[SOLVED] i7-4790 i5 variant?

[Rynn21]

Hi. I was wondering what would fit a motherboard I have but be an i5 variant of what it requires, the i7-4790.
The motherboard is a Dell KWVT8. I'm not sure the exact model of it, but the computer is a Dell XPS that came with Windows 8 (maybe the XPS 8700).

 

[CompuTronix]

Intel Product Specifications Website

4th Generation i5 Desktop Processors

i5-4690
TDP 84 Watts
Base Frequency 3.4 GHz
Turbo Frequency 3.9 GHz

 

[Rynn21]

Oof, that's just as expensive. I was trying not to spend as much as the i7.

 

[CompuTronix]

i5-4670
TDP 84 Watts
Base Frequency 3.4 GHz
Turbo Frequency 3.8 GHz

i5-4590
TDP 84 Watts
Base Frequency 3.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency 3.7 GHz

i5-4570
TDP 84 Watts
Base Frequency 3.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency 3.6 GHz

i5-4460
TDP 84 Watts
Base Frequency 3.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency 3.4 GHz

i5-4440
TDP 84 Watts
Base Frequency 3.1 GHz
Turbo Frequency 3.3 GHz

i5-4430
TDP 84 Watts
Base Frequency 3.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency 3.2 GHz

 

[Rynn21]

Is this the correct i5-4690? It has to be able to fit in my motherboard.

https://www.amazon.com/Intel-i5-469...Processor&qid=1601865421&s=electronics&sr=1-1

 

[CompuTronix]

Yes, that's the i5-4690, which like your i7-4790, is an LGA (Land Grid Array) 1150 processor that fits in your 4th generation motherboard's 1150 pin socket. However, that's not a wise purchase from Amazon for $205.98. The same processor is available on ebay for as little as $65.99. Here's a link: ebay i5-4690

Purchasing an unlocked "K" variant from ebay would be a considerable risk, since there's no way to know whether the processor has been overclocked, overvolted or otherwise thermally abused, thereby compromising stability and longevity. Conversely, a locked processor is typically used in office or home computing environments, where it quite likely has not been abused, as it can not be overclocked.

As such, purchasing a used or pre-owned locked Intel processor would be a minimal risk, as many ebay sellers, like in the above link, offer free returns as well as free shipping.

CT

 

[Rynn21]

Thank you so much. You're a saint I'm trying to find the best deal for a customer. I have the XPS, but have since taken out the i7 and bought a new motherboard for my fiance's computer to make it nice and speedy. Cause of that though, I need a few parts to make the half shell work haha.