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Hello, I was just wondering what are the differences of the x99 Mobos vs the Z170 mobos.

 

 

Why are the x99 priced a lot higher while the Z170's are a little cheaper?

 

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The X99 chipset motherboards are a bit higher prices but the Intel Core i7 processors are cheaper than the Z170 processors. The X99 chipset processors also have 6+ cores while the Z170 chipset processors only have 2/4 cores but do have higher stock speeds.

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Hello, I was just wondering what are the differences of the x99 Mobos vs the Z170 mobos.

 

 

Why are the x99 priced a lot higher while the Z170's are a little cheaper?

 

Thanks

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The x99 platform is an enthusiast platform; the CPU's cost a great deal more than most of the lga1150 CPU's, so they feel they can charge more for the motherboards as well.

They usually have a few more features as well. Support for more RAM, etc etc.

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Hello, I was just wondering what are the differences of the x99 Mobos vs the Z170 mobos.

 

 

Why are the x99 priced a lot higher while the Z170's are a little cheaper?

 

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The X99 chipset motherboards are a bit higher prices but the Intel Core i7 processors are cheaper than the Z170 processors. The X99 chipset processors also have 6+ cores while the Z170 chipset processors only have 2/4 cores but do have higher stock speeds.

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The X99 chipset motherboards are a bit higher prices but the Intel Core i7 processors are cheaper than the Z170 processors. The X99 chipset processors also have 6+ cores while the Z170 chipset processors only have 2/4 cores but do have higher stock speeds.

oh ok thanks. I just recently built my first ever gaming pc build and was wondering if i lucked out not getting the skylake/newer mobos?

 

I was hoping I can stick with the new recent build I made and just end up buying the x99/Z170 mobos etc in the future/years from now.

 

 

Do you think I made a stupid decision by not going with skylake? I'm from U.S. btw. Cause I was in a little of a regret that i should've went with skylake since its a brand new pc from scratch and that skylake is still very new... so my mindset is/was like "brand new build=brand new parts"

 

 

 

my build:

CPU: i5 4690k

Mobo: Asus Z97-A USB 3.1

Ram: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16 gb 1600 MHZ DDR3

GPU: EVGA GTX 970 SSC 2.0+

PSU: EVGA 750+ G2 80+ Gold Certified

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  • Quad channel memory

  • Extra RAM support

  • Support for E5 1600 and 2400 and 2600 series Xeons

  • 6+ core CPU support

  • 28/40 PCIe lane support (CPU dependent)

  • More USB 3 (10v6)

  • More USB 2 (14v8)

  • More SATA3 (10v6)

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my build:

CPU: i5 4690k

Mobo: Asus Z97-A USB 3.1

Ram: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16 gb 1600 MHZ DDR3

GPU: EVGA GTX 970 SSC 2.0+

PSU: EVGA 750+ G2 80+ Gold Certified

No. You didn't make a terrible mistake. The Z97 chipset processors are still very good and can last a long time. The only mistake you made was getting the GTX 970 instead of the R9 390. The R9 390 is better and has double the RAM size. But you can always sell or swap the GTX 970 for the R9 390 that's not a big deal. Overall your build is good :)

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No. You didn't make a terrible mistake. The Z97 chipset processors are still very good and can last a long time. The only mistake you made was getting the GTX 970 instead of the R9 390. The R9 390 is better and has double the RAM size. But you can always sell or swap the GTX 970 for the R9 390 that's not a big deal. Overall your build is good :)

haha ok sweet thank you!! :) 

 

and yeah i know hah, maybe i should've went the R9 390..., but i think for now I'm ok with the GTX 970 :D. Plus those new pascal cards that are rumored about.. oh man, can't wait!

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haha ok sweet thank you!! :)

 

and yeah i know hah, maybe i should've went the R9 390..., but i think for now I'm ok with the GTX 970 :D. Plus those new pascal cards that are rumored about.. oh man, can't wait!

Yes I know :P Just hope they won't be very high priced :ph34r:

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Yes I know :P Just hope they won't be very high priced :ph34r:

yeah i know... knowing that i just spent about $1.3k on my new pc... i'm prob not gonna be able to buy it for many many years to come... can't wait to see what it can bring out!  :D

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  • Quad channel memory
  • Extra RAM support
  • Support for E5 1600 and 2400 and 2600 series Xeons
  • 6+ core CPU support
  • 28/40 PCIe lane support (CPU dependent)
  • More USB 3 (10v6)
  • More USB 2 (14v8)
  • More SATA3 (10v6)

 

thanks!

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