Witch i7-4790k is ''The one''?

Maximus V · Jun 11, 2014

I mean for a desktop with a Z97 Motherboard :

Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor (BXC80646I74790K)

Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor (BXF80646I74790K)

Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor (CM8064601710501)

Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor (BX80646I74790K)

Someone Somewhere · Jun 11, 2014

http://ark.intel.com/products/80807/Intel-Core-i7-4790K-Processor-8M-Cache-up-to-4_40-GHz#@ordering

BXC... is marked as being 'For China'. I'm not sure what that means exactly, but probably a lower price to boost sales.

BXF... is 'Fanless'. Don't have a clue whether that means it ships with a massive passive cooler (haven't heard of Intel making any), or just no heatsink. (EDIT: Looks like it's no heatsink. If you're going to OC it, that's probably fine, but given it's the same cost you might as well get a stock cooler.)

CM8... is the tray one, which is sold by the the thousand to OEMs.

BX8... is going to be the one you want.

Maximus V · Jun 11, 2014

Ok Thanks I will use a corsair 100i + the new Formula VII

Maximus V · Jun 11, 2014

Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
NZXT Switch 810 (White) ATX Full Tower Case
NZXT FZ 140mm LED Fan, Red
Asus MAXIMUS FORMULA VII ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Dual Classified 3GB PCI-E w/ ACX Cooler, Dual DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort
NZXT Kraken G10 GPU Liquid Cooler Bracket - Red
Zalman LQ-310 CPU Liquid Cooler
EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Dual Classified 3GB PCI-E w/ ACX Cooler, Dual DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort
NZXT Kraken G10 GPU Liquid Cooler Bracket - Red
Zalman LQ-310 CPU Liquid Cooler
G.SKILL Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2400 (PC3 19200) F3-2400C10D-16GTX
ASUS BW-12B1ST Blu-Ray Writer 12X BD-R 16X DVD+R Sata Black Retail
EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B 750W Bronze Modular Power Supply
Samsung 840 EVO Series Solid State Drive, 500GB

WHAT DO YOU THINK

Someone Somewhere · Jun 11, 2014

I'm not a massive fan of the ROG boards, but if you're actually going to really push the OC, they're probably the way to go.

The EVGA B-series aren't that great, IIRC. If you're looking at that kind of build, I'd look at getting one of these: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1750bbefx

You've got two different CPU coolers in there, and the stuff from the GPU to the Zalman cooler is duplicated.

Maximus V · Jun 14, 2014

should I get only corsair coolers?

Someone Somewhere · Jun 14, 2014

Plenty of people make good coolers. You only need one, though.

Maximus V · Jun 15, 2014

I need 3, one for the cpu and two for the gpu.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6M3zxfxUEc

Someone Somewhere · Jun 15, 2014

Oops - I didn't spot that those were GPU coolers.

You'll also need a bigger PSU for twin 780s with serious OCing. I'd look at around 850W.

Maximus V · Jun 16, 2014

1- should I buy 3 coolers from the same brand, ex: one H100i and two H75? Tree zalman?

2- why not¸1000 or 1200w?

Someone Somewhere · Jun 16, 2014

1) Doesn't matter in the slightest. I don't think Corsair make any GPU coolers, though. Make sure your GPU coolers fit the specified cooler. Also, unless you intend to OC them heavily, the stock coolers from the GPUs tend to be pretty reasonable.

2) Not much point in spending more.

Guest · Jun 16, 2014

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/fx-8350-core-i7-3770k-gaming-bottleneck,3407-8.html

Notice that a build using an overclocked FX-8350 and dual HD 7970s only draws 750W... you won't need anywhere near 1000W, esp since the 4790K is going to be drawing as much as ~125W less than an overclocked 8350.

Maximus V · Jun 16, 2014

Someone Somewhere :

It's for Playing games on a 50' 4k but eventually withh 3 50' 4k's

Someone Somewhere · Jun 16, 2014

Neat.

There's still little point in getting extra PSU power, as it doesn't really affect performance. You have enough or you don't.

The exception is if you think you'll add a third GPU in future. Given the amount of display you want to drive, I'd be thinking ~1000-1100W.

RobCrezz · Jun 16, 2014

Just another thing to note - when using the Kraken G10, get some small heatsinks to stick on the VRMs. In conjunction with the fan that will keep them cool.

Maximus V · Jun 16, 2014

Do you have a picture or a video of this?

RobCrezz · Jun 16, 2014

Sure, this is me fitting them and the g10 to my gtx 680:

I found them on ebay, plus get some good thermal adhesive tape.

Maximus V · Jun 16, 2014

ok, yeah zalman lq310 is same size. i was thinking if two 780 are 1200$ should I look for one titan blank.....lol $$$$$$$$$$$$$$

vagrancyx · Jun 16, 2014

Maximus V :

Someone Somewhere :

It's for Playing games on a 50' 4k but eventually withh 3 50' 4k's

3 50" 4k screens? >.>

Maximus V · Jun 16, 2014

YEAP, When they will drop another 50%. I have one un50hu8550 for now I paid 2200$ on 50 months or 44$/month

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