- Apr 23, 2013
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Hello everyone, It's time to pick a motherboard and as this is my first build I need some advice.
I've noticed Z97 motherboards mentioned in multiple threads on this forum for gaming pc's, after doing some research on Z97 boards I've learned that the Z97 is an intel chipset and one of the latest (correct me if I'm wrong).
I will be using a gtx 780, most likely be using an EVGA gtx 780 classified gpu. I would like to use 8gb ram, from my research I've learned that 2 x 4gb bought in a duel pack is best (correct me if I'm wrong) and an intel i5 4690k although I'm willing to spend a little bit more if I HAVE to in order to get a better motherboard.
I don't plan on changing the motherboard often and hope it will last at least 5 years, although I have little knowledge in terms of motherboards and do not know if this is realistic.
I would like the motherboard to be future proof, suitable for gaming (latest games) and general usage and finally a motherboard which can be kept cool fairly easy is very important although I'm sure they are all very similar in terms of generated heat.
Two recommended motherboards with a link to each would be good as then I can pick the motherboard with the best colours.
I suppose my budget is around £120, although I do not wish to spend a lot of money on this particular component but I would like the absolute best in that price range.
p.s I've searched a lot of threads for the best 4gb duel pack and corsair vengeance is frequently mentioned, is this ram which you would recommend? As I believe it's rather old now, I've seen ram which have led lights on them although performance is more important I think Led lights would be a bonus if not very expensive as I will be using a corsair carbide 540 which has a window.
Many thanks! Laptopgamer
I've noticed Z97 motherboards mentioned in multiple threads on this forum for gaming pc's, after doing some research on Z97 boards I've learned that the Z97 is an intel chipset and one of the latest (correct me if I'm wrong).
I will be using a gtx 780, most likely be using an EVGA gtx 780 classified gpu. I would like to use 8gb ram, from my research I've learned that 2 x 4gb bought in a duel pack is best (correct me if I'm wrong) and an intel i5 4690k although I'm willing to spend a little bit more if I HAVE to in order to get a better motherboard.
I don't plan on changing the motherboard often and hope it will last at least 5 years, although I have little knowledge in terms of motherboards and do not know if this is realistic.
I would like the motherboard to be future proof, suitable for gaming (latest games) and general usage and finally a motherboard which can be kept cool fairly easy is very important although I'm sure they are all very similar in terms of generated heat.
Two recommended motherboards with a link to each would be good as then I can pick the motherboard with the best colours.
I suppose my budget is around £120, although I do not wish to spend a lot of money on this particular component but I would like the absolute best in that price range.
p.s I've searched a lot of threads for the best 4gb duel pack and corsair vengeance is frequently mentioned, is this ram which you would recommend? As I believe it's rather old now, I've seen ram which have led lights on them although performance is more important I think Led lights would be a bonus if not very expensive as I will be using a corsair carbide 540 which has a window.
Many thanks! Laptopgamer
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