Recommend a good mobo for a i5 or a i7?

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Hi,

Im building a new pc slowly and im starting from the beginning.(Buy a case, Then a processor,etc) I was wanting to know what was good for motherboards these days since I
havnt really been keeping up on current trends. I am a heavy gamer if that helps(I figure 16gb of ram is all im ever gonna need. I think 32gb is over kill in my situation) If it also helps I plan on getting a Nvidia GTX 970(If I can find a decent price on a GTX 980 on ebay im going with that)
Ty for any suggestions
 
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I'd look to the 6600K, and pair it with the Z170-A or Progaming from Asus, a bit more costwise and can move up to the Hero (that's what I decided on), and pair it up with 16GB 2x8GB 2666 or better DRAM, best DDR4 I've used on Skylake is the GSkill Trident Z and their Ripjaws Z. The Corsair LPX and Adata's XPG Z1 are also good, not quite as strong as far as OC headroom
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Whats ur budget



 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: PNY Anarchy 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($67.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Mushkin ECO2 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($328.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 760T Black V2 ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1141.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-17 20:33 EST-0500



 
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Thats a awesome build renigadecrew. Only thing I would avoid is the Windforce GTX 970 as I don't care for those huge 3 fan cards.
As for my budget, I haven't set one. I have a long term goal in mind. I want a pc that will last at least thru this gen if not at least the next one. I also have a few things I can bring over from my other build to like my 850w PSU that is fairly new.
 
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renigadecrew

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I would go with an EVGA card then, its $350 with $319 after rebate

http://www.ncixus.com/products/?usaffiliateid=1000031504&sku=104474&vpn=04G-P4-3975-KR&manufacture=eVGA&promoid=1428

If rebates are not your thing then this is the same card just not Super Super Clocked

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487136&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

As for a budget I think that would be the most long lasting. I have a similar build myself




 
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I'd look to the 6600K, and pair it with the Z170-A or Progaming from Asus, a bit more costwise and can move up to the Hero (that's what I decided on), and pair it up with 16GB 2x8GB 2666 or better DRAM, best DDR4 I've used on Skylake is the GSkill Trident Z and their Ripjaws Z. The Corsair LPX and Adata's XPG Z1 are also good, not quite as strong as far as OC headroom
 
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Ok ty renigadecrew. Do you think I would need a i7 maybe? Or is that wasted power?(Ive heard i7 processors are good for like video editing and doing things with videos but if your a gamer you most likely wont ever need a i7)
 
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I honestly don't think skylake is a big deal, I game and edit and I run a 4790k and its fine. But if you aren't ever gonna edit videos or stuff like that you will be fine with an i5


 
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I honestly don't think skylake is a big deal, I game and edit and I run a 4790k and its fine. But if you aren't ever gonna edit videos or stuff like that you will be fine with an i5


 
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I honestly don't think skylake is a big deal, I game and edit and I run a 4790k and its fine. But if you aren't ever gonna edit videos or stuff like that you will be fine with an i5


 
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