Intel i5 4440 vs. 4690k?

[Shane Berlinger]

I have planned a PC build with the help of other community members, but after some research, I am beginning to question the processor I have chosen, the Intel i5 4440. Is the 4690k worth the extra $45, and if so, is it compatible with my current setup? If so, are there any additional parts that should be upgraded? Thanks! Here is the build itself, it will be mainly for gaming and internet browsing:

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/berlinger99/saved/kvRnTW

 

[smorizio]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9D7JNG
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9D7JNG/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($65.38 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 280 3GB IceQ OC Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $837.25
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-20 23:01 EDT-0400
swappout out the power supply for a modlar gold unit with more wattage. the 4590 is 20.00 more but the xx90 are the new devil cannon cpu that have better tim paste and power cir from intel. also found for little more money a 280 gpu.

 

[Kanton08]

Firstly you wont need the cooler if your not going for an overclocable CPU, unless your doing some pretty intensive work with it. The extra 45$ will come down to, whether or not you are doing over-clocking. if that's the case then you can squeeze some extra performance for your dollar out. Comparing the performance between the two. Yes the 4690k can perform 15%ish better. But if your not over-clocking it, then save your dollar.

 

[jaimelmiel]

What are you going to use your Computer for? The reason I ask is if you are going to do things that stress your cpu such as intensive Gamming an so forth a the cooler you have chosen is a wise Idea. I say this as a computer builder and enthusiast user. Of the many computers I have built and sold only once did I let one go without an aftermarket cooler. Many hundred or more professional reviews have shown the stock coolers of both amd and Intel wanting.