Buying i5 6600(Need help!)

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Hello everyone, i just have a couple questions before I upgrade this black Friday!

-Since I will NOT be overclocking, will there be any significant performance increase if I take the 6600k over the 6600?

-What are some budget motherboards that are compatible with the cpu?

-I will probably buy this from my local microcenter, but will it come with a fan, or will I need to buy my own? I have an fx 6300 at the moment with the asetek 510 lc which I fear may not fit the new motherboard

Any help is appreciated
Thanks!
 
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*oops, I forgot about the DDR4 memory... may want to consider an i5-4590 (or i5-4690K) setup with suitable 1150 motherboard since you can reuse your DDR3 memory and may also save money on the CPU and motherboard.

Add in Windows and this is getting PRETTY EXPENSIVE though.

More info:
a) Your current motherboard only supports AMD processors. There is a CPU support list for which models it supports at the site but there's nothing you can upgrade too that's really worth the cost IMO (i.e. FX-8350).

b) as I said above, the i5-6600 uses the motherboard socket type linked

c) Your Windows license is non-transferable to the new motherboard (*Having said that, you can TRY to install your old license of W7/W8 without activating then...
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If you are not going to overclock, there is no reason to get the 6600k. It is slightly faster, but not worth the extra cost. The cooler might work if you were to get the right backplate for it. You might try Ebay or Amazon, or Asetek themselves. The 6600 will come with a cooler (retail box, not OEM) if you can't make your LC fit. Since your not overclocking, an ASUS or Gigabyte H170 chipset board with the features you want would be a good match. Make sure which ever one you choose will fit your case (ATX, micro ATX). What will you be doing with your rig?
 
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I see. I don't mind using the stock fan, as long as it runs with normal temperatures. As for the case, I'm not sure what type it is? I just remember it was from cyberpower pc. I have no idea what ATX or mico ATX means, but my current motherboard is a gigabyte 970a-d3sp. Do you think you can decide which motherboard will be able to fit my case with these details given?

Oh, and I will mostly be using it for gaming.
 
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UPDATE:
*oops, I forgot about the DDR4 memory... may want to consider an i5-4590 (or i5-4690K) setup with suitable 1150 motherboard since you can reuse your DDR3 memory and may also save money on the CPU and motherboard.

Add in Windows and this is getting PRETTY EXPENSIVE though.

More info:
a) Your current motherboard only supports AMD processors. There is a CPU support list for which models it supports at the site but there's nothing you can upgrade too that's really worth the cost IMO (i.e. FX-8350).

b) as I said above, the i5-6600 uses the motherboard socket type linked

c) Your Windows license is non-transferable to the new motherboard (*Having said that, you can TRY to install your old license of W7/W8 without activating then attempt to UPGRADE to Windows 10. Some people have apparently had success getting that to work... otherwise you need to buy a NEW copy and Windows 10 Home 64-bit is recommended or no DX12 support etc).

d) ATX?
ATX is what you have so your case also supports "microATX" boards which are slightly shorter.
 
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Man I never knew you had to reinstall windows when you change motherboards. This actually make me reconsider upgrading...I only saved up so much. Anyway thanks for the input guys :(.
 
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Sure, plus it's not clear what GPU you have either so if for gaming spending $500 or whatever without upgrading the GPU might not make much difference for some games.

Unfortunately you're pretty much replacing most of the computer with this upgrade.
 
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I actually have a low end 760 right now. What I was thinking of doing was upgrading the gpu some time next year after I pay off my college tuition fees, loans, etc.
 
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I did a quick search and found this motherboard. Would this Z170 motherboard support DDR3?
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z170pd3
 
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yes.
However, if your DDR3 memory is too slow you'll be losing a bit of performance from the CPU. In general, especially for gaming, 1600MHz C9 is fine.

I'd personally just go for DDR4 when I had the money, plus you can bundle your old motherboard, CPU, and DDR3 memory, and Windows as a package to sell or give to someone. Again, your mostly building a new computer... maybe you could even just BUILD a completely new PC then SELL the old one as a complete unit?
 
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