I need help

[Fudge Bub]

I am new to computers, I found a processor I want, which is Intel Core i5-6400 6 MB Skylake Quad-Core 2.7 GHz LGA 1151 65W BX80662I56400 Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 530, what motherboard should I get

[Wolther]

Strictly lowest cost mb, or do you have a specific color/feature you want? Or just basic 

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/LygPxr/msi-h110m-pro-vd-plus-micro-atx-lga1151-motherboard-h110m-pro-vd-plus 

This is the lowest cost/most basic mb, it'll suite your core i5 completely fine 

[Princess Luna]

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/WF8H99/asus-motherboard-h110mccsm

 

Because Asus lasts forever.

[mpsparrow]

Wait a month until the new AMD and Intel CPUs hit. Not only are they better, but it will probably drop the prices of CPUs like the i5-6400.

[Himommies]

1 minute ago, mpsparrow said:

Wait a month until the new AMD and Intel CPUs hit. Not only are they better, but it will probably drop the prices of CPUs like the i5-6400.

what new intel cpus

[mpsparrow]

1 minute ago, Himommies said:

what new intel cpus

I meant Kaby Lake.

[Megah3rtz]

1 minute ago, mpsparrow said:

I meant Kaby Lake.

They were already released as of Jan 3rd, I don't see any price drops. 

[Himommies]

1 minute ago, mpsparrow said:

I meant Kaby Lake.

That already dropped.It's available for purchase

[mpsparrow]

1 minute ago, Megah3rtz said:

They were already released as of Jan 3rd, I don't see any price drops. 

 

1 minute ago, Himommies said:

That already dropped.It's available for purchase

Ok, so sorry, it is already released. That still doesn't change the fact that old Intel CPUs could start to drop in price as they clear them out.

[Jay_JWLH]

21 minutes ago, mpsparrow said:

 

Ok, so sorry, it is already released. That still doesn't change the fact that old Intel CPUs could start to drop in price as they clear them out.

I wouldn't quite count on it. In the past I tried to get a CPU that was outdated by many years, but found it hard to get them that dirt cheap in terms of the high end ones. Second hand maybe. Anyway... point is that they probably have some control over the supply of even the most outdated CPU's, so I personally wouldn't expect anything beyond a modest drop in price. You didn't really think Intel would be dumb enough to let their own previous generation of chips become their greatest competition did you? Feel free to wait a bit, but don't go waiting too long.

 

As for the motherboard, as long as it supports the FCLGA1151 socket, and the product page mentions that your CPU is compatible with the board, then all it comes down to is price and features.

[Fudge Bub]

thank you