I'm getting ready to finally move on from my old AMD FX based system. I've decided to go Intel (never thought I would switch), and an all new platform.
So, since I don't want to go too expensive, I'm looking for a simple build.
I was looking at a quality B150m motherboard. Is that ok if I'm not going to overclock anything?
I would have to go DDR4 2133 with that B150m board, but is there a tangible difference in performance for games and general tasks with 3000 or something like that? Would I benefit from the Z170 with OC memory?
I also can't decide between the i3 6100 or i5 6500. I know the i5 is four cores, but am I going to see any real difference in something this year or the next, like Tomb Raider/Doom/etc. between the i3 and i5, or will the graphics card really dictate that?
I have acquired a friends good condition old GTX 970 (I had a 670) as he's upgrading to the 1080 now.
So, since I don't want to go too expensive, I'm looking for a simple build.
I was looking at a quality B150m motherboard. Is that ok if I'm not going to overclock anything?
I would have to go DDR4 2133 with that B150m board, but is there a tangible difference in performance for games and general tasks with 3000 or something like that? Would I benefit from the Z170 with OC memory?
I also can't decide between the i3 6100 or i5 6500. I know the i5 is four cores, but am I going to see any real difference in something this year or the next, like Tomb Raider/Doom/etc. between the i3 and i5, or will the graphics card really dictate that?
I have acquired a friends good condition old GTX 970 (I had a 670) as he's upgrading to the 1080 now.