Chipset help

[TurkeyClub]

So I'm getting a 6600k for $189 on jet.com, I want an i5 so games can utilize all 4 cores instead of 2 for an i3.  I don't have the budget in my gaming build for a z170 mobo while getting a 1060 6gb.  Would you guys recommend buying a lesser chipset for a little while until I can get a z170, or does overclocking not really matter in games.  Thanks in advance

[TheNuzziNuzz]

2 minutes ago, TurkeyClub said:

So I'm getting a 6600k for $189 on jet.com, I want an i5 so games can utilize all 4 cores instead of 2 for an i3.  I don't have the budget in my gaming build for a z170 mobo while getting a 1060 6gb.  Would you guys recommend buying a lesser chipset for a little while until I can get a z170, or does overclocking not really matter in games.  Thanks in advance

 

Whats your budget?

[iRileyx]

depends how much of an overclock you want to get on your cpu, but if you want to get a higher one you'll also need to upgrade the cooler from stock, so thats another cost you'll have to be away of.

[Guest]

If overclocking does not matter which in most case it is then get a non K cpu and cheaper chipset

[EPPHO]

Go with cheapest ddr4 possible mobo

[JefferyD90]

9 minutes ago, TurkeyClub said:

So I'm getting a 6600k for $189 on jet.com, I want an i5 so games can utilize all 4 cores instead of 2 for an i3.  I don't have the budget in my gaming build for a z170 mobo while getting a 1060 6gb.  Would you guys recommend buying a lesser chipset for a little while until I can get a z170, or does overclocking not really matter in games.  Thanks in advance

If you're asking for a personal opinion...  I'd suggest that you buy a Z170 board (like the ASUS Z170-A) then save up for a video card.  Video card prices are going to do nothing but go down.

[SlipperyPete]

18 minutes ago, TurkeyClub said:

So I'm getting a 6600k for $189 on jet.com, I want an i5 so games can utilize all 4 cores instead of 2 for an i3.  I don't have the budget in my gaming build for a z170 mobo while getting a 1060 6gb.  Would you guys recommend buying a lesser chipset for a little while until I can get a z170, or does overclocking not really matter in games.  Thanks in advance

games are more gpu dependent than cpu. if you end up overclocking the improvement for games will be marginal id get a cheaper motherboard, a non k cpu and a better video card