Need some help with a new build plan

[bupkus]

I could use some help with the new pc tech products available today.

The last build I did was an i3-2100 Sandy Bridge. I'm looking to use it for programming, math, and some usual web searchs.

I don't have gaming in mind although I do have an Nvidia GTX 750Ti on the shelf I pulled from the i3 which I am currently using to watch xfinity streaming.

I was thinking of an i5 Skylake and certainly no overclocking. I want it to run cool and quiet. I have a new Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB still in the box. I don't know if I should go with DDR3 or 4 and which Intel HD Graphic on the cpu.

Motherboard choices are mostly for reliability and stability. I don't know what functionality skylake brings to the tablet.

Price is still a consideration.

Thanks

 

[Ketchup]

So are you looking for a motherboard specifically (since you are in the motherboard section)? Or are you looking for general build suggestions (which would be better in the general hardware section)?

What is you computer not doing, or not doing satisfactorily, that you would like improved upon.

You said that price is a concern. Give us some numbers.

One thing I can tell you is that if you are going with a Skylake build, there is no reason not to go with DDR4.

 

[bupkus]

I'm mostly interested in the motherboard.
However, I would not turn down advice on all components.

How can I request a moderator to move my post to General Hardware?

 

[Ketchup]

I have sent a note to the mods. The best way to start a thread like this is to answer the questions listed here:

http://forums.anandtech.com/showpost.php?p=24043454&postcount=1

 

[plopke]

memory : don't bother with DDR3, DDR4 prices for a 16GB kit should be low enough (so i agree with ketchup here)

dumb down overview motherboards or http://ark.intel.com/compare/90591,90595,90592,90590 :
Z170
-allows overclocked memory profiles(so anything higher than 2133MHZ) and overclocking of the K skylake models
-more PCIe slots , so good for multiple graphis cards or multiple M.2 PCIe*4 slots
-expensive
-many board with come bling bling

H170
-no overclocking , less PCIe lanes

B150
-no overclocking , less PCIe lanes a bit focus on some business features of intel

H110
-no overclocking , less PCIe lanes , less default memory bus,one less monitor support

Features missing on B150,H110 but might have been added by the board maker :
-HDD raid support , using a small SSD as a cache for a bigger mechanical HDD(outdated)

Features board makers are competing which each other :
number of USB ports , M.2 PCIe*4 support , USB 3.1 ports , USB type c ports , video output for on board graphics , audio chip , overclocking features on Z170 , layouts , onboard wifi , dual network ports , brand of network port , brand of USB ports (intel>asmedia),warranty,ease of support,driver updates,build quality,.....



So for motherboard and memory I would go for something like a solid B150 and 16GB DDR4 , I assume you do not need super bandwidth on memory and nothing that requirs ECC because that would put in in a whole new category.

A example of a solid B150 motherboard but there are many many many alternatives , this is purely a example
http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5590#ov
+intel usb 3.1 , enough usb ports,M.2 PCIe*4 (a little bit SSD future proof)
-lacking displayport output.

Time frame: Intel will release at the end of the year Kaby Lake , cpu won't be much of a improvent (guesswork based on intuition and rumours) On the motherboard end the 200 series will come out which will have around 4 extra PCIe lanes and support for their new SSD cache optane(a big unknown) system and I think 2400 DDR4 as baseline support instead 2133.