I7 4790k vs i7 4790

[shakeel amlay]

Hey guys
I would like to know if it is worth it to get the 'k' version. I plan on gaming and doing coding, video editing with it.

 

[UnforgivenGamer]

Hey guys
I would like to know if it is worth it to get the 'k' version. I plan on gaming and doing coding, video editing with it.

The only benefit of getting the k model is support for overclocking and the higher base clock. If you have a good enough cooler I'd say go for the 4790k and crank it up. It's definitely one of the best cpu's out there at the moment.

 

[Sooth1]

Yes, it is 400 MHz faster stock speed, and you will be able to overclock it if you wanted.

 

[TechyInAZ]

definantly the K model. Even if you don't overclock it has a 4.0ghz-4.4ghz boost clock which makes it worth buying. But make sure you buy a cheap aftermarket cooler (at least) because the vcore on the 4790K is near 1.2 if i'm correct.

 

[JQB45]

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CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1241 V3 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($264.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PERFORMANCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Stealth 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($140.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($124.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 285 2GB WINDFORCE 2X Video Card ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($133.79 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1239.56
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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[Pyre]

I would advice get the K for future issues, may come a time when your CPU could be slacking then an overclock can overcome it.

I am not a overclock lover truth be told, I think overclocking does not give a massive jump to performance, saying this I have contradicted what I advised above. Overclocking gives like 2-10% boost

 

[shakeel amlay]

WOuld R2700 be a good price for a 3 month old one? It is in South African rands

 

[JQB45]

Whats the name of the currency. I unfortunately do not know what the R is or what country.

 

[shakeel amlay]

South African rands. ONe rand equals about $12.

 

[JQB45]

Did not know that ShadowR34per.

2700 rands is equal to $223.91 USD

 

[UnforgivenGamer]

WOuld R2700 be a good price for a 3 month old one? It is in South African rands

That's a really good price considering brand new they cost about $325usd which is about R3920