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Is it worth getting the 4690k over the 4690 non-k version?

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August 23, 2014 3:55:14 AM

How great is the overclocking performance , is it worth it ? never overclocked before

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August 23, 2014 3:59:33 AM

Overclocking very rarely performs miracles. Its mostly a hobby and a way for OLDER systems to catch up a bit.

A 4690 non-k is a very capable CPU and if the cost of a Z97 series board and K-edition CPU is going to cause you to get a weaker graphics card, then stick to an H97 chipset and non-k CPU.
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August 23, 2014 4:21:50 AM

Novuake said:
Overclocking very rarely performs miracles. Its mostly a hobby and a way for OLDER systems to catch up a bit.

A 4690 non-k is a very capable CPU and if the cost of a Z97 series board and K-edition CPU is going to cause you to get a weaker graphics card, then stick to an H97 chipset and non-k CPU.


Exactly.
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August 23, 2014 4:23:41 AM

^ as stated - real world performance - no huge gains. I must say this 4690K @ 4.6GHz is a pretty snappy performer.
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August 23, 2014 4:25:30 AM

Well right now on pcpartpicker the 4690k is only $1 more so i would go for it. If your not in the US then the prices may be different. If the difference between the k and non k is $15 or less it would be worth it imo.
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August 23, 2014 4:31:09 AM

there is a 20 dollars difference :/  not in the Us....but i would have to change the mobo and then the graphic card too like how novuake said and possibly ram too :p  everything gets changed and exceeds my budget like crazy...already paying extra 20-30 dollars per part due to location difference....am gonna go with i5 4690 ...thanks guys :D 
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August 23, 2014 4:56:11 AM

gamer1357 said:
Well right now on pcpartpicker the 4690k is only $1 more so i would go for it. If your not in the US then the prices may be different. If the difference between the k and non k is $15 or less it would be worth it imo.


The Z 97 boards are A LOT more than H97. Thats where the real difference comes in.
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