One other factor worthy of mention is that the 4790K is supported by Win7 if you still want to use that (I still do)...the Skylake CPU/chipset is not universally supported by Win7, so you'll need to use Win 10 and deal with all the baggage that comes with it.

 

Regards

It's the 8gb 3200 modules I recommend. 

 

The price difference between 8 and 16 GB is, as I said, small. Up to you though. Two sticks is best, but Skylake does seem to handle 4 sticks better than older platforms. I'd still opt for two though.

 

To clarify, it's the NH-D15S you should opt for. The high comparability version. And make sure your case is big enough.

 

 

 

:smile: Only two degrees different Chris with one fan. But if you are desperate for two fans, why not get the D15S and add a second fan. It comes with the clips to do just that.

 

That way you get the high compatibility version... but still the two fans you want. Not sure how the extra fan would impact the RAM though.

 

It's the 8gb 3200 modules I recommend. 

 

The price difference between 8 and 16 GB is, as I said, small. Up to you though. Two sticks is best, but Skylake does seem to handle 4 sticks better than older platforms. I'd still opt for two though.

 

To clarify, it's the NH-D15S you should opt for. The high comparability version. And make sure your case is big enough.

 

 

 

:smile: Only two degrees different Chris with one fan. But if you are desperate for two fans, why not get the D15S and add a second fan. It comes with the clips to do just that.

 

That way you get the high compatibility version... but still the two fans you want. Not sure how the extra fan would impact the RAM though.

Thanks Martin, the NH-D15S is a bit out of my budget, costs have already gone £100 past my original budget. What is the Noctua NH-U14S U-Series like?

One other factor worthy of mention is that the 4790K is supported by Win7 if you still want to use that (I still do)...the Skylake CPU/chipset is not universally supported by Win7, so you'll need to use Win 10 and deal with all the baggage that comes with it.

 

Regards

????????????????? doesn't support Windows 7 64bit???????

 

Only two degrees different Chris with one fan. But if you are desperate for two fans, why not get the D15S and add a second fan. It comes with the clips to do just that.

 

I just like the menacing bulk of the D15. It looks like it means business  :smile:  I remember the Thermaltake Frio cooler that I had in my i5 2500k PC (which I suspect was rather better than the CoolerMaster Hyper 212 EVO I have in my new one), and that was a tower block! To be honest, I get the feeling that the Hyper 212 EVO is not doing as good a job at the moment as it did previously. I think I need to open up the case, and see if a bit of dust needs removing....

Its no problem with W7

Did a test with a delidded 6700k CLP chip/IHS ,CM Hyper 212Evo paste MX2

 

Very easy basic OC 4.6ghz did a small video with bios settings test one hour Rog RealBench and Cinebench R15 OS win7

Its no problem with W7

Did a test with a delidded 6700k CLP chip/IHS ,CM Hyper 212Evo paste MX2

 

Very easy basic OC 4.6ghz did a small video with bios settings test one hour Rog RealBench and Cinebench R15 OS win7

 

Thanks for this, it's very helpful. But I find it frustrating when there is so much conflicting information on the forum. I don't want to run with Win 10, I want to stay with 7.

One other factor worthy of mention is that the 4790K is supported by Win7 if you still want to use that (I still do)...the Skylake CPU/chipset is not universally supported by Win7, so you'll need to use Win 10 and deal with all the baggage that comes with it.

 

 

 

 

????????????????? doesn't support Windows 7 64bit???????

 

I might not have this 100%, but here's the jist of what's going on -

 

Windows 7

When installing from scratch, Windows 7 needs to have "EHCI" USB support from the motherboard chipset. The Windows 7 installation environment supports up to EHCI standards and uses this to support any USB devices it needs during the install, such as your keyboard, mouse, and the install media.

 

EHCI support has been removed on the Skylake platform in lieu of the newer "xHCI" USB support. Unfortunately, Windows 7 does not have "xHCI" support in its installation environment, and this causes problems for the install. On a Skylake, you can boot into a Windows 7 installation, but your USB keyboard and mouse will not function!

 

All is not lost, though - if you're looking to use Windows 7 on a Skylake, expect to need following:

• Plan on using DVD media for the installation.
• Have a PS/2 style keyboard and mouse, and a motherboard that has the needed port.

This is why you suddenly see the re-appearance of PS/2 ports on Skylake motherboards - they can be used by legacy operating systems which don't have support for xHCI.

 

Once you've got Windows 7 installed, you will end up with all the needed drivers to regain full functionality and you can carry on just fine. The installation process is where you need to pay some attention to the situation.

 

Windows 10

Contrast this with Windows 10. The Win10 installation environment does natively support the xHCI standards, so it is not affected by this and it can use all the USB devices and media you may need from the get-go.

 

So...

If you're planning Skylake + Windows 7, have DVD media ready to install, a PS/2 keyboard and mouse for your installation, and a motherboard with the PS/2 port for use during installation. Voila!

Win7 is fine with usb mouse keeboard i run it in usb2 ports, you need ps2 when install XP on Skylake

Thanks fellas, but again, conflicting information!! The Z170 does have a PS/2, but it looks like a single port.

 

So...

If you're planning Skylake + Windows 7, have DVD media ready to install, a PS/2 keyboard and mouse for your installation, and a motherboard with the PS/2 port for use during installation. Voila!

So is this required just for installation or for any time?

Thanks fellas, but again, conflicting information!! The Z170 does have a PS/2, but it looks like a single port.

 

Check to see if the mobo ships with an adapter which splits the port into two - one for kbd, one for mouse. If they don't include one, it's usually under $5 to get the PS/2 combo port adapter.

 

It's only the installation environment which is sensitive to the USB situation. Once you're actually into Windows 7 and have all the motherboard drivers squared away, you will be fine with USB stuff.

You not need it , installed the OS yesterday from DVD Win7 pro 64bit Swe ( dvd without SP1)

Logitec usb mouse and generic usb keeboard used the usb2 ports not the PS2

 

Its on Asus board dont know the other ones.

 

Have Done the same on Extreme VIII , Impact VIII , Hero VIII

Check to see if the mobo ships with an adapter which splits the port into two - one for kbd, one for mouse. If they don't include one, it's usually under $5 to get the PS/2 combo port adapter.

 

It's only the installation environment which is sensitive to the USB situation. Once you're actually into Windows 7 and have all the motherboard drivers squared away, you will be fine with USB stuff.

 

You not need it , installed the OS yesterday from DVD Win7 pro 64bit Swe ( dvd without SP1)

Logitec usb mouse and generic usb keeboard used the usb2 ports not the PS2

 

Its on Asus board dont know the other ones.

 

Have Done the same on Extreme VIII , Impact VIII , Hero VIII

 

Thanks guys, I'll go ahead and order.

Let us know how you get on - I've been doing the same research as you and hope to pull the trigger on a 6700K system in a few weeks!

What case are you gonna get? To fit the Noctua  you would need a good and big case.

 

I'd recommend this one that Ibought recently.. I love it its better than my HAF full tower that I have..

 

Corsair Obsidian Series 750D Airflow Edition, Full Tower ATX Case

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YJJBFIO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

I like the big glass windows so you can see the MB LEDs ...incase you run into trouble you can see what is going on without having to open the case up.

Let us know how you get on - I've been doing the same research as you and hope to pull the trigger on a 6700K system in a few weeks!

:wink:

What case are you gonna get? To fit the Noctua  you would need a good and big case.

 

I'd recommend this one that Ibought recently.. I love it its better than my HAF full tower that I have..

 

Corsair Obsidian Series 750D Airflow Edition, Full Tower ATX Case

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YJJBFIO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

I like the big glass windows so you can see the MB LEDs ...incase you run into trouble you can see what is going on without having to open the case up.

Hi Manny, I'll be using my existing case, which is the  Antec 300 Three Hundred Two Case, 99% sure it will fit things.

:wink:

Hi Manny, I'll be using my existing case, which is the  Antec 300 Three Hundred Two Case, 99% sure it will fit things.

 

What did you order in the end?