I'm building an atx computer that can run an i7 CPU. I'm only gonna be using a 3d CAD software most of the time and will be playing the occasional game here and there. I was at first looking at the z99 extreme6 but just discovered the z97 is half the price. Is there a big jump between the two. Do I really need a z99?
Z97 extreme6 or z99 extreme 6
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If your goal is light gaming and heavy computing the X99 platform is the better choice. Though again, you may be looking at things incorrectly.
For CAD you want to concentrate a lot of your budget on a professional graphics card. (However, such a card will be bad at gaming, good at rendering)
i7-5920k is a six core processor, vs the quad core i7-4790k. However, the i7-4790k does have much higher base and boost clocks so each core is faster.
Really depends on your overall budget and whether this system will be a source of income or a hobby/entertainment device. Former: X99, Latter: Z97.
For CAD you want to concentrate a lot of your budget on a professional graphics card. (However, such a card will be bad at gaming, good at rendering)
i7-5920k is a six core processor, vs the quad core i7-4790k. However, the i7-4790k does have much higher base and boost clocks so each core is faster.
Really depends on your overall budget and whether this system will be a source of income or a hobby/entertainment device. Former: X99, Latter: Z97.
Z97 and an i7 or an Xeon E3 1230v3 or better would be very good for your work.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor ($314.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 400 66.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A/USB 3.1 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($148.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $490.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-29 15:52 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1241 V3 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($263.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A/USB 3.1 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($148.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $412.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-29 15:54 EDT-0400
The first build gives you more clock speed, possibility to overclock,
You could go with a cheaper motherboard in the second build since you will not be able to overclock the E3: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-fatal1tyh97performance
For other options check this link: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2383217/motherboard-tier-list-h97-chipset.html
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor ($314.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 400 66.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A/USB 3.1 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($148.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $490.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-29 15:52 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1241 V3 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($263.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A/USB 3.1 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($148.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $412.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-29 15:54 EDT-0400
The first build gives you more clock speed, possibility to overclock,
You could go with a cheaper motherboard in the second build since you will not be able to overclock the E3: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-fatal1tyh97performance
For other options check this link: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2383217/motherboard-tier-list-h97-chipset.html
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