i7-4770k non-k and Z87 - Q87

Gtech34

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HI
I am planiing to build PC for gaming and video editing. i dont plan to overclock. i7 4770k is good for gaming but it does not support Intel's vPro, TXT, TSX-NI and VTd while 4770 supports this technologies. so i will choose non-k version, but which mb is bettef for 4770 - Z87 which does not support vPro and TXT or Q87 which supports this features but is not gaming mb. If i will buy 4770 and Z87 i will not able to use vPro yes?
thanks
 
Your focus should be on performance, not the security and management features of vPro.
Do some google work on each of those features to see if any of them actually apply to you. I doubt that they will.

A "K" and a Z87 based motherboard can give you a 25% or better cpu capability through a conservative overclock.
You need not do so initially, but it is wise to have that capability to extend the life of the cpu.
If for no other reason, a "K" will sell for more whenever you get rid of it.
 

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thank
I know something on them and they are not very usefull for gaming and rendering as i know.
There are two choices - Gaming build with Z87 for OCing and Businnes with Q87. i think ill choose gaming PC
if this features is not necessary for my needs
 

logainofhades

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Save yourself some money and get a Xeon 1230 or 1240 v3 over the 4770. They are i7's without IGP, cost considerably less, and will work in pretty much any 1150 motherboard out there that supports i7. That is if you decide to go the non overclock route. It would also give you more money to put towards GPU, if you are on any kind of budget.