Hi,
My Mac is in need of replacement, and I'm not even slightly impressed with what Apple has to offer (a 2 year old Mini that costs as much as it did 2 years ago, a non-portable laptop called the iMac and the nicer but far too pricey for me Mac Pro) so after 20 years of using Macs, I'm going to switch to Windows (I use Windows regularly at work) and build my own computer.
I'd like to do some gaming, but nothing too wild and it's not a huge priority (I'm not going to play all the latest releases at 60fps, but after years of not playing games on my personal computer, I'd like to start playing games like CS, Sniper Elite, etc. for a few hours a week). The computer is mainly going to be used by others in the household for web browsing & watching videos.
I was thinking about getting the Intel 4790K because its only ~$30 more than the 4790 (I'm in Canada) and it gives me more flexibility should I wish to tinker with things more in the future (although I doubt that I'd overclock, largely because I don't want to mess with elaborate cooling systems). I realize that this is overkill as an i5 could do pretty much everything I need to do, but I'm thinking that the ~100 difference will be worth it in the future as the i7 should go longer before needing to be replaced with something more powerful and it would offer more flexibility in the future. Is it logical to go for a fairly highend processor like the 4790K on the basis that it's not excessively more expensive than the various i5 offerings?
The other thing I'm concerned about is managing noise and heat - as the others using the computer wouldn't be testing the systems limits and they're not especially good with computers, is there an easy way to have their accounts run at a lower clock speed to keep temps down and noise low while retaining full power for my account?
And I've heard that the integrated graphics of the 4790 are quite good, so I'm thinking that since I'm not a serious gamer, I could see if it is sufficient, and then install a graphics card later if needed. Is this as easy as I think it is (open case, install card, set up drivers/software)?
I'm fearful that I'm thinking that this whole process will easier than it actually will be, as it seems to me like I'd just be buying the parts (case, PSU, CPU, RAM, SSD, etc.), installing them, and setting up the software.
Thanks a lot. Any help is greatly appreciated.
My Mac is in need of replacement, and I'm not even slightly impressed with what Apple has to offer (a 2 year old Mini that costs as much as it did 2 years ago, a non-portable laptop called the iMac and the nicer but far too pricey for me Mac Pro) so after 20 years of using Macs, I'm going to switch to Windows (I use Windows regularly at work) and build my own computer.
I'd like to do some gaming, but nothing too wild and it's not a huge priority (I'm not going to play all the latest releases at 60fps, but after years of not playing games on my personal computer, I'd like to start playing games like CS, Sniper Elite, etc. for a few hours a week). The computer is mainly going to be used by others in the household for web browsing & watching videos.
I was thinking about getting the Intel 4790K because its only ~$30 more than the 4790 (I'm in Canada) and it gives me more flexibility should I wish to tinker with things more in the future (although I doubt that I'd overclock, largely because I don't want to mess with elaborate cooling systems). I realize that this is overkill as an i5 could do pretty much everything I need to do, but I'm thinking that the ~100 difference will be worth it in the future as the i7 should go longer before needing to be replaced with something more powerful and it would offer more flexibility in the future. Is it logical to go for a fairly highend processor like the 4790K on the basis that it's not excessively more expensive than the various i5 offerings?
The other thing I'm concerned about is managing noise and heat - as the others using the computer wouldn't be testing the systems limits and they're not especially good with computers, is there an easy way to have their accounts run at a lower clock speed to keep temps down and noise low while retaining full power for my account?
And I've heard that the integrated graphics of the 4790 are quite good, so I'm thinking that since I'm not a serious gamer, I could see if it is sufficient, and then install a graphics card later if needed. Is this as easy as I think it is (open case, install card, set up drivers/software)?
I'm fearful that I'm thinking that this whole process will easier than it actually will be, as it seems to me like I'd just be buying the parts (case, PSU, CPU, RAM, SSD, etc.), installing them, and setting up the software.
Thanks a lot. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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