Intel Core i5 4690k vs i5 6600k

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SKPingYT

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Hey guys. So as you see title, I am debating between an i5 6600k, or 4690k. The 6600k needs the new motherboards that support ddr4 memory. I'm not going to pay like 150 dollars for a mobo, and 100 bucks for ddr4 memory. The 4690k supports ddr3 memory in which I currently have. I want to upgrade from my amd fx 6300. The i5 6600k performs better than the 4690k. But the 4690k will be a lot more budget friendly.

Thanks for the support.
 
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loki1944

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What RockyPlays said is spot on, DDR4 and a negligibly better processor will not translate into much tangible improvement in performance, it is not like going from a DDR2 based system to a DDR3 based one. Between my DDR3 computer and DDR4 computer, having used my 780Tis in each one, the performance difference isn't something I really noticed at all in terms of DDR4 vs DDR3. Same deal with the processors, the difference in games between my 4770K and i7 960 when equipped with a GTX 780 was so small that it was not something I tangibly could point at and say "wow, 4770K is so much better!", same deal with my 5930K vs my 4770K; I'm sure it's the same between a 4690K and 6600K. 4690K should be good for a long time and give you plenty of CPU horsepower. for games as well.
 
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Not a huge difference, although if you haven't built a pc yet personally I'd go with the 6600K, if not only to get on a newer platform. It's not a gigantic price difference, although performance will definitely be similar.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($145.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Kingston Savage 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($43.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $449.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-13 21:56 EDT-0400

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($154.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $482.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-13 21:56 EDT-0400

 
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Hugh Jass

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Hi, there are 1151 mobo's that support ddr3 memory and crossfire and its also cheap ($130)
http://www.gigabyte.us/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5516#ov
 
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Mark Tboo

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just seen your signature I am thinking same 4690k or should I go 1231 v3 as you have
 
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RockyPlays

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Depends on your needs. If all you want to do is gaming then get the i5, but if you want to do video editing/rendering and livestreaming or recording, I recommend the xeon as it is basically a locked i7 for much cheaper.
 
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umm, the Skylake chipset only(if i remember it right) ddr3l and ddr4 not the standard ddr3 memory cmiiw
 
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