Should I upgrade my mobo?

[Bernardo Freitas]

So I currently have a B85 Plus as a motherboard, a gtx 1070 and an i7 6700k on the way to my house. Is that motherboard ok or should I upgrade

 

[Xemko]

read the next message.

 

[bignastyid]

Well you will need a new motherboard as your current board is not compatible with the 6700k. The B85 is socket 1150 and the 6700k is 1151

 

[bignastyid]

If you plan to overclock and have proper cooling/PSU, then it might be a reasonable choice to get z170 motherboard, otherwise b85 motherboard should be more than enough for you.

You sure about that? You may want to check the specs on B85 boards.

 

[Xemko]

Oh my bad, for some reason i read it as b150. Late hours. Sorry.

 

[bignastyid]

Oh my bad, for some reason i read it as b150. Late hours. Sorry.

It happens. I usually do it before my first cup of coffee.

 

[Bernardo Freitas]

Man almost made me buy a new mobo

 

[bignastyid]

Man almost made me buy a new mobo

???
You do need a new motherboard if you want to use that new 6700K.

 

[Bernardo Freitas]

Wait do I really

 

[bignastyid]

Wait do I really

Yes, you really do. Your current B85 is socket 1150 and the 6700k is socket 1151 they are not compatible.

 

[Bernardo Freitas]

What do you recommend

 

[bignastyid]

A Z170, which specific board depends on budget and features wanted.

 

[Bernardo Freitas]

I really dont know anything about motherboards. Which kind of features? The gigabyte 1151 looks ok(?)

 

[bignastyid]

M.2, SLI, crossfire, premium audio, RGB leds, added power phases for better overclocks. The Asus Hero and Pro gamer boards are good boards. The gigabyte M3, M5 and G1 boards are good.

 

[Bernardo Freitas]

Hmm I really dont know if im gonna Sli in the futute but im assuming not since i just got a 1070.. better overclock would probably be good. What do you recommend?

 

[bignastyid]

I'd go with one of the Asus Hero VIII boards for overclocking.

 

[Bernardo Freitas]

Hmmm what if I dont buy one specifically good for overclocking? Will I still be able to overclock well enough?