Reddit mentions of Intel Core i5-4690 Processor (6M Cache, 3.5 GHz upto 3.90 GHz) BX80646I54690, CPU Only

For only 5 more dollars you can get the 4690 from Amazon for 199

EDIT: Also, you seem to be cutting it mighty close there with the PSU. NVidia recommends a minimum of 500W. I'd suggest going with this for $10 more if you're married to the idea of 80+ Gold or this for $5 less but a downgrade to 80+ Bronze (extra watts never hurt anybody)

Not really. It appears amazon has it on sale as well.

Newegg is $25 more. There have been price drops to $199 in the past.

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/17716871552433491447/online?q=core%20i5%204690&espv=2&biw=1295&bih=638&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.77880786,d.b2U&ion=1&tch=1&ech=1&psi=CydIVIfCLoSp8QHs9ICYAg.1414014752302.7&sa=X&ei=KSdIVN2lCIWMyAT1_YHoCQ&ved=0CDcQ6SQ&prds=scoring:tp

Here is the amazon link:

http://www.amazon.com/Intel-i5-4690-Processor-Cache-BX80646I54690/dp/B00JST2QEW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414015631&sr=8-1&keywords=i5+4960

So, no. The normal prices is not $199 according to the amazon price history. It seems to be more about $225. However, it has been down to $188. So, not the best deal but still 25 bucks off.

http://camelcamelcamel.com/Intel-i5-4690-Processor-Cache-BX80646I54690/product/B00JST2QEW

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JST2QEW/ref=dp_ob_neva_mobile

This should work.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JST2QEW

As far I know the 4690 is runs faster and cooler, and you can get it for a cheaper price than the 4670. Good thing you're ordering soon, because there's a sale on the 4690 at newegg til the 13th for $15 off, which makes it $210.

EDIT: Here's a link to newegg. It's currently the same price at amazon as well.

Getting a 120GB SSD drive is gonna make you have to micro manage it or not get to use it for much. If all you want is faster boot times a Hybrid does the job. If you want to put games, do video encoding or any other HDD taxing resources your gonna want a larger SSD so you can actually put a fair amount on it.

I don't know if you can get amazon down there but this is what I use: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AZMLIDQ which is pretty much the same price and honestly better in every way. I can't remember which CPU you had and since you deleted it I can't read it but I recommend Intel Core i5-4690 @ 3.50GHz if your going for the best CPU per value, I believe yours listed at like $229 so this should be in the ballpark. If you're curious you can use this site to check its price to performance ratio (The i5 I listed is the best value/performance i5 in the 4XXX line of them) https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_value_available.html

If you're not OCing this one Intel Core i5-4690 Processor - BX80646I54690 by Intel http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JST2QEW/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_4-i0tb0WMMR6V, if you are then get the unlocked version and a CM 212 Evo

I ended up getting the non-k version here http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JST2QEW?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00

Intel Core i5-4690 Processor (6M Cache, 3.5 GHz upto 3.90 GHz) BX80646I54690

4690k is the clockable version, and it's $188 on amazon right now!

Am I missing something here? I found an i5 4690(non-k) for $240 from a just launched amazon seller. Almost the same price as the i5 4460. Seems a little funny to me, anyone know whats going on here?

Im not sure if the deal is over or not:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00JST2QEW/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new

Anyways, if you cant get it for that price, get one of these instead:

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54460

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54590

I've been helping people pick computer parts a lot lately, and here's my go-to current build (as in, where I feel price/performance is optimized)--it's usually around $1000, NOT including monitors. I built two for my company (minus the video card), and they are wonderful. If you want to compare: CPUs, GPUs.

>Case: Corsair 200R, $73

>http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Carbide-200R-Compact-CC-9011023-WW/dp/B009GXZ8MM/

>Cases cheaper than this price point will become flimsy, break, literally cut you, and otherwise fall apart over time. I like the way the 200R is, too--no LEDs, no weird shapes, and 2.5" drive slots.

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>Motherboard: Asus Z97-A, $145

>http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Z97-A-DDR3-2600-Motherboards/dp/B00K2MAU5Q/

>This is a medium range motherboard with PWM case fan pins: an extremely quiet combo. It's more important than you think.

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>CPU: i7-4790K, $336

>http://www.amazon.com/Intel-i7-4790K-Processor-Cache-BX80646I74790K/dp/B00KPRWAX8/

>While we're on CPUs: GHZ MEANS ALMOST NOTHING FOR PERFORMANCE. My 2Ghz i7 in my Mac outperforms my 4Ghz 2500K in my desktop. It's annoying that it's even mentioned in anything but overclocking guides.

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>Memory: 16GB Corsair Vengeance (2x8GB), $130

>http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-Desktop-Memory-CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10/dp/B006EWUO22/

>I find myself always using >8GB. Task Manager tells me I'm at 9GB with lots apps but no actual games open.

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>Graphics Card: EVGA GTX 960, $210

>http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Dual-Link-Graphics-02G-P4-2966-KR/dp/B00SC6HAS4/

>The 960 was recently released, but the 750 and the 900 series are very powerful and power efficient, and EVGA makes great cards.

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>PSU: Corsair CX 600W, $60

>http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Builder-Watt-EPS%C2%A0-CX600/dp/B0092ML0OC/

>I skimped on a PSU once (it was "Diablotek"). It took my motherboard and a stick of RAM with it when it died.

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>SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 250GB, $135

>http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-2-5-Inch-Internal-MZ-75E250B-AM/dp/B00OAJ412U/

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>OS: Windows 8.1 Full Version (not OEM), $100:

>http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-8-1-Full-Version/dp/B00EDSI7QO/

Current total: $1189 + tax, way over budget, so...


>The PSU can be replaced with a 500W EVGA for $17 less:

>http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-80PLUS-Certified-ATX12V-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU

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>The SSD can be replaced by a 2TB 7200RPM drive, where you won't need a 2nd HDD but booting will be much slower, for $60 less:

>http://www.amazon.com/HGST-Deskstar-3-5-Inch-7200RPM-Internal/dp/B003GSLDRC/
(and get the sata3 monoprice cable)

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>The GPU can be replaced by a GTX 750 Ti, for $65 less, but at a ~30% loss to graphics power (although it's still a great card):

>http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Superclock-Dual-Link-Graphics-02G-P4-3753-KR/dp/B00IDG3IDO

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>The CPU can be a non-K version (at very little/no performance loss), for $36 less:

>http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Core-i7-4790-Processor-BX80646I74790/dp/B00J56YSLM

>The next step down in terms of CPU is an i5-4690, at ~30% less CPU power, for $80 less. I personally wouldn't go there.

This is at $1015 + tax--still over budget, but going much cheaper really starts to bite into your experiences (and if anyone here can recommend anything to save money, I welcome it).


As for monitors, if you're playing EVE, honestly I'd recommend a 2560x1440 monitor because spreadsheets. However, since those start around $300, my go-to cheaper monitors are the not-bad 22" 1080p ones that can be had for around $140.

>BenQ 24" flicker-free (for comfortable viewing) 1080p TN panel (for faster response times), $140:

>http://www.amazon.com/BenQ-GL2460HM-24-Inch-LED-Lit-Monitor/dp/B00IKDFL4O/

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>Dell 22" 1080p IPS panel (for better colors and viewing angles), $134:

>http://www.amazon.com/Dell-CFGKT-IPS-LED-21-5-Inch-LED-lit-Monitor/dp/B009H0XQPU/

Source: I've done IT for the past few years, and done dozens of computer purchases/builds.

Notes: I don't buy AMD or ATI unless it's an extreme budget build. I don't buy off-brand because I've had parts break and then not have an RMA available; I've had good experience and RMA support with Corsair and EVGA. You don't really need a CD/DVD drive; you can install Windows from a USB key, but if you're unsure, CD/DVD drives are like $15. If you go with Intel/nVidia Maxwell, you won't really need a >500W PSU.

I don't like to skimp on computers much because, economically, if you're spending even 5-10% of your time waiting for your computer and you earn $10-25/hr, $1000 is paid for in somewhere between 2000-250 hours of use, yet the computer will last at least 3-5 years.

Don't worry, the processor I'm recommending is considered the best for gaming (the only reason to get an i7 is for media e.g. video rendering). The CPU + mobo is $313, and there is a $25 rebate on the motherboard.

CPU

Mobo

Swapping out these two parts is relatively simple, albeit a little time consuming. Just be sure to look over some guides while you wait for the items to arrive, and if you have any questions feel free to ask. One important note, you must reinstall Windows after you replace the motherboard.

Since I'm not overclocking, do you think this CPU makes more sense?
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-i5-4690-Processor-Cache-BX80646I54690/dp/B00JST2QEW/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1420262624&sr=8-10&keywords=1150+i5

Also, I guess the motherboard is overkill. I'm not sure what to use instead. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157521&cm_re=1150_motherboard-_-13-157-521-_-Product ?

The whole build seems to be in flux and I guess I'm not buying tonight after all LOL

what is the difference between these two CPUs?
CPU 1 http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Core-i5-4690K-Processor-BX80646I54690K/dp/B00KPRWB9G/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1452057971&sr=1-1&keywords=intel+i5+4690k

CPU 2 http://www.amazon.com/Intel-i5-4690-Processor-Cache-BX80646I54690/dp/B00JST2QEW/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1452057971&sr=1-2&keywords=intel+i5+4690k

ASUS ATX DDR3 2600 LGA 1150 Motherboard Z97-E/USB 3.1
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Motherboard-Z97-E-USB-3-1/dp/B00VBKLX9A/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1450898277&sr=1-4&keywords=atx+ddr3+2600+lga+1150

Intel Core i5-4690 Processor (6M Cache, 3.5 GHz upto 3.90 GHz) BX80646I54690
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-i5-4690-Processor-Cache-BX80646I54690/dp/B00JST2QEW/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1450899300&sr=1-2&refinements=p_n_feature_four_browse-bin%3A2289793011%2Cp_n_feature_keywords_four_browse-bin%3A7107927011%2Cp_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin%3A6899523011

MSI R9 390 GAMING 8G Graphics Card
http://www.amazon.com/MSI-R9-390-GAMING-8G/dp/B00ZGF0UAE/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1450899401&sr=1-1&refinements=p_n_feature_four_browse-bin%3A6066318011%2Cp_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin%3A6147184011


Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB 2x8GB DDR3 2400MHz PC3 19200 Desktop, Red CMY16GX3M2A2400C11R
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-2400MHz-Desktop-CMY16GX3M2A2400C11R/dp/B00EUPV2RQ/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1450898728&sr=1-5&refinements=p_n_feature_five_browse-bin%3A677429011%2Cp_n_feature_four_browse-bin%3A2253866011

Samsung 850 EVO 500GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD (MZ-75E500B/AM)
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-2-5-Inch-Internal-MZ-75E500B-AM/dp/B00OBRE5UE/ref=lp_1292116011_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1450899719&sr=1-1

EVGA SuperNOVA 750 G2 80+ GOLD, 750W ECO Mode Fully Modular NVIDIA SLI and Crossfire Ready 10 Year Warranty Power Supply 220-G2-0750-XR
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperNOVA-Crossfire-Warranty-220-G2-0750-XR/dp/B00IKDETOW/ref=lp_1161760_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1450899873&sr=1-2
A little over a grand.. thoughts?

i5-4690

Im too scared to overclock and i dont have water cooling and i dont wanna break warranty. i was just gonna buy the processor for the extra .3 GHz. Not worth it?

This one: http://smile.amazon.com/Intel-i5-4590-BX80646I54590-Processor-Cache/dp/B00J2LIFBY/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1420912147&sr=1-3&keywords=intel+i5
Or this one: http://smile.amazon.com/Intel-i5-4690-Processor-Cache-BX80646I54690/dp/B00JST2QEW/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1420912147&sr=1-6&keywords=intel+i5

Might I recommend this great bang for your buck!
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-i5-4690-Processor-Cache-BX80646I54690/dp/B00JST2QEW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417488740&sr=8-1&keywords=i-5+cpu

I would advise against that cpu because it is an unlocked i5 but you can't overclock it on the h87 chipset. An i5-4670 Will work with your motherboard right out of the box. If you want to use haswell refresh CPUs (i.e i5-4690), you will need to update your motherboard bios. Instructions on how to do that can be found online.

For a little less ($188) you can get an i5-4690 from Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Intel-i5-4690-Processor-Cache-BX80646I54690/dp/B00JST2QEW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415028309&sr=8-1&keywords=i5-4690

Non-referal link

The best CPU at that price point for your socket is a i5-4690.

https://www.amazon.com/Intel-i5-4690-Processor-Cache-BX80646I54690/dp/B00JST2QEW

Not sure what your PSU is but keep that in mind.

Good luck!

http://www.amazon.com/Intel-i5-4690-Processor-Cache-BX80646I54690/dp/B00JST2QEW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415422671&sr=8-1&keywords=intel+i5+4690

granted i know this is the k version and the link i posted isn't. but why is it that i'll see this at 3.9 GHz but in other places it says 3.5 GHz?

If they say yes, do I have to have a DVD on my PC? Because I don't own one

edit: my mistake the CPU that i have is actually this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JST2QEW/ref=psdc_229189_t1_B00K5J2252

Would this processor: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JST2QEW/?tag=pcpapi-20 work with the motherboard your recommended me? It says "Compatible with Z87 and Z97 motherboards. Z87 motherboard users may need to apply a BIOS update for compatibility. Not compatible with Intel Motherboards."

Amazon has the i5 4690 for $20 cheaper

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JST2QEW/?tag=pcpapi-20

Thank you so much for helping.
Would this be a good upgrade to the other processor?

Get Windows 8. It's way faster and the learning curve is not too bad at all.

Intel 4690 i5 + Asus H97 if you're not gonna overclock.

Intel 4690k i5 + Asus z97-A if you're gonna overclock.

Of course, the mobo's are entirely up to you, depending on what features you want, but those are pretty popular ones.

As for the HDD, I'd really recommend taking advantage of the low SSD prices and getting a cheap 120 GB Samsung 840 EVO and pairing that with the existing hard drive you have. Installing Windows 8 on this SSD should give you a noticeable performance boost. Then again, the SSD is up to you.