4590/4690 boxed or just CPU?

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I have 2 questions:
1.So I found out that the CPU only of these 2 CPU's are 20€ cheaper (so its without the stock cooler) and since I decided already that I'm not going to use the stock (cuz im buying a cheap aftermarket cooler) is there a reason to buy the boxed one?
2.So without the stock cooler the price of the 4590 is 190€ and 4690 is 220€ and its only a 0.2Ghz difference. Will I notice any difference in gaming (I will be buying the r9 390) since I'm going to play all the latest games on high/ultra and is the 30€ price difference worth it?
Thank you for all your answers in advance!
 
No you don't need the stock cooler. Only time it would be needed is if your aftermarket cooler goes out which is extremely extremely rare for air coolers but slightly rare for liquid coolers. Then you would need the stock cooler if your waiting for your new cpu cooler to be shipped if you bought it online.

Eh, that's tough. Both are merely 30 euros different, but the ghz difference is nearly worth 30 euros. If your on a tight budget then the 4590 is good, but if you have extra money buy the 4690.
 

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I've read (and I think its on this forum) that you won't notice those 0.2ghz at all and that 4590 is a better choice. But then again someone else said that 4690 is better. The price of my PC with the 4590 would be 965€ and 995€ with 4690. It is quite more expensive when you look at it 'cuz I have to buy a monitor,headphones,xbox 360 controller for PC and keyboard and mouse,but I would choose the 4690 if I'll see the difference that is worth those 30€
 


If your only gaming then the 4590 should be better. Only when your rendering is when it might be better.
 

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Yeah I'm only gaming and plan not to upgrade in next 3-4 yrs so I guess that 0.2Ghz ain't worth it.
Well thank you for your answer Imma wait and see if someone else thinks that 4690 is a better choice