Should I update CPU to 4790k?

[sicsidefx]

Hey guys. Im looking to replace my cpu from the 20th anniversary chip with a 4790k. I have a kraken x40 right now and ive never had to apply thermal paste as it came loaded onto it already. Does this CPU come with decent thermal paste? https://www.overclockers.co.uk/inte...ocket-lga1150-processor-retail-cp-539-in.html

Does it require a massive power source? Im using a corsair CS550M and currently have a 980gtx in my rig. If I don't have a big enough power to run stock settings(not overcloking by the way) and if the thermal paste is not going to be adequate for that cpu, what can you advise me on what to do next?

I render a lot of DSLR video footage and work on large scale images. Also started streaming lately and would like to get better performance and quality!
Thanks a lot!

 

[thesuperlouis]

you might want to get yourself the x99/5820k for that sorta setup

 

[setter]

Should be a nice upgrade for that sort of work. Paste wise, the retail heat sink comes with paste applied ti the base. But if you want to use your own cooler you will need to apply your own paste. The stick cooler is pretty poor tbh, and with the sort if work your looking to do the chip will get quite hot. 4790k is a notoriously hot cpu under load.

 

[sicsidefx]

Thanks for the replies guys! I'm using a H440 case too and while my sound is low I'm constantly paranoid about atmosphere temps inside. I have the blower fan on the 980gtx. Probably a bit of suffocation with the front panel still on. I don't really want to upgrade the motherboard so I'm looking at socket 1150 chips. There's low power models on OC which I guess would push lower heat scores along the way. Any ideas? They seem to come stock at 3.2ghz though, maybe a bit lower than I'd hope for.

 

[pastymuncher]

There's not much point in going for the 4770S when the 4790k is only £6 more. If you haven't already got one just get a half decent cooler to keep it cool.

 

[joeyjojo]

If you know you'll never be overclocking OP, I'd recommend something like an i5-4590. £100 less than a 4790(K) and with a pretty similar performance (maybe 20-25% behind, but still way ahead of your current CPU). If you're feeling flush the i7-4790 is a very strong CPU.

As above don't bother with the S version - they're lower power because they're slower, paying a premium for a slow product makes no sense.

550 W is plenty for that GPU and CPU combo.

 

[Avenged7Fold]

If you are planning on reselling the GPU after 18 months or so i would grab a K version, if not grab yourself a non K avoiding the power saving chips with lower clocks

 

[jbh110tdi]

If you know you'll never be overclocking OP, I'd recommend something like an i5-4590. £100 less than a 4790(K) and with a pretty similar performance (maybe 20-25% behind, but still way ahead of your current CPU). If you're feeling flush the i7-4790 is a very strong CPU.

surely if he is doing rendering on DSLR video footage and work on large scale images his choice seems pretty good as it will have hyper threading rather than the 4690k only having 4 cores.

 

[joeyjojo]

surely if he is doing rendering on DSLR video footage and work on large scale images his choice seems pretty good as it will have hyper threading rather than the 4690k only having 4 cores.

Hyperthreading might add a bit of performance yes, but probably not £100 worth more. That the current system is a Pentium tells me value for money might be important to the OP, hence i5.

 

[ahasnaini]

i7 4790k is a good cpu, if you use with a asus mother board, you can enable automated overclock you wont have to worry about it anything and mobo will manage the temp and overclock