Asus Z170-E Build

Jun Ho

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Hello guys. Sorry for bad english!

Recently my motherboard (Asus Z97-A) was showing some issues that I couldn't fix.
So I was thinking of buying a new one to replace it.
Since I don't have much knowledge in this matter, I'm looking for some advices.
I was doing some research and found this Asus Z170-E, and I've liked it. But I didn't find much information about it on the google, like reviews and vídeos. Tried to look for it on motherboard tier list here on fórum but no success.
So, I have some questions:

1) Is it a downgrade if I replace my Z97-A for the Z170-E?
2) Is there a better choice over Z170-E? (Close to it's price range)
3) Is this motherboard good for my personal needs?
4) Is Z170-Deluxe overkill for me?

I'm not a super hardcore gamer, I look forward for a stable 60 FPS on most games.
My current build is:
Intel I5 4690K
Gigabyte 980TI G1 Gaming

Perhaps I will upgrade it to a 2 way SLI for 4k action, but nothing more than that in terms of graphics.
And of course upgrade my CPU in the future when the current one gets old.
So, I just need a motherboard that could handle a 2 way SLI at most, and next gen CPU's.

Thanks in advance!
 
Solution
The i5 6600k is not going to be any better than your i5 4690k. I would not get all of that. Save your money and just get another Z97 board.

Jun Ho

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Damn, didn't know that.
Thanks for the warning!
I will probably get Z170 PRO, Corsair Platinum DDR4 3000MHz 2x8GB and an i5 6600K. I think it's all compatible.
Appreciate your help!
 

Jun Ho

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Okay, how about:
ASUS TUF SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK S
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3 2400MHz C11

And I keep my i5 4690K.

Thanks for the honest reply.