Skylake LGA1151 ASUS Z170-P paired with i3-6100 at 3.7GHz
Skylake LGA1151 ASUS Z170-P paired with i3-6100 at 3.7GHz
I have reviewed the information and since I scratched off the i3-6300, the extra $55 Canadian "Ain't worth it."
I am considering purchasing a refurb unit with the i5-4570 Haswell generation.
But pricing out a Skylake will turn out cheaper. Around $135 (Canadian) less, assuming I have a case and retail O/S.
Questions:
Which brands of Mobo's are considered best? Should I go with ASUS first, then Gigabyte second, and finally MSI third?
Here is a list of boards I think I need to buy from an overclocking website. I just copied and pasted it, but added the prices myself.
ASUS Maximus VIII Extreme Non-K OC BIOS is too expensive.
ASUS Maximus VIII Gene Non-K OC BIOS starts at $300.
ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Non-K OC BIOS from $270.
ASUS Maximus VIII Impact Non-K OC BIOS from $330.
ASUS Z170-A Non-K OC BIOS from $210.
ASUS Z170-Deluxe Non-K OC BIOS from $410.
ASUS Z170-E Non-K OC BIOS from $200.
ASUS Z170 Pro Gaming Non-K OC BIOS from $205.
ASUS Maximus VIII Ranger Non-K OC BIOS from $270.
ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha Non-K OC BIOS from $420.
--------------- ASUS Z170-K Non-K OC BIOS from $175
--------------- ASUS Z170-P Non-K OC BIOS from $140
--------------- ASUS Z170M-Plus Non-K OC BIOS from $140
--------------- ASUS Z170I Pro Gaming Non-K OC BIOS from $182
My price range is K, P, M or I. Which model is more reliable?
I understand I need to evaluate features and my requirements before deciding which one suits me best.
All that matters to me are ASUS and Gigabyte motherboards.
I’m really unsure whether to splurge on an i5, which is why I looked into refurbished units. I don’t really know if I need to overclock much for my work, which isn’t a lot. But if I can do it at a similar cost, that’s fine. Whether or not I can overclock later is up to me.
Plus 1 for i3-6100. I assembled a PC using that CPU with plans to upgrade to an i7 later for VR. However, an unexpected outcome occurred—the chip overclocked to 4.7GHz, far exceeding expectations, and its single-core performance surpassed that of the i7, leading me to drop the upgrade idea. Now it serves as my regular gaming machine with occasional web use, running perfectly.
i5-6400 outperforms i3-6100 when overclocked, but falls short compared to i3 without overclocking because of its low base frequency.
i3-6300 works adequately with overclocking, though it offers poor value overall.
My bench results: http://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/1177978
Are you constructing a new PC from the ground up?
What is the goal of this project?
What is the cost involved in this build?
Why is overclocking so crucial?
All major motherboard manufacturers are fairly comparable. There isn't a clear-cut response.
You don't need to purchase any components from a specific online store.
Plus 1 for i3-6100. I assembled a PC using that CPU with plans to upgrade to an i7 later for VR. However, an unexpected outcome occurred—the chip overclocked to 4.7GHz, far exceeding expectations, and its single-core performance surpassed that of the i7, leading me to drop the upgrade idea. Now it serves as my regular gaming machine with occasional web use, running perfectly.
i5-6400 outperforms i3-6100 when overclocked, but falls short compared to i3 without overclocking because of its low base frequency.
i3-6300 works adequately with overclocking, though it offers poor value overall.
My bench results: http://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/1177978