Please help a newb out

[zmanfarlee]

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.

 

[Ken g6]

My question is simple i5-4690k or i5-2500k

also upgraded PSU and memory

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.

Edit:

and a complimentary Mobo for each that can OC decent.

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.

 

[zmanfarlee]

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.

Edit:
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.

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!

 

[Unico]

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.

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.

 

[Yuriman]

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.

 

[PhIlLy ChEeSe]

This is a job for Berpo!!

 

[zmanfarlee]

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.

What? I'll search for this when I get home. Thank you!!!

 

[zmanfarlee]

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.

Thank you. I'm going with this then. 4690k baby!!!

 

[zir_blazer]

Can't you spend a bit more and get a Skylake? Just wait a bit more for DDR3 Motherboards to appear.

 

[Ken g6]

Can't you spend a bit more and get a Skylake? Just wait a bit more for DDR3 Motherboards to appear.

I'm not expecting any overclockable Skylake mobos to support DDR3. But I could be wrong.

 

[DigDog]

the 4690k is a beast, you will not regret buying it.

also.. can you really buy a 2500k these days?

 

[zmanfarlee]

Can't you spend a bit more and get a Skylake? Just wait a bit more for DDR3 Motherboards to appear.

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]

the 4690k is a beast, you will not regret buying it.

also.. can you really buy a 2500k these days?

Thanks!

 

[dark zero]

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!

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).

 

[escrow4]

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.

Assuming that board has a BIOS update. You could drop a Haswell refresh CPU in and it won't boot.

 

[LTC8K6]

Right, that board will not overclock at all without some effort to bypass the microcode problem.

 

[zmanfarlee]

Assuming that board has a BIOS update. You could drop a Haswell refresh CPU in and it won't boot.

I didnt know about this issue until you mentioned it... thanks

 

[zmanfarlee]

Assuming that board has a BIOS update. You could drop a Haswell refresh CPU in and it won't boot.

Looks like if i stick to a 97 I should be ok.

Thanks for Notifying me of this!