Motherboard for first time PC builder and would love some feedback

Firstpcbuild1 · Apr 4, 2016

Hi guys,

I need help choosing a motherboard, thanks!

This is my first post, so I hope I dont break any rules.

My setup (not bought yet):

CPU: Core i5 I5-6600 3.3 GHz
GPU: MSI GTX 970 GAMING 4G (4 GB)
PSU: Corsair VS Series VS550
RAM: Kingston HyperX FURY 1 x 8 GB (2666mhz)
SSD: Samsung 850 EVO MZ-75E250 250 GB
Cooler Master Hyper TX3 EVO Processor
Screen: BenQ XL2411Z
Case: Fractal Design Define R5

Motherboards I considered:

ASUS B150M-A
MSI Z170-A PRO
MSI Z170A GAMING PRO

I wont be overclocking.

assassin445522 · Apr 4, 2016

Do not get a z170 if you arent overclocking.
nice build btw
I'd go with 2 4gb sticks of ram instead of one 8gb sticks, 2 8gb sticks would be slightly faster

Firstpcbuild1 · Apr 4, 2016

assassin445522 :

Thank you for the quick answer!

I have 2 follow-up questions if you have time:

My RAM has 2666mhz, which wont be supported by the B150M-A. Should I get lower mhz RAM?

Do you know if the PSU is good enough?

assassin445522 · Apr 4, 2016

1) yes Ram frequency literally makes near no difference maybe like .1 fps and that's a MAYBE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWgzA2C61z4
at 2 mins he shows some benchmarks showing performance differerence (yes ik this is DDR3)

2) yes it has 80+ bronze effeciency basically meaning it is a good PSU

Bearmann · Apr 4, 2016

I would invest in a higher quality PSU. The EVGA P2 would be my choice, but the others would be OK.

http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/compare/corsair-power-supply-cp9020090na,evga-power-supply-220p20650x1,seasonic-power-supply-s12ii620bronze,seasonic-power-supply-ssr550rm/

You won't need the TX3 cooler if you get the boxed Intel chip, unless you just want to replace it with something quieter. In that case, I would recommend the Cryorig H7 which is much better and much easier to install.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cryorig-cpu-cooler-h7

Would an H170 Pro Gaming be too much over budget?

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-h170progaming

Firstpcbuild1 · Apr 5, 2016

Bearmann :

Yes, that might be a bit over budget with the H170 mobo. I just dont want a bottleneck, but otherwise I want best value mobo.

Thanks for the advice on the cooler and PSU. I dont know know how to prioritize moneywise with the PSU though.

Bearmann · Apr 5, 2016

Firstpcbuild1 :

That's a good price of $103 after rebate on that Asus Pro Gaming. It's less expensive than the the two MSI boards that you picked out. Are you in the USA?

https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/H170-PRO-GAMING/

Here is another good PSU if you live near an US location of NCIX:

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b20750vr

It may still be worthwhile with shipping costs added, but I don't know how much they are.

Firstpcbuild1 · Apr 6, 2016

I live in Denmark which is in Scandinavia. We have most of the parts that you recommend and with low shipping cost.

I could finde this PSU: eVGA SuperNOVA 750 G2

Otherwise I considered this PSU, which is slightly cheaper: Corsair RMx Series RM650x

Bearmann · Apr 6, 2016

Firstpcbuild1 :

Both are excellent,but the EVGA is probably a little better. I think the Corsair comes with a sleeve bearing fan and a 7 year warranty, while I think the EVGA comes with a ball bearing fan and a 10 year warranty (with registration).

I visited Denmark oh so many years ago. It's a wonderful place!

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