Question 1

Can this CPU use memory that is faster than DDR4-2133?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it can. However, just how high you can go will depend on your motherboard, and sometimes at higher speeds the quality of your individual chip. I would venture to say most configurations should have no problem getting between 2800 and 3000, but all they are going to really guarantee you is 2133 as that is the base speed for ddr4. For instance the ASUS ROG Maximus 8 series motherboards generally support 3333 and sometimes even higher. But a budget motherboard may only support 2400. So make sure that when you buy your motherboard you look at the max memory speed supported it should say something along the lines of 3333(OC). Also your motherboard manufacturer should have a digital version of the manual on their website for their mother board, in that manual they will have a list of all the supported Ram from all the manufacturers, if you want to have the least amount of headache possible make sure whatever Ram you decide to buy it on the list of supported Ram according to the manual.

Question 2

Which cooler did you use with the 6700K?

Accepted Answer

I'm just using a Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO. It's keeping the processor pretty cool right now at ~30 degrees.

Question 3

I shouldn't need to ask this question but how is this processor cooled?  No one seems to have a cooler not even Intel.

Accepted Answer

This time around Intel decided to not package "K" series processors with cooling as they're generally marketed at enthusiasts who use their own cooling anyway.

Newegg has a large selection of compatible coolers from basic air to high powered AIO water kits. Look for socket 1151 coolers.

Question 4

Can the new Intel Skylake i7 6700K CPU support my 30" Dell 2560x1600 monitor? I do not play games - so if it does, I will not need a separate GPU

Accepted Answer

This depends on the motherboard and what connector it has, but the Processor supports:

HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 24 Hz / 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz

Question 5

does this come with a fan?

Accepted Answer

No, you have to supply your own cooling solution.  I went with the Noctua NH-D15.

Question 6

How is this processor in comparison to the i7 4790k?

Accepted Answer

For the overwhelming majority of applications, you're not going to see a substantial benefit in this CPU versus the 4790K.  The 4790K is a powerful CPU that will meet most users' needs for the next several years.  CPU-intensive applications (compiling programs, video encoding, and distributed computing applications such as BOINC) will see a marginal, but noticeable improvement (no more than 15%).  The biggest advantage this CPU has over the 4790K is that this CPU is based off Socket LGA 1151, which means you will get ongoing CPU upgradability whereas the 4790K might be the last chip for LGA 1150.  This may or may not matter to you; it depends on your current needs and budget.

Question 7

Does this include a stock heat sink and fan?

Accepted Answer

This does not include a stock heat sink. None of the "K" series do. But this processor is unlock out of the box. Go ahead and buy our self a nice fan of water cooled set up and you can over clock this bad boy out of the box. I was able to push mine to 4.7 with no problems. Cheers

Question 8

What is a good heat sink and fan for this cpu ?

Accepted Answer

hyper 212 evo works great

Question 9

I suppose this may be more of a Mobo question, but what aftermarket cooling is compatible with LGA 1151 socket? I see a lot of people that use the Corsair H100i for their builds with a Z170 Mobo (which is what I have) but I don't see this socket type in their compatibility list.

Accepted Answer

I personally chose the NZXT Kraken X61.  Idle keeps my CPU at about 18 degrees C, and under 99% load it hikes up to roughly about 40-45 degrees.

The CAM software that comes with the NZXT is pretty nice for monitoring and customization of fan speed when under load.

Question 10

Whats a good CPU fan to pair with this? I want it quiet since I am not an overclocker. But I do game so it really needs to be a good one. No liquid coolers please.

Accepted Answer

I used a Cooler Master Hyper 212 on mine, very quiet. It's massive, but I think the larger fan allows it to turn at a slower rpm than a smaller fan would, which helps cut down on noise. The MB I have also has a dedicated CPU fan header and can control the fan speed so that also helps reduce noise.

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