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For a new build. Would you opt for a 4970 or a 3770K Cpu? Chipset would be Z87 or Z97...
 
I'm trying to decide weather a 4770K is what I should get, or the 4790. The 4770K is about $330 and the 4790 is about $310. I really don't plan on overclocking. Is the only difference between a K model and a non K model is just one is unlocked and can overclock and the other can't? Feature wise are they identical?
 
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zod96 said:
Feature wise are they identical?
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No they are not.

The major difference (well major if you need it and irrelevant if you don't) is that "K" cpu's don't have VT-D for virtualization whereas "non-K" ones do.

If you do want this feature AND you also want to do overclocking you have to go the Socket 2011 route as every cpu for S2011 has both.

If virtualization is not relevant then as far as whether getting a 'K" is warranted or not for say an extra $30.00 or so I usually recommend people buy them for 2 reasons

(a) Although they turbo close to 4.0 Ghz this is usually only for one core and slower if more cores are used, later on if you want to you can pretty much gently overclock the whole cpu to around the 4.0 Ghz mark using the stock cooler without having to buy an aftermarket one.

(b) Better resale value for "K" CPU's as overclockers want them.

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I heard those are going to be like $500+ that is way too much
 
Z97 is a better mainstream chipset, and the prices are competive. the 4970 is a very good processor if you are not planning an OC. choosing a 3770k would mean opting for an older motherboard lacking features and maybe even costing more than a Z97 mobo.
For most usage scenarios both CPUs are overkill and a Core i5-4690 is $90 cheaper.
 
I don't understand why you would go Ivy....

If you're upgrading at this time it makes sense to go Z97 and Devil's Canyon.
 
zod96 said:
I heard those are going to be like $500+ that is way too much
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Doubt it. There is zero reason for intel to price mainstream k processors at $500. Devils canyon should be out in june.
 
So if not overclocking the 4970 is hands down faster than the 3770K at stock...
 
zod96 said:
So if not overclocking the 4970 is hands down faster than the 3770K at stock...
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I'd suspect the 4970 will be faster at stock than what you'd get by modestly overclocking a 3770K, too.
 
I suggest going with Z97 and 4790k (Devils Canyon). It's the more enthusiast platform and it will be the latest thing out.
 
4790 man. Do you want to be the kind of guy who get's a 3 cylinder car?
 
Yeah maybe I will wait for the 4790K. But if its more than say $390 then forget it....
 
i am pretty sure the devil's canyon stuff is supposed to be ~$ wise to the previous models ..

that sort of plays out as the 4790 is $10 more than the 4770 (non k) right now on newegg.
 
Oh well then maybe I should just for the the 4790 then..
 
If you're debating whether or not you should get the k version then it's simple. If you want to overclock then get the "k" version. If you will not overclock or only want a mild overclock then save some time/money and get the "non-k" version.
 
Wendig0 said:
If you're debating whether or not you should get the k version then it's simple. If you want to overclock then get the "k" version. If you will not overclock or only want a mild overclock then save some time/money and get the "non-k" version.
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I don't think you can overclock Haswell non-K models at all.
 
maybe a 4820K. It runs very cool, it has great performance to. Plus, they all pretty much hit 4.85ghz

A 4820k is neck and neck with a 4770K. Although it uses the X79 chipset, which doesn't have as many sata 3 ports as the Z87 or Z97. But! It has Quad channel memory, and 40 PCI-E lanes for running two video cards at X16 each. Also, it give you a good upgrade path for a 6 core intel CPU

You can get a good motherboard, and a 4820K for about $500 off of newegg. You also get 10mb cache.

I have one, it is pretty impressive.
 
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