Intel Core i7 4790K Devil’s Canyon Review (inc. Overclocking)

[Lloyd_mcse]

Intel’s Haswell-based processors are stellar performers on a clock-for-clock basis, but their overclocking performance typically leaves enthusiasts and gamers crying out for more. Gone are the days of the i5 and i7 LGA 115X parts hitting 4.8GHz without problems, or even a hassle-free 5GHz if we specifically reference Sandy Bridge.
Intel aims to change all of that with a refresh to the K-series Haswell chips. Codenamed Devil’s Canyon, the new i5 and i7 K-series parts bring about under-the-hood tweaks to satisfy the overclocking audience. And if the hassle of trying to squeeze every last MHz out of a processor just isn’t for you, the flagship Core i7 4790K ships with an out-of-the-box base clock of 4GHz, with turbo speeds of up to 4.4GHz. That’s fast in anybody’s language.

Read more at KitGuru

[Ya Mother]

Can this chip be used on a z-87 mobo yet?....they said only for z-97 at first then i read an article about them changing it to both near release?

[Lloyd_mcse]

I did see that when I skimmed this article earlier..

There should be no problems using the 4790K in newly-released motherboards based on Intel 9-series chipset, such as Asus’ Maximus VII Hero. Being an LGA 1150 part, Devil’s Canyon CPUs should also work fine on 8-series based motherboards, although relevant BIOS updates are at the discretion of motherboard vendors.

I would have a look at the compatibility list for your motherboard. They may be kind and have it listed on their latest bios info page too.

[Ya Mother]

Looks like i have to get in touch with MSI to confirm an update.....i updated my bios yesterday but there was no mention of compatibility for the 4790k?

[Lloyd_mcse]

They must be talking about these chips here...

See version 1.7
http://uk.msi.com/product/mb/Z87G45_....html#download

Supported Haswell-Refresh CPU

[Ya Mother]

Ah....Haswell refresh....Never seen that......was already on 1.7.....now on 1.8. .

I emailed MSI and they got back to me saying they havent tested the chip on my mobo yet.

[Ya Mother]

http://www.hardocp.com/article/2014/...y#.U5cUKCjig20

After reading this i won't be upgrading to a 4790k.....4.7ghz stable?.....ive got 4.6ghz on me 4770k.

http://forums.hexus.net/cpus/323641-...ew-thread.html

[Lloyd_mcse]

Oh no, that's a shame
Maybe I'll get one to replace my 2600K instead.

[Ya Mother]

Yeah defo worth getting one instead of a 4770k.....but pointless upgrade if you already have a 4770k.....just another money spinner imo.