Pandamonia
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There is also a complete lack of 2x8GB DDR4 in the UK while we have the chips!
Whats the downside of using 4x4GB? vs 2x4GB?
Whats the downside of using 4x4GB? vs 2x4GB?
Dave2150 thanks for the post. I just built a 4790k rig below with the same asus motherboard (Z97) at the same clock speed with DDR3-2400 ram.
Here is my Cinebench 11.5 result:
Obviously Skylake has improved. Would be fun to compare more software benchmarks with you since you have the same clocked but skylake chip
There is also a complete lack of 2x8GB DDR4 in the UK while we have the chips!
Whats the downside of using 4x4GB? vs 2x4GB?
There is also a complete lack of 2x8GB DDR4 in the UK while we have the chips!
Whats the downside of using 4x4GB? vs 2x4GB?
There is also a complete lack of 2x8GB DDR4 in the UK while we have the chips!
Whats the downside of using 4x4GB? vs 2x4GB?
I'd highly recommend waiting for a 2X8GB kit to be available. Getting higher density modules allows you to simply add two more in the future, for 32GB, for when it might be needed in a few years time. It should also be better for overclocking, since 4 modules puts more strain on the CPU's IMC than 2 modules.
OCUK had them in stock for the first two days after release, though as you said they are all gone now. The website gives an estimated stock date of the 21st - so not long to wait.
I went for the following kit:
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-445-CS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=2557
Summing up the price for:
-DDR4 vs DDR3
-Skylake vs Haswell price increase
-CPU cooler not included vs included on Haswell
-Dollar appreciation
Seems like we're looking at around $100 price increase compared to Haswell? Even more for those affected by the dollar appreciation.
It it really worth that for what, 8% performance increase compared to Haswell 4790K?
Desktop Skylake sure seems hard to justify.
I'd highly recommend waiting for a 2X8GB kit to be available. Getting higher density modules allows you to simply add two more in the future, for 32GB, for when it might be needed in a few years time. It should also be better for overclocking, since 4 modules puts more strain on the CPU's IMC than 2 modules.
OCUK had them in stock for the first two days after release, though as you said they are all gone now. The website gives an estimated stock date of the 21st - so not long to wait.
I went for the following kit:
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-445-CS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=2557
Summing up the price for:
-DDR4 vs DDR3
-Skylake vs Haswell price increase
-CPU cooler not included vs included on Haswell
-Dollar appreciation
Seems like we're looking at around $100 price increase compared to Haswell? Even more for those affected by the dollar appreciation.
It it really worth that for what, 8% performance increase compared to Haswell 4790K?
Desktop Skylake sure seems hard to justify.
if i can get 4.7 or 4.8ghz ill get a 400-500mhz clock boost plus IPC gain and replace a faulty sound chip on the mobo. i nearly ordered X99 but then i started to see 4.7 clocks 24/7
It is hard to argue with that.Intel Skylake is like that super pretty girl who everyone hyped up to be the girl of their dreams but when you actually spent some time with her getting ready to dump my current girlfriend , she turns out to be barely any better than my girlfriend. So instead of dumping my current girlfriend for her, i choose to stick with my current girlfriend. I will dump my current girlfriend for a new boyfriend next year (AMD ZEN)
The only thing disappointing about skylake is ddr4. A complete waste of time and expense.It is hard to argue with that.
The only thing disappointing about skylake is ddr4. A complete waste of time and expense.
And ddr3 can likely produce those numbers also.You might want to check this out:
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2015/08/05/intel_skylake_core_i76700k_ipc_overclocking_review/6
There is also a complete lack of 2x8GB DDR4 in the UK while we have the chips!
Whats the downside of using 4x4GB? vs 2x4GB?
Really, so you can find 16GB sticks of ddr3?The only thing disappointing about skylake is ddr4. A complete waste of time and expense.
I can understand on 6 or 8 cote extreme systems the need for high density. But I can't even hit 7gb used on my pc. Ddr4 on skylake isn't welcome.Really, so you can find 16GB sticks of ddr3?
You might want to check this out:
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2015/08/05/intel_skylake_core_i76700k_ipc_overclocking_review/6
DDR3 1x8GB vs DDR4 1x8GB, cheapest on Newegg: $39 vs $50
4690K vs 6600K: $240 vs $250
Z170 motherboard vs Z97 (same brand): $115 vs $85
Total price difference: $51
+ $41.5 for CPU cooler = $92.5, i.e. ~$100.