I5 6600k vs i7 6700 for gaming and little bit rendering

Edi899 · Oct 11, 2016

Here are the choice :
I5 6600k
MSI Z170 GAMING M5 or asrock z170 k6+
SAPHIRE RX 480 8GB OC
GSKILL RIPJAWS V DDR4 PC2400 2X8GB
HEATSINK V6GT
SSD CRUCIAL MX300 525GB
HDD WDC GREEN 500GB
SSD PATRIOT SP900 128GB
(Procy mobo ram 486.87)
or

I7 6700
MSI H170 GAMING M3
SAPHIRE RX 480 8GB OC
CORSAIR VENGEANCE LPX PC21000 2X8GB
HEATSINK V6GT
SSD CRUCIAL MX300 525GB
HDD WDC GREEN 500GB
SSD PATRIOT SP900 128GB
(Procy mobo ram 489.66 at pcpartpicker)

i already hv the GPU, hdd and sdd..
Which one do u guys think better ? I wont OC my PC..

Tradesman1 · Oct 11, 2016

If not OCing go the 6700, the hyperthreading will aid a lot in the rendering and the 6700 will position you when games start using more threads

superninja12 · Oct 11, 2016

i7 6700 and the h170 gaming (i own that board for my main rig greta board).

you get hyper threading and a faster clockspeed

and just to be sure get a quality poweruspply its important.

frank_hnd · Oct 12, 2016

for gaming the 6600K is better and does rendering decently. it's roughly a 20% performance difference against an i7 for rendering, but in exchange you get an unlock CPU for higher clock speeds (typically 4.4-4.6Ghz) that will bring you better minFPS performance and higher FPS in general. specially useful for CPU intensive games.

I do some light video editing and such and have no problems at all with the 6600K.

Edi899 · Oct 12, 2016

unless if im not overclock the CPU (i5 6600k) it still better than i7 6700 ?
i see on ur profile, u use GA-Z170X..may i know why u choose that type then the other ? like msi or ASus maybe..
thanks

frank_hnd · Oct 12, 2016

Edi899 :

if you don't overclock there is no point in getting an i5-6600K and obviously 6700 would be better in applications that take or will take advantage of HT in the future.

I usually prefer Asus or Gigabyte and this MB brings 2 m.2 SDD slots and 2 different LAN chips (Intel and Killer NIC) and had a decent black/red theme which I was going for. also gold plated audio ports which I like (and 2 dedicated USBs for DACs and Audio devices) my previous MB made the speakers made a weird sound and that is not a problem anymore.

Edi899 · Oct 13, 2016

What do you think if i combine i7 6700 with z170 series ? What benefit that i can get ? Or i only waste money for that idea and stick to the h170 ?

Nick_50 · Oct 13, 2016

Waste of money, apart from having the opportunity to upgrade to an unlocked socket 1151 cpu in the future without buying a new motherboard.

Karadjgne · Oct 13, 2016

Z boards have unlocked bios, allows for OC. H boards have locked bios, no OC option. Basically same board otherwise. Just get the mobo that fits your needs and wants like colors, connections, m.2 ports etc. For most non OC users, a H110 is more than sufficient, or use a B150 or H170 for added options. Just avoid Biostar or ECS, very low quality.

Tradesman1 · Oct 13, 2016

Z170 also provides support for faster DRAM and generally more ports for SATA and USB, better power phase delivery

Edi899 · Oct 13, 2016

If i wont OC it..i7 6700k with H170 or i7 6700 with Z170..which one is better ? Is really 6700k faster then 6700 nob K ? For the next 3 years maybe i would chance the procecor or motherboard..

Tradesman1 · Oct 13, 2016

The 6700 has a base of 3.4, 6700K has a base of 4.0

Edi899 · Oct 13, 2016

@tradesman1
So get the i7 6700k with H170 not a big problem ? Or i must combine it with the z series ? Really confusee..because im newbie about this things..

Karadjgne · Oct 13, 2016

'K' cpus can overclock.
'Z' motherboards can overclock.
You need Z+K both to overclock.
Z + non-K = no overclock
H + K = no overclock

So, if you buy a H170 motherboard with i7 6700k, you can never OC. If you buy a Z170 with i7 6700, you can never overclock. You must buy a Z170 AND i7 6700k to overclock. You don't have to OC, it's a hobby, an option, not a necessity at all with that cpu,

superninja12 · Oct 13, 2016

Karadjgne :

following with: A quality power supply + aftermarket cpu cooler cing

frank_hnd · Oct 13, 2016

I think you will be better off with a H170 + i7-6700.
if you have no idea nor interest in overclock you will be better off with a regular setup with a nice CPU.

Edi899 · Oct 13, 2016

Karadjgne :

I7 6700 with z170 is not a good choice ? Can i boost the memory if i still use i7 6700 and z170? If i cant..what memory type that will compatible ? I think to buy vengeance lpx pc21000 (2666mhz) or it just pc19200 enough ?

Tradesman1 · Oct 13, 2016

The 6700 should be able to carry 2666 just fine

Edi899 · Oct 17, 2016

Thankyou all..i already decided to buy i7 6700 with h170

Karadjgne · Oct 17, 2016

Good choice. Just buy what ram is supported by the motherboard and you shouldn't have any issues.

Edi899 · Oct 17, 2016

Karadjgne :

I choose vengeance lpx 2666mhz 16gb for the ram

Karadjgne · Oct 17, 2016

Memory

Number of Memory Slots 4×288pin
Memory Standard DDR4 2133
Maximum Memory Supported 64GB
Channel Supported Dual Channel

Just because the cpu can handle the memory speed, doesn't necessarily mean the motherboard can support it. I'd stick with 2133. You'll never see any difference, no need to create possible issues.

Edi899 · Oct 17, 2016

Karadjgne :

Yeah 2133 is enough..buy the store that i build my pc didnt hv 2133mhz ram..they only hv 2666mhz..so i choose the lowest they sell..

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