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zmanfarlee

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Hey guys, long time lurker but now I selfishly need help so I registered.

I'm trying to upgrade my old dell I7-860 and could use some advice.

I upgraded to a r9-280 and I think that card does really well right now (also upgraded PSU and memory).

Now it's time to change the cpu and mobo and I thinkI'll just go with the hyper evo 212 that people rave about. I want to be able to overclock but nothing crazy, hopefully that cooler will do. This computer is just movies and gaming. I will likely never have more than one monitor (other than hooked up to my tv) and 1080 is ok so I'm sure I'll eventually get a little better screen but not crucial.

My question is simple i5-4690k or i5-2500k and a complimentary Mobo for each that can OC decent.

I only like to upgrade computers every 5-6 years (where I am at now) but this time is different as I am now buying components piece by piece.

Everything I read is very confusing it looks like i5-2500k is fine for now but the 4690k will better future proof if I want it to last longer?

Money is only and issue because I am cheap. I figure I got $300 for a cpu and board and have my alerts set up on slickdeals where I know it can happen.

Thoughts?

Thanks in advance the internet is a beautiful place.
 
zmanfarlee said:
My question is simple i5-4690k or i5-2500k
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zmanfarlee said:
also upgraded PSU and memory
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Oh, I see, you already bought a bunch of DDR3, so you don't want to upgrade to Skylake and DDR4. Well, I would say:

If you care mainly about getting high MHz numbers, or you want to buy used on a budget, 2500k.
If you care mainly about overall performance, 4690k.
If you care about both, and want to buy used on a budget, i7 2600k or 2700k.

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zmanfarlee said:
and a complimentary Mobo for each that can OC decent.
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That makes the 2500-2700 hard, since that generation of mobos is running out of stock. Unless you want to buy such a mobo used too.
 
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Ken g6 said:
Oh, I see, you already bought a bunch of DDR3, so you don't want to upgrade to Skylake and DDR4. Well, I would say:

If you care mainly about getting high MHz numbers, or you want to buy used on a budget, 2500k.
If you care mainly about overall performance, 4690k.
If you care about both, and want to buy used on a budget, i7 2600k or 2700k.

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That makes the 2500-2700 hard, since that generation of mobos is running out of stock. Unless you want to buy such a mobo used too.
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Thank you for the great response! I think based on what your saying I won't care about the extra $50-$80 for the 4690k..... now just need a sale. Also it puts less pressure to max an overclock which again I am a newb at. Thanks man!
 
zmanfarlee said:
Money is only and issue because I am cheap. I figure I got $300 for a cpu and board and have my alerts set up on slickdeals where I know it can happen.
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You don't indicate where you are located so assuming in the US. Newegg currently has a Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H-A motherboard + i5-4690K comb deal for under $300. This board can be overclocked. Really no reason to consider the i5-2500K.
 
The 4690K is a faster CPU, and is faster while drawing less power, producing less heat, and sitting in a newer motherboard with more modern connectivity options. The only reason to consider a 2500K is if you can pick it up for a song on eBay or Craigslist.
 
Unico said:
You don't indicate where you are located so assuming in the US. Newegg currently has a Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H-A motherboard + i5-4690K comb deal for under $300. This board can be overclocked. Really no reason to consider the i5-2500K.
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What? I'll search for this when I get home. Thank you!!!
 
Yuriman said:
The 4690K is a faster CPU, and is faster while drawing less power, producing less heat, and sitting in a newer motherboard with more modern connectivity options. The only reason to consider a 2500K is if you can pick it up for a song on eBay or Craigslist.
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Thank you. I'm going with this then. 4690k baby!!!
 
zir_blazer said:
Can't you spend a bit more and get a Skylake? Just wait a bit more for DDR3 Motherboards to appear.
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I could.... but that would probably make the cost more and as I undestand it I should be fine with the 4690k but please elaborate if you think I'm incorrect. If it's marginal increases I'm not too worried
 
zmanfarlee said:
Thank you for the great response! I think based on what your saying I won't care about the extra $50-$80 for the 4690k..... now just need a sale. Also it puts less pressure to max an overclock which again I am a newb at. Thanks man!
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Even that are now out of production... the only chips are i5 6600K and i7 6700K. Also, you need to change RAM to DDR4 and a MoBo (unless you go Asus, they have some mobos that uses DDR3).
 
Unico said:
You don't indicate where you are located so assuming in the US. Newegg currently has a Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H-A motherboard + i5-4690K comb deal for under $300. This board can be overclocked. Really no reason to consider the i5-2500K.
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Assuming that board has a BIOS update. You could drop a Haswell refresh CPU in and it won't boot.
 
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