X99(lga2011) vs Z170(lga1151) for the future

[Yoobsterlol]

So I want to make a build for gaming and video editing but I want to be able to have this machine last at least 5 years for both actual survival of the cpu/mobo and and performance to keep up with games that will come in the next few years . I am looking at the Kaby lake equivalent  for the 6700k and (maybe?) 5820k, what would be better?

[MoonlightSylv]

We don't know, some of the other forumers claim to have a crystal ball that sees into the future.

[Enderman]

a 6700k will be more than enough for 5 years

you dont need 12 threads, video editing works perfectly fine on 4 or 8

unless editing and rendering is your job and you make money from it, x99 is just a waste of money

 

save that money for GPU upgrades in a few years, or buy other better parts such as SSD storage, graphics card, more ram, etc...

[Yoobsterlol]

3 minutes ago, Enderman said:

a 6700k will be more than enough for 5 years

you dont need 12 threads, video editing works perfectly fine on 4 or 8

unless editing and rendering is your job and you make money from it, x99 is just a waste of money

 

save that money for GPU upgrades in a few years, or buy other better parts such as SSD storage, graphics card, more ram, etc...

Thank you very much I guess I will get the non X99 cpu then, but I will wait for the Kaby lakes I have a thing about having the newest stuff when I can 

[Enderman]

6 minutes ago, Yoobsterlol said:

Thank you very much I guess I will get the non X99 cpu then, but I will wait for the Kaby lakes I have a thing about having the newest stuff when I can 

ok, then it will be even better than the 6700k

 

i guess if you like having the newest stuff then its good you're not getting x99

means more money for future upgrades

[Yoobsterlol]

2 hours ago, Enderman said:

ok, then it will be even better than the 6700k

 

i guess if you like having the newest stuff then its good you're not getting x99

means more money for future upgrades

But one more question,  WHY IS THIS FORUM SO AWESOME?! 

[Cracklingice]

The X99 chipset seems to have lasted quite a long time - through many revisions and even some xeons.  I'm wondering if the X170 chipset will have a similar run.  With Kabylake already so close on the horizon, it feels to me like this chipset might not be as strong a potential for upgrade in the future as the X99.  Anyone have any ideas / information on this.   Was X99 maybe just a lucky fluke?  Am I just thinking X99 had a better run than it actually did?