Which Cpu is best

Naweed · Jul 8, 2016

Which cpu should I use with my build.
Z170-AR ATX LGA1151 motherboard
Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory.

I chose 1151 because I want to upgrade to a 6700K or better later.Say after 2/3 years.
I want a cpu which is not too dare but does the job. Used for gaming. Preferabbly overclock.
Under $300. Am in NZ.

Darkbreeze · Jul 8, 2016

I'd highly suggest that you save an extra 23 dollars and go with this one.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($323.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Total: $323.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-08 18:16 NZST+1200

There are not however, ANY CPUs under 377 NZ dollars compatible with the Z170 chipset that can be overclocked. If you want to be able to overclock, you need to save another 77 bones. Considering you have a Z170 motherboard, which is MEANT for overclocking, that's probably an even better idea.

Naweed · Jul 13, 2016

Thanks for that
I ve decided to go with the i5 6600K

For the graphics cards. which one should I get?
I have two which I can get for cheap, they are open box warranty stock.

http://www.gigabyte.co.nz/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5400#ov

http://www.gigabyte.co.nz/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4621#ov

hdgaming · Jul 13, 2016

Depends on what kind of games you play, the gtx 780 is overall stronger than the gtx 960, but you might wanne look at the rx480 which is amd newest card.

And at what resolution do you play? 1080p? 60fps?

Naweed · Jul 13, 2016

RX 480 is 400NZD
i cant get the above two for less than 350
1080p resolution
Fifa and cs go at the moment.
so which one is better between the two

hdgaming · Jul 13, 2016

Well those 2 games will run fine on both.
Though the gtx 780 is stronger than the gtx 960 and will give better performance.
The gtx 960 uses less power though.

What is your psu? And did you consider a second hand gtx 970?

You could also get an i5 6500 instead of i5 6600k and put that money towards a newer gpu?

Ecky · Jul 13, 2016

I would personally rather have the i5 6500, a cheaper H170 or B150 board (that one is pretty expensive), and a more modern GPU.

Naweed · Jul 13, 2016

I will first get a gpu then choose a psu accordingly
Isn't the Z170 the best one i can get plus i can overclock cpu.
I want to future proof this build so I wouldnt have to upgrade next year or so.

hdgaming · Jul 14, 2016

Yes the i5 6600k is more futureproof.

and GPU wise like I said, the gtx 780 is stronger than the gtx 960, but it's already 2 generations old. So keep that in mind.

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