i7 4790k vs i7 4930k

[MrRealitySpeaks]

Both of these CPUs look to have great performance without jumping into the Haswell-E line and X99/DDR4 RAM. Essentially I want my build to primarily be used for video editing and rendering, live streaming and some photoshop work. I also plan on oc'ing as well as future proofing my computer for at least 3 years. Gaming is a part of it but isn't at the front of my list of priorities. Essentially the breakdown of the 4790k vs 4930k is More cores vs better single core performance. For my above mentioned tasks, would having the six cores benefit me more then having better individual core performance but only having 4 cores?

 

[RobCrezz]

If you are video editing and rendering then go for the 4930k and as much ram as you can afford - it will still play games just as well but be a LOT faster in video editing and rendering.

 

[MrRealitySpeaks]

^ I figured that 2x8 (16GB) of 1866 DDR3 would be enough to get by, but how much do you recommend as a minimum?

 

[RobCrezz]

^ I figured that 2x8 (16GB) of 1866 DDR3 would be enough to get by, but how much do you recommend as a minimum?

16gb as a minimum, but really, the more you have the faster the render times.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJtrQ5CcCN0&list=UUTzLRZUgelatKZ4nyIKcAbg

 

[rhysiam]

Yeah +1 for the 4930K for Video Editing. Those extra cores scale near perfectly with rendering tasks.

I think 16GB is a good start. Remember that the 4930K will run in quad channel mode with a matching set of 4. There's certainly an argument to go a 4x8 set from the start and be done with it. I understand matching quad channel kits can be a little temperamental and there's no guarantee that add a 2x8 to an existing 2x8 will always successfully run in quad channel mode.

 

[MrRealitySpeaks]

^ I was really hoping to get by with the 2x8 because as you have said, finding a matching set of 4x8 is a little frustrating, especially when I'm trying to order everything through one website. Any recommendations as to the brand of RAM?

 

[rhysiam]

A quick scan of Newegg suggests that the GSkill kits are priced very competitively. I've had no issues with them in the past (though that's entirely anecdotal!)

I'd grab a sniper/ripjaws if you're going to watercool or don't care about size, or pay a little extra (like $5-10) for the equivalent Ares set if you're going to run a big air cooler. Ares are low profile so won't have any clearance issues.
I think the 1.5V 1866 sets are the price/performance sweet spot.

I've given the best answer back because RobCrezz did get in first and I just added a little. If you really found my answer more helpful then I'll happily accept it from you again - but I'm not sure I earned it!

Thanks and all the best.

 

[MrRealitySpeaks]

A quick scan of Newegg suggests that the GSkill kits are priced very competitively. I've had no issues with them in the past (though that's entirely anecdotal!)

I'd grab a sniper/ripjaws if you're going to watercool or don't care about size, or pay a little extra (like $5-10) for the equivalent Ares set if you're going to run a big air cooler. Ares are low profile so won't have any clearance issues.
I think the 1.5V 1866 sets are the price/performance sweet spot.

I've given the best answer back because RobCrezz did get in first and I just added a little. If you really found my answer more helpful then I'll happily accept it from you again - but I'm not sure I earned it!

Thanks and all the best.

Well one last question and you've earned it from me. Simply put, I will be water cooling using the Swiftech H220x. I was planning on using the G-Skill sniper set, but I don't know the difference now between the Sniper and Ripjaws line. I figure that it's only the different heatspreaders and how the Ripjaw's is much more aesthetically pleasing.

 

[rhysiam]

I actually just Googled it ("G.Skill Ripjaws vs Sniper") because I wasn't 100% sure myself. Turns out no one seems to be 100% sure.

Basically what really matters is the speed (usually measured in Mhz) timing (e.g. 9-10-10 - lower is better) and voltage (1.5V is stock, anything higher is overclocked - usually okay, but is a higher power draw & load on memory controller).

If the specs above are the same then the choice boils down to aesthetics, size and price. I wouldn't get too worried about it if I was you. But if you're interested do some more googling and perhaps you can come back and educate me on the difference!

Good luck.

 

[MrRealitySpeaks]

I actually just Googled it ("G.Skill Ripjaws vs Sniper") because I wasn't 100% sure myself. Turns out no one seems to be 100% sure.

Basically what really matters is the speed (usually measured in Mhz) timing (e.g. 9-10-10 - lower is better) and voltage (1.5V is stock, anything higher is overclocked - usually okay, but is a higher power draw & load on memory controller).

If the specs above are the same then the choice boils down to aesthetics, size and price. I wouldn't get too worried about it if I was you. But if you're interested do some more googling and perhaps you can come back and educate me on the difference!

Good luck.

A quick little update on the whole RAM debate lol, essentially there is no difference! Although there are some minor performance differences between each series, they are just cosmetically different for the most part. Only some minor specialties that some sets coincidentally excel in. I'm still not 100% on the topic, but thats what i've taken in so far from asking around and some research i've done.

 

[murad00]

If you are video editing and rendering then go for the 4930k and as much ram as you can afford - it will still play games just as well but be a LOT faster in video editing and rendering.

What if i do alot of photo editing and some video editing
but i also want to do some gaming

graphics card is a gtx 970

 

[RobCrezz]

If you are video editing and rendering then go for the 4930k and as much ram as you can afford - it will still play games just as well but be a LOT faster in video editing and rendering.

What if i do alot of photo editing and some video editing
but i also want to do some gaming

graphics card is a gtx 970

Then the 6 core CPUs will benefit you in video editing, and still be great at gaming. Look at a x99 motherboard with a 5820k.

 

[murad00]

Will the 4790k be enough or do i have to get the 4930?

I was recomended by a friend to get the 4790k here is my parts list
please make any suggetions for diffrent parts


http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KJmjCJ

 

[RobCrezz]

Will the 4790k be enough or do i have to get the 4930?

I was recomended by a friend to get the 4790k here is my parts list
please make any suggetions for diffrent parts


http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KJmjCJ

the 4790k will be fine. dont bother buying the arctic silver thermal paste, the included paste with the noctua is much better.

 

[murad00]

the 4790k will be fine. dont bother buying the arctic silver thermal paste, the included paste with the noctua is much better.[/quotemsg]

okay thanks

another question which graphics card do you recommend under 400 or less

also brand Asus MSI or EVGA

 

[RobCrezz]

The graphics card you have picked is fine. I prefer Asus, but all are fine.