motherboard recommendations

[DH]

hey guys what would be the best motherboard to fit a gtx 970 and an i7 6670k processor (is unlocked or locked better?) a case to fit it in wouldnt be a problem as i was thinking of getting a new one. A have a cx 600 so preferably it could run on one of those but if an upgrade is needed ill look into it.

 

 

Thanks for all your help  

[gtx1060=value]

budget please

[DH]

about £400

[kosamchetoo]

You mean i7 6700K? There are i7 6700 and i7 6700K. The non-K CPU is alot harder to overclock and sometimes impossible. It's also clocked lower at 3.4GHz. On the other hand the K CPU can be overclocked and has higher clock at 4.0 GHz. As for motherboard if you are planning to overclock you need a motherboard with a chipset with Z in it's name (Z170). I would recommend Asus Z170-A/Z170 Pro Gaming if you want a very very good overclock. If you want the absolute maximum possible overclock (0.2GHz more at best) go for the Asus Maximus VIII Hero.

Asus Z170-A

Asus Z170 Pro Gaming

Asus Maximus VIII Hero

[DH]

perhaps 500 hundred  

[PigWithAMustache]

Your budget is too small for a 6700k

[DH]

I dont know how to overclock anything

[Jack Dvorak]

Just now, DH said:

I dont know how to overclock anything

its fairly simple really, just look up a guide online.

[kosamchetoo]

Yep, it's very simple and gives you more performance from what you bought for FREE. Well not actually for free because Z motherboards and K CPU's cost more, but it's worth it.

[DH]

currently i have an i5 4460 if I don't upgrade the CPU can anyone suggest a faster better motherboard than i have currently (http://uk.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4791#ov) once again i was thinking of getting a new case so size doesn't matter 

 

 

 

p.s. i would need a case to fit the gtx 970 i have