i7 broadwell a good cpu?

[packersfan036]

is this cpu worth buying? https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117553&ignorebbr=1 I'm running a asus maximus vii hero motherboard, and a i5 4690k.

 

[JalYt_Justin]

Better to save up until you can upgrade to a newer socket, either Coffee Lake or Ryzen. $382 for upgrading into an old socket isn't exactly what I'd call ideal.

 

[why_wolf]

well that is the best CPU you can use on that motherboard. But you're paying a premium for no good reason. If you want to keep that board then go on ebay and look for used CPUs not new in box. You can pick up a i7-4790K for around $200 used on ebay.

Otherwise save your money and just plan on doing a full upgrade in the future instead.

 

[k1114]

For that price you could get a 8700k, sell what you have for the mobo+ram.

 

[packersfan036]

ya I think ill wait a year or two longer and upgrade then, this board and cpu still kicks azz. no problems with any games, I have the i5 4690k overclocked easily to 4.4ghz 1.25 volts, cooling the cpu with a corsair h100i v2 liquid cooler.