Swap i5 4690 for a i5 4670K
Swap i5 4690 for a i5 4670K
Hello. I’m transitioning from an FX6300 running at 4.2GHz to an i5 processor. I found an i5 4690 on Craigslist for $100 and a MSI Z97 PC Mate motherboard for $58 off eBay. My plan is to list both the FX6300 and ASUS FX990 Pro on eBay. Should I sell the 4690 and opt for a 4670K instead? They’re similar in price and performance seems close at this stage. I value the 4690 because it offers more overclocking potential for my R9 290, even though it’s more than what I need now. I just want the flexibility to upgrade later if needed. I’m unsure about any major downsides to the 4670K—should I invest the extra $30-40 in the 4690 instead? Thanks for your advice and apologize if I’ve been unclear.
I believe you'll be okay. If your 4690 performs well, I wouldn't hesitate to buy used again unless you're really aiming to overclock. Also, getting an unlocked used card comes with some risks. Unless you have a trustworthy source offering a warranty, the more used items you purchase, the greater the likelihood of ending up with something faulty or non-functional.
I'm satisfied with what you have, it's a solid offer. I also advise against crossfire in the future unless developers actively support it with dx12.
4670K and 4690 will perform similarly overall, though the former can be overclocked while the latter cannot.
I believe you'll be okay. If your 4690 performs well, I wouldn't hesitate to buy used again unless you're really aiming to overclock. Also, getting an unlocked used card comes with some risks. Unless you have a trustworthy source offering a warranty, the more used items you purchase, the greater the likelihood of ending up with something faulty or non-functional.
I'm satisfied with what you have, it's a solid offer. I also advise against crossfire in the future unless developers actively support it with dx12.
KeelinTy :
4670K will be about the same performance wise but it is overclockable while the 4690 is not.
I already have been overclocking my FX6300 and don't want my Corsair cooler to go to waste with the non-k 4690. It was cheap so I bought it anyway. I'm just asking to make sure there isn't some crazy advantage to the 4690K over the 4670K. I'm not trying to push a super high OC either. I'll probably just use the OC utility.
I think you'll be okay. If your 4690 performs well, I wouldn't risk purchasing another used one unless you're really planning to overclock. Also, getting an unlocked used card comes with some risks. Unless you have a trustworthy source offering a warranty, the more used items you buy, the greater the chance you'll end up paying for something faulty or non-functional. I'm okay with what you have, it's a decent deal. I also don't suggest crossfire unless developers start supporting it well with dx12. That's accurate. Everyone claims "never overclocked," which really means using things that have been abused. Will I see better performance than my FX6300 at 4.2? Probably, I'll just install it and test it out. Thanks for your response.