need help with skylake

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Manuel033
Junior Member

12-17-2016, 03:05 PM

Hi, I'm trying to build my I5-6600k but have no idea which motherboard to choose. I want the R9 390x for gaming at 1080p with 16GB DDR3 RAM. If you know any good PSUs, let me know—I'm new to PC building.

Manuel033

12-17-2016, 03:05 PM #1

xXHufflePuffXx
Member

206

12-17-2016, 10:48 PM

Only proceed with Skylake if you're installing DDR4 RAM as recommended. Using DDR3 RAM on D3 boards poses a serious danger due to their extremely high voltage, which could damage your motherboard. Check the configuration below:
PCPartPicker part list
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Price breakdown by merchant
CPU:
Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
($244.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler:
CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler
($34.50 @ Newegg)
Motherboard:
Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
($138.98 @ Directron)
Memory:
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory
($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage:
Corsair Force LE 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive

xXHufflePuffXx

12-17-2016, 10:48 PM #2

fisionplasma
Junior Member

12-22-2016, 05:10 PM

I'll also be doing some overclocking.

fisionplasma

12-22-2016, 05:10 PM #3

I'll also be doing some overclocking.

Velizar06
Posting Freak

865

12-22-2016, 08:38 PM

Would it be advisable to opt for DDR4 RAM? Selecting DDR3 would limit your options for mobos compatible with Skylake, potentially causing problems and limitations. The ASUS Z170-A Mobo paired with DDR4 RAM should provide a solid gaming experience at 1080p.

Velizar06

12-22-2016, 08:38 PM #4

jxzuzuzo
Posting Freak

750

12-22-2016, 10:08 PM

Only budget boards are suitable for DDR3 RAM, and you shouldn't try to overclock them. Also, think about choosing another GPU—using a 390x for 1080p is unnecessary.

jxzuzuzo

12-22-2016, 10:08 PM #5

Only budget boards are suitable for DDR3 RAM, and you shouldn't try to overclock them. Also, think about choosing another GPU—using a 390x for 1080p is unnecessary.

PersieO
Posting Freak

786

12-24-2016, 06:16 AM

Only proceed with Skylake if you're installing DDR4 RAM as recommended. Using DDR3 RAM on D3 boards poses significant risks due to their extremely high voltage, which could damage your motherboard. Please review the following configuration:

PCPartPicker part list
/
Price breakdown by merchant

CPU:
Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
($244.99 @ NCIX US)

CPU Cooler:
CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler
($34.50 @ Newegg)

Motherboard:
Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
($138.98 @ Directron)

Memory:
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory
($89.89 @ OutletPC)

Storage:
Corsair Force LE 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
($73.98 @ Newegg)

Storage:
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
($49.89 @ OutletPC)

Video Card:
Asus Radeon R9 390X 8GB Video Card
($399.99 @ Micro Center)

Case:
Corsair Carbide 400C ATX Mid Tower Case
($99.99 @ Amazon)

Power Supply:
EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
($69.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $1202.20
All prices encompass shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts.
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-15 04:11 EST-0500

PersieO

12-24-2016, 06:16 AM #6

niuhayan
Member

165

12-25-2016, 06:04 PM

I received a lot of help from some PC sellers, who clarified about Skylake now. I’m even more worried about buying an 6600k. For 1080p it feels a bit outdated, maybe 1440p is around 390x but I want 1080p. What GPU should I choose for 1080p... This Skylake situation is really confusing.