Is the I7-5930k really worth it?

[wss_003]

I just dont see the advantage of the I7-5930k over the 4790k I've looked at a lot of reviews and such and no one seems to think it makes a noticeable difference...am i missing something i mean i know the obvious on paper advantages but real world does it really perform in the gaming world and as I plan on switching from my overclocked 8320 in my 780sli build I want to hear your thoughs

 

[Gam3r01]

Since you specified gaming you dont need an i7, just get a 4690k and call it good.

 

[coovargo]

For gaming you want single threaded performance over multicore performance. Per core, the 5930k is 25% slower. The 5930k has 50% more cores. You'll prefer a 4790k for the ultimate gaming experience. A 4690k is practically just as good being just a little slower per core.

If you were into rendering or video editing I would recommend the 5930k. Thats all.

 

[barto]

Nope. The 1150 socket is all that's needed. As Gam3r said, really an i5 is only needed. If you truly want an i7 and have the money to spare, go for it.

 

[wss_003]

I have been debating on what to switch to ive never had an intel cpu before and as much as i love the fx series i cant ignore the obvious advantage the intels seem to have in gaming I really enjoy overclocking also so what chip tends to take that the best and is there much difference in ocing an intel vs an amd

 

[Gam3r01]

All of the chips tend to take OCs well, and they tend to take them pretty easily.
Overall, it wont matter which chip you choose in terms of OCing. Unless you plan to do heavily threaded work just with the 4690k and have some fun.

In terms of cooling, the 8320 is a 125w CPU, the 4690k is only 88w. They tend to run a bit cooler compared to AMD.
The i7s do get up there in terms of heat, but they do take heat better than AMD processors do.

 

[wss_003]

i have three independent custom water cooling loops in a 900d that will be able to handle the heat i had an oced 9370 in there and it worked well so it should take anything an intel can throw at it lol also do you know of any mobos that are better for ocing and have water blocks available for them it'd be a waste to tear out one of my loops vs buy a water block for the mobo

 

[Gam3r01]

I have not seen any full cover, or partial cover waterblocks for the Z97 boards out there.
For boards however, here is a quality board from ASUS
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($197.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $197.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-10 01:08 EST-0500

 

[wss_003]

that one only supports 2 8x PCI-Express and i have a third water block laying around here i wouldnt mind throwing in the mix if i find a used 780 classified so that ones probably not going to work

 

[Gam3r01]

Sorry, that was the wrong board, was for a sepparate thread.

Here is the one I was considering for you, I dont recommend EVGA much, as they cost a large amount, but for up to 4 way SLI. (2x16 2x8)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: EVGA Z97 Classified EATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($279.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $279.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-10 01:17 EST-0500

 

[wss_003]

that was one i was seriously considering but i have found a full cover block for this board ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME LGA 1150 Intel Z87 what are the down sides to a z87 vs a z97 and i know im not getting 2 16x with this board

 

[Gam3r01]

Quoted from another thread:
"Z97 has SATA Express, and M.2 capabilities, other than that, its is identical to the Z87 chipset. They are both socket LGA1150. However, if starting a new build I would definitely go with a Z97 board, because next years Broadwell parts will drop right into to a Z97 board, and not a Z87 (possibly with a BIOS flash a Z87 could work, but I wouldn't count on it)."

The Z97 boards also support OCs and thermals better than the Z87 boards did.

 

[wss_003]

damn...the only blocks ive found for z97 are all full board cpu and mobo blocks

 

[wss_003]

GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-SOC Force LGA 1150 Intel Z97 any experience with this board