i5 6600k motherboard

Ratul Chakrabarty · Jul 29, 2016

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CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($238.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212X 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($144.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($38.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GT OC Video Card
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.13 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $608.07
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-29 03:57 EDT-0400

should i go for the z170-a or the z170-k for the above build , what difference would it make if any?

wildfire707 · Jul 29, 2016

As far as overclocking goes, there is basically no difference between the two boards. The ASUS Z170-A does have an Intel NIC, so if you use ethernet networking, it will be better. The audio is technically better on the Z170-A as well, but I am one of the 99% of people that can't tell the difference between the two unless I hook them up to a receiver and crank it up.

The Z170-K does support slightly higher memory overclocking, though.

Personally I would always choose an ASUS Z170-A, Z170-AR, or Z170-WS depending on the use. The only real difference between the Z170-A and Z170-AR is that the AR does not have VGA or DVI ports built in (and I like that). The Z170-WS has a PCI-E multiplexer and 2 M.2 ports, but that does not justify the extra cost for nearly anyone.

For your question, the Z170-A has a better NIC, better on-board audio, one USB 3.1 type A port, and one USB 3.1 type C port. The Z170-k is cheaper, can clock memory a little faster, and both of its USB 3.1 ports are type A (it does have a USB 3 type C port).

Good luck!

Ratul Chakrabarty · Jul 29, 2016

wildfire707 :

As far as overclocking goes, there is basically no difference between the two boards. The ASUS Z170-A does have an Intel NIC, so if you use ethernet networking, it will be better. The audio is technically better on the Z170-A as well, but I am one of the 99% of people that can't tell the difference between the two unless I hook them up to a receiver and crank it up.

The Z170-K does support slightly higher memory overclocking, though.

Personally I would always choose an ASUS Z170-A, Z170-AR, or Z170-WS depending on the use. The only real difference between the Z170-A and Z170-AR is that the AR does not have VGA or DVI ports built in (and I like that). The Z170-WS has a PCI-E multiplexer and 2 M.2 ports, but that does not justify the extra cost for nearly anyone.

For your question, the Z170-A has a better NIC, better on-board audio, one USB 3.1 type A port, and one USB 3.1 type C port. The Z170-k is cheaper, can clock memory a little faster, and both of its USB 3.1 ports are type A (it does have a USB 3 type C port).

Good luck!

i think i'll go with the z170-k and Overclock my cpu a bit ,thanks for ur response i was very confused with this.

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