I have a question .........

ASSA551N · 14 Jul 2016 at 12:09

So my system has been up and running a month or so, since switching from Amd cpu /mobo to Intel....

I have the Z97 Gaming 5 board with an i5 4690k running @ 4.0ghz

After reading up on the best cpu for this mobo, it's the i7 4790k.

IF... i buy the i7 , am i going to get a big change from my current cpu?

I have clocked the i5 up to 4.3ghz and all is stable with good temps...
but i have heard the i7 will possibly push to 5.0ghz?

What do you guys think?

RJC · 14 Jul 2016 at 12:10

What do you use your system for?

ExRayTed · 14 Jul 2016 at 12:10

Depends what you're using the pc for. Gaming? Unlikely to notice any difference.

ASSA551N · 14 Jul 2016 at 12:14

Gaming all the way .......

RJC · 14 Jul 2016 at 12:22

Your current cpu will be fine, I doubt you will notice any performance difference between the two.

Borealis · 14 Jul 2016 at 12:29

I wouldn't upgrade personally if you're just gaming. To get to 5GHz on a 4790K, I reckon you'll need some serious cooling as well.

If your i5 is stable at 4.3, then I'd stick with it. It's a good CPU and if your temps are good, so much the better.

ASSA551N · 14 Jul 2016 at 12:39

Borealis said:
I wouldn't upgrade personally if you're just gaming. To get to 5GHz on a 4790K, I reckon you'll need some serious cooling as well.

If your i5 is stable at 4.3, then I'd stick with it. It's a good CPU and if your temps are good, so much the better.

I have a water cooler installed (A.I.O Unit).
I only ask about the i7 - as a friend wants £180 for his (8months old).
But if you guys seriously wouldnt bother, then i wont..
The thing is, by o/c my cpu - i am shortening its life aren't i?

Borealis · 14 Jul 2016 at 12:49

If you run crazy voltages, then yes it'll degrade far more rapidly. If you OC at safe voltages, the CPU will be good for several years.

£180 for a 4790K isn't a bad price given the current prices, but you may not notice that much difference.

What AIO have you got?

varkanoid · 14 Jul 2016 at 12:58

If you have got a whole burning in your pocket, depending on your current gpu of course that would be a better upgrade.

ASSA551N · 14 Jul 2016 at 13:31

Borealis said:
If you run crazy voltages, then yes it'll degrade far more rapidly. If you OC at safe voltages, the CPU will be good for several years.

£180 for a 4790K isn't a bad price given the current prices, but you may not notice that much difference.

What AIO have you got?

I never mess with voltages, just use the bios to alter clock and thats it.

My AIO is a Triton 140 (Bought from here)