What about the Xeon 1231v3? Is it a viable option for gaming? Turns out there's a retailer close to me selling those for only a bit more than 4690k's. From what I've read, it's basically a multiplier-locked i7. I reckon it should work with Z97 motherboards? It all boils down to possible future benefit from HT vs overclockability... Quite hard to decide as I plan to keep the CPU for about 3 years.
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New CPU dilemma
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Xeon to be fair is more server/virtualization, where as the 4690k is better for gaming and can do some virtualization.
I think I'll go for the 4690k and stick with it for a while, seems more than enough for the upcoming years. I always have the option to upgrade at some point in time. I'll put the money saved on not getting an i7 towards a better GPU. For now, I decided to slightly up my motherboard budget instead.
Which of the following would be a good, stable board with decent quality components and some room for OC'ing?
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-511-GI
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-613-AS
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-261-MS
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-493-GI
TBH, I'm not really into those gimmicky "gaming" boards and their in-your-face design but I'll buy one if it's worth it. All I care about is stability, good performance and decent OC'ing potential. I'm leaning towards the Gigabyte Z97-UD3H or the Asus Z97-A which is a bit more expensive where I live. There are reviews of Z97-A but I can't find a review of the UD3H anywhere. I've found a favourable one of the UD5H, though.
Please help me with this one final matter and I won't bug you anymore, promise;p Thanks for your help in advance.
EDIT: Figured I might as well start a new thread in a proper section. Sorry for being a nuisance.
Which of the following would be a good, stable board with decent quality components and some room for OC'ing?
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-511-GI
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-613-AS
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-261-MS
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-493-GI
TBH, I'm not really into those gimmicky "gaming" boards and their in-your-face design but I'll buy one if it's worth it. All I care about is stability, good performance and decent OC'ing potential. I'm leaning towards the Gigabyte Z97-UD3H or the Asus Z97-A which is a bit more expensive where I live. There are reviews of Z97-A but I can't find a review of the UD3H anywhere. I've found a favourable one of the UD5H, though.
Please help me with this one final matter and I won't bug you anymore, promise;p Thanks for your help in advance.
EDIT: Figured I might as well start a new thread in a proper section. Sorry for being a nuisance.
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