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Motherboard Suggestion(Z370 vs H370 VS b360) for 8700k, I won't overclock.

I am going to buy a new pc with 8700k[higher base clock compared to 8700,better resell value i guess and number 1 chip right now :P]. I won't overclock now at all.I won't spend more than $60 for an aftermarket cooler.I will use one GTX 1070 Ti, never ever going to use sli or crossfirex. For RAM I shall buy G skill Trident Z RGB 2400bus.I have heard going 3200 bus for RAM doesn't improve performance that much. Is that true?

 

Now should I buy a Z series motherboard ? .For example if I buy ASUS rog strix B360-F/H370-F instead of an Asus rog strix Z370-F I can save $100.

Now If I don't overclock does buying B360/H370 hampers my overall performance? Is there any difference between Asus B360-F and H370-F ? I coulndt find any.

 

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If you really have no plan on overclocking, I suggest you just stick with the Non-K Variant and save yourself a few $$. Both CPU are almost the same performance at stock clock. (Quote me if im wrong)

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 if I don't overclock cpu,ram and don't need SLI,crossfirex extra PCIE slot do I need High end Motherboard for processor such as  8700,8700k?

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No, performance isn't affected.

 

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If you won't overclock or use any of the advanced features get an 8700 and a b360 motherboard.

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If you do get the 8700K, I recommend getting a Z chipset. 

Even if you don't overclock now, you might in a few years. 

 

Otherwise just get the 8700 non K. Performance at stock speeds is identical. The K is only worth if you will overclock it.

Not only will you save money on the motherboard, but also on the CPU. 

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