Asus Z170 A

[Harri_]

What are the dimensions of the Asus Z170 A?
Will it fit in a mid range tower like mine
sides are 36.4 cm
front and back is 28 cm
height is 41.4 cm

 

[lucas_7_94]

What is the brand of your case? If it supports ATX motherboards, then its a yes.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

An ATX board will fit in an ATX case. This info is readily available in the product Description

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132566

ASUS Z170-A LGA 1151 Intel Z170 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

Dimensions (W x L) = 12.0" x 9.6"

Ya might want to read the reviews by board owners before purchasing... click the reviews tab on the above link. Also note that the board has a substandard audio solution (Realtek ALC892) Asus' competitors all offer ALC 1150 in this price range.

 

[Harri_]

Xpreadator cube, Is that Mobo a micro ATX or normal size?

 

[lucas_7_94]

Normal size, and sorry , i'm assuming you have this case: http://www.aerocool.us/pgs/pgs-b/xc_r.html, if its a yes, then no, is not compatible, it will not fit.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

Xpreadator cube, Is that Mobo a micro ATX or normal size?

As indicated above and on the provided link, it is an ATX board, that would exclude it from being EATX, mATX or ITX

The link here says the case is

Motherboards = Micro ATX/ Mini ITX

http://www.aerocool.us/pgs/pgs-b/xc_r.html

That means you need to use a mATX or mini ITX MoBo

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128846

And it has ALC 1150

 

[Harri_]

What's the names of some ATX cases and what would you say the price range is?

 

[lucas_7_94]

Seach here: http://pcpartpicker.com/products/case/#t=4,3,2&f=2

In that link, you have ATX Full, mid and mini tower and supports ATX form factor motherboard. About prices, pick whatever you like.

 

[Harri_]

What's the case for the Asus Z170 A? Is it a Mid-Tower or Full Tower

 

[lucas_7_94]

Meanwhile both supports ATX form factor, it allows the Z170 A. Mid tower or full tower main differences are the size.

 

[Harri_]

"Thermaltake Versa N21 ATX Mid Tower Case", will this support my Gtx 1070 and all the other specs?

 

[lucas_7_94]

Maybe it can conflict with the GPU, so maybe you should remove some HDD cages. Check clearance at : http://thermaltakeusa.com/products-model_Specification.aspx?id=C_00002680

 

[Harri_]

250mm (with HDD cage)
360mm (without HDD cage)

 

[Harri_]

Does i5 6600k come with its own fan?

 

[lucas_7_94]

Nop, any K series from Skylake don't come with the stock cooler fan D:

 

[Harri_]

How much are they?

 

[JackNaylorPE]

What's the names of some ATX cases and what would you say the price range is?

You don't need an ATX case for that build. This < $50 case Enthoo Evolve for example will fit the linked ITX MoBo and wiill fit the 1070 or ANY video card w/i removing cages of anything else. The Gigabyte model linked is ITX and is an easy choice over the Asus due to the superior sound solution alone. It also has wireless.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811854016
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/7288/phanteks-enthoo-evolv-itx-tower-chassis-review/index7.html

Several other models / colors available from $50 and up and literally trounces anything in its price range
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=enthoo+itx&N=100007583%20600545970&isNodeId=1

 

[Harri_]

Yh but will it support i5 6600k and can i still get Asus Z170 A

 

[lucas_7_94]

Yea, absolutly. Any case which supports ATX motherboard, it will support the ASUS Z170A, and the asus Z170A supports skylake so, dont worry, search a case which supports ATX form factor motherboard and done!

 

[Harri_]

What's the cheapest cooling fan i can get for i5 6600k

 

[JackNaylorPE]

Yh but will it support i5 6600k and can i still get Asus Z170 A

Yes, a case has no impact on the chosen CPU and no can't get put a ATX board in a ITX case. Given the low ratings of board owners on the Asus 170-A and the lack of an acceptable audio solution, I don't know why you would want to.

My mistake, had two threads going with the Asus board and one wanted to put it in an IPX case and I mixed the 2 threads up. But without a budget or other components listed, your questions are getting har to answer

1. With an ATX MoBo like the Asus 170-A, you want a ATX case. The best ATX case right now is the Phanteks Enthoo Luxe. last week it was $119, now its back up in the $140s range (black) and $150s (white). Read the review, nothing else even comes close. Three best on market fans, fan controller built in and built in LED and control system, ... amazing room, fits any GFX card and great cable routing.

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/CvLypg/phanteks-case-phes614lwt

If ya need cheaper, look at the Enthoo Pro which is available in varipous colors, starting at $87 ... white costs more but is gorgeous

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/y8h9TW/phanteks-case-phes614pwt

The Luxe fits GFX cards up to 347mm (13.66") with HD cages in place and supports coolers up to 196mm tall

The Pro fits GFX cards up to 347mm (13.66") with HD cages in place and supports coolers up to 193mm tall

2. The Asus Z170-A I simple can not recommend. It has a substandard audio solution (ALC 892) which should be a disappointment to any gamer. It also is not very well received by people who own it based upon newegg user reviews.

5 eggs 37% (48)
4 eggs 26% (33)
3 eggs 12% (15)
2 eggs 8% (10)
1 egg 18% (23)

I don't think you will find another board manufacturers that doesn't offer ALC1150 at this price range. All these do.

$145 GIGABYTE GA-Z170XP-SLI ($145) w/ ALC 1150
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128841

$136 GIGABYTE GA-Z170X-UD5
after 15% off w/ promo code EMCEKFL23, ends 6/23
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128838

%165 MSI MSI Gaming Z170A GAMING M5
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130873

$159 Gigabyte G1 gaming 5
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128836

3. All Z170 boards support the 6600k

 

[Harri_]

I want an i5 6600k to better perform my Gtx 1070, a Mother Board that supports i5 6600k and a case that will fit the Mother Board in with space remaining. As long as the case looks decent, has a reasonable price and it can fit a Mobo that supports i5 6600k I don't care what company.

Please say the cases come with their own fans!

 

[JackNaylorPE]

I dunno why the 6600k is back in the conversation as it doesn't affect case choice. Again, the Enthoo Luxe comes with three "best on market fans". The less expensive Pro model comes with two.

Here's a build for you ... didn't know what budget or aesthetic preferences were but everything fits is "top-of-the-line " (or close to it) in its price category. I went with a Black / white / red themed build .. and white is costing you money. You'd save at least $100 with an EVGA B2 PSU, Black Luxe case and a different color cooler.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A GAMING M5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($164.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($64.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card ($439.95)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe ATX Full Tower Case ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic Snow Silent 750W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($175.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1380.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-21 16:09 EDT-0400

 

[Harri_]

is this a better board? MSI Z170A Intel Skylake M5 ATX SLi/CrossFire Gaming Motherboard

 

[JackNaylorPE]

Do you know how to use PCpartpciker ? There's nothing at £90 that has SLI capability, Z170 and ALC 1150.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

The GIGABYTE GA-Z170XP-SLI is £106 / MSI Z170A SLI PLUS is £105
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/8q38TW/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz170xpsli

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£196.98 @ Ebuyer)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler (£79.90 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A GAMING M5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£129.99 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory (£55.98 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive (£78.99 @ Ebuyer)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe ATX Full Tower Case (£119.98 @ CCL Computers)

Total: £661.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-21 21:12 BST+0100