Need Gaming Motherboard and Power Supply to support build

jgabriel4

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http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Black_Lotus/saved/P4YQzy

This is my PC Build, I'm looking for a good gaming motherboard to be able to support this build (16GB Ram 2x8, 2 Way SLI Nvidia GTX 760, etc). For the Motherboard, I prefer ATX or Micro ATX (or something else as long as it can fit in the case nicely) and NOT spending over $200 for one.

As for the Power Supply, I need one under $120 that can support this build. I prefer one with enough power to support all this and if possible, with 50-150w of leftover power still available. Must have enough cables to support 2 Graphics Cards, 3 Hard Drives, and 1 Optical Drive (CD Reader).

I'm just looking for a Motherboard and Power Supply for all this so please don't recommend me any other parts. (Unless you absolutely must for some reason, just not if it's about the Graphics Card. That's already been bought.)
 

Damn_Rookie

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Alternative cheaper motherboard choices: ASUS GRYPHON Z97 or MSI Z97M Gaming.

Just keep in mind a micro ATX board isn't ideal for SLI, as the two cards will be right next to each other, limiting airflow, leading to higher temperatures, fan speeds, and more noise.

As for the PSU, slightly over your $120 figure: EVGA SuperNOVA 850

More than enough power for two 760s and the rest of your system, and with some in reserve (source - 517W input power (output power would be even lower) with everything at load).

EDIT: Ah, I see you've altered your case choice from a micro ATX sized one to a mid tower. Probably make more sense to go with an ATX sized motherboard then, so you can have some breathing space between the 760s.
 

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Which PSU would be best? Which one could support my build, has cables for 3 Hard Drives, 1 Disk Drive, and 2 Graphics card? How much leftover power would each one have if used?
 
The 750w would do fine. The 850w gives you more headroom for sure, but the 750 should give you plenty of headroom as is. You'll probably be around 600-650w I'd imagine.

PCpartpicker puts your build around 500w, You'll be fine with either one.