i7 4790k + r9 280 or i5 4690k + r9 290

[Svrco]

So im planing to bought computer for gaming..
i dont know which of this components will be best.
So can you plese help me with this.. im kid 16yers old and im planing to buy new PC for my b-day.. Im planing to keep this pc for another 6-8 years.. so what you think which will have more preformance for another 6 years?
And will corsair 650w PSU be enough?
And im planing to run few programs in background.(ts,music player,browser etc.)

 

[Andres de Groot]

Indeed, if you are not overklocking go for the I5 4460. I have it to and it is a great Cpu.
Total useless to buy a K (unlocked) cpu if you are not overklocking.
This way you have more money for your Gpu.
If you want to build it for use in the next 5-6 years it MUST be futureproof.
In this case you must go for the GTX 970 because it has DirectX 12 on it.

OR if you are a AMD guy you can do 2 things:
1. Buy now a R9 290X (no DX12)
OR
2. Wait to June when the R9 300 series comes out.

 

[qwfgbn]

The i5+R9 290 is the best option for gaming since the GPU is the most important part for gaming.
A 650w psu should be enough, but you should try to get a high quality PSU like a seasonic.

 

[Undying89]

i5 is all you need for gaming purposes while spending more on 290 or 970 will really bring you better fps.

 

[HiggsPrime]

Hello Svro,

First of all welcome to PC master race. The PC your about to have will run for 6yrs but as yrs pass by new games require better hardware so at some point like in 8yrs+ your PC will be minimum system specs for a game. You have 2 options to chose from go AMD or INTEL, amd is cheaper than intel and will do the same thing but some games run better on intel. I have both AMD and Intel some games run better on AMD and some on Intel, most of all Intel+NVIDA wins.

Lets begin:

CPU: choices: i5 series, within these you have different models (http://www.intel.com/products/processor_number/eng/about/core.htm) any 1 would suffice but if you want little more FPS and can afford better cooling go for K series also depends if Mobo supports
Or AMD series from fx6000 or fx8000 select the latest ones

GPU: choices: AMD R9 270X/ R9 280/ R9 290X
NVIDIA GTX 770/ 780 (or Ti version) / 970 / 980 (or Ti)

RAM: 8GB frequecy and channel depends on Mobo. refer Mobo tech details for exmaple, dual channel and 1086 Mhz to 2100Mhz then get 2 Rams and pick frequency of 1333Mhx or 16000Mhz

Mobo: again which CPU u selected intel or AMD . Then match the socket of CPU and MoBo for example AM3+ for AMD cpus only, LGA1055 for specific 1055 intel cpu.

PSU: use PSU calculator https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=psu+calculator&oq=psu+cal&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j0j69i57j0l3.1944j0j7&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=122&ie=UTF-8

I used cheap PSU for my AMD phoenix ii4 965BE overclocked its still alive for 4yrs. Maybe I was lucky.

Case: this depends on your Mobo, size: ATX mATX or uATX. Even cheapest one would suffice but make sure it has good air cooling or if your going for liquid cooling make sure it has space for it. Refer the youtube for how its looks IRL.

Visit Websites like Newegg, Scan, dabs, AriaPC, many others. Make a PC give it a trial, see what suits you. can u afford it and if you think this is the one consult here again.

Sorry for being very advanced but this is what you need to know when your building a PC for the first time.

 

[A_Used_Username]

I have a i7 4970k and a xfx r9 280 3gb,I got the i7 4970k processor because I hope for 5+ years of use
i7 4790k is kinda overkill for gaming the avg cpu usage with games for me is 10-20%.


Here's my build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PBrT99 <<used my old ssd from my laptop which saved me money .,do you live near a microcenter?they have great CPU+mobo bundles but its pick up only.

http://www.microcenter.com/site/brands/intel-processor-bundles.aspx


I'd say get i5 4690k and a good PSU with r9 280 if your really on a budget then save your pennies for a monster GPU in a few years.But Tbh if your not into the best/highest graphics a r9 280 will run all games at high/ultra at a good FPS @1080p/720p if you don't have a higher resolution monitor.


Goodluck with your build

 

[Svrco]

Hello Svro,

First of all welcome to PC master race. The PC your about to have will run for 6yrs but as yrs pass by new games require better hardware so at some point like in 8yrs+ your PC will be minimum system specs for a game. You have 2 options to chose from go AMD or INTEL, amd is cheaper than intel and will do the same thing but some games run better on intel. I have both AMD and Intel some games run better on AMD and some on Intel, most of all Intel+NVIDA wins.

Lets begin:

CPU: choices: i5 series, within these you have different models (http://www.intel.com/products/processor_number/eng/about/core.htm) any 1 would suffice but if you want little more FPS and can afford better cooling go for K series also depends if Mobo supports
Or AMD series from fx6000 or fx8000 select the latest ones

GPU: choices: AMD R9 270X/ R9 280/ R9 290X
NVIDIA GTX 770/ 780 (or Ti version) / 970 / 980 (or Ti)

RAM: 8GB frequecy and channel depends on Mobo. refer Mobo tech details for exmaple, dual channel and 1086 Mhz to 2100Mhz then get 2 Rams and pick frequency of 1333Mhx or 16000Mhz

Mobo: again which CPU u selected intel or AMD . Then match the socket of CPU and MoBo for example AM3+ for AMD cpus only, LGA1055 for specific 1055 intel cpu.

PSU: use PSU calculator https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=psu+calculator&oq=psu+cal&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j0j69i57j0l3.1944j0j7&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=122&ie=UTF-8

I used cheap PSU for my AMD phoenix ii4 965BE overclocked its still alive for 4yrs. Maybe I was lucky.

Case: this depends on your Mobo, size: ATX mATX or uATX. Even cheapest one would suffice but make sure it has good air cooling or if your going for liquid cooling make sure it has space for it. Refer the youtube for how its looks IRL.

Visit Websites like Newegg, Scan, dabs, AriaPC, many others. Make a PC give it a trial, see what suits you. can u afford it and if you think this is the one consult here again.

Sorry for being very advanced but this is what you need to know when your building a PC for the first time.

Hello tnx for fast reply. Im from europe so i dont think to use that web shops. At first point i build whole amd system(fx8350, r9 280)with water cooling.(same prize as it is i5 4690k + r9 290 and i7 4790k + r9 280). but i find out that i5 has much better preformance then oveclocked fx 8350 (4,7 (same as i wanted to OC)). I plan to get asrock z97 Killer(1150) , 8gb kingston hyperX fury RED series.
Im planning to play few more years (4-5 ( depends on games)) on ultra/high settings. After that i planned to go with normal/low.. So yes i know games will run at minimum setting in 8 years.
So you say that i go with i5 4690k + r9 290 (gtx 980 is too expensive for me)
Well about PSU : I know that i5 is 88w and r9 290 is 300w.
Will i5 4690k be good for games (BF4,Wot,Cod:advance warfare)
And can you tell me better CPU or better GPU will provide more FPS?
So i5 4690k + r9 290?

 

[HiggsPrime]

Hello Svcro,

Im glad that your near to your decisions.

CPU: i5 4670k
RAM: 8GB (frequency 1300MHz to 1600MHz)
GPU: R9 290X (for overclock perfomance if you cannot afford this then go for non X version)
Mobo: Make sure that the chipset is Z97 to support the CPU and its overclocking ability
PSU: 600W - 700W would just be fine
Case: Depends on your choice, style and money

Now remember all of those components varies from brands like gigbyte, Asus, fractul Desing, in the end it does the same job except some features here and there.

Refer these website to order parts( I am not sure if these deliver in europe for free)
1. www.scan.co.uk
2. www.ariapc.com
3. www.overclockers.co.uk
4. www.dabs.com

If you look at my system I have i5 4670k n GTX780Ti for 2yrs and runs any game at max no lag.
Any other question post here again

 

[Svrco]

Hello Svcro,

Im glad that your near to your decisions.

CPU: i5 4670k
RAM: 8GB (frequency 1300MHz to 1600MHz)
GPU: R9 290X (for overclock perfomance if you cannot afford this then go for non X version)
Mobo: Make sure that the chipset is Z97 to support the CPU and its overclocking ability
PSU: 600W - 700W would just be fine
Case: Depends on your choice, style and money

Now remember all of those components varies from brands like gigbyte, Asus, fractul Desing, in the end it does the same job except some features here and there.

Refer these website to order parts( I am not sure if these deliver in europe for free)
1. www.scan.co.uk
2. www.ariapc.com
3. www.overclockers.co.uk
4. www.dabs.com

If you look at my system I have i5 4670k n GTX780Ti for 2yrs and runs any game at max no lag.
Any other question post here again

Tnx for your fast reply..
It help me a lot..At one moment i thought to buy i7 but i see i5 does same(eaven better preformance with much better GPU).
Yes im going for Red version of Sharkoon VG4-W
And this will be my PC :
CPU : i5 4690k
GPU : Asus r9 290
CPU Cooler : Hyper 212 EVO
Memory : Kingston HyperX Fury 1600 2x4GB Red series
PSU : Corsair VS650w
Case : Sharkoon VG4-W
Again Thank you very much Sry for bad english