Login

russian armor
COH2.ORG » Forums » Entrance Hall » Hardware and Tech » Haswell refresh or Skylake?

Haswell refresh or Skylake?

PAGES (1)down
New topic New topic     Upload replay New Reply
Lazarraga
7 Oct 2015, 08:37 AM
#1
avatar of Lazarraga
Donator 11

Posts: 204

I'm thinking of building a new rig and I'm on the fence here. First I thought of building it with a Haswell refresh CPU (probably i5 4590 or 4690), because the only two Skylake CPUs that Intel had released where the i5 6600k and the i7 6700k, and I'm not gonna OC. But I just checked and they've released plenty of new Skylake CPUs.

Question: Is there any reason why I shouldn't go with Skylake?

Thanks in advance for the feedback :)
Reply Reply Multi Quote Reply Reply
AngryKitten465
7 Oct 2015, 08:41 AM
#2
avatar of AngryKitten465

Posts: 473

Permanently Banned
jump backJump back to quoted post7 Oct 2015, 08:37 AMLazarraga
I'm thinking of building a new rig and I'm on the fence here. First I thought of building it with a Haswell refresh CPU (probably i5 4590 or 4690), because the only two Skylake CPUs that Intel had released where the i5 6600k and the i7 6700k, and I'm not gonna OC. But I just checked and they've released plenty of new Skylake CPUs.

Question: Is there any reason why I shouldn't go with Skylake?

Thanks in advance for the feedback :)


If you don't want to overclock, there is no sense in purchasing a K version of any cpu, since the K means they are designed with overclocking in mind.

Just get a version without the K, that has the most desirable speed for your needs. Wouldn't focus to much on the i5 vs i7 debate, Intel recently releases the i5 6600, a beast on its own that can match any i7 apart from perhaps the top model.
Whenever I face USF as OKW, it feels like I have been strapped down into a mental hospital wheelchair, with legs that can't reach the floor to move myself forward and a nurse is trying to move the wheelchair backwards whilst I have to race a formula one car for a best of three laps.

It feels handicapped from the start


No thumbs, cute and a lot of furry fluffiness, I am the ultimate kitten and by the heavens, am I angry!
Reply Reply Multi Quote Reply Reply
Waspaloy
7 Oct 2015, 08:43 AM
#3
avatar of Waspaloy

Posts: 86

Yes, the expensive DDR4 memory.
Reply Reply Multi Quote Reply Reply
Lazarraga
7 Oct 2015, 08:57 AM
#4
avatar of Lazarraga
Donator 11

Posts: 204

jump backJump back to quoted post7 Oct 2015, 08:41 AMAngryKitten465


If you don't want to overclock, there is no sense in purchasing a K version of any cpu, since the K means they are designed with overclocking in mind.

Just get a version without the K, that has the most desirable speed for your needs. Wouldn't focus to much on the i5 vs i7 debate, Intel recently releases the i5 6600, a beast on its own that can match any i7 apart from perhaps the top model.


Thanks for the reply.

Not OCing, that's why I didn't think of Skylake when there only were the unlocked i5 6600k and i7 6700K. As you say, the i5 6600 looks great, that's why I'm thinking of Skylake instead of Haswell refresh now.

Yup, I was not going for an i7 anyway, it's an overkill for what I need/want the CPU.

jump backJump back to quoted post7 Oct 2015, 08:43 AMWaspaloy
Yes, the expensive DDR4 memory.


Thanks for the answer!

Well, where I live, 8 gigs (2x4) of ddr3 1600 are around 50 euros, while 8 gigs (2x4) ddr4 2133 are around 60. It's not that much. So if that is the only reason, I'm definitely going with Skylake instead of Haswell refresh. Plus, ddr3/4 compatibility comes with the chipset. I could go Skylake and ddr3 if I were to buy a B150 chipset mobo. :)

Reply Reply Multi Quote Reply Reply
Waspaloy
7 Oct 2015, 09:05 AM
#5
avatar of Waspaloy

Posts: 86

Nice.
I didn't know that the b150 chipset supported ddr3. Thanks for the info.
Reply Reply Multi Quote Reply Reply
Lazarraga
7 Oct 2015, 11:34 AM
#6
avatar of Lazarraga
Donator 11

Posts: 204

Yup, I don't know about h110, but I think it's ddr4. You might wanna check it too ;)
Reply Reply Multi Quote Reply Reply
Budwise
7 Oct 2015, 14:37 PM
#7
avatar of Budwise
Admin Red Badge
Donator 11

Posts: 2075 | Subs: 2

You'll want the Z170 chipset and yea DDR4 memory has come down A LOT since release. There is no reason to not go Skylake.
Reply Reply Multi Quote Reply Reply
Lazarraga
7 Oct 2015, 16:49 PM
#8
avatar of Lazarraga
Donator 11

Posts: 204

jump backJump back to quoted post7 Oct 2015, 14:37 PMBudwise
You'll want the Z170 chipset and yea DDR4 memory has come down A LOT since release. There is no reason to not go Skylake.


Hey, thanks for the reply.

Just one question: why not the h170 chipset? They seem pretty even apart from the OC support, right?

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/intel-100-series-chipsets,29993.html
Reply Reply Multi Quote Reply Reply
Budwise
7 Oct 2015, 18:32 PM
#9
avatar of Budwise
Admin Red Badge
Donator 11

Posts: 2075 | Subs: 2

In general the H series boards have always been the lower tier, made with cheaper components, and therefore a slightly lower price. Other things such as NIC (Intel instead of Realtek or other), sound (generally better onboard sound chip), and extra ports are a difference that you will also usually see moving up to the higher end boards. You can get the entry level Asus Z170 for $115 USD.

I guess what I'm saying is there is more to look at than just what chipset number is on the label.
Reply Reply Multi Quote Reply Reply
Lazarraga
7 Oct 2015, 18:42 PM
#10
avatar of Lazarraga
Donator 11

Posts: 204

Thanks for the info :)
Reply Reply Multi Quote Reply Reply
Lazarraga
10 Oct 2015, 10:33 AM
#11
avatar of Lazarraga
Donator 11

Posts: 204

jump backJump back to quoted post7 Oct 2015, 09:05 AMWaspaloy
Nice.
I didn't know that the b150 chipset supported ddr3. Thanks for the info.


Just saw that some h170 mobos also support ddr3, so it seems that it comes down to manufacturer's decision, at least when it comes to h170 chipset.
Reply Reply Multi Quote Reply Reply
vietnam_giap13
13 Oct 2015, 14:43 PM
#12
avatar of vietnam_giap13

Posts: 197

Im still using Sandy Bridge :X
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vtuL6E59II&feature=share

Reply Reply Multi Quote Reply Reply
ferwiner
13 Oct 2015, 14:51 PM
#13
avatar of ferwiner
Donator 11

Posts: 2885

jump backJump back to quoted post13 Oct 2015, 14:43 PMvietnam_giap13
Im still using Sandy Bridge :X


Me too :D and I'm not planning on changing my 2500k to anything else soon, I'm still in love with that cpu :blush:
Reply Reply Multi Quote Reply Reply
PAGES (1)down
New topic New topic     Upload replay New Reply
1 user is browsing this thread: 1 guest
COH2.ORG » Forums » Entrance Hall » Hardware and Tech » Haswell refresh or Skylake?

Ladders Top 10

UKF
USF
OKW
SOV
OST
1v1
2v2
3v3
4v4
  • #
    Steam Alias
    W
    L
    %
    Streak
Data provided by Relic Relic Entertainment

Replay highlight

Top Tier Teams
VS
  • U.S. Forces flag cblanco ★
  • The British Forces flag 보드카 중대
  • Oberkommando West flag VonManteuffel
  • Ostheer flag Heartless Jäger
Einhoven Country
Einhoven Country Honor
Honor it
9
 Download
Download
1234
uploaded by XXxxHeartlessxxXX

Board Info

637 users are online: 637 guests
0 post in the last 24h
8 posts in the last week
37 posts in the last month
Registered members: 49100
Welcome our newest member, Modarov
Most online: 2043 users on 29 Oct 2023, 01:04 AM