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So guys I'm new to PC building so I want to learn some more about motherboard chipsets. Soon I'm going to be building a new PC and I don't understand what's the difference between all of those different chipsets: B150, H110, H170, Z170 (It is an Intel Skylake 6700k build). Do I need a Z170 to be able to overclock my CPU? What's the best chipset for a high-end build? Right now I can't choose between this two motherboards the Gigabyte GA-Z170-D3H and the MSI H170 Gaming M3. I need help.
 
And also I'd like to hear any recommendation for another motherboard if you have any.
Thanks!

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Only Z170 motherboards can overclock.

 

Choose any motherboard that suit your needs.

 

What's the budget of the whole system? I can help you picking decent config.

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So guys I'm new to PC building so I want to learn some more about motherboard chipsets. Soon I'm going to be building a new PC and I don't understand what's the difference between all of those different chipsets: B150, H110, H170, Z170 (It is an Intel Skylake 6700k build). Do I need a Z170 to be able to overclock my CPU? What's the best chipset for a high-end build? Right now I can't choose between this two motherboards the Gigabyte GA-Z170-D3H and the MSI H170 Gaming M3. I need help.

 

And also I'd like to hear any recommendation for another motherboard if you have any.

Thanks!

To overclock a "K" series CPU, you need a Z170 chipset.  If the CPU you're buying doesn't have a "K" suffix, I would get H170, which is the non overclocking chipset.

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Z= Overclockable

H= Cannot overclock

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Only Z170 motherboards can overclock.

 

Choose any motherboard that suit your needs.

 

What's the budget of the whole system? I can help you picking decent config.

Thanks for replying! The budget is about 1500$-1700$. I'd be glad for your help.

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It talks about chipsets.. from Paul I think Linus would be fine with me posting this...

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCyZMbVa5b4

 

also how do you make it so it appears as a play able video in the post?

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Thanks for replying! The budget is about 1500$-1700$. I'd be glad for your help.

Wait for sometime.

 

PCPP site is down at this time.

 

Will be back when it's up.

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