i7-4770 budget or i7-7700k? Wait for Canon Lake?

[zqmaa]

I was looking into building a new PC (That I can't comfortable afford but I was willing to sacrifice for it for VR) that was going to hold an i7-7700k with an aftermarket cooler, 16gb DDR4 3000 RAM and a GTX 1060 SC ACX 2.0 3GB, and a Gigabyte Auros Z270 Gaming K7 Motherboard totaling $875.

However, looking at benchmarks I noticed when compared to much older i7's the performance isn't much better. I already own the GTX 1060 and found a cheap PC with an i7-4770 (Not k) with 12gb of ram for $375.

Would it be better to get the $375 PC, throw in my GTX 1060 and wait for Canonlake? Would I have the hardware power for VR? I got an 8.6 (Very High) on the SteamVR Performance Test but I feel my current CPU wouldn't do as well with positional tracking and movement with VR.

Mainly just wondering if I stumbled upon a good deal for gaming.

Current PC:
i5-2300
GTX 1060 SC 3gb
12gb DDR3 1333 ram
Gateway DX460 Case and Mobo

 

[raisonjohn]

The i7-7700K is ~37% higher in performance versus the i7-4770 (http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i7-7700K-vs-Intel-Core-i7-4770/3647vs1978). But more than just comparing both CPUs, the i7-7700K has newer architecture (14nm against 22nm), supports faster and lower voltage RAM (DDR4 against DDR3), and for a relatively similar power consumption (only ~6W difference) when non-OC'd (91W TDP against 85W TDP). The i7-7700K also has the ability to go over the stock speeds and further increase the performance gap from the locked i7-4770.

Personally, I would go for the first option (the i7-7700K build).

 

[valeman2012]

Keep using Intel i7 4770 Performance is still good in today gaming. Good to go until Intel 8th Generation CPU may release early next year for Desktops. You should wait for the Cannonlake Intel i7 8700K < If they going call it that> Cannonlake uses <10nm> Process.

 

[Chugalug_]

Link to the page?
It sounds like a killer deal, but i'd save for the 1180/1170 and Vive or something after buying the 4770 system.

 

[zqmaa]

The main PC build I was initially going to build is out my current budget, meaning I need a month and a half to save up for it, but I am able to get the 4770 now, would that be a better idea or would it still be worth waiting to build my custom PC?

 

[Chugalug_]

Yes it would be.
Link me to the page though, I need to check over specs.

 

[Lucky_SLS]

for $375 its a steal. also, the 4770 and 1060 pairs up well. start saving up for ur new build.
this 4770/1060 combo should serve u well for atleast 2 years in 1080p gaming
but like the guy above said, the psu should be a good one...

 

[zqmaa]

It's a listing on a local classifieds website. Not much in specs there other than what I told you. I was told in PM it also has a 500W PSU and a really low grade GPU. Prices are in CAD in this pic http://prntscr.com/ejqau4

 

[zqmaa]

Also the listing price was haggled lower than shown. Cause i'm good like that

 

[valeman2012]

Newegg having some big discounts on the Kaby Lake CPU...

 

[zqmaa]

I would need a new mobo and ram if I got the 7700k meaning another $200-$400 minimum just to use it, when the i7 4770 and everything with it is about the cost of the CPU itself. Starting to think I should just get the 4770 and hold out.

Also I just found the full PC spec list @ http://h20564.www2.hp.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=c03795764 including the 4770

 

[valeman2012]

or Keep using your i5-2300 and wait for CannonLake which might come out either End of the year or early next year.

 

[zqmaa]

I considered using my i5-2300 but its having heat issues now as I've been pushing it far too hard for over 4 years straight with close to no break.

 

[Chugalug_]

Absolutely killer deal @$375.
Also the 8570 is still a solid card for Esports gaming, it can be sold for about $50 or repurposed.

 

[Esaelias187]

if your going to be waiting youll b waiting forever

 

[zqmaa]

Just an update in case anyone was curious, I did in fact wait and go with the i7 7700k and a Z270 mobo. I don't regret it (yet anyway) even though I skipped out on my rent.

 

[theonerm2]

Just an update in case anyone was curious, I did in fact wait and go with the i7 7700k and a Z270 mobo. I don't regret it (yet anyway) even though I skipped out on my rent.

Return it and pay your rent. That's what you should do. When you don't pay your bills so you can buy computer parts that's a problem. You should pay your bills first and then get stuff you want.

 

[zqmaa]

Just an update in case anyone was curious, I did in fact wait and go with the i7 7700k and a Z270 mobo. I don't regret it (yet anyway) even though I skipped out on my rent.

Return it and pay your rent. That's what you should do. When you don't pay your bills so you can buy computer parts that's a problem. You should pay your bills first and then get stuff you want.

Not a chance, this PC is a beast. Landlord doesn't mind, they know when I'm paying my rent.

 

[theonerm2]

Just an update in case anyone was curious, I did in fact wait and go with the i7 7700k and a Z270 mobo. I don't regret it (yet anyway) even though I skipped out on my rent.

Return it and pay your rent. That's what you should do. When you don't pay your bills so you can buy computer parts that's a problem. You should pay your bills first and then get stuff you want.

Not a chance, this PC is a beast. Landlord doesn't mind, they know when I'm paying my rent.

That's up to you but it's not good to get behind on your rent. Just saying.