New Mobo for 6600k overclocking build!

TaintedGG · Jul 4, 2016

Hi,
I'm forking out a little on upgrading my PC.
Prev Specs: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/t9JtVn
New Specs (so far): http://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/HTTKZ8

Looking good? All parts that aren't included in the second list are being used in another build. I need not only opinions on all parts not marked purchased, but also what motherboard should I buy? I want to be able to overclock this CPU, fairly well.
Things with my old Asrock motherboard I really disliked:
Couldn't overclock because 4+1 power phase was weak
UEFI system was quite hard to navigate, making a newbie overclocker like me very confused.

I have a budget of about 160-180.... but no more than that even by $5.

Thanks!

Trafalgar747 · Jul 4, 2016

Its a pretty good upgrade but also very expensive, if you want to use your pc for gaming i suggest keep what you have and replace your graphics card with a GTX 1070. However if your pc isnt for gaming this is the mobo i suggest https://pcpartpicker.com/product/F9Gj4D/msi-motherboard-z170agamingm5

TaintedGG · Jul 4, 2016

Trafalgar747 :

I plan on buying a 1070 later as well

. I think my cpu with bottleneck a 1070, plus I believe games will run better with an Intel CPU over an amd CPU. I'm making a build with the other parts and have friends who have agreed to buy it off me, so i get about $440 back from all the parts I have taken out, so that to me can justify the expensive upgrade as technically I am only spending about $220 approx. extra, for a big jump in performance hopefully (according to benchmark tests).

Do you recommend a motherboard??

BadActor · Jul 4, 2016

You really need a Z170 board for overclocking the i5 6600K, but your choices are limited in your budget range. My choice would be Gigabyte's GA Z170 HD3.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($332.00)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212X 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler (Purchased For $45.00)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($178.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($59.00)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $67.00)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card (Purchased For $249.00)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($102.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (Purchased For $99.00)
Total: $1131.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-05 01:29 AEST+1000

Quixit · Jul 4, 2016

TaintedGG :

It depends on what you're playing, if you like MMOs or some of the specific games that don't run well on AMD FX CPUs then a CPU upgrade will really help. If you're mostly playing games like Call of Duty then only the GPU matters.

Motherboard wise I'd recommend the Gigabyte Z170X-Gaming 5 or ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING if you're looking for a board that will overclock OK and not cost a fortune.

TaintedGG · Jul 4, 2016

Quixit :

I play RPG and open world games such as Fallout 4, Witcher 3, Far Cry 4 and Skyrim remastered when it comes out.
I'm sold on the cpu. If you just do a YouTube search of fx 8350 vs i5 6600k and find benchmarks, its often over a 20 FPS improvement.
Yes I am trying to decide between those two boards currently. Some people recommend the Gigabyte, others the ASUS, some the Asrock model. I'm not sure which to choose yet.

TaintedGG · Jul 4, 2016

BadActor :

You really need a Z170 board for overclocking the i5 6600K, but your choices are limited in your budget range. My choice would be Gigabyte's GA Z170 HD3.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($332.00)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212X 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler (Purchased For $45.00)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($178.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($59.00)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $67.00)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card (Purchased For $249.00)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($102.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (Purchased For $99.00)
Total: $1131.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-05 01:29 AEST+1000

Ok, Thanks!

TaintedGG · Jul 4, 2016

Any other opinions? I think I have narrowed it down to either
Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 or Asus Z170-P
What do you think?

Tradesman1 · Jul 4, 2016

Might look at Asus Z170-A

Tradesman1 · Jul 4, 2016

Sorry, meant to add the 2 you are looking at don't have power Phase designs that would be good for OCing

TaintedGG · Jul 4, 2016

Tradesman1 :

Sorry I don't understand. What do you mean don't have power phase designs? Plus I thought they were bad for overclocking...

Tradesman1 · Jul 4, 2016

Sorry again, should be 'don't have GOOD power phase designs' the GB is a 6 and think the P is 6 maybe 7

TaintedGG · Jul 4, 2016

Tradesman1 :

Hmm ok, still better than my 4 on my last one. I want to achieve in the 4.4 to 4.6 Ghz range, would this be achievable with 6/7 power phases? The P has 7, I just looked it up.

I would love to be able to spend more on a motherboard, but I'm not sure that I can....
Out of these two motherboards, which one would allow me to reach my overclocking goal best.
Also do you think you could maybe recommend one motherboard of about the $200 range if you think that is more appropriate. Thanks

Tradesman1 · Jul 5, 2016

I'd go the Asus then

TaintedGG · Jul 5, 2016

Tradesman1 :

I've increased my budget by $40. What would be the best around the $220-230 Aud range?

TaintedGG · Jul 5, 2016

Tradesman1 :

I've decided to go max budget and go with the Asus z170 Pro Gaming for $255 Aud. I've seen your posts on other forums and you recommend Asus everywhere as far as I can see. I was going to go with the Asus Z170-AR (I can't buy the Z170-A) but decided I didn't like the colors as I'm going with more of a Red/Black and that board is white. Do you think this is a smart decision?

jay_rogers · Jul 5, 2016

What about ASROCK Z170 Pro4?

Tradesman1 · Jul 5, 2016

The pro4 is nice mobo, 10 phase, and does OC pretty well, worked with one of them

TaintedGG · Jul 5, 2016

jay_rogers :

Tradesman1 :

So you don't like the idea of the Asus Z170 Pro Gaming??
I am leaning away from asrock at the moment as the one I got hasn't been the best to me with 4+1 power phase, uefi that was confusing and no usb 3 headers.
I'm leaning towards Asus or gigabyte most of all. The pro 4 is cheaper than all, and I know this doesn't mean its worse, but which board will perform best?

Tradesman1 · Jul 5, 2016

I love the Pro Gaming, thought it would be higher priced than the A in Australia, which is why I suggested the A initially

TaintedGG · Jul 5, 2016

Tradesman1 :

I can not buy the A in Australia, only the AR and that will cost me $240, the Pro Gaming is $255.
Pro gaming has 10+1 power phase, for 15$ extra, I get the color scheme I want and a board that is supposedly superior, do you agree?

Tradesman1 · Jul 5, 2016

Yep, I had it narrowed down to the Hero and the Pro Gaming for my build, and went ahead with the Hero as I had both the previous models and knew they were good strong mobos, since I test a lot of components on my rigs, both personally and for/from other rigs, and OC most everything that can be OCed. Am toying with the Pro Gaming or the new version of the Hero for a build with a 6700K to replace my Z87 rig

TaintedGG · Jul 5, 2016

Tradesman1 :

Ok awesome, Pro gaming it is. I've stooped to the level of loaning a bit of money of family, but hopefully its worth it!

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