My poor 4670k just died and I'm planning the upgrade now. I'm still torn between the 8600k/8700k/9600/9700k but what I can nail down for now is the mobo I want to aim for but I have been so out of the loop I have no idea where to look.
Budget is a big factor for me, my main goal is over clocking to hopefully 5ghz or higher using my custom wc loop. I have very little need for fluff features like wifi, Bluetooth or high end integrated sound as I hardwire my PC in and use a receiver so HDMI does all my audio. The biggest factor is good power distribution for steady high overclocks, but if it's the difference of a $100 I'll sacrifice the potential for that last 1-2ghz of OC lol.
Keeping price in mind what's some good choices? Build will be 95% gaming if that makes a difference with zero interest in workstation or streaming.
Budget is a big factor for me, my main goal is over clocking to hopefully 5ghz or higher using my custom wc loop. I have very little need for fluff features like wifi, Bluetooth or high end integrated sound as I hardwire my PC in and use a receiver so HDMI does all my audio. The biggest factor is good power distribution for steady high overclocks, but if it's the difference of a $100 I'll sacrifice the potential for that last 1-2ghz of OC lol.
Keeping price in mind what's some good choices? Build will be 95% gaming if that makes a difference with zero interest in workstation or streaming.