Hey guys!
I recently started a new PC build, and I'm having some trouble with the Mobo. Basically, I was leaning towards the ASUS Z170 pro gaming or the ASRock Z170 K6, but after reading on overclocking, I decided I didn't want to go in that. My Gaming PC also doubles as the family's PC, so I don't wanna risk losing data or overheating the processor. Since I've never overclocked a CPU, I thought I would practice on an old one beforehand 😛
Here's the actual build (Gaming PC, will be used to play new games such as The Witcher 3, ME: Andromeda, No Man's Sky, etc):
[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2khKHN) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2khKHN/by_merchant/)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($233.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($35.00)
Motherboard: Asus Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($127.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($52.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $649.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-28 13:16 EDT-0400
(Already have the PSU, SSD and HDD so they're not included)
So my question is, what would be the best motherboard for my build? I know that the Z170A also is pretty great but atm the Z170 pro gaming is the same price (as well as having a few sweet functionalities for gaming). Am I better off with a slightly less performant mobo since I (very probably) won't be doing overclocking? Preferably a DDR4 2400 compatible at least (since I've been told above that is a bit overkill unless you're using integrated graphics?)
Also, I'm still hesitant over the i5 6600k, which I could swap with a 6500 since I'm not overclocking, I believe the two will run roughly the same at stock speeds, so any advice on that as well would be appreciated
Thanks a lot!
TorterraX
I recently started a new PC build, and I'm having some trouble with the Mobo. Basically, I was leaning towards the ASUS Z170 pro gaming or the ASRock Z170 K6, but after reading on overclocking, I decided I didn't want to go in that. My Gaming PC also doubles as the family's PC, so I don't wanna risk losing data or overheating the processor. Since I've never overclocked a CPU, I thought I would practice on an old one beforehand 😛
Here's the actual build (Gaming PC, will be used to play new games such as The Witcher 3, ME: Andromeda, No Man's Sky, etc):
[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2khKHN) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2khKHN/by_merchant/)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($233.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($35.00)
Motherboard: Asus Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($127.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($52.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $649.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-28 13:16 EDT-0400
(Already have the PSU, SSD and HDD so they're not included)
So my question is, what would be the best motherboard for my build? I know that the Z170A also is pretty great but atm the Z170 pro gaming is the same price (as well as having a few sweet functionalities for gaming). Am I better off with a slightly less performant mobo since I (very probably) won't be doing overclocking? Preferably a DDR4 2400 compatible at least (since I've been told above that is a bit overkill unless you're using integrated graphics?)
Also, I'm still hesitant over the i5 6600k, which I could swap with a 6500 since I'm not overclocking, I believe the two will run roughly the same at stock speeds, so any advice on that as well would be appreciated

Thanks a lot!
TorterraX