Solved H170 vs Z170 based motherboards: main differences?

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I'm planning to build a new system and still am not sure before committing to buy.
My thread is here: http://www.sevenforums.com/pc-custom-builds-overclocking/404071-new-1-500-gaming-everyday-build-intel-skylake-forcing-me-go-amd-6.html

But in here I need a specific help regarding the main technical advantages of the rich featured Z170 motherboards vs the H170.
From what I understand the H170 motherboards feature less PCIe ports and I love it because I will only use one GPU, the H170 supports -2 USB3 ports (no problem), no overclock is possible, they are cheaper, they require a 2133 memory ram.
So is memory speed only related to overclocking or something else?

Do you guys know any other limitation that I could miss later?
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64Intel i5-6600K 3.50GHzCorsair DDR4 2x8GBMSI GeForce GTX1070 Gaming X
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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel i5-6600K 3.50GHz
Motherboard
Asus Pro Z170 Gaming
Memory
Corsair DDR4 2x8GB
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Very happy with this buid.
I struggled a lot to find all compatible parts since I wanted an Intel 1151 based motherboard so to be able to install Windows 7.
I chose this case because it has amazing air flow, it's sturdy and looks good.
The case included 1x 200mm front and 1x 120mm back fans, I added 1x 200mm on the top and 1x120 bottom fans and modded the panels with black stockings for women s

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64Intel i5-6600K 3.50GHzCorsair DDR4 2x8GBMSI GeForce GTX1070 Gaming X
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel i5-6600K 3.50GHz
Motherboard
Asus Pro Z170 Gaming
Memory
Corsair DDR4 2x8GB
Graphics Card(s)
MSI GeForce GTX1070 Gaming X
Sound Card
On board Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell SP2309W
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
OS Samsung 850 EVO 500GB SATA III SSD
2x Hitachi Deskstar 1GB SATA data drives
1x Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB SATA data drive
PSU
Corsair HX650W
Case
CoolerMaster CM 690 III
Cooling
Coolermaster Hyper 212 EVO 1x200mm 1x140mm 2x120mm case fan
Keyboard
Logitech usb keyboard
Mouse
Logitech G500 $27 bargain :)
Internet Speed
ADSL2
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essential, MalwareBytes
Browser
SRWare Iron, Internet Explorer
Other Info
Very happy with this buid.
I struggled a lot to find all compatible parts since I wanted an Intel 1151 based motherboard so to be able to install Windows 7.
I chose this case because it has amazing air flow, it's sturdy and looks good.
The case included 1x 200mm front and 1x 120mm back fans, I added 1x 200mm on the top and 1x120 bottom fans and modded the panels with black stockings for women s
You should be fine. :)

Post a manufacturers link to the board you want to get, we`ll look it over.

And the CPU you`ve decided on.
 

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Skylake Special #666
OS
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Intel Core i7 6700K
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Asus Sabertooth Z170 Mark 1
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EVGA 1000 P2, EVGA White Custom Braided Cables
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Windows Defender, Malwarebytes Free 3.8.3
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Chrome
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You should be fine. :)

Post a manufacturers link to the board you want to get, we`ll look it over.

And the CPU you`ve decided on.

Asus H170 Pro Gaming: Access Denied

For the processor I was thinking the i5 6500 instead of the i5 6600 because I save around $25 but loose just 100 Mhz in speed so I don't see it as a huge downgrade.

Thanks in advance.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate x64Intel i5-6600K 3.50GHzCorsair DDR4 2x8GBMSI GeForce GTX1070 Gaming X
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel i5-6600K 3.50GHz
Motherboard
Asus Pro Z170 Gaming
Memory
Corsair DDR4 2x8GB
Graphics Card(s)
MSI GeForce GTX1070 Gaming X
Sound Card
On board Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell SP2309W
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
OS Samsung 850 EVO 500GB SATA III SSD
2x Hitachi Deskstar 1GB SATA data drives
1x Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB SATA data drive
PSU
Corsair HX650W
Case
CoolerMaster CM 690 III
Cooling
Coolermaster Hyper 212 EVO 1x200mm 1x140mm 2x120mm case fan
Keyboard
Logitech usb keyboard
Mouse
Logitech G500 $27 bargain :)
Internet Speed
ADSL2
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essential, MalwareBytes
Browser
SRWare Iron, Internet Explorer
Other Info
Very happy with this buid.
I struggled a lot to find all compatible parts since I wanted an Intel 1151 based motherboard so to be able to install Windows 7.
I chose this case because it has amazing air flow, it's sturdy and looks good.
The case included 1x 200mm front and 1x 120mm back fans, I added 1x 200mm on the top and 1x120 bottom fans and modded the panels with black stockings for women s
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