OC for 6600k

[Chimras]

Im going to OC my 6600k when i buy it, what OC mobo would be of good use?

[Aytex]

Any z170 motherboard

[Enderman]

some asus Z170 board

[Chimras]

Just now, Enderman said:

some asus Z170 board

z170 a or the mark 1?

[skimmilk5]

2 minutes ago, Chimras said:

z170 a or the mark 1?

Z170 is the chipset. Mark I is a branding. All Z170 chipset motherboards are overclockable. That's what matters. Look for Z170 in the product name.

[Chimras]

Just now, kimsejin5 said:

Z170 is the chipset. Mark I is a branding. All Z170 chipset motherboards are overclockable. That's what matters. Look for Z170 in the product name.

I know but i meant the Asus Z170-A or the Asus Sabertooth Mark 1 Z170

[Zeinone]

Apples to apples comparison, i personally tend to look for bios layout since they all have pretty much the same specs

[skimmilk5]

Just now, Chimras said:

I know but i meant the Asus Z170-A or the Asus Sabertooth Mark 1 Z170

When you get to Asus, they're all good boards. Find the one that matches your budget best (or if it matters to you, color aesthetic), and go with that. 

[Aytex]

1 minute ago, Chimras said:

I know but i meant the Asus Z170-A or the Asus Sabertooth Mark 1 Z170

mark 1 looks sexy as fuck with the armor so why not

[Chimras]

Just now, Zeinone said:

Apples to apples comparison, i personally tend to look for bios layout since they all have pretty much the same specs

So there is no difference when it comes to Z170 mobos, just the brand and the BIOS?

[Aytex]

2 minutes ago, Chimras said:

So there is no difference when it comes to Z170 mobos, just the brand and the BIOS?

Some have different features like more PCI-E Lanes, or more usb ports

down to core preformance their all the same, but others give different bits and bots.

[skimmilk5]

1 minute ago, Chimras said:

So there is no difference when it comes to Z170 mobos, just the brand and the BIOS?

There's a wide variety of additional features that come at that price point. It's up to you whether you want to pay up more for those features (such as "Thermal Armor" on Asus boards). 

[Zeinone]

Just now, Chimras said:

So there is no difference when it comes to Z170 mobos, just the brand and the BIOS?

There's difference for example between the Z170-a and deluxe version from asus, with the deluxe version like a build in wifi, more usb ports, sata ports etc. But other than that not much. Price doesn't mean performance.

[skimmilk5]

1 minute ago, Zeinone said:

There's difference for example between the Z170-a and deluxe version from asus, with the deluxe version like a build in wifi, more usb ports, sata ports etc. But other than that not much. Price doesn't mean performance.

Agreed. Remember, price doesn't impact performance. Like at all. It DOES impact features.  

[colinreay]

I like the Gigabyte Gaming 3 and the Gaming 7 because they have dual m.2, and  great audio components, with Texas Insturments Amps, and 115dB SNR Dacs - nice things that differentiate them from the crowd.

[Enderman]

14 minutes ago, Chimras said:

z170 a or the mark 1?

i like how the mark 1 looks

the a is more of a budget board

 

get what you can afford and what you like

[SeanAngelo]

24 minutes ago, Chimras said:

z170 a or the mark 1?

asus z170 pro gaming

[Moonzy]

i recommend asus boards because they have a good bios

 

Asus Z170 Pro Gaming

or the z170 sabertooth

or the ROG boards (i wouldnt recommend these unless you dont mind spending extra for your computer to look badass)

[Chimras]

Just now, Moonzy said:

i recommend asus boards because they have a good bios

 

Asus Z170 Pro Gaming

or the z170 sabertooth

or the ROG boards (i wouldnt recommend these unless you dont mind spending extra for your computer to look badass)

first helping me with AMD now Intl, thanks dude

[VaynardX]

I suggest going either Asus or Gigabyte motherboards. Asus is a well-known brand when it comes to overclocking motherboards. Gigabyte motherboards have pretty good VRMs. MSI is picking up traction, but I am still skeptical about how long they will last.

[Chimras]

On 2016-04-08 at 5:19 AM, VaynardX said:

I suggest going either Asus or Gigabyte motherboards. Asus is a well-known brand when it comes to overclocking motherboards. Gigabyte motherboards have pretty good VRMs. MSI is picking up traction, but I am still skeptical about how long they will last.

Ordered the HERO VIII with the 6700k, since the Hero is slightly cheaper and looks great too

[Festive]

I use a Gigabyte Z170x Gaming 7 mobo and it works wonders, got my 6600k up to 4.6 with no problems.