Need help deciding parts (especially motherboard) for my first completely own build.

jpr1721

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor (€201.83 @ Mindfactory)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler (€37.00 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory (€37.89 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (€59.49 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (€59.58 @ Mindfactory)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series White 2 pack 52.2 CFM 120mm Fan (€23.99 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Video card: AMD Radeon RX 480 (€250.00)
Storage: WD Red 1TB HDD (Purchased)
Storage: Kingston 120GB SSD (Purchased)
Case: Corsair Air 240 (€85.00)
Total: €754.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-21 22:59 CEST+0200

So here is the build I am planning to build in august. It's not complete nor perfect and that's why I need your help!

The build will be solely for gaming and watching youtube and twitch streams. Nothing else is relevant. I would like to be able to play games such as LoL, Overwatch and CS:GO in 1080p and 100-144 FPS. Another requirement is that the pc has to run Battlefield 1 in 1080p high/ultra settings without dropping to under 60 FPS.

My budget is about 500-800€. The build is not meant to be completed at once since my budget won't allow it. I'm thinking about ordering all the parts excluding the LED fans and the aftermarket CPU cooler because they are basicly just accessories. I'll also be using storage from my old pc (I have listed them in the partpicker list as already purchased) so I won't be needing the SSD immedietly.

Since I have my Windows installed in my current Kingston SSD can I just slap it into a new system and have it work just fine? I think it won't be a good idea in a long run since the SSD is 3 years old and probably quite slow by todays standards but it should work untill I get some new storages, right? I'll probably use it as a storage for my Steam library afterwards.

So. What kind of motherboard should I be looking for? I know it has to be a Mini-ITX or a MicroATX board since my case supports them but that is where my knowledge ends.

Help with motherboard and the build first and foremost would be greatly appreciated.

 
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jpr1721

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Damn that MSI board looks dope.I was kinda looking for a fully black motherboard. Too bad that my retailer doesn't have that exact board on sale. What I found was something similar:

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/H170M-A-PRO.html#hero-overview

Seems quite similar. But it costs 90€. I'm completely fine with paying the extra 10€ for the great looks, though. So this board would work just as fine as the "eco" edition you linked me?

 

gantzypants

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Yeah, it will work great! I just didn't see that exact one, but it will work perfectly fine. Good luck on your build! :D
 
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