Choosing new mobo + RAM

Charleslegrand

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Please help me find the right motherboard + RAM for my needs

EDIT: woah, all that text I wrote got lost in translation. Let's redo this.

I'm looking for a new motherboard + RAM. The ones I have are giving me headaches so I want a fresh start. Do you have suggestions that fit the following criterias:
- LGA1366 socket (I own an i7 920 cpu)
- at least 6gb of RAM
- IF POSSIBLE: board includes wireless adapter with .AC standard
- total cost before taxes and shipping of 400$
- use: video games plus everyday stuff in Microsoft Office

Also, do you think I should go for a motherboard with a newer socket and also get a new processor? I feel like mine is doing just fine but if I'm putting 200-300$ on a board, I should getting something that will last a while.

Thoughts?

Thanks a bunch everyone!
 
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You will find exactly ZERO 1366 boards with AC wireless because AC wireless came out AFTER those boards were done being built. You need to buy a used board because that socket is 3 generations old.

You DEFINITELY should get a new i5 4690k and a z97 motherboard.
You will find exactly ZERO 1366 boards with AC wireless because AC wireless came out AFTER those boards were done being built. You need to buy a used board because that socket is 3 generations old.

You DEFINITELY should get a new i5 4690k and a z97 motherboard.
 
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