I've decided my first gen i5 750 processor is getting out of date for some of the newer games and thought it might be time for an upgrade.
I'm looking at reusing my 16GB DDR3 ram and GPU (HD7850).
I'm thinking that a new mobo with 1151 socket matched to a i5 6400 would be a good base. I also wanted a USB type C connector and I can't one with a mobo that supports DDR3, that all seem to be DDR4 if you want USB type C.
Can anyone offer choice here?
Thanks
Ahh, that makes sense then. Thanks scrimshaw.
Some manufacturers release mb with ddr3 1.5 even 1.65v support. Example is ASUS B150M-PLUS D3 (it has usb type-c as well)
The problem is Intel does not support it officially and they say it may harm the cpu memory controller link.
You still have the option to upgrade to skylake,as mentioned in the above link comments, if you can test that your memory can run stable with 1.35v.
if you can test that your memory can run stable with 1.35v.
Even if it can, lowering voltages also mean lowering the memory speed — something slower what is normally used with a Skylake using DDR4 memory.
This means you'll get lesser memory bandwidth, which would be detrimental to performance.
Good point. I was thinking that there is still a chance you dont need to lower timing or speed that much that it would affect performance (especially for gaming).. E.g from [email protected] to [email protected]. Might be worth a shot if you have free time otherwise just dont bother and go for ddr4 ram/mb combo.
I don't understand the requirement for a type C connector? I like having the convenience of type C on the phone end but the connector on the PC end would be pretty low on my purchase priorities, especially when it's on the back panel. The connector says nothing about the port speed as type C is compatible with USB 2.0 through to 3.1 gen 2. The Asus above is 5GB/s (3.0, or 3.1 gen 1 as it's called now) so the performance would be the same as a USB 3.0/3.1 type C to type A cable on any 3.0 motherboard. Each to their own I guess.
Just a bit of future proofing. I've had my first gen i5 for ages now. Might as well cram in all the features I can at a reasonable price point.
You can add in USB type C (supporting USB 3.1) to any motherboard using an add-in card.
There are no products locally yet, but it will come. It's on Newegg now.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813998…
AS per comment above, do remember that USB 3.1 and USB type-c does not neccessarily come together as a package. USB 3.1 is supported on the older Type-A interface as well.
USB connector is a non-issue. An adapter is like what, 50 cents?
You can sell your DDR3 memory on ebay to recoup the cost, and then buy some DDR4 memory. DDR4 is a requirement for most LGA1151 and some boards will take DDR3L memory at reduced voltage. Low to mid range boards will have DDR3L while for the upper end, emphasis is on DDR4.
DDR3 running at 1.5 volts is incompatible with the new Skylake platform, so you can't re-use your existing kits.