Should I try to OC a 6600K for new build or not?

[Abregato]

I'm looking to upgrade my previous build (switching to Intel) and thus far I've settled on the i5-6600K and Z170 mobo.

I've asked around other places and it was recommended to me that not only was the PSU overkill (although, I had a 500W PSU previously and was afraid the new CPU and trying to overclock would push it), but it would be best to not try to OC the CPU (only getting a 10fps difference in the process) and getting the cheaper motherboard.

I'll be re-using my HDD's and GPU from my previous build.

Anyone here have any experience with the 6600K and RX 480? And overclocking?

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/M4WHGf
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/M4WHGf/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($106.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 700W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $447.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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[synphul]

Overclocking may help in a few games, not all games are coded the same. Some are more gpu dependent others more cpu dependent. Often times overclocking helps a cpu remain relevant longer toward the end of its life when it becomes slower compared to newer versions and games at that time make use of the higher ipc cpu's available. The k series cpu and z series motherboard offer those options. You'll need a cooler of some sort for the 6600k since it doesn't come with a stock cooler.

If possible and price isn't too much different I'd opt for higher speed ram. For around $10 more you can get g.skill ripjaws v which is ddr4 3000, quite a bit faster than the 2133 ram. The power supply is a bit overkill for an i5/rx 480 even if overclocking. Maybe instead of the evga 700w consider a psu like the xfx ts 550w. That evga is a b1 unit, not really the same quality as their b2/g2 units. An rx 480 only calls for a 500w psu, 450w is enough for a gtx 1060 and 500w is enough for a 1070, provided the psu is a quality unit. The xfx ts is pretty solid based on seasonic's internals I believe.

 

[Robert Cook]

well you certainly do not need to get a K chip, but down the road, it can mean the difference between getting a new chip or overclocking and staying in the game for free. that Gigabyte motherboard is not anything special, but it will allow some overclocking, and a cheap heat sink like the hyper 212 evo would keep the CPU plenty cool for a moderate overclock. there is no better chip for gaming than the 6600K save the 6700K which is only marginally faster as it has a higher stock clock, its extra threads do nothing in gaming.

 

[Abregato]

I have a Hyper Evo 212 from previous build but wasn't able to actually use it since the RAM sticks were just inside enough to not allow the cooler to be fitted in properly.

I was thinking about getting a Corsair H60 if overclocking was worth the expense.

So if I had to get a non OC intel CPU, what should I be looking for?

 

[Robert Cook]

just get a 6600. and some b150 motherboard. a h60 would do well with that chip, but it is a tad pricey for what you get.