Does it make sense to use H170 or Z170 chipset with i7-6700k?

[curiousdude]

I am not a gamer, but I do multitask a lot and need a computer that can handle a hard work load.
With that said, I was reading that Intel's chip set H170 has these features (Small Business Advantage) which allows screen sharing and other security features. [ Not that I will be screen sharing a lot, but I do recall that during my last built, I ran into some computer problems which I had to use screen share with a tech so that they could fix my computer problem, and it came in pretty handy ]. Now, If I was to have the Z170 chipset, would I be unable to use this feature (screen sharing with a tech.)?

I am planning on getting the i7-6700k processor because I want faster speeds, but I will probably not be overclocking. The reason because is it just seems like to take a long time (and I don't have that type of time). I only want a fast CPU, and I also see the the K holds value better, which is also a reason why I plan on getting the K. But does it seem kind of dumb to get a chip set that won't allow over clocking and then get a over clocking processor, right? What do you think? Any suggestions?

 

[Luminary]

1) "Now, If I was to have the Z170 chipset, would I be unable to use this feature (screen sharing with a tech.)?" YES

2) You should get a z170 board for that CPU, no question about it. Get the Z170 just in case you ever DO want to overclock, and on top of that they have a wider variety of quailty boards at the moment.

It's basically a huge waste of money to get an expensive 6700k and pair it with a H170. For price to performance the best investment choices are a locked card for an H170, or a Z170 paired with a 'K' processor.

 

[a39232]

The 6700k can only overclock on a Z170 chipset and you can also overclock the RAM frequency and it also includes other features that the h170 does not. The h170 cannot overclock and I do not believe you can overclock the ram frequency and does not offer all the features z170 chipset. I would get the z170 just incase you plan to overclock. There is also the i7-6700 available if you do not want to overclock and you save about $70.

 

[curiousdude]

1) "Now, If I was to have the Z170 chipset, would I be unable to use this feature (screen sharing with a tech.)?" YES

2) You should get a z170 board for that CPU, no question about it. Get the Z170 just in case you ever DO want to overclock, and on top of that they have a wider variety of quailty boards at the moment.

It's basically a huge waste of money to get an expensive 6700k and pair it with a H170. For price to performance the best investment choices are a locked card for an H170, or a Z170 paired with a 'K' processor.

I accidently picked your solution as the best answer. I meant to leave this longer. But, anyway. When you said a 'huge waste of money " for this pair, the difference is actually $40 ( K vs. Non-K).

 

[curiousdude]

The 6700k can only overclock on a Z170 chipset and you can also overclock the RAM frequency and it also includes other features that the h170 does not. The h170 cannot overclock and I do not believe you can overclock the ram frequency and does not offer all the features z170 chipset. I would get the z170 just incase you plan to overclock. There is also the i7-6700 available if you do not want to overclock and you save about $70.

Hi, I don't really plan on over clocking, but I might eventually do. But either way, the K stock comes faster than the non-K. I'm just wondering if I get the chipset H170, would it totally stop me from a screen share, (this is for just in case if I run into probems in the future).

 

[Luminary]

I unselected it for you.

Yes, basically burning $40 is what I consider to be a huge waste of money. It's not a lot of money, but still a significant waste, and totally avoidable by choosing appropriate hardware.

 

[curiousdude]

I unselected it for you.

Yes, basically burning $40 is what I consider to be a huge waste of money. It's not a lot of money, but still a significant waste, and totally avoidable by choosing appropriate hardware.

I see. Thanks! Not too significant. But I do see that non-K comes stock at 3.4 GHz vs. K comes stock at 4.0 GHz; which was a big plus for me. It is obvious to pair it with the Z170, but I guess I just don't understand why the Z170 would not allow a screen share. I will probably go with the Z170, and hope I never run into a computer problem where I have to share my screen with a a tech.

 

[Luminary]

The Z170 is the best choice. And that is a fantastic CPU, I'm sure you'll love it.

Also, screen sharing is completely supported on both H170 and Z170 motherboards, though I hope you never need to use it as well. 😉

 

[a39232]

The Z170 is the best choice. And that is a fantastic CPU, I'm sure you'll love it.

Also, screen sharing is completely supported on both H170 and Z170 motherboards, though I hope you never need to use it as well. 😉

I would always go with the Z170 just incase for overclocking and just an overall better product.

 

[curiousdude]

The Z170 is the best choice. And that is a fantastic CPU, I'm sure you'll love it.

Also, screen sharing is completely supported on both H170 and Z170 motherboards, though I hope you never need to use it as well. 😉

Hmm, It does? How come you answered yes in your previous post. But anyway, I guess it wouldn't make sense if this feature was not allowed in the Z170... I guess it was just my assumption from reading articles on these 2 chipsets, since it specifically stated that Z170 would take out functions that gamers wouldn't use. Thanks anyway though.

 

[a39232]

lol sorry, I I always get a Z board apposed to a H board just incase I decide to overclock. You never know. I meant if you don't want to overclock then you should go with the h170. the difference in clock speed is small and wont impact any performance much.

 

[curiousdude]

1) "Now, If I was to have the Z170 chipset, would I be unable to use this feature (screen sharing with a tech.)?" YES

2) You should get a z170 board for that CPU, no question about it. Get the Z170 just in case you ever DO want to overclock, and on top of that they have a wider variety of quailty boards at the moment.

It's basically a huge waste of money to get an expensive 6700k and pair it with a H170. For price to performance the best investment choices are a locked card for an H170, or a Z170 paired with a 'K' processor.

This time I picked right. Lol. Thanks for the quick response. I actually dug more into what the "small business advantage" is by Intel. It's basically an App that one would have to install in order to use it, which are extra 'features" for the business. This isn't something I will need, so I am going to go with the Z.

 

[matt4x4]

$40 "A huge waste of money" lol
When system can cost $1000's

Just put that $40 down as "future proofing" and buy a Z170 board.