Suggestions for an Intel Processor...

Which processor would you guys suggest to pair with a gtx 1080? I want to go Intel. Thanks guys :)

Any processor with 40 lanes should be okay. You should list a lot more information when asking a question like this ie: what platform, budget, any uses besides gaming, ect.

Having 40 pci lanes isnt going to help when your only using one gpu with a pci-e slot at 16x. The extra lanes come into play when your using multiple pci-e slots for gpus or add on cards.

6600k,6700k, 5820k, 6800k

All will last you a long time.

If he is getting two 1080s he can likely afford a mobo with two 16x lanes.

I wouldn't recommend 2, SLI/Crossfire be dying, only worth for 4k gaming.

6600k if you're on a budget, 6700k if you're not (they perform similarly in most games but 6700k has extra threads which helps for *a few* games).

@ydnarrewop: Moved to Hardware forum

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6600 looks like an awesome deal. I'm upgrading from an amd mobo and cpu probably around christmas, and that's the one that is looking to be perfect in terms of price vs performance.

@saintsatan: Sorry :) It's for gaming. I'll just be using the one gpu as well. Also, as for budget somewhere round 500-600 dollars Canadian. Mobo isn't picked out yet. Likely an asrock. Nice deal for it on newegg.ca for about $100.;

Also, what about these two chips? What's your preference?

Intel Core i7-4790K Devil's Canyon Quad-Core

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117369&ignorebbr=1&_ga=1.246862348.907411482.1473949147

Intel Core i7-6700K 8M Skylake Quad-Core

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117559&ignorebbr=1&_ga=1.217518750.907411482.1473949147

@ydnarrewop:

Get the newest i7, the 6700k, no point in getting the older model when their the same price

Sorry it was late at night and I totally read that wrong. I thought it said a PAIR OF 1080's. Derp. Go for 6600 or 6700 like mentioned above.

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Thank you guys :)