cpu help intel i5 vs i7 gaming rig

KristianM

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heres my current soon to be build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Xqbgxr

Im lucky enough to live near a micro center so parts are a little cheaper, but I'm stuck on what cpu to purchase.

an i5 4690k would only run me $200 but an i7 4790 is only 250 and a i7 4790k is 280..

however i've never OC and as such am a little hesitant, this is a primary gaming rig with some future streaming and editing, so my first question is with this in mind is it worth it to go for the i7 and two do i go for the k or not?

thank you you so much for your time guys!
 

Pyre

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Check for the xeon e3 1220/25/30 v3 they are i5s but with hyperthreading, if that looks cheaper you can consider it too. But since you say "some streaming and editing" i think your best off getting non k i7 if you go for i7 unless you don't mind spending extra 30$ no biggy i guess.