Question Any good recommendations on a motherboard for a i5-6600k?

[kristophermoyer]

Im building my new PC but was wondering what motherboard would work the best with my intel i5-6600k.

 

[TJ Hooker]

Did you just buy a 6600K, or did you already have one from a previous build?

 

[kristophermoyer]

Did you just buy a 6600K, or did you already have one from a previous build?

I was actually going to buy a new one from a friend that he had. You prefer the i7-6700k?

Im a little bit on a budget too...

 

[TJ Hooker]

It's just that 6th gen parts are usually pretty poor value for money since 8th gen (and Ryzen) came out. Plus motherboard availability is likely going to be poor. How much would a 6600k cost you?

 

[kristophermoyer]

It's just that 6th gen parts are usually pretty poor value for money since 8th gen (and Ryzen) came out. Plus motherboard availability is likely going to be poor. How much would a 6600k cost you?

$200. I don't want to spend over $300 on a CPU though, but if you have any better recommendations under that price let me know.

 

[TJ Hooker]

What are you going to be using the PC for? What resolution/refresh rate is your monitor? What graphics card do you plan to get?

You can get a 6 core Ryzen 5 for $200 or less which is a much better option IMO.

 

[kristophermoyer]

What are you going to be using the PC for? What resolution/refresh rate is your monitor? What graphics card do you plan to get?

Fps games mostly.
75hz/1ms
Not 100% sure on what graphics card I'm going to get but I've been looking at the Radeon RX570.

 

[kristophermoyer]

Fps games mostly.
75hz/1ms
Not 100% sure on what graphics card I'm going to get but I've been looking at the Radeon RX570.

FHD resolution too.

 

[TJ Hooker]

Are you OK with overclocking?

Right now you can get a Ryzen 1600 for dirt cheap. https://pcpartpicker.com/product/mV98TW/amd-ryzen-5-1600-32ghz-6-core-processor-yd1600bbaebox
At that price I'd say it's probably just about the best bang for buck on the market.

If you don't want to overclock, you may be better off getting a 2600 or even 2600X, as they have better performance at stock clocks, particularly the 2600X. The 2000 series chips also have improved RAM support, so they'll be a little easier to get working with higher speed RAM (which is important for Ryzen).

You can get a decent B450 motherboard for $80-100, and pair it with 2x8 GB 3000-3200 MHz DDR4.

RX 570 is also a great bang for buck 1080p card.

E.g.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2 GHz 6-Core Processor ($129.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - B450-A PRO ATX AM4 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $324.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-04-04 14:34 EDT-0400

 

[kristophermoyer]

Are you OK with overclocking?

Right now you can get a Ryzen 1600 for dirt cheap. https://pcpartpicker.com/product/mV98TW/amd-ryzen-5-1600-32ghz-6-core-processor-yd1600bbaebox
At that price I'd say it's probably just about the best bang for buck on the market.

If you don't want to overclock, you may be better off getting a 2600 or even 2600X, as they have better performance at stock clocks, particularly the 2600X. The 2000 series chips also have improved RAM support, so they'll be a little easier to get working with higher speed RAM (which is important for Ryzen).

You can get a decent B450 motherboard for $80-100, and pair it with 2x8 GB 3000-3200 MHz DDR4.

RX 570 is also a great bang for buck 1080p card.

I haven't tried overclocking before but I have a buddy that can help me out with that because that sounds like a good deal. I would probably just need to get a cooler too right?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Here you go:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3 GHz 8-Core Processor ($159.85 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - B450M-HDV R4.0 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $297.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-04-04 14:38 EDT-0400

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($164.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - B450M-HDV R4.0 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $302.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-04-04 14:40 EDT-0400

 

[Rogue Leader]

Here you go:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3 GHz 8-Core Processor ($159.85 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - B450M-HDV R4.0 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $297.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-04-04 14:38 EDT-0400

or

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($164.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - B450M-HDV R4.0 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $302.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-04-04 14:40 EDT-0400

Either one of these would be an infinitely better choice than spending $200 on a 6600k.

 

[TJ Hooker]

I would get a better motherboard than the B450M-HDV if you get an 8 core, or if you want to overclock either CPU.

I'm not sure if 1st gen ryzen is still pretty picky with memory, but I went with a kit from the QVL lists in my suggested build just in case.

I would probably just need to get a cooler too right?

The 1600, 1700, and 2600 listed all come with stock coolers, but if you want something quiet and/or you want to overclock it might be a good idea to get an aftermarket cooler.

 

[kristophermoyer]

I would get a better motherboard than the B450M-HDV if you get an 8 core, or if you want to overclock either CPU.

I'm not sure if 1st gen ryzen is still pretty picky with memory, but I went with a kit from the QVL lists in my suggested build just in case.


The 1600, 1700, and 2600 listed all come with stock coolers, but if you want something quiet and/or you want to overclock it might be a good idea to get an aftermarket cooler.

I'll probably just stick with the 6 core right now since its so cheap, and I'll probably end up getting a after market cooling fan for it since ill have space for it in my case.

 

[kristophermoyer]

I would get a better motherboard than the B450M-HDV if you get an 8 core, or if you want to overclock either CPU.

And you say that I should get a better motherboard if I overclock the 6 core too?

 

[TJ Hooker]

Opinions will vary, I'd at least get something with heatsinks on the VRMs. If you want something a little cheaper than the B450-A Pro I listed earlier the MSI B450M Gaming Plus should be a good choice. The RAM I listed earlier is also on the QVL list for this board.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/9C...s-micro-atx-am4-motherboard-b450m-gaming-plus

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($164.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - B450 AORUS M Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $317.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-04-04 16:16 EDT-0400

 

[kristophermoyer]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($164.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - B450 AORUS M Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $317.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-04-04 16:16 EDT-0400

Thank You!

 

[THpapi]

If you plan on overclocking, then, the i5 from your friend is a really good deal if you play FPS games. The 6600k is a beast of a processor that is still relevant for many many modern titles. First Person Shooters aren't known to use alot of cores/threads and often rely on single core speed, which the i5 smokes the ryzens on single core performance. Look at benchmarks based on the games you play. Any z270 board will work well with it. I like MSI boards.
If you don't plan on overclocking, the new i5-9400f looks like a great option.
Edit: upon further contemplation, the 6600k isn't advisable now, I was living in the past, I still think the 9400f could be a good option though.

 

[TJ Hooker]

If you plan on overclocking, then, the i5 from your friend is a really good deal if you play FPS games.

No, it's not. Even if you were determined to get an overclockable Intel quad core, you could get a 8350K for cheaper. And then you'd have a motherboard that supports up to 8 core/16 thread CPUs rather than be stuck on a platform where 4C/8T is the max.

If he had a 144 Hz monitor I'd be more likely to recommend an Intel, but given he only has a 75 Hz Ryzen is fine IMO.

 

[Rogue Leader]

If you plan on overclocking, then, the i5 from your friend is a really good deal if you play FPS games. The 6600k is a beast of a processor that is still relevant for many many modern titles. First Person Shooters aren't known to use alot of cores/threads and often rely on single core speed, which the i5 smokes the ryzens on single core performance. Look at benchmarks based on the games you play. Any z270 board will work well with it. I like MSI boards.
If you don't plan on overclocking, the new i5-9400f looks like a great option.

Smokes is a HUGE stretch

https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i5-6600K-vs-AMD-Ryzen-7-2700/3503vs3957

And when it comes down to it are you even going to feel or see that difference in game? No.

Z270 boards are still out there which is good, but he could pay $300 between board and CPU and get that, or get a more modern platform with memory and more cores and threads for the same price. Its not a good value. Not when more games are using more cores. Look at the basic performance difference there, put in the cost of RAM and you're spending $100 more to have an older platform with less cores and limited upgrade range.

 

[THpapi]

Smokes is a HUGE stretch

https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i5-6600K-vs-AMD-Ryzen-7-2700/3503vs3957

And when it comes down to it are you even going to feel or see that difference in game? No.

Z270 boards are still out there which is good, but he could pay $300 between board and CPU and get that, or get a more modern platform with memory and more cores and threads for the same price. Its not a good value. Not when more games are using more cores. Look at the basic performance difference there, put in the cost of RAM and you're spending $100 more to have an older platform with less cores and limited upgrade range.

This guy is right, "Smokes" is a stretch lol And the older platform definitely limits your upgrade ability in the future.