What Would be the best motherboard for this build?

Valkyrieneos · Sep 26, 2014

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/6RvMXL

I dont plan on overclocking the main things im looking for is a nice mobo layout no akward placements on the mobo. Also a durable relaible mobo thanks

MeteorsRaining · Sep 26, 2014

Do you plan to SLI in future? If yes, I'd grab a Z MoBo, not for OCing (you can't OC with locked CPU anyways), but rather to support x8 in SLI. Something like this:
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£88.76 @ Scan.co.uk)
^Beefy PCB, durable, SLI support, good overall value/money.

Asus and GB produce some of the most durable MoBos with high quality components

Also, may I suggest some changes in your build?
You'll not gain any performance from WD black vs Blue or Seagate Barracuda, plus there are 1TB versions available for same price. Don't get Black unless you want the extra warranty.
Also, no need for such an extremely high quality PSU unless you operate the system 24/7. An EVGA B2 750W would support SLI of 970 while being half the price.
The modified build should look something like this:
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/hJMh23

Valkyrieneos · Sep 26, 2014

MeteorsRaining :

The system will be on 24/7 thats why I chose the psu. Thanks for the Hdd tip well spotted. As for the mobo I do not plan on overcloking or sli Ill only be using 1 graphics card and whatever you see in here http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/mbKjvK nothing else will be added and no future plans to add graphics cards.

Is it still better of just to get that mobo?

MeteorsRaining · Sep 26, 2014

A H MoBo makes sense with 1 card, H97 Performance or PRO4 would be good enough.

Also, you still don't require that high quality of PSU, a XFX 550W Gold can run this system with ease while being much cheaper, no compromise on quality too.

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/D89MXL

Valkyrieneos · Sep 26, 2014

MeteorsRaining :

Thanks for letting me know this is were its got to with your tips http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/p347Mp Will the ram need to be changed to low profile or will it be fine? Should I add a aftermarket cpu cooler in here also could you reccomend any if yes? Thanks

MeteorsRaining · Sep 26, 2014

It'll be fine, since you don't need af cooler for a locked CPU (as you can't OC). Higher profile sticks obstruct in cooler installation, but stock coolers don't have any issues with them. Also, you'll benefit from Gold PSU if you operate your system 24/7.

Valkyrieneos · Sep 26, 2014

MeteorsRaining :

This is the current state of the build http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/39cXMp is this what you mean? So its not worth getting any aftermarket cpu coolers as its not overclocked. Would getting a quiet cpu cooler be worth it?

MeteorsRaining · Sep 26, 2014

Yep, looks great to me

Valkyrieneos · Sep 26, 2014

MeteorsRaining :

So its not worth getting any aftermarket cpu coolers as its not overclocked. Would getting a quiet cpu cooler be worth it?

MeteorsRaining · Sep 26, 2014

Valkyrieneos :

Yes as you won't OC, no temp issues. A quiet af cooler would of course reduce temps too. So you can get one if you want extra quietness, something like Noctua LPs. But then you'd need lower profile memory too. Are you sensitive to cooler noise? Tbh, I'm not, have some old pre builts with stock Intel coolers, they're not loud(ish) even at full load.

Valkyrieneos · Sep 26, 2014

MeteorsRaining :

Valkyrieneos :

Yes as you won't OC, no temp issues. A quiet af cooler would of course reduce temps too. So you can get one if you want extra quietness, something like Noctua LPs. But then you'd need lower profile memory too. Are you sensitive to cooler noise? Tbh, I'm not, have some old pre builts with stock Intel coolers, they're not loud(ish) even at full load.

Oh thats a shame id have to get low profile ill just stay on the stock cooler. Its not to bad I just liked the idea of having a cooler system xd

MeteorsRaining · Sep 26, 2014

Don't worry, the stock coolers are good to keep system cool unless you OC, which as mentioned, isn't possible

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