Intel Core i7 i7-4790K CPU (Quad Core 4GHz, Socket H3 LGA-1150)

I purchased this chip as a replacement to my older i5 4690k. The 4790k, a member of the same Haswell family. I purchased it for the 4.0 Ghz out of the box clock speed....As with my last chip this one comes in quite a unexpected small box(not sure what I was expecting). Within the box is the processor which is contained in its own transportation sleeve. Also contained within is the stock cooler and thermal paste. I replaced this paste with a market leading brand in lieu of a water cooler that I am waiting for. I have noticed that the fan can make quite a bit of noise and the processor temp will soar when it is stressed.I have been impressed with the amazing performance boost that installing this CPU has given me and it is working very well along side my ASUS Gtx 970 Strix, with them tearing up all the games that i have on the highest settings. I am very aware that the majority of games at the moment do not require anything more than four cores but I chose this processor to future proof my pc a little. This processor has given me many options to upgrade my pc if I choose in the future.This CPU can be overclocked, hence the K and again I don't state that I am an expert in this field but I have read instances of this CPU reahing speeds in excess of 4.5- 4.6 Ghz, with there being many other reviews and websites that can give more information than my basic knowledge, so please look to them:)All in all, I am very impressed with the quality, power and ability of this chip, this is when paired with an equally capable pc build. The price of the chip is to be expected for both the name of manufacturer and quality of the product, I must complain about the need to buy a better cooling system and I think for the price it should be provided as part of the package, but that's just a small point. Great CPU and I am pleased with my purchase...

No other quad core CPU comes close... You truly get what you pay for. If you're on a budget, the i5 4690k is the next best option but depending on your needs I'd say stretch and spend that bit extra and get the i7. Some will argue AMD's FX8350 is better option than the i5 or even the i7, those people are simply wrong. Having more cores and higher clock spend does not mean better performance.For all you gamers, don't bother with this chip (unless money isn't an issue) and just get the i5. Put the money you save towards a better GPU... You'll have a much better gaming experience.If you're doing intensive tasks other than just gaming, e.g. Video Editing, rendering, graphics design, hyperthreading makes a real world difference. But this shouldn't be at the cost of other components like GPU, memory and SSD. Basically, spend your budget wisely. An i5 system with 32GB memory, SSD for OS/application and better GPU will outperform an i7 system with 8GB memory, HDD for OS/application and less powerful GPU.In my opinion, intel chips provide excellent performance for the extra money you have to spend. I've had the last few generations of i7's and have considered going for the i7 5820k (6 cores) but it's more than my needs and the extra expense isn't worth it.This CPU is a beast and overclocks easily. It provides fantastic performance out the box and even more when you push it. Make sure you couple it with other solid parts like sufficient memory, a SSD, good quality PSU and not forgetting an aftermarket CPU cooler.Thumbs Up if you liked my review. (^_^)

So, this is my first Intel processor after owning an AMD 8350.Although AMD is great for the price, and looks as though it's got some pretty beast specs for what you're paying for, this i7 truly outclasses it.I do a lot of rendering and this CPU is an absolute monster. Everything runs buttery smooth, I'm truly converted to Intel now.For the AMD folk, I know AMD is great for the price, and it does pretty good, I've been running AMD builds for 6 years now, but since I've finally got the money to upgrade, it's honestly like a whole new world.I considered moving up to another AMD processor, the 9590, however there's a good chance you'll have to buy a motherboard for it seeing as it doesn't have much compatibility with many motherboards due to needing so much power. You'd also need to buy an AIO Water Cooler in order to simply stop it from overheating, because a stock fan would not do enough.Honestly, if you're on an 8350 and you're looking to upgrade but you're considering sticking with AMD because it's cheaper, the only upgrade you're gonna get is the 9590 which is gonna cost almost as much to buy as it costs to convert to Intel. Not only this, but with AMD, the 9590 is where upgrading stops. Once you've bought that you won't be able to upgrade any more because the AM3+ socket is dead, so there's no future proofing.Whereas if you get an Intel, you'll have much more choice and be able to upgrade in the future. Seriously consider the change.Specs:i7 4790kAsus Strix GTX 980 TiMSI Z97 Gaming 516GB Corsair VengeanceDeepCool Captain 240Corsair HX850i