Best Intel Core for Gaming? No Overclocking

[AndrewDafuqq]

Hey,
I'm looking for a good Intel Core for gaming, I was originally thinking the i5-4690K but I won't be overclocking so what's something as good as that but no overclocking. Also I want a Intel Core that runs high fps on high video settings in games like CSGO. Is the i5-4690 and the stock cooler good and meet the requirements I want?


Reply ASAP, thanks!

 

[migronesien]

i5 4690 with the stock cooler will be totally fine and do CSGO without any problems.
It's only a tiny bit slower than the K-version and since you dont want to OC the non-K version is totally fine and without any OC you dont need an aftermarket cooler.

4690 is a great choice if you dont want to OC for gaming.

 

[DonkeyOatie]

The 4690 is the fastest i5. CS:GO uses only one core, I think, so the 3.9Ghz Turbo Boost comes into play. The 4690K is higher binned than the 4690, and the price is close, so I would be tempted to go with a 4690K ,even if I did not want to overclock.

Just how many FPS do you expect? Even a cheaper 4590 or 4460 should do very well.

Stock coolers should work fine unless you thrash them for hours. What is the rest of your system going to be?

 

[AndrewDafuqq]

Thanks for the quick reply guys!
My decision is probably getting the i5-4690.