x99 Why Z170 over X99

[Sergio Urtiz]

I was wandering....... I want to build a gaming/work pc but i saw if i get the z170 motherboard with a i7-6700k is decent, but its the best CPU in its lineup i was wondering is it worth upgrading to the X99 platform and get a i7-6800k with two extra cores for about 150$. (btw i would have to reduce the amount of money i want to spend on my GPU to get a better CPU) and thanks for the input all is appreciated.

[Shiv78]

Nah I think keep the 6700K and get something like a 1070 or 1080.

[Guest]

Not worth spending more on x99 with no gaming improvement while having worse gpu

[Imakuni]

5 minutes ago, Sergio Urtiz said:

I was wandering....... I want to build a gaming/work pc but i saw if i get the z170 motherboard with a i7-6700k is decent, but its the best CPU in its lineup i was wondering is it worth upgrading to the X99 platform and get a i7-6800k with two extra cores for about 150$. (btw i would have to reduce the amount of money i want to spend on my GPU to get a better CPU) and thanks for the input all is appreciated.

If you main focus is work, then MAYBE (it depends on the types of app you'll run). If you main focus is gaming, however, then the 6700k will do better than the 6800k.

[Canada EH]

X99 is good for 4 way SLI crossfire - thats about it for gaming. Plus editing etc etc etc.

Linus only recommends 2 way for gaming.

 

[silverjay928]

if your work requires heavy 3D, virtual or LOTS of videos rendering then X99 is the way but if gaming is the majority then Z170, X99 is for more SLI/Crossfire/PCI lanes

[TheKDub]

19 minutes ago, Sergio Urtiz said:

I was wandering....... I want to build a gaming/work pc but i saw if i get the z170 motherboard with a i7-6700k is decent, but its the best CPU in its lineup i was wondering is it worth upgrading to the X99 platform and get a i7-6800k with two extra cores for about 150$. (btw i would have to reduce the amount of money i want to spend on my GPU to get a better CPU) and thanks for the input all is appreciated.

X99 is more workstation/server oriented, whereas Z170 is more consumer oriented.

 

Could you be a bit more specific on what exactly you'll be doing?

[Sergio Urtiz]

1 minute ago, TheKDub said:

X99 is more workstation/server oriented, whereas Z170 is more consumer oriented.

 

Could you be a bit more specific on what exactly you'll be doing?

I would be doing lots of gaming oriented things and the usual programs like exel,word,powerpoint, ect basically school work.

[TheKDub]

Just now, Sergio Urtiz said:

I would be doing lots of gaming oriented things and the usual programs like exel,word,powerpoint, ect basically school work.

 

I'd definitely just stick with Z170 and an i7 6700k then.

[Enderman]

3 minutes ago, Sergio Urtiz said:

I would be doing lots of gaming oriented things and the usual programs like exel,word,powerpoint, ect basically school work.

6700k is far better choice then.