San disk SSD, 8 GB DDR3 1600Mhz, FSP Aurum Gold 80 Plus 700 watt PSU..

[gtx1060=value]

2 minutes ago, Kenneth Versoza said:

I just bought i5 4690k along with MSI z87M mobo at around $ 360.00. I decided to go with Haswell because going to Skylake will get me around $ 560.00.

 

Was this a great deal in the next 4-6 years? By the way, I got GTX 970, 120GB San disk SSD, 8 GB DDR3 1600Mhz, FSP Aurum Gold 80 Plus 700 watt PSU..

psu seems shady but the rest of build seems decent - it doesn't really matter if the cpu is 4th gen, it'll still perform like a 6600k stock if u oc it - 16gb of ram would be optimal tho

[Guest]

2 minutes ago, gtx1060=value said:

psu seems shady

I wonder because it has the word gold in it. Aurum starts at TIER 4 so not that bad

3 minutes ago, gtx1060=value said:

it doesn't really matter if the cpu is 4th gen, it'll still perform like a 6600k stock if u oc it - 16gb of ram would be optimal tho

agreed

[Phentos]

That combo will be sufficient over the next 3 years or so. Unless you're willing to compromise quite a bit on quality settings in games. 

 

i5's are already meeting their match with today's crop of games, such as BF1. 

4 minutes ago, gtx1060=value said:

psu seems shady

That model is actually fairly decent. It is the only FSP PSU worth any consideration.

 

[gtx1060=value]

1 minute ago, deXxterlab97 said:

I wonder because it has the word gold in it. Aurum starts at TIER 4 so not that bad

never heard of the brand before 

[Kenneth Versoza]

4 minutes ago, gtx1060=value said:

never heard of the brand before 

I bought that PSU last 2012 or 2013 (can't remember the exact year) but still badass atleast for me. haha

[Kenneth Versoza]

12 minutes ago, gtx1060=value said:

psu seems shady but the rest of build seems decent - it doesn't really matter if the cpu is 4th gen, it'll still perform like a 6600k stock if u oc it - 16gb of ram would be optimal tho

yeah planning to overclock it, though still trying to learn this for a week before trying to attempt it. What are the basics that I need to know in overclocking?

[gtx1060=value]

2 minutes ago, Kenneth Versoza said:

yeah planning to overclock it, though still trying to learn this for a week before trying to attempt it. What are the basics that I need to know in overclocking?

just don't go over 1.45 volts - that's a safe zone for first time overclockers - 1.37 volts and maybe 4ghz or 4.2ghz seems safe

[Kenneth Versoza]

1 minute ago, gtx1060=value said:

just don't go over 1.45 volts - that's a safe zone for first time overclockers - 1.37 volts and maybe 4ghz or 4.2ghz seems safe

Thanks mate!

[DailyProcrastinator]

17 minutes ago, Kenneth Versoza said:

I just bought i5 4690k along with MSI z87M mobo at around $ 360.00. I decided to go with Haswell because going to Skylake will get me around $ 560.00.

 

Was this a great deal in the next 4-6 years? By the way, I got GTX 970, 120GB San disk SSD, 8 GB DDR3 1600Mhz, FSP Aurum Gold 80 Plus 700 watt PSU..

 

Nice to hear you got an upgrade! That CPU will be good for a while! The only thing I'd go for is 16gb of RAM as already mentioned. And if you plan to overclock get a nice big air cooler heatsink.

[Kenneth Versoza]

2 minutes ago, JM21 said:

Nice to hear you got an upgrade! That CPU will be good for a while! The only thing I'd go for is 16gb of RAM as already mentioned. And if you plan to overclock get a nice big air cooler heatsink.

Oww JM21 good thing you remember me mate, I had a hard time deciding what to buy etc etc but there I have it. Thank you for all the advice last week. I am greatful I made it right!

[Unrealcpu]

IMO in 2-3 years games will be using 6 cores+ 

I would sell it once cannon lake arrives

[Kinda Bottlenecked]

I wouldn't go over 1.3v if you don't have the cooling capacity of a high end cooler on haswell.

[Kinda Bottlenecked]

2 hours ago, gtx1060=value said:

just don't go over 1.45 volts - that's a safe zone for first time overclockers - 1.37 volts and maybe 4ghz or 4.2ghz seems safe

 

Is that for haswell?

[Kenneth Versoza]

13 minutes ago, Pohernori said:

 

Is that for haswell?

Yes I have a haswell..

[Kinda Bottlenecked]

56 minutes ago, Kenneth Versoza said:

Yes I have a haswell..

 

No i was questioning his/her statement on the recommended voltage for haswell oc. 

 

Cause last I'd check. No one recommended going over 1.4v if you don't have beefy cooling. 1.3v+ already requires quite substantial cooling. 

 

But he/she is right about 1.45v, you don't want to do that lol.

 

 

[JoostinOnline]

4 hours ago, gtx1060=value said:

just don't go over 1.45 volts - that's a safe zone for first time overclockers - 1.37 volts and maybe 4ghz or 4.2ghz seems safe

Since it's Haswell, I honestly wouldn't go over the stock voltage unless he has a good CPU cooler.  The first thing I did when I bought my 4790K was undervolt it to 1.17v because of the insane temperatures.  When I got a Hyper 212 Evo, I was able to push it a little closer to the stock voltage so I could OC.