I have been watching videos and reading lots to try and figure out which MB would be the best fit for my upcoming system build. It seems that the 'only' difference between Z390 and Z370 is USB 3.1 ports, integrated WiFi and firmware version.
If that is truly the only difference (I am thinking in terms of VRMs, heat, etc) then perhaps I can derive full functionality (including a very mild overclock) out of the 9600K with a Z370 MB? I do not need WiFi or 3.1.
More 'ifs'.....then is there one that comes highly recommended?
Thank you.
FWIW, below is the build so far:
PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/gkWvCb
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/gkWvCb/by_merchant/
CPU: Intel - Core i5-9600K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($249.99 @ Newegg Business)
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-D15S 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler ($79.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - Z390 AORUS ELITE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($176.03 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($129.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung - 970 Evo 500 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($117.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Black 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 8 GB FTW2 GAMING iCX Video Card (Purchased For $0.00)
Case: Fractal Design - Define R6 Black TG ATX Mid Tower Case (Purchased For $0.00)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (Purchased For $0.00)
Monitor: Auria - EQ276W 27.0" 2560x1440 60 Hz Monitor (Purchased For $0.00)
External Storage: Western Digital - My Book 4 TB External Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $753.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-11-28 16:46 EST-0500
If that is truly the only difference (I am thinking in terms of VRMs, heat, etc) then perhaps I can derive full functionality (including a very mild overclock) out of the 9600K with a Z370 MB? I do not need WiFi or 3.1.
More 'ifs'.....then is there one that comes highly recommended?
Thank you.
FWIW, below is the build so far:
PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/gkWvCb
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/gkWvCb/by_merchant/
CPU: Intel - Core i5-9600K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($249.99 @ Newegg Business)
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-D15S 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler ($79.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - Z390 AORUS ELITE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($176.03 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($129.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung - 970 Evo 500 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($117.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Black 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 8 GB FTW2 GAMING iCX Video Card (Purchased For $0.00)
Case: Fractal Design - Define R6 Black TG ATX Mid Tower Case (Purchased For $0.00)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (Purchased For $0.00)
Monitor: Auria - EQ276W 27.0" 2560x1440 60 Hz Monitor (Purchased For $0.00)
External Storage: Western Digital - My Book 4 TB External Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $753.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-11-28 16:46 EST-0500
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