i5 6600 chipset compatibility

[John222222223]

Hello , on i5 6600 what is the type of the chipset that a motherboard is compatible without needed an bios update ??

Thanks in advance

 

[Mr Kagouris]

All H110, H170, B150 and Z170 motherboards are compatible, however I recommend either H170 or B150 as they support DDR4 memory, and Z170's prominent feature is CPU overclocking support, which is not supported by the 6600.

 

[John222222223]

All H110, H170, B150 and Z170 motherboards are compatible, however I recommend either H170 or B150 as they support DDR4 memory, and Z170's prominent feature is CPU overclocking support, which is not supported by the 6600.

so if i pick a motherboard with with h170 or b150 i dont have to update the bios right ?

difference between h170 and b150 ?

 

[Mr Kagouris]

None of the 1151 socket motherboards require a BIOS update to support the Skylake i3s, i5s and i7s. They are all supported from the first BIOS version (since they were the first commercially available LGA1151 chips).

As for H170 vs B150, I'm not quite sure there's a difference that would concern you. Although with Skylake most of the gaming system oriented motherboards are B150 instead of H170.

 

[John222222223]

None of the 1151 socket motherboards require a BIOS update to support the Skylake i3s, i5s and i7s. They are all supported from the first BIOS version (since they were the first commercially available LGA1151 chips).

As for H170 vs B150, I'm not quite sure there's a difference that would concern you. Although with Skylake most of the gaming system oriented motherboards are B150 instead of H170.

thanks for your help !

 

[Bearmann]

Whats wrong with updating the BIOS?

 

[Mr Kagouris]

One sudden power outtage/loose cable and the mobo is bricked

Also when updating BIOS for CPU support you need a placeholder CPU to do it.