Best gaming motherboard for i5-2400

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Hi all,
I've recently acquired a i5-2400 for free and I'm looking to build a gaming rig.

Its also a replacement HTPC for my old mitx a6-3500.

It'll be situated alongside a cabinet at the end of the room so doesn't necessarily need to be itx.

I'd just like some advice on which mobo to get as I know that the i5 is compatible with several different chipsets, I'm just conscious of wasting money on a board which is full of features I can't use.

Ideally I'd like the board to have USB 3.0 and support for SSD.

Also how future proof is the 1155 socket? Would it be worth catering for a fully fledged mobo for a time when it'd be worth upgrading the CPU?

Is SLI/Crossfire worth having as well?

Thanks in advance
 
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I agree with Hello man. You should shoot higher by selecting a mobo that will last you the next 2 to 4 years and meet your requirements when it comes to upgrades, for example the amount of RAM, you might wanna go from 8 to 16 all the way to 32 gigs.

You've got a good cpu, why not invest equally in a good mobo.

I would really recommend SLI/Crossfire if you're an enthusiast who wants more performance other than a single GPU.
However, with SLI/Crossfire you would need a higher power supply unit, an after market cooler or liquid cooling for your cpu and a good cabinet to ensure you have plenty of airflow to keep your setup running at optimum speed and performance. Subsequently, that will also impact your power bill.




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I like ASUS, especially the Sabertooth and ROG boards. I would say check Newegg, and find a board made by ASUS or AsRock that fits your price. I just told another forum member to shoot high with components, instead of chucking them every few months. SLI/Crossfire is useful when your card starts to get old and you don't have the money to but the latest ones.
 
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I'd like to spend under £100 if possible, the asrock z77 extreme 4 looks like a popular and well reviewed board within my budget.

Not sure if that'd be over kill for the CPU though?
 
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As I said, shoot high..... What if you upgrade later?
 
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I agree with Hello man. You should shoot higher by selecting a mobo that will last you the next 2 to 4 years and meet your requirements when it comes to upgrades, for example the amount of RAM, you might wanna go from 8 to 16 all the way to 32 gigs.

You've got a good cpu, why not invest equally in a good mobo.

I would really recommend SLI/Crossfire if you're an enthusiast who wants more performance other than a single GPU.
However, with SLI/Crossfire you would need a higher power supply unit, an after market cooler or liquid cooling for your cpu and a good cabinet to ensure you have plenty of airflow to keep your setup running at optimum speed and performance. Subsequently, that will also impact your power bill.




 
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On the power bill part.... I run a PC with a 750W PSU for about 17 hours a day, plus a PC with a 900W PSU for about 4 hours. I have seen a increase in power bill charges, and my parents have yelled at me for it. :D A good case is well.... a good thing. I am purchasing a semi-custom water cooler, for the heat reason alone. Even with cases, shoot high, what if you want to custom water cool later?
 
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