Hello guys,
As you can see, I need a suggestion for the CPU+Mobo combo. I've gone the
LGA 1151/Z170 Chipset route and
decided on the Intel Core i5 6500 . Is there a better alternative? For my budget, looks like I will only get a basic board with a
Intel Z170 chipset. Do you guys recommend me going the LGA 1150/Z97 route instead? My budget is 20-25k for the Mobo+CPU.
Thank you!
- What is your budget?
- 20k-25k
- What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
- Corsair VX550 PSU
HD 7790 1GB DDR5
- Corsair VX550 PSU
- Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
- Corsair VX550 PSU
- HD 7790 1GB DDR5
- Which hardware component are you looking to buy (component name). If you have already decided on a configuration then please mention the (component brand and model) as well, this will help us in fine tuning your requirement.
- MSI Z170A PC MATE ,or
GIGABYTE GA-Z170M-D3H LGA 1151 INTEL
Intel Core i5 6500 (LGA1151 Socket)
- MSI Z170A PC MATE ,or
- Is this going to be your final configuration or you would be adding/upgrading a component in near future. If yes then please mention when and which component
- Yes,will upgrade PSU and Cabinet
- Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
- Amazon Preferably
- Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
- Yes
- What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
- Gaming+Movies
- Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
- Nothing as such.
- If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
- FPS
- What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
- 1680x1050/FHD
- Are you looking to overclock?
- Maybe
- Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
- Windows 8
As you can see, I need a suggestion for the CPU+Mobo combo. I've gone the
LGA 1151/Z170 Chipset route and
decided on the Intel Core i5 6500 . Is there a better alternative? For my budget, looks like I will only get a basic board with a
Intel Z170 chipset. Do you guys recommend me going the LGA 1150/Z97 route instead? My budget is 20-25k for the Mobo+CPU.
Thank you!