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Help me select a Ram/Motherboard combo

leonardotmnt

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I keep agonizing over which motherboard/ram combo to get and I know it probably doesn't matter all that much. I'm going to use the build for Lightroom and maybe eventually some Photoshop and otherwise general web browsing and word processor stuff.

CPU - i7 6700k
PSU - Corsair RM550X
Case - Fractal Design Define R5
Video card - none at this time
SSD for programs and HDD for storage

I know I don't need a "Gaming" motherboard but I do want a good quality board that I can easily overclock a little bit (4.4-4.6 Ghz). I want good audio, USB 3.1 type A and C, and at least one m.2 slot. I was originaly leaning toward the bundle with the Gigabyte Gaming 7. It does look like it just went up $15 but which is the best value of these. Someone make a decision for me please :)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.2543214

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.2507600

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.2466098

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.3025015

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.2787164

Partly I can't decide because I can't tell how much Ram speed matters for Lightroom. I know amount matters but am not as sure about speed so I figured the faster the better in general. Thanks!
 
Is there any compelling case to spend a extra 30 on the Gaming 7 then? It was only 17 or 18 more yesterday but the ram went up 15 in price.

I guess with the Gaming 6 ram it would be cheaper to add another 16 gb if I need it.