Intel Core i5-4690K processor BX80646I54690K

I opted for the Intel i5 4690 because my AMD FX-8350 is not enough FPS brought in some computer games. Some / many computer games are not yet ready for 8 cores and so you lose the AMD FX 8350 in computer games very CPU (processor) are heavy like Arma 3 quite a bit of power. I must say that I in many games but had no problems with the FX 8350. Of course, while the graphics card plays an important role, only in CPU-heavy games brings the best graphics card nothing when the processor comes to the Leistungsgreze.

The i5 I have the i7 preferred because it has the best price / performance ratio and ideal for computer games ist.Bei me working the i5 4690 together with the motherboard Asus Z97-A, the graphics card Asus R9 270X, a 120GB Samsung SSD and a 1TB Western Digital HDD and 2x Kingston DDR 3 RAM 4 GB Hyper X Savage.

I must say that I am very excited by the i5 is 4690. Chill this in Windows when my AMD FX 8350. In games I notice a distinct Leistungszuchwachs, in some games I have even more than double the FPS measured, have much faster I do this with the Fraps program. The program displays in the corner of the screen to the FPS. Overclocked I do not have to 4690K, the option I'll keep myself open for the future. The performance is already quite sufficient, so sufficient power upwards.

What I personally did not like the supplied fan, though he does what he should, and the CPU cools well but he looks very mikrig even under full load. But this only matters if you have a case with a window. But what no reason for a star should be less, since there is here is about the performance. On the fan a thermal paste is applied, it is ready for use immediately. But I have the thermal grease away with lighter fluid and applied new or better. So should get get even a few degrees more.

There is not much to say about the installation, the processor should be turned to the motherboard and attached with a clasp. This is self-explanatory and is also usually in the operating manual of the mainboard.
Drivers are not necessary for the CPU, the CPU will be automatically detected by the motherboard.
However, one should be careful that you take a Z97 motherboard, because here the CPU is recognized without problems. For older motherboards this is only possible after a bios update. There are but a few on the internet to look up.

If you want the CPU should not overclock to opt for the version without K in conjunction with an H97 motherboard. Or an older motherboard with an update. Z motherboards you can of course take.

Positives:
- Fast CPU
- Easy installation
- For immediate commissioning (incl. Fan and thermal paste)
- Perfect for computer games
- Sufficient fan
- Fan is not too loud

Negatives:
- Fan looks a bit puny. (Modding)

I hope the review could help you in deciding