Xeon e3 1245 v3 vs i7 4790 /ram question

[PCEnthusiast916]

Hi guys I'm considering a new build running Intel this time and I was wondering if the i7 4790 is worth the extra cash over the Xeon 1245 v3? Also I plan on running 2400mhz ram and I noticed on the motherboard I'm interested in it says 2400 o.c. supported. Does that require a cpu overclock to achieve? and do I need a K series processor to achieve that ram speed?
The motherboard and ram I intend on using are.

ASUS Z97-a
Corsair Vengance pro 8gb @2400mhz(2x4gb)

I plan to do some gaming but mainly music production.

 

[caddi daddi]

if you are building new go with the skylake, there will be no new toys for z97, go z170 in a new build and go with ddr4 ram.
2400 oc means you will have to set the ram up manualy at 2400, not oc the cpu.

I would think that for your use xeon would be the way to go over either the 4790 or skylake, but lets let the big dogs chime in.

 

[PCEnthusiast916]

Thx dude for the help on the ram question also I plan buying the processor used off eBay Xeon is $240 and 4790 is $260 the prices are so close and I'm curious if the $20 difference is worth it.

 

[caddi daddi]

let this simmer for the night and lets see what the folks think.

 

[EarthDog]

Is 200mhz stock speed difference worth $20 to you? That is the only difference.

The z97 board will allow the ram to reach 2400mhz.

 

[PCEnthusiast916]

Honestly I'm not sure tbh will 200mhz make a big enough difference for video encoding? I'm going from a phenom ii x6 1055t so I'm sure the difference would be huge either way. What would u personally choose?

 

[PCEnthusiast916]

Accidental double post lol

 

[EarthDog]

I'd spend the $20.

 

[PCEnthusiast916]

Thanks earthdog I think I will follow your advice and get it