46x0k worth a brand new build right now?

[night]

This is likely a dumb question, but I don't get to upgrade very often. Considering the irritating way intel does their sockets, quad core has been around forever, DDR3 is otw out, and the possibilities given DX12 in the future... would you go for the top end gaming system now, or await and see about the 6 core stuff towards the end of the year?

The 5820 is tempting at only $100 more than a 4960k, but the board prices and DDR4 are a serious drawback. My cheif target in upgrading is being ready to properly push an Oculus.
Given my current system is a Phenom 2 x4 @ 3.7 and a 760 (that will have to last a bit longer as I see what AMD/NV does), the 46x0 would be a major improvement no matter what.

The only other concern I guess is if the 5820/X99/DDR4 can be expected to really even be much cheaper in 8-10 months?

 

[Burpo]

I don't see that combo getting much cheaper by end of year. NewEgg had MSI & 5820 combo for $499 & I'm sure there'll be others.. Memory is $40-50 more than ddr3.. Bite the bullet and do it if you want..

 

[daveybrat]

I upgraded last summer from a Phenom II X4 3.5GHz to a new Intel i5 4690K and used the same video card.

The performance i gained in my games was night and day. I'd really just recommend getting a decent motherboard with an i7 4790K for you.

 

[night]

I guess, but assuming Microcenter still has any in stock I can get a 4670k for 150 and board for 110ish after rebate. I have yet to find any concrete answer on the 90 being any real improvement in temps over the 70. Hmmm...

Although I see the point in the 4790 with such a great base clock. Only 80 more than the i5, but ... HT isn't worth anything for gaming is it?

(Newegg chip prices are horrible.)

 

[mfenn]

Rift support has more to do with your GPUs than your CPU. The actual "VR" part of the Rift doesn't take much CPU power at all because its sampling at a fairly low rate in the grand scheme of things. The main issue is driving two 1080p (or whatever resolution they end up with) displays, and that rests on the shoulders of your GPU(s).

That being said, if your main motivation for upgrading is for the Rift, then you might as well wait until it's out and take advantage of the latest and greatest in CPU/GPU tech at that time.

 

[SilentRunning]

I guess, but assuming Microcenter still has any in stock I can get a 4670k for 150 and board for 110ish after rebate. I have yet to find any concrete answer on the 90 being any real improvement in temps over the 70. Hmmm...

Although I see the point in the 4790 with such a great base clock. Only 80 more than the i5, but ... HT isn't worth anything for gaming is it?

(Newegg chip prices are horrible.)

The i5-4690k @ $200 gives you $40 off the combined purchase of a motherboard at Microcenter. So, it would only be $10 more net than the i5-4670k.