Intel H110 or H170

[Brado78]

Hey guys, Since I will be upgrading to a new PC, I have settled on a Skylake System, with an Intel I3 and a Sandisk Ultra II SSD. I am just not sure on the Chipsets to buy?. I am not a gamer but the computer is for browsing internet and a theater entertainment system. Also to future proof it as well? What do ya think?

Thanks Guys

 

[whm1974]

I would go with the H170. Boards using it don't cost that much more then ones using the H110 chipset.

 

[jpiniero]

I was actually kind of curious, the only difference really besides the $6 is that the H110 doesn't have much in the way of PCIe lanes on the chipset. Could hurt the performance of the SSD I guess.

 

[nerp]

H110 also has single channel memory support instead of double and DMI2, not DMI3. For the extra $5 to $20, it's worth going to B150 at the very least, H170 if you want a little more flexibility.

 

[VirtualLarry]

H110 also has single channel memory support instead of double

I thought that was cleared up in this forum... it has dual-channel RAM support, but only one DIMM per channel.

 

[whm1974]

I thought that was cleared up in this forum... it has dual-channel RAM support, but only one DIMM per channel.

It was, but the one DIMM per channel is still a good reason to stay away from the H110 chipset.

 

[nerp]

It was, but the one DIMM per channel is still a good reason to stay away from the H110 chipset.

That's what I meant. Thanks.

 

[Brado78]

H170 it is...

 

[lukart]

H170 looks better if you plan more storage and other features.
Aslo H170 Hyper unlocks overclocking on non K CPUs

 

[Puffnstuff]

Also to future proof it as well? What do ya think?
Thanks Guys

Get a Z170 chipset if future proof is what you seek as it offers the full set of features that the lesser b & h chipsets do not.

 

[piasabird]

I built a computer with Gigabyte H110N Mini-ITX motherboard. I did not use an SSD yet, and I am running it with a Hard Drive. I used 16 GB DDR4. It has an M.2 slot on the bottom of the board, and only 3 SATA slots. It has been running great.

I purchased it on sale at a Microcenter for $30 off with an i-3. That was a pretty good deal even after paying tax.

http://www.microcenter.com/product/461948/GA-H110N_LGA_1151_Mini_ITX_Intel_Motherboard

I am using this with a Samsung 32" HDTV.