RAM Support: i5 4690k vs i3 6100

KarmaBass

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Hi guys,

So I'm getting together a gaming pc and was set on the i3 6100 but saw the i5 4690k at a good price.

i5 4690k
DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V

i3 6100
DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V

However the RAM I'm getting is Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory

So if the i5 only supports 1600 max, will be there be an impact on RAM and overall PC performance, if I go with the i5

cheers
 

Dunlop0078

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A 4690k will eat an i3 6100 with or without DDR4 now and in the future. If you plan to upgrade to an i5 or i7 skylake cpu in the future, yes I would say the skylake platform is more "future proof".
 

KarmaBass

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Thanks guys