Which CPU should I go with?

[IReallyHateViruses]

I'm building a new rig, trying to spend around 1k, not too much more. ($1,200 tops) and I was just wondering, is the i5 4690k the better option or should I go with the i7 4770k? I've heard that the 4770k isn't worth it because I won't be pushing it to it's limits, so why waste the money. Any help is appreciated in advance! Thanks!

 

[gwapito]

for pure gaming: i5
for video rendering/gaming:i7

if you just want to game with it, spend the extra cash for a better gpu and get i5. If you don't plan to overclock get the non k cpu

 

[bignastyid]

Depends on the main uses of the system. For just gaming go with the 4690k. If you are editing or doing anything else that's going to use more than 4 threads go with a 4790k over the 4770k. The 4790k is a little newer and little faster and cost just about the same of not a couple bucks less.

 

[IReallyHateViruses]

for pure gaming: i5
for video rendering/gaming:i7

if you just want to game with it, spend the extra cash for a better gpu and get i5. If you don't plan to overclock get the non k cpu

I plan on 90% gaming, but there will be the occasional video edit/render, and I still haven't decided yet on overclocking.

 

[gwapito]

You can save money going with i5 non k because going with k series, you have to get a board that can overclock like the z series boards which is more expensive than h97 or other chipset. Spend the saved money with a gtx 970 or 980 IMHO

 

[gwapito]

plus the cooling for the cpu which you need if you going to oveclock. water or air will cost you more

 

[bignastyid]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston Savage 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($63.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($101.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($338.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1095.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-08 12:25 EST-0500