Build Questions H170 or Z170 mini itx mobo? And Video card questions.

paul3000

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Hello everyone,
I've been working on my build and I want to get the best bang for my buck. The purchase parts I'm taking from my old build with the exception of the psu which is new.

I wanted to know if it might be worth spending a little extra for the Z170 mobo, even if I don't buy an unlocked processor now? I know I can use faster ram and I suppose they have some extra features (usb 3.1, m2 slot, etc). Do you think it's worth it?

This build is really used for a little photoshop, some gaming (Fallout 4, Heroes of the Storm, and some older games). I just want to make sure I'm taking the best route for my build. My last build has gone about 7 years (processor is 5 years old) but I'd like to go with a mini-itx build and something a little more energy efficient.

Any thoughts on a good upgrade for a video card would be appreciated (1080p gaming), don't have to upgrade the 750TI now but I'd like to keep an eye out for deals.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CgYRD3
 
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if u r planning to overclock in the future then get a Z board and K processor if not going for a Z mobo is useless and higher ram speeds won't effect ur gameplay in anyway... and if get two sticks of 4 rather than going 1 8gb to get the dual channel advantage in the mobo...

Dulith1118

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if u r planning to overclock in the future then get a Z board and K processor if not going for a Z mobo is useless and higher ram speeds won't effect ur gameplay in anyway... and if get two sticks of 4 rather than going 1 8gb to get the dual channel advantage in the mobo...
 
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