Hello everyone, just a brief vote on whether this deal makes sense (i7 4770K for $80).
Hello everyone, just a brief vote on whether this deal makes sense (i7 4770K for $80).
i7 4770K+H97 gigabyte motherboard with 2x8gb DDR3 memory, GTX 1650 4gb, 256 ssd plus 2tb hdd, master cooler 550w power supply, activated Windows 10.
Since I have a Z97 motherboard at home for overclocking and another 4+2gb of DDR3 memory nearby, the cost is only 80€ (about 92 USD). The seller lives just 25 miles away.
There’s also an option to swap in a Quadro P2000 5gb video card (similar chip to GTX 1060, but with different drivers). It might be possible to install GTX drivers on this card, though I’m not sure.
I’m considering whether this card, with more VRAM and stronger core, could perform better for the same price.
There are no direct benchmarks comparing it to the GTX 1650 available, but I haven’t found any yet.
My plan is to push it to its maximum stable OC and test it in Counter-Strike 2, maybe use it as a secondary PC or sell it later.
i7 4770K+H97 motherboard paired with 2x8GB DDR3 RAM, GTX 1650 4GB, 256GB SSD plus 2TB HDD, master cooler 550W power supply, and activated Windows 10. The PSU model and its age are unclear. The RAM kit’s make and model remain unspecified. Storage details such as the HDD and case model are also missing. The optimal configuration for Haswell was DDR3-2133MHz or DDR4-2400MHz with dual-channel RAM and low latency. For 2025, it’s not advisable to invest in outdated technology. A retro build might work for display purposes, but it won’t be practical for daily use. Windows 10 is expected to phase out by the end of this year.
I'm aware of the limitations. For Windows, I'm confident I can update it freely to Windows 11 if necessary. The graphics card is the main concern—Quadro with a GP 106 processor seems decent for an 80-budget build. I don't know if anyone here has experience installing gaming drivers or just playing games as-is. The price feels reasonable for this setup, so I wanted to confirm it. Of course, I'm not expecting it to run the latest AAA titles. If I decide to keep it, it will be connected to an older 60Hz 1080p Samsung TV.
the cpu was released in june 2013
it feels outdated to me.
the windows 10 license could still be useful if it's a retail version and you manage to get a free upgrade (uncertain).
I possess several i7-4770K units (along with others) and two of them are running at a gentle 4.2GHz with a fixed 1.250V. You should be able to hit 4.4GHz at 1.300V, possibly reaching 4.5GHz or more if you're willing to increase the voltage further.
In my media player setup I have an i3-4160 running a GTX 1650 (i3-4160) and it handles 4K at 30Hz on an OLED display well. I also own a couple of 2.5GB Quadro P4000 GPUs (around 18 Euros each) and a GTX 1060.
I often work with older machines for testing disk drives, re-flashing HBA cards, and experimenting with software before moving to newer hardware. As general-purpose systems, my i7-4770K units still perform adequately.
I’m uncertain whether this will be your primary machine or just an addition to your collection. At 80 Euros I recommend proceeding. It might be outdated, but you don’t need the newest components for everything. A modern setup would cost much more, and 80 Euros only slightly reduces the expense of a new PC.
Recently I installed Windows 11 on an i5-4670K using Rufus, which is currently scanning a Lexar SATA SSD for errors in the Hard Disk Sentinel.
I advise against using mismatched DIMMs, particularly if their capacities differ. They might function, but performance could be affected when operating in a mix of Single and Dual Channel configurations.
yes i understand, perhaps i can stick with the 2x8gb setup and try increasing memory speed too. would you say the quadro p2000 5gb is superior to the gtx 1650 when running older games, especially if testing in cs2? no, it won’t be my primary rig—my main system is described as such. this would just be for troubleshooting or occasionally watching a movie. also, playing some older titles at 60hz on a tv sounds like the goal.
When broken down into parts, it would likely total around $92. The DDR3 is expected to cost about $5 per stick in your market. The 4770K and motherboard will be your main selling points, and you should check the used market in your area for similar listings. The remaining components are mostly worth less. Near the W10 EOL, I wouldn’t buy unless there was a specific reason. If the case is nice and everything fits well, I might have sold it for over $200 last year. This year, however, systems on 10 seem to be selling poorly. Not surprisingly... load Bazzite and see what happens.
Agreed. My i3-4160 stopped working at DDR3-1866 after a year of stable performance. I lowered it to DDR3-1600 without checking again at that speed.
If you're okay with reinstalling the newest Windows version each time a major update comes out, Windows 11 should run on an i7-4770K using Rufus.
https://windowsforum.com/threads/ho...re...nt.348702/
I put Windows 11 Pro on an old AMD A8-5600K APU (launched October 2, 2012) for testing. It functions properly with 16GB RAM and a 120GB Intel SSD.
After October 14, 2025, you won’t need to replace your hardware if you still want to keep using Windows. Just a little more work is required to stay current.
It’s true you miss out on extra security without TPM 2.0, but that’s manageable.