Hey guys,
Is Skylake and the new Z170 platform worth it?
My current CPU is the classic workhorse, the i5-2500k. Here are my relevant specs:
- Mobo: ASRock Z68 Extreme 4 Gen 3 ATX
- CPU: Intel i5-2500k @ 4.4Ghz
- RAM: 2x4GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600
- GPU: EVGA GTX 970 SC ACX2.0 (OC)
- PSU: Corsair TX 750
- OS: Windows 10 Home
Planned upgrades:
- Mobo: MSI Z170A Krait ATX
- CPU: i5-6600k
- RAM: 2x4GB Corsair DDR4 Vengeance (3000)
So, if anyone has personal experience with Skylake and Z170 or has taken more time than myself to research it, would it be a worthwhile upgrade?
Notes:
- I use the system for high-end gaming (Witcher 3, GTAV, Total War: Attila, Battlefield 4 etc)
- I would be OCing
- The cost of upgrading will be offset by selling the replaced components as part of a different complete system
Is Skylake and the new Z170 platform worth it?
My current CPU is the classic workhorse, the i5-2500k. Here are my relevant specs:
- Mobo: ASRock Z68 Extreme 4 Gen 3 ATX
- CPU: Intel i5-2500k @ 4.4Ghz
- RAM: 2x4GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600
- GPU: EVGA GTX 970 SC ACX2.0 (OC)
- PSU: Corsair TX 750
- OS: Windows 10 Home
Planned upgrades:
- Mobo: MSI Z170A Krait ATX
- CPU: i5-6600k
- RAM: 2x4GB Corsair DDR4 Vengeance (3000)
So, if anyone has personal experience with Skylake and Z170 or has taken more time than myself to research it, would it be a worthwhile upgrade?
Notes:
- I use the system for high-end gaming (Witcher 3, GTAV, Total War: Attila, Battlefield 4 etc)
- I would be OCing
- The cost of upgrading will be offset by selling the replaced components as part of a different complete system