Build suggestion X99 vs skylake?

[BeauNiddle]

I feel it's time for a new machine but I'd like recommendations from more informed people first.

I've ordered pre-built machines from overclockers before and they work really well but I'm not sure which processor to go with.

They have a X99 range (5820 & 5930)

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=43&catid=2475&subid=3082

and they have some skylake ones. (most of the others)

When Skylake was first released the reviews seemed to suggest it was a great processor for mobile / laptops but not amazing for full tower machines and I was hoping some kind soul here could give me their recommendation.

Thanks in advance

 

[5960xNvidiaGamer]

Go with X99 and just pick with 5820k. Going with Skylake is just silly, more cores with X99.

 

[Trying]

In view of this latest offering from OCUK

Hi there


8Pack Approved - Elite Tier SkyLake Bundle: Intel Core i7-6700K @ 4.50GHz, Asus Z170 Maximum VIII Hero, 16GB DDR4 3000MHz, 256GB NVMe PCI-E M.2 SSD, OcUK Techlabs Extreme 240mm Hydro CPU Cooler @ £799.99 inc VAT

Skylake has landed! Are you ready to go

I would welcome 8 Packs input as to which way to go ... X99 or Skylake/Z170
Perhaps he could clarify the benefits of each, the current value for money way to go, and ultimately, the system that will likely have the longest overall beneficial lifespan in respect of room for future upgrade before motherboard chipsets/socket type become end of life.

 

[setter]

Very useful thread below where 8 Pack tested both 6700k and 5820k.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18685402&highlight=5820k+vs+6700k

 

[ukxenon]

5i20k go for that

 

[dromi]

What do you need the computer for? The consensus is that x99 will be better for multithreading . If the applications you use are multithreaded than is a no brainer go x99.

 

[~>Dg<~]

needs to be more bundles.

hardly any of the x99 bundles.

many people will want just mem mb and 5820k.not ocd price.

get these on.