Intel Core i7-4790K Processor USD 297.07 Delivered @ Amazon

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Lowest price according to camelcamelcamel $289.99 + $7.08 estimated shipping (total approx. AUD 348.75)

Features
•New! 4.0 GHz base frequency
•4 Cores, 8 Threads
•Fully unlocked for performance tuning
•Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
•Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
•Intel® HD Graphics 4600 (1250 MHz)
•Supports LGA 1150 socket
•8 MB Intel® Smart Cache
•2 channel DDR3-1600 memory support
•16 PCI Express* 3.0 lanes

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  Anders on 29/11/2014 - 01:36

  $399 delivered (by Kogan) is about as good as you'll find it locally (unless you can get free shipping). MSY have it for that price in store too. So the discount of $50 isn't too bad.
  That said, I'm a bit iffy about online — especially international — pc hardware purchases; too many RMAs in my past to not buy from somewhere I can walk into.

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    Merlict on 29/11/2014 - 01:40

    I guess. Kogan and MSY aren't exactly known for stellar support though, I'd risk it for $50

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      buzzlight9 on 29/11/2014 - 01:48

      Checkout states "AUD 362.66", revoked +ve as you can get within $20 locally…

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        Anders on 29/11/2014 - 01:54

        +2

        Click those Staticice links and you'll see none of them will be under $400 when shipping is added or their bundle requirements aren't met.

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        buzzlight9 on 29/11/2014 - 01:59

        @Anderz: Most have local stores for pickup…

        their bundle requirements aren't met.

        bundle requirements apply when you try to buy OEM software not individual parts…

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        Anders on 29/11/2014 - 02:10

        +2

        @buzzlight9:

        Yes, and even then the cheapest offer on Static Ice is $395 if you live in NSW and are willing to drive to Hornsby, which is 40mins from the CBD on a tolled road.

        Like I said, click the links.

        bundle requirements apply when you try to buy OEM software not individual parts…

        Click. The. Freaking. Links.

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        buzzlight9 on 29/11/2014 - 03:28

        @Anderz: Ah yep my bad, but CompAlliance is quite good bought some stuff from them before. They've got it for $394 pickup, for the $30~ difference I'd still stay local was my point all along… :)

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      Anders on 29/11/2014 - 01:52

      Fair enough, though for the record, I've returned items to both without issues.
      MSY multiple times in person, and each time I've either received a replacement within 2 days (when it was faulty within weeks of purchasing), or they've sent it off to the manufacturer and they've replaced/fixed it within a few weeks (if it's warranty related). No dramas.

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        buzzlight9 on 29/11/2014 - 02:03

        Head down to greenboxit's Pirie Street store tomorrow and grab one…, or visit allneeds and they should happily price match. Help the little guys… ;)

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        Anders on 29/11/2014 - 02:11

        I frequent Allneeds often, actually. They're on my walk home.

        (Also, I already have this processor)

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  Headphones on 29/11/2014 - 01:54

  I have this processor. It is very rare that any issues will arise with the CPU unless you stuff around with its installation (ie you don't install it properly into the motherboard and bend the pins).

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    Headphones on 29/11/2014 - 01:57

    And even then it's more likely that the motherboard will have problems than the CPU. Remember to always use anti-static wristbands when handling components!

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  [Deactivated] on 29/11/2014 - 02:17

  The K series are designed for overclocking, so if you have no intention of doing that, buying a K series is probably pointless. Additionally, you'll want to grab a better cooler than the boxed one for overclocking.

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    Anders on 29/11/2014 - 02:37

    +2

    Without the appended K, just to clarify for anyone wondering, you don't have the option to overclock at all.

    Keep in mind also that overclocking these days can be as simple as installing the software that came with your motherboard and hitting the modern-day "TURBO" button on the GUI, at which point you'll never have to do it again. The stock cooler should be fine to handle this automated approach.

    For the extra $40, I think the K series is worth it, even for those who don't care to do more than that. In terms of added horsepower, it can easily extend the life of your CPU a generation.

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    matabuntu on 29/11/2014 - 02:38

    +3

    this time intel give higher base /turbo clock (+10%) for i7 K series compared to the non-K series. so even if you're not planning to OC the price difference would still worth it.

    comparison:
    i7 4790K vs i7 4790
    Higher turbo clock speed 4.4 GHz vs 4 GHz
    Higher clock speed 4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz

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  bentan77 on 29/11/2014 - 02:55

  This looks cheap too - FX 8320
  http://www.amazon.com/AMD-FD8320FRHKBOX-FX-8320-FX-Series-Ed…
  ~130au delivered, the cheapest here is ~170pp

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  MrZ on 29/11/2014 - 20:50

  Wait for Broadwell. Haswell is getting very old and tired.