i5-4670K or i7-4770K?

View Poll Results: Which one is better for my situation?

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  • i5-4670K

    1 5.56%
  • i7-4770K

    17 94.44%
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  1. Posts : 43
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
       #1

    i5-4670K or i7-4770K?


    I'm working on making a good gaming PC, and I stumbled upon this.

    I can't decide on which CPU to get: the i5-4670K or the i7-4770K. The i5 is much cheaper and does what I want to do now, but I want my computer to be very future-proof like this 2006 supercomputer I'm using right now.

    Is it worth the extra eighty dollars to get the i7, hopefully saving me money in the future, or will it not be much of a difference if I get the i5?

    Note: I'll be doing things like recording games, rendering videos, etc. Bear in mind I do have two GTX 650s in this build, as well as using the ASUS Z87 Deluxe motherboard if that matters at all.
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  2. Posts : 24,479
    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
       #2

    I voted for the 4770K due to what you want to do with the system. More and more games and other software is or will be taking advantage of hyper threading, which the i5 doesn't have, I have one though.
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  3. Posts : 2,973
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit SP1
       #3

    If you were just gaming, I'd say get the i5. Since you mentioned recording/rendering videos, I'd recommend the i7 for the Hyperthreading.
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  4. Posts : 43
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Thanks guys! I appreciate your opinions, but I'd love to hear more.
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  5. Posts : 24,479
    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
       #5

    You will, threads like this usually generate a lot of interest. Welcome to Seven Forums too.
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  6. Posts : 2,973
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit SP1
       #6

    Have you already got the motherboard? Or is it just what you plan on getting?
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  7. Posts : 5,915
    Windows 10 Pro X64
       #7

    I agree with the above, the I7 will be needed for rendering.
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  8. Posts : 43
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
    Thread Starter
       #8

    So far, I have none of the parts.
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  9. Posts : 7,466
    Windows 10 Home Premium 64bit sp1
       #9

    I would go with the 4770k

    I originally wanted it and right now if you look around you can get good deals on a combo board and chip

    would run you about 500.00 for a new board and chip

    I opted for 3rd generation where it is still plenty
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  10. Posts : 43
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
    Thread Starter
       #10

    Britton30 said:
    You will, threads like this usually generate a lot of interest. Welcome to Seven Forums too.
    Thanks!
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