Motherboard for i5-6600K

[Morgan Everett]

I've recently decided to get a 6600K, but I'm a bit bewildered as to what motherboard to buy. I'm interested in pretty heavy overclocking, and my budget is £150, though I'd prefer to spend less. Any suggestions?

[Paralectic]

Form factor?

[Morgan Everett]

ATX.

[Amazingasian]

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/parts/motherboard/#xcx=0&s=30&f=2&X=0,15084&sort=d6&page=1

[Morgan Everett]

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/parts/motherboard/#xcx=0&s=30&f=2&X=0,15084&sort=d6&page=1

 

That narrows it down.

 

[Amazingasian]

That narrows it down.

 

Pick a motherboard that looks good to you.  Motherboards don't impact performance.

[Morgan Everett]

Pick a motherboard that looks good to you.  Motherboards don't impact performance.

 

Actually, they can impact performance a great deal, depending on e.g. their overclocking provision. I mention that in the OP.

[Sintezza]

Pick a motherboard that looks good to you.  Motherboards don't impact performance.

 

wow becarefull with such a statement.

For overclocking Skylake a decent board with a decent vreg design will definitely matter

[Sintezza]

i found this board, which i think should be a good choice for the money.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0126R35ME/?tag=pcp0f-21

 

Asus Maximus 8 Ranger.

But im still searching for a board with a beefier vreg.

[Sintezza]

if you could spend arround 15 pounds more.

then the Asrock Z97 Fatal1ty Gaming K6+ with 12 powerphases and digi vrm, 60A chokes

12K nichicon caps etc.

Would also be a good choice.

 

The Maximus 8 Hero is slightly more expensive, but Asus has no detailed info about the vreg provided at all.

[Imakuni]

wow becarefull with such a statement.

For overclocking Skylake a decent board with a decent vreg design will definitely matter

Please link the source for the test that proves this statement.