Can the MSI Z170A M3 Mobo support ASUS Strix GTX1070?

Alexander_76 · Dec 3, 2016

I'm wondering whether the MSI Z170A M3 Mobo can support ASUS Strix GTX1070 (since the mobo has PCe3.0x16 and the GPU has PCe 3.0 or this doesn't matter?)? Also, will the i5 6600k bottleneck the GPU, what would be the best CPU cooler for under $60 and what's the best PSU to power up this build (PSU preferably <$60)? Thanks before, cheers!

Mobo:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130874&cm_re=msi_z170a-_-13-130-874-_-Product

GPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16814126111

CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117561&cm_re=i5_660k-_-19-117-561-_-Product

alexoiu · Dec 3, 2016

The components will work together with no issues.
For power supply, I suggest https://www.amazon.com/XFX-ATX12V-EPS12V-Supply-P1650BBEFX/dp/B00I5HF0KU
Or, a lower one of 550W, let's say, but I can't recommend any power supply under $60.
An option for CPU cooler: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608041&cm_re=cpu_cooler-_-35-608-041-_-Product

Chugalug_ · Dec 3, 2016

They will work together, but you can make many better choices.
What is the budget for your rig all up?

Alexander_76 · Dec 3, 2016

Chugalug_ :

My budget is around $1200 for the PC alone without the output devices, I've bought the GPU and still looking for the rest to match with it. I'm looking for a black red finish build with NZXT S340 Elite case

Chugalug_ · Dec 3, 2016

So, take away the graphics card that's about $800?

Chugalug_ · Dec 3, 2016

I found a killer deal on the Z170X Gaming 7, so i've added that.
But if you save up a touch more, you can get an i7 if you'd like. (See second list)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($220.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($163.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($60.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 7K3000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.00 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT S340 Elite (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Rosewill 550W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $746.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-03 21:33 EST-0500

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($129.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($60.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 7K3000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.00 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT S340 Elite (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Rosewill 550W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $833.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-03 21:34 EST-0500

Alexander_76 · Dec 3, 2016

Chugalug_ :

I found a killer deal on the Z170X Gaming 7, so i've added that.
But if you save up a touch more, you can get an i7 if you'd like. (See second list)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($220.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($163.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($60.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 7K3000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.00 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT S340 Elite (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Rosewill 550W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $746.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-03 21:33 EST-0500

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($129.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($60.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 7K3000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.00 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT S340 Elite (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Rosewill 550W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $833.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-03 21:34 EST-0500

Thanks! This is what I've been looking for!

Chugalug_ · Dec 3, 2016

I strongly recommend the second option, as an i7 is becoming increasingly important as more and more games utilize hyperthreading.
I just wish someone other than Gigabyte would make a nice red board, the Gaming series is all that people put up for hardware prizes at LANs and tournaments so now I have like 6 of them lying around that I have to resell new on Ebay or Amazon..

Alexander_76 · Dec 4, 2016

Chugalug_ :

How about the Gaming 6? Is there a big difference between the Gaming 6 and 7? I personally like the Gaming 6 color better

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