Gigabyte or asus mobo for my skylake build (GB z170x ultra gaming or asus z170 pro gaming)

iVNN1337 · Jul 27, 2016

Hello,
This is my first ever build and Im not really good on mobo stuff and BIOS etc..

My rig is going to be:
i5 6600k
gtx 1060
8gb of 3000mhz ram
520w cpu
250gb ssd

Now the mobo is my real problem, the gigabyte one just came out a few weeks ago and has good features.The asus tho as lots of people say, has better BIOS and oc stuff.Im buying this pc in 10days or so, any help would be appreciated.

Also other reccomends for mobos are welcome as well, as long as they are from gb or asus.Im on a tight budget and these mobos cost like 30% more than the ones on newegg for ex.

n0ns3ns3 · Jul 27, 2016

I like asus more

As a side note, if you intending to keep your CPU on the next GPU upgrade, go with the i7 - it can be found for 320$
Any card more powerful than 1060 will not be utilized 100% in many games with i5.

iVNN1337 · Jul 27, 2016

About the i7 m8, in my country the 6600k is 350$ and the i7 is 435$ and i really dont want to spend more money as im already on a very tight budget..

n0ns3ns3 · Jul 27, 2016

I'm not saying you have to get it. Just informing you. you wil be fine for 2-3 years

iVNN1337 · Jul 27, 2016

The only gaming i will ever do is cs go , I know this rig is a huge overkill for cs go, but i might play new games as they come out, who knows.As for the mobo is there a huge difference or any difference between them? OCing, sound, BIOS etc? The gb one is 60$ cheaper in my country and its newer so i kinda want it more but im not sure ._.

n0ns3ns3 · Jul 27, 2016

The Asus board have better power design - helps with overclock to some level.
The rest I'm not sure how much it is better.
You will be probably fine with any of them.
My preference of Asus is historical personal oldschool

I still remember the times when both GB and MSI where low grade crap. Now i consider them as wanna be top tier. And i had some issues in the past with GB. Though no recent experience.

iVNN1337 · Jul 27, 2016

Thanks m8, last question; can u reccomend me a psu? As long as it isnt seasonic, xtx and evga since i dont have those brands in my country.I have cooler master, corsair and antec

n0ns3ns3 · Jul 27, 2016

RMX550 RMX650 RMX750 (650 would be ideal)
Antec HCG, Earthwatts, Truepower classic should be also good.
Pick whatever answer your needs (modularity) and fits your budget.
What country are you from ?

Karadjgne · Jul 27, 2016

The i5-6600k with some OC will last 6-7 years easily. I'm still bumping around on an i5-3570K and a i7-3770k. So that 2-3 years statement is not exactly honest or correct.

For a first timer, Asus is probably better. The uefi bios is much easier to understand, and Asus has 1 thing no one else really has. AsusFan software. It's by far the easiest, most adaptable visual software for fans there is. No one else comes close. As far as the rest? Pretty much most mid to high end mobo's are the same across the editions.

Don't get stuck on a brand, pick the mobo that best suits your needs and wants. Does it have m.2 slot native, USB 3.0 or USB 3.1, 1x usb3 port or 2, 1x or 2x or 3x pcie x16 slots, motherboard software something you'd use, is it the right color for my build? Etc etc etc.

iVNN1337 · Jul 27, 2016

@karadjgne, @n0ns3ns3
Im from macedonia, I have a few sites i can choose from but the best with most option is ddcom.mk , u can choose wich currency u want etc, can u two help me out with my build? U two look like hoomanz with a lot of experience, and i would like some help regarding the entire rig? Thanks a lot anywayz ^_^

iVNN1337 · Jul 27, 2016

The link is www.ddstore.mk ** but if u type in google ddkom it will find the same thing i think **

n0ns3ns3 · Jul 27, 2016

Here is the PSU
http://www.ddstore.mk/products/HIGH-CURRENT-GAMER-HCG-520M-520W-rp.-semimodular-13.5cm-DBB-fan-up-to-88%25-efficient-to-reduce-your-electricity-bill-/pid/841098
Here is RAM
http://www.ddstore.mk/products/RAM-DDR4-16GB-%282x8GB%29-2400MHz-G.SKILL-RipjawsV-F4-2400C15D-16GVB-blue/pid/888120#.V5kttLh94wE
Case :
http://www.ddstore.mk/products/Fractal-Design-Fractal-Design-Core-3000-Black-Midi-tower-ATX-%C2%B5ATX-5-25%22-vanjski-utor-2-3-5%22-unutarnji-utor-6-USB-4-Hla%C4%91enje-Ventilatori-Prednji-140x140x25mm-Stra%C5%BEnji-120x120x25mm-Gornji-140x140x25mm-Crna/pid/755755#.V5kuWrh94wE

Samsung EVO 850 will be fine for SSD.
There is no 1060 on the site you linked, so anything with custom cooler (not blower) will be fine. Recently, I switched my allegiance to EVGA for their awesome products and best ever support.
So 1060 SC Gaming for ~280 euro will be good idea.

iVNN1337 · Jul 27, 2016

16gb is too much for me and the fractal design is kinda overpriced in my country since its 140 bucks almost.The 1060 will arrive in 5-6 days from gigabyte and asus since they dont sell from any other brands for gpus.** I was also planning that psu tho ^_^**

iVNN1337 · Jul 27, 2016

Oh just saw that u selected the core 3000, sorry ma bad @n0ns3ns3

n0ns3ns3 · Jul 27, 2016

I'd like to select Define S, but there is none

Basically things like case, you can pick yourself. Just make sure it has option for 2 front filtered intake fans and 1 rear + 1 top fan for exhaust.

n0ns3ns3 · Jul 27, 2016

btw, why don't you use amazon.de or something like that ?

iVNN1337 · Jul 27, 2016

I have visa and everything but the shipping would cost me a lot *i think*

n0ns3ns3 · Jul 27, 2016

try to check. it might surprise you. also, don't just look at the price on the page. Actual price will be in cart it will include shipping and taxes if any.

iVNN1337 · Jul 27, 2016

I checked all the stuff that i am plannin to buy and they seem to be almost if not for some a bit higher than in ma country, so 50-70€ wont benefit me that much, although they do have almost every brand .. Especially evga

n0ns3ns3 · Jul 27, 2016

Your choice. I would put 70 euro somewhere else.
more ssd, better case etc.

Gigabyte or asus mobo for my skylake build (GB z170x ultra gaming or asus z170 pro gaming)

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