Please help me building a new pc!

[yoječ]

Yes, it's a faster CPU, but not substantially.

 

Go for i5-4670k/4690k only if you're going to overclock the CPU (which - mind you - would require an expensive motherboard, ans also a proper cooler on top of that). If you don't want to overclock - stick with the i5-4460 or i5-4590, they're a better bang for the buck.

Edited May 3, 2015 by yojo2

[sivispacem]

The GPU makes far more difference in gaming. A 4460 and GTX 970 will be much faster than a 4670 and R9 270X.

[DS12]

What if I get the 4690k and not overclock it? Will it still need an expensive mobo?

As for the gtx 970, only 3.5 gigs of vram can be used. The remaining 0.5 gigs is slow, I read in forums. Hence, going for r9 270x or 290. Hope, it wont bottleneck..

[yoječ]

No you won't, but you'll waste money on a CPU you don't need. "K"-series CPUs are only worth buying for overclocking.

If you still insist on a better CPU than i5-4460/4590 and you don't plan to overclock, get the i5-4690 (without "K").

 

GTX970 will be way faster than R9-270X. Most of the time, it will beat the R9-290 too. The whole VRAM issue has been blown out of proportion.

[Red Hat]

 

Save some money on the mobo and CPU by going 4460 and non-enthusiast, spend it on a GTX970.

But the benchmarks of 4670k are better than that of 4460.

 

Benchmark wise, yes, 4670k is better than 4460.

Gaming wise, you won't notice much difference between the two.

[sivispacem]

Don't believe all the bullsh*t and scaremongering about the "3.5 + 0.5" thing. It's been blown way out of proportion by a handful of people but the performance benchmarks are pretty telling; the actual impact inngaming for the overwhelming majority of users is nonexistent.

[DS12]

I am still confused. I don'd want to upgrade for 2-3 yrs. If I get the 4670(non k version), will it suffice for the time period?

Also, now I am confused whether to get nvidia or ati

[yoječ]

Yes it will, but so will i5-4460 to be honest. The performance difference isn't big enough for the i5-4670/46790 to dramatically outlast the i5-4460.

 

Personally, I would go for something in between - i5-4590 seems like the optimal choice.

Edited May 3, 2015 by yojo2

[Kampret]

 

 

So, I have finally decided to get an intel processor. Which one should I get-i5 or i7?

Also, will r9 270x 4gb edition go with it or should I go for something else?

 

i5. If you're not planning on overclocking, get a 4460 or 4670.

 

How about a 4670k?

Also, does overclocking damage anything?

 

 

If you don't know how overclocking affects components, that means overclocking is not for you.

 

So basically, overclocking won't damage anything if you use common sense in doing it. You need patience and time, since stability tests takes time, not to mention Windows' boot up and shutdown process. You'll need to restart a lot. Also you'll need to monitor temps.

 

Although modern CPU's have throttling to save it from killing itself from heat, you still need to keep your CPU on the safe temps to ensure longetivity.

Edited May 3, 2015 by Kampret

[DS12]

So, finally decided to go for i5 4690.

Which graphics card now? I want a 4gb one. Was goin for Sapphire 270x oc. Any other recommendations?

[Andreaz1]

GTX970. Especially with that CPU.

Edited May 3, 2015 by Andreaz1

[sivispacem]

Yeah, the 270X is wasted with that processor.

[Andreaz1]

Yeah, the 270X is wasted with that processor.

Or rather the other way around.

[yoječ]

I also wouldn't choose a Sapphire card - don't get me wrong, I have nothing against them, but IMHO 2 year warranty is not enough.

[sivispacem]

 

 

Yeah, the 270X is wasted with that processor.

Or rather the other way around.

A waste of that processor is what I meant.

[swirler]

If you want this upgrade to perform well enough to last a few years, the 970 is a good choice. Dont mind some threads about people over exaggerating the .5GB VRAM situation. If you only read the negative stuff you would also think GTAV was a total mess, when in fact it performs extremely well.

 

Forget bitchy threads, read through reviews of the card, of which there are dozens. They all agree its an awesome card, I can tell you first hand its an awesome card (I have one in my side rig). Its at pretty much the perfect spot on the bang-for-buck scale, before the premium for more performance shoots up.

[TheMcSame]

So, finally decided to go for i5 4690.

Which graphics card now? I want a 4gb one. Was goin for Sapphire 270x oc. Any other recommendations?

The best one you can get really. Give that you live in the US I'd try to stick with brands that have good customer service.

 

I also wouldn't choose a Sapphire card - don't get me wrong, I have nothing against them, but IMHO 2 year warranty is not enough.

Kinda depends on how long you plan to keep the card before upgrading tbh.

Edited May 3, 2015 by TheMcSame

[DS12]

Can you guys suggest me a list of mobo's which will go with i5 4690? Plz

[yoječ]

That heavily depends on the prices in the store you're buying from, but in general eg. MSI B85-G43 is a solid and inexpensive.

[DS12]

How is ASUS H97 Pro-Gamer? Will it go with the 4690?

[yoječ]

Yes, but it's far too expensive to recommend.

[DS12]

Yes, but it's far too expensive to recommend.

So, what other options can you give?

[yoječ]

Can you link to a store you're buying from (assuming you're buying parts from an online shop)? It's hard to recommend anything not knowing the availability and prices.

[DS12]

Can you link to a store you're buying from (assuming you're buying parts from an online shop)? It's hard to recommend anything not knowing the availability and prices.

http://www.flipkart.com/computers/computer-components/motherboards/pr?p%5B%5D=sort%3Dpopularity&sid=6bo%2Cg0i%2Cy7i&ref=c8b3ed9b-6676-4a44-811a-beb7a135bbf4&otracker=ch_vn_computer_a_filter_Computer%20Components_Motherboards

[yoječ]

http://www.flipkart.com/gigabyte-ga-h97-d3h-motherboard/p/itmdzs69hmr9nrkg?pid=MBDDZS67KRBCDQ5V&srno=b_5&ref=0e1aaabe-1d32-454d-bbc7-4be03fe1ea0a

http://www.flipkart.com/msi-z97-pc-mate-motherboard/p/itmdxts3crmjggkz?pid=MBDDXTS26MCUZWYA&srno=b_4&ref=0e1aaabe-1d32-454d-bbc7-4be03fe1ea0a

[DS12]

I have heard from many friends that gigabyte, asrock and msi are unreliable. So, was considering either asus or intel. Also, can someone please tell me which phase will I require like 6+2 or 4+2??

[yoječ]

I haven't heard much wrong about LGA1150 mobos from either of these manufacturers.

 

As for the phase count - since you don't overclock the CPU, it doesn't really matter.

[DS12]

I haven't heard much wrong about LGA1150 mobos from either of these manufacturers.

 

As for the phase count - since you don't overclock the CPU, it doesn't really matter.

The ASUS board which I mentioned above has it though. Can you please confirm? ASUS H97 Pro Gamer

[TheMcSame]

The ASUS board which I mentioned above has it though. Can you please confirm? ASUS H97 Pro Gamer

MSI's PC mate boards tend to be well priced when compared to other boards, you can't go wrong with it.

 

Don't get me wrong, neither board is the end all be all board but I don't see any reason to spend an extra RS. 3000+ on an inferior board just because it's from Asus.

[DS12]

 

The ASUS board which I mentioned above has it though. Can you please confirm? ASUS H97 Pro Gamer

MSI's PC mate boards tend to be well priced when compared to other boards, you can't go wrong with it.

 

Don't get me wrong, neither board is the end all be all board but I don't see any reason to spend an extra RS. 3000+ on an inferior board just because it's from Asus.

 

I don't think ASUS is inferior. Its atleast better than the others in terms of quality and after sales service atleast in india.