DOES chipset matter?

[DAnewguy]

Well I got a MSI B150 GAMING M3 

The chipset is B150 if you didn't see and I will get a i5 6600k any problems???

[Lurick]

Yes, you won't be able to overclock, so that's a problem right there. Either get a Z170 board or a non-K CPU.

[Teddy07]

wrong chipset = processor doesnt work with the board

 

You are lucky that your board uses intels new skylake chipset. So yes this chip works (as all skylake processors)

[Zyndo]

your Board and CPU are compatible. You will not be able to overclock your CPU. Get a Z170 board if you want to overclock, or get a i5 6600 or i5 6500 if you do not want to overclock. Its a waste of money on the CPU if you get a k series CPU and a non-overclocking board.

[Zyndo]

Also, chipset can be other things than just overclocking. Chipsets can often decide whether or not you get SLI support, crossfire support, PCIE speeds, connectivity, Raid support, and a whole slough of other things. Chipset is EXTREMELY important for some people. although for alot of normal people/users, they wont notice the difference between a H170, H110, and B150

[DAnewguy]

2 hours ago, Zyndo said:

Also, chipset can be other things than just overclocking. Chipsets can often decide whether or not you get SLI support, crossfire support, PCIE speeds, connectivity, Raid support, and a whole slough of other things. Chipset is EXTREMELY important for some people. although for alot of normal people/users, they wont notice the difference between a H170, H110, and B150

Thx but already bought z170 a hour ago??

[Zyndo]

50 minutes ago, DAnewguy said:

Thx but already bought z170 a hour ago??

No worries. that was a smart choice to make if you're going 6600k. enjoy! =)

[DAnewguy]

9 minutes ago, Zyndo said:

No worries. that was a smart choice to make if you're going 6600k. enjoy! =)

Thx again