Hi everyone!
I'm building a desktop PC for gaming and development purposes and (most likely) plan to dual boot Windows/Linux, each with their own SSD.
I have configured two almost-identical builds, except for the socket type. I was torn between the 5930k and the 4790k. I was going with the Gigabyte G1 Gaming for my Z97 selection, and the Gigabyte SOC Champion for the X99.
I don't NEED the 6 core. The 40 PCI Express lanes are what grabbed my attention over the lower 5820k. I was mainly thinking with the 6 core choice that the X99 socket would then allow me to upgrade down the road to the 8 core, and may give me a bit longer life out of the mother board itself.
Considering that the Broadwell chips are 'supposedly' going to be compatible with the 1150 socket, I am now thinking it may be more advantageous to get the 4790k, over clock it, and call it a day until the next Intel release.
I'm curious what forum members here would advise?
I'm building a desktop PC for gaming and development purposes and (most likely) plan to dual boot Windows/Linux, each with their own SSD.
I have configured two almost-identical builds, except for the socket type. I was torn between the 5930k and the 4790k. I was going with the Gigabyte G1 Gaming for my Z97 selection, and the Gigabyte SOC Champion for the X99.
I don't NEED the 6 core. The 40 PCI Express lanes are what grabbed my attention over the lower 5820k. I was mainly thinking with the 6 core choice that the X99 socket would then allow me to upgrade down the road to the 8 core, and may give me a bit longer life out of the mother board itself.
Considering that the Broadwell chips are 'supposedly' going to be compatible with the 1150 socket, I am now thinking it may be more advantageous to get the 4790k, over clock it, and call it a day until the next Intel release.
I'm curious what forum members here would advise?