Best Motherboard to Get For an Intel i7-4790k

DomesticDom · Dec 18, 2015

Hi, I was recently informed that in order to upgrade to 4790k, I'd need a new motherboard and PSU.
I'm looking for a motherboard around $100, but 150 would be acceptable if necessary. As for the PSU I'd hope that it wouldn't be any more than $80.
Any suggestions would be usefull, thanks.
Please let me know, if you need more information than what I provided.
-Windows 10 Home 64-bit
-CPU: AMD FX(tm)-4130 Quad-Core Processor, 3800 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s)
-RAM: 8.00GB
-Motherboard/System Model: GA-78LMT-USB3
-Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 610
-Monitor: BenQ Rl2455
-PSU: Ultra 500 Watt ATX Power Supply

DonkeyOatie · Dec 18, 2015

Is this for gaming? I assume that you want to overclock the CPU. Are there any other features that you want? The gigabyte Z97X Gaming 5 is a great general purpose motherboard, suitable for anything, but there are many other possibilities. What are your future expansion plans, if any? SLI?

The ASRock Z97 Extreme 4, and the ASUS Z97 A are both also good.

DomesticDom · Dec 18, 2015

DonkeyOatie :

Honestly I wasn't planning on overclocking.
I simply want to upgrade for a better performance, and for the possible future purchase of the GTX 970 Graphics Card.
It is indeed for gaming, but I'm not really interested in extra features. Thanks for the suggestions, I'll check them out when I get home.

DonkeyOatie · Dec 18, 2015

If you are not going to overclock, then almost any Z97 board would do, or even a H97 board, but that would limit your future. Something around $100 would be my choice.

The ASRock Z97 Extreme 4 will give you a decent price now and allow for good possibilities in the future. It will support one (or two) GTX 970s.

DomesticDom · Dec 18, 2015

DomesticDom :

It's great news that I could get one for about $100 Thanks again for your help.
As far as the PSU is concerned, I was informed in a previous post, that I'll need at least 550 watts. Can you confirm that this is true, and if it is, do you have any recommendations for one under $100. Preferably I'd like to buy one for around $50, but that'd probably be unreasonable, so whatever you can recommend would be great.

DonkeyOatie · Dec 18, 2015

Yes, a n i7 4790K and a GTX 970 will run well on 550W, even if you decide to overclock later.

I would get this: http://www.ncixus.com/products/?usaffiliateid=1000031504&sku=97531&vpn=110%2DB2%2D0750%2DVR&manufacture=eVGA It is more than you need, but is inexpensive and very good, as well as being semi-modular.

If not, then http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HW979AQ/?tag=pcpapi-20 is very good too.

DomesticDom · Dec 18, 2015

DonkeyOatie :

You're amazing thank you so much. I have to pick out one by today, so these quick responses are very useful. So looking at my computer's specs, there's nothing else I'll need to upgrade to be able to use the 4970k besides the motherboard and PSU? Also do you suggest getting the first or second PSU you recommended. If I didn't post enough specifications let me know what I need to post please. Thanks again.

DonkeyOatie · Dec 18, 2015

The 750W PSU would allow for greater future expansion, the 550W PSU is very efficient and plenty for what you have now and even to add a GTX 970. I have used both PSUs with school builds and they are great.

You will have to re-key your Operating system for the new motherboard. Your system will now be very GPU limited. You need to save for a GPU upgrade soon.

Getting parts from as few suppliers as possible is a good idea.

DomesticDom · Dec 18, 2015

DonkeyOatie :

So one last thing, I promise. I was looking at the motherboard you recommended, and it has like really awful reviews. Almost half of the buyers, said that it stopped working before even a year of usage. Is there any other motherboard you'd recommend, or should I just trust this one?

DonkeyOatie · Dec 18, 2015

What reviews where? http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/6346/asrock-z97-extreme4-intel-z97-motherboard-review/index9.html

You need to feel good about your decision. Look at the ASUS Z97 A. http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/6556/asus-z97-a-intel-z97-motherboard-review/index9.html

DomesticDom · Dec 18, 2015

DonkeyOatie :

I saw bad reviews on NewEgg and Amazon, but I asked around a bit more, and people seem to like it. Plus I realized that if I do get a defective chip, I can always request a new one. Thanks again for all your help man.

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