Upgrading my motherboard?

Imnotgoodatcomputers · Jun 10, 2017

Here are the specs
Intel Core i5 6600k 3.5 gigahertz
Gigabyte Geforce GTX 1060
Seasonic 80+ Certified Bronze 550 W PSU
H110M Pro-D Mother Board
Case : CoolerMaster Elite 431 Black / Blue Mid-Tower Gaming Case

I'm just looking to get a better motherboard that's compatible with my specs above. Thanks for helping me out!

Imnotgoodatcomputers · Jun 10, 2017

If you need any more info about my fans, hard disk, etc... just ask and I will provide it.

captaincharisma · Jun 10, 2017

since you have the 6600K i am assuming you are planning to overclock so i would go with any mobo by asus, gigabyte, or MSI with a Z270 chipset

clarkjd · Jun 10, 2017

If cost is a concern, you could also look at boards with the Z170 chipset.

ArtPog · Jun 10, 2017

Can we assume you're working with a SSD boot drive?

Imnotgoodatcomputers · Jun 20, 2017

ArtPog :

Yes

Imnotgoodatcomputers · Jun 20, 2017

clarkjd :

Will this type of boards be compatible with my specs?

Imnotgoodatcomputers · Jun 20, 2017

captaincharisma :

I was not going to be overclocking, I wanted to upgrade to a new board so I can eventually upgrade my specs in the future.

clarkjd · Jun 20, 2017

Imnotgoodatcomputers :

You shouldn't have any trouble using a z170 motherboard with the 6600K. It would also let you overclock your CPU when and if you ever need it.

ArtPog · Jun 20, 2017

Frankly, given your components at this time, including your present motherboard, it's difficult to see ANY need for purchasing a new motherboard at this point-in-time. I'm assuming, of course, that your present system boots without incident and functions problem-free.

It's hard to see how a Z170 motherboard would improve your system's performance to any significant degree and it seems to me it makes little sense to "upgrade" to a new motherboard on the basis that "eventually" you would "upgrade your specs". If & when you substantially purchase new components, especially a significantly higher-end CPU, then you would consider "upgrading" to a new motherboard (and perhaps other components as well).

clarkjd · Jun 20, 2017

ArtPog :

The only valid reason for getting the Z170 board is to allow the OP to,should he want to, overclock his 6600K CPU. An overclocked CPU can delay the need to upgrade to a whole new system, sometimes by several years.

Ameernoor · Jun 20, 2017

Asus H170M- Plus - 6th Generation DDR4 MotherBoard (LGA1151, DDR4 2133Mhz, DVI + VGA + HDMI + DP Ports, MicroATX Board)

Richard_253 · Jun 20, 2017

Imnotgoodatcomputers :

If you are running Windows keep in mind that swapping out your motherboard will require that you purchase a new Windows license.

GabiDabi · Jun 20, 2017

If you want to upgrade the motherboard get Z170 it's cheaper but it's still good.

Imnotgoodatcomputers · Jun 22, 2017

ArtPog :

I want a motherboard that can be capable of upgrading my components in the future, when I have the time and money to upgrade my components. I have no problem in booting my PC.

Imnotgoodatcomputers · Jun 22, 2017

clarkjd :

Will these type of boards be compatible with my specs? Thank you for the feedback.

Imnotgoodatcomputers · Jun 22, 2017

GabiDabi :

Thanks for letting me know! I'll look into some.

Imnotgoodatcomputers · Jun 22, 2017

Ameernoor :

I don't like MicroATX boards, I would prefer regular Mid Size ATX Boards. But I'll check it out anyway thanks !

ArtPog · Jun 22, 2017

Imnotgoodatcomputers :

It's your money, of course, and if that's the route you want to take, so be it.

But in my opinion it makes absolutely no sense to "upgrade" your present system at this time - let alone with a Z170 motherboard - given the present state of your system together with your specific intention that you plan to upgrade your components "in the future when (you) have the time and money to upgrade (your) components."

When that "future time" arrives, THEN you should consider "upgrading" your system. I can guarantee it WON'T be with a Z170 system.

But as the man said a long time ago..."yer pays yer muny an' yer makes yer cherce".

hang-the-9 · Jun 22, 2017

Imnotgoodatcomputers :

Why can't you upgrade components using your current motherboard? I don't think you are thinking this through very well. There is nothing you can upgrade on a new motherboard that you can't on your current one since whatever you replace it with will have to still be usable with your CPU. That means it will be the exact same socket and most of the connections.

You will just be wasting your money and time doing this.

If you want to do SLI in the future or use more RAM sticks, sure. But instead of SLI it is often better to just buy a new faster single video card and for RAM, two 8 GB sticks will be plenty to use till your CPU is not fast enough to run things.

captaincharisma · Jun 22, 2017

Richard_253 :

that would be the case if the OP is using a version of windows older then windows 10

Richard_253 · Jun 23, 2017

captaincharisma :

Richard_253 :

that would be the case if the OP is using a version of windows older then windows 10

Actually it applies to Windows 10 which uses the MB to validate the license.

captaincharisma · Jun 23, 2017

Richard_253 :

captaincharisma :

Actually it applies to Windows 10 which uses the MB to validate the license.

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-re-activate-windows-10-after-hardware-change

Richard_253 · Jun 23, 2017

captaincharisma :

Richard_253 :

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-re-activate-windows-10-after-hardware-change

Good to know. Thanks for sharing.

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