Hello all:
I have built systems for use at home and, although we do NOT game, I build the best I can, and OverClock them. This is why they last us a long time.
Anyway, I am now considering an ASUS Z97 Pro WiFi AC with an i7-4790K and an SSD and Win 8.1 Pro. However, some have said that very little can be gained trying to OC this CPU. If so I wonder about the following..
1. I want 16GB of RAM (2X8). Does it make sense to get anything faster than 1600 with a low CAS? Is 1866 better? And, why do some people use 4x4 for 16GB?
2. IF it is true that this CPU does not OC very much is it OK to use the stock fan and not buy thermal paste? I suppose it is BEST to get a cooler and thermal paste from the start and to not have to play later with removing the stock fan. Also, would it be worth it to consider a 4770k?
3. Although we do not play games, web graphics, etc can use resources. Is it that bad if I try to get away using the Graphics of the CPU and NOT get a Video Card? I suppose I can try this and add a GPU later if needed.
I know this is a lot to ask, but some of the choices do not add much to the final build price, but I do not want to throw $$$ away if there will be no benefit.
I have built systems for use at home and, although we do NOT game, I build the best I can, and OverClock them. This is why they last us a long time.
Anyway, I am now considering an ASUS Z97 Pro WiFi AC with an i7-4790K and an SSD and Win 8.1 Pro. However, some have said that very little can be gained trying to OC this CPU. If so I wonder about the following..
1. I want 16GB of RAM (2X8). Does it make sense to get anything faster than 1600 with a low CAS? Is 1866 better? And, why do some people use 4x4 for 16GB?
2. IF it is true that this CPU does not OC very much is it OK to use the stock fan and not buy thermal paste? I suppose it is BEST to get a cooler and thermal paste from the start and to not have to play later with removing the stock fan. Also, would it be worth it to consider a 4770k?
3. Although we do not play games, web graphics, etc can use resources. Is it that bad if I try to get away using the Graphics of the CPU and NOT get a Video Card? I suppose I can try this and add a GPU later if needed.
I know this is a lot to ask, but some of the choices do not add much to the final build price, but I do not want to throw $$$ away if there will be no benefit.
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