I need to match my new Intel i7-6700K LGA1151 CPU with a new (inexpensive?) motherboard to go with . The I bought is not the one I need. Suggestions? Thx.
Yes should be fine. Any problems to activate use the phone number that appears, and tell them you had to replace damaged components 
Good board Mike 
a big step up from your previous build. I have one that a recycled into my server when I upgraded, still going strong never a hiccup.
As to the windows issue, 32bit will run fine as for 64bit you will need a new key.
a big step up from your previous build. I have one that a recycled into my server when I upgraded, still going strong never a hiccup.As to the windows issue, 32bit will run fine as for 64bit you will need a new key.
I would just get yourself a cheap new motherboard (wouldn't trust second hand) as it has already cost you and get the system up and running. Please note if your version of windows is OEM and not Retail it will not activate with a new motherboard (thats if you are thinking of using windows from your previous computer)
Yes I should have come here first. Like with most of my better ideas they come after the fact. But I'm here now so hopefully I can selvage some of this. I looked at the i9's but talk about $$$$.. Sheesh. Also this new stuff will be 64 bit correct? If so will my 32 windows Home update itself to 64 after I'm guessing I'll have to re-load that?
I5-4690K is 625th in ranking
I7-6700k is 316th in ranking
So yes the I7 cpu is far better but still not as good as you could have got.
Pitty you didn't ask for help when choosing cpu
Source: https://www.cpubenchmark.net/high_end_cpus.html
I7-6700k is 316th in ranking
So yes the I7 cpu is far better but still not as good as you could have got.
Pitty you didn't ask for help when choosing cpu
Source: https://www.cpubenchmark.net/high_end_cpus.html
so yes I do need to save $$$$. Is it normally safe to get a "used" one?
That board looks great although expensive, Z170 boards are difficult to get hold of, older tech. The memory is a perfect match for board and CPU
There is also this one
https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813132691?Description=ASUS%20Z170&cm_re=ASUS_Z170-_-9SIA4RE84X6899-_-Product
Or a Pro version
https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813132567?Description=ASUS%20Z170&cm_re=ASUS_Z170-_-9SIA4RE8WV5948-_-Product
There is also this one
https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813132691?Description=ASUS%20Z170&cm_re=ASUS_Z170-_-9SIA4RE84X6899-_-Product
Or a Pro version
https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813132567?Description=ASUS%20Z170&cm_re=ASUS_Z170-_-9SIA4RE8WV5948-_-Product
Hi Ghost, I bought 2 (8 gig) (16 gig total) Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4. I didn't get a new PSU. I think the one I have now is 800watt. Should I? Hows this board look?
https://www.newegg.com/p/1JW-002F-000E1?item=9SIAHY39YR9577&source=region&nm_mc=knc-googlemkp-pc&cm_mmc=knc-googlemkp-pc-_-pla-first+expand+intelligent-_-motherboards+-+intel-_-9SIAHY39YR9577&gclid=Cj0KCQiA6IHwBRCJARIsALNjViXvyC8Ksn-6WsRqFK-_AGDcK8N6tmDG5bVRjLpiCVh99QSuyw0mvEIaAoL0EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Thanks. Mike
https://www.newegg.com/p/1JW-002F-000E1?item=9SIAHY39YR9577&source=region&nm_mc=knc-googlemkp-pc&cm_mmc=knc-googlemkp-pc-_-pla-first+expand+intelligent-_-motherboards+-+intel-_-9SIAHY39YR9577&gclid=Cj0KCQiA6IHwBRCJARIsALNjViXvyC8Ksn-6WsRqFK-_AGDcK8N6tmDG5bVRjLpiCVh99QSuyw0mvEIaAoL0EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Thanks. Mike
Hi Bait,
Seeing you've got the 6700k (unlocked) you really need to be looking at a Z170 board something like a Gigabyte gaming K3 . Maybe Ebay might be your friend.
Hopefully everything else you've got is decent, PSU and DDR4 RAM ?
Seeing you've got the 6700k (unlocked) you really need to be looking at a Z170 board something like a Gigabyte gaming K3 . Maybe Ebay might be your friend.
Hopefully everything else you've got is decent, PSU and DDR4 RAM ?
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