MSI Z170-A PRO vs ASUS Z170-P

Fred_pt

Commendable
May 8, 2016
9
0
1,510
Hi I'm building a low budget gaming pc and I've decided to go with and I3 skylake (either 6100 or 6300, is the later worth the extra 34$?) and so i need a lga 1151.
I have no idea how to pick mobos apart other then the socket, and these (title) two are on the price range i want.
So wich one should i choose and why?

Ty for your time
 
Solution
1| The primary difference's between the i3-6100 and i3-6300 is that the latter has 1 more MB of cache while the core clock is bumped up by a 100MHz and the iGUP has a maximum dynamic frequency bumped by 100MHz in spite of having the same Intel HD Graphics 530 iGPU.
2| If you're settling on an i3, which in no means can be overclocked, is a complete waste of resources if paired with a Z170 motherboard since the Z100 series of chips cater to overclocking and being the top tier mainstream chip courtesy of Intel.

If it's for gaming duty then you should settle for no less than an entry level i5 Skylake platform or at least an i5-6600K build. Mind if I ask what your intended build will be(full system's specs)?

Lutfij

Titan
Moderator
1| The primary difference's between the i3-6100 and i3-6300 is that the latter has 1 more MB of cache while the core clock is bumped up by a 100MHz and the iGUP has a maximum dynamic frequency bumped by 100MHz in spite of having the same Intel HD Graphics 530 iGPU.
2| If you're settling on an i3, which in no means can be overclocked, is a complete waste of resources if paired with a Z170 motherboard since the Z100 series of chips cater to overclocking and being the top tier mainstream chip courtesy of Intel.

If it's for gaming duty then you should settle for no less than an entry level i5 Skylake platform or at least an i5-6600K build. Mind if I ask what your intended build will be(full system's specs)?
 
Solution