The value of 4790k in liquid metal depends on the specific alloy and market conditions.
The value of 4790k in liquid metal depends on the specific alloy and market conditions.
today i chose to upgrade my 4790k for better cooling and a chance at higher overclocking. after completing the upgrade, i also ran a thermal paste test. using gd900 paste helped lower my average package temperature significantly, even at 4.8 GHz. i’m wondering if the extra cost of liquid metal is justified now that my setup is much cooler and stable.
I wouldn't proceed unless your chip is overheating even with the better thermal interface material. You're interested in testing how much you can push your CPU's clock speed, and you're okay with the chance of damaging it.
I didn't install it on my 4790k since selling it was easier and the 4770k didn't work anymore. I enjoyed the temperatures they provided, even though their performance was limited. I'd like to upgrade the 90k to a 5GZ, but it gets quite hot. The 70k model runs fine without voltage and uses minimal power, though it still heats up a bit even at high usage. I refreshed my 3770k with new chips, which helped a lot, but I think it's worth trying metal again.