Sunday, 22 December 2019
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I need to match my new Intel i7-6700K LGA1151 CPU with a new (inexpensive?) motherboard to go with . The I bought is not the one I need. Suggestions? Thx.
Hi Magnum:D
You can search a site like Newegg.com for motherboards that match the LGA1151 processor support and you can then match what type of case you have (or plan on buying). Usually have a pretty good review of the boards on the site too.

https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?N=100007627&ActiveSearchResult=True&SrchInDesc=LGA1151%20
4 years ago
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Hi if I am not mistaken this is a skylake processor and as such you nees a H110 series chipset motherboard. This is an older model cpu and you might be best finding a motherboard to suit from amazon for example:

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-Intel-Skylake-Motherboard-H110M/dp/B0194NEQ6W/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?crid=3I2SR5RK984RL&keywords=socket+1151+skylake&qid=1577041160&sprefix=skylake+socket+%2Caps%2C232&sr=8-1-fkmr0

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4 years ago
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#9926
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Aloha Wildcat :) .. Good info. on the boards guys thanks. Mad-dad is that board very good at that price? I like that my new cpu is older : (
4 years ago
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I think they wont be much cheaper than that

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4 years ago
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Hi Bait,
Seeing you've got the 6700k (unlocked) you really need to be looking at a Z170 board something like a Gigabyte gaming K3 . Maybe Ebay might be your friend.:D

Hopefully everything else you've got is decent, PSU and DDR4 RAM ?
4 years ago
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I also got this already as well...

MSI Gaming GeForce GTX 1650 128-Bit HDMI/DP 4GB GDRR5 HDCP Support DirectX 12 Dual Fan VR Ready OC Graphics Card (GTX 1650 Gaming X 4G)
4 years ago
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Wow $209 thought you wanted a cheap motherboard :o

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4 years ago
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800w psu is fine
Ram is fine

Sorry but i think a $209 for a 6th gen cpu is excessive but thats just my humble opinion

But if you can afford it then its one hell of a motherboard

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4 years ago
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That board looks great although expensive, Z170 boards are difficult to get hold of, older tech. The memory is a perfect match for board and CPU :)
There is also this one
https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813132691?Description=ASUS%20Z170&cm_re=ASUS_Z170-_-9SIA4RE84X6899-_-Product
Or a Pro version
https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813132567?Description=ASUS%20Z170&cm_re=ASUS_Z170-_-9SIA4RE8WV5948-_-Product
4 years ago
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Have you considered selling your cpu on and getting a newer one, lot more choice of newer boards available that will still use your graphic card and memory and psu

Just an option to consider

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4 years ago
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Well I did blow most of the cash on the CPU which I thought was a newer one. :o so yes I do need to save $$$$. Is it normally safe to get a "used" one?
4 years ago
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MAD-DAD - Ghost, right now I'm running Windows 10 Home -32 bit, i5 4690K. 3.50 gigs ram. My MB now is a Gigabyte GA-Z97-D3H No video card. The i7 with the rest of the new stuff even thou older should be a big step up from now correct?
4 years ago
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I5-4690K is 625th in ranking
I7-6700k is 316th in ranking

So yes the I7 cpu is far better but still not as good as you could have got.

Pitty you didn't ask for help when choosing cpu

Source: https://www.cpubenchmark.net/high_end_cpus.html

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4 years ago
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Yes I should have come here first. Like with most of my better ideas they come after the fact. But I'm here now so hopefully I can selvage some of this. I looked at the i9's but talk about $$$$.. Sheesh. Also this new stuff will be 64 bit correct? If so will my 32 windows Home update itself to 64 after I'm guessing I'll have to re-load that?
4 years ago
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I have a Ryzen 5 3400g cpu which is new and they cost $94.99 and it is 395th in ranking so that just throws it into perspective

I7-6700k are about $300

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4 years ago
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I know a lot of people like intel but you are paying through the nose for them, look at AMD Ryzens they are high ranking and better than a lot of intel's at a fraction of the costs

personally i will never buy an intel again

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4 years ago
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It will need installing again for 64bit, wont update to 64 from 32

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4 years ago
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I would just get yourself a cheap new motherboard (wouldn't trust second hand) as it has already cost you and get the system up and running. Please note if your version of windows is OEM and not Retail it will not activate with a new motherboard (thats if you are thinking of using windows from your previous computer)

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