What would be a good motherboard to complete this build?

Rickashaw · Nov 24, 2016

Hello, I was wondering what would be a good motherboard to complete this build. The type of motherboard that I was thinking was either ASUS or Gigabyte, but wasn't sure.
Here is the part list:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/pThZzM

Thanks, Rick

ZachCampbell4065 · Nov 24, 2016

This is a fantastic motherboard, and I can't recommend Gigabyte enough:

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/bzNypg/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz170xgaming7

I'm running Asus myself and their customer service leaves a lot to be desired

BringerOfTea · Nov 24, 2016

maybe get ddr4 ram as well?

ZachCampbell4065 · Nov 24, 2016

And also consider an SSD, the speed difference is amazing, and it's much easier to start with one than migrate everything over to one later

Rickashaw · Nov 24, 2016

Would DDR4 memory be needed? I was reading about the difference between DDR4 and DDR3 and wasn't sure of it.

ZachCampbell4065 · Nov 24, 2016

DDR4 is required with Z170 motherboards

Thobbo187 · Nov 24, 2016

Updated Parts list for you:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Ry2NgL

+ 2x 8GB Corsair LPX 2133MHz RAM
+ASUS Z170-A ATX Motherboard
+ 240GB SSD

George Mulligan · Nov 24, 2016

ZachCampbell4065 :

+1

Rickashaw · Nov 24, 2016

Thobbo187 :

Is there any higher storage SSD's that would fit into that

ZachCampbell4065 · Nov 24, 2016

Higher storage SSDs are the same size, but escalate in price quite heavily, for instance here is the same build with a 480GB SSD

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($133.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card ($384.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($85.58 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1264.27
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-24 10:21 EST-0500

Rickashaw · Nov 24, 2016

ZachCampbell4065 :

Higher storage SSDs are the same size, but escalate in price quite heavily, for instance here is the same build with a 480GB SSD

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($133.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card ($384.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($85.58 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1264.27
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-24 10:21 EST-0500

So would it be better to just have multiple of the 240 GB ones?

ZachCampbell4065 · Nov 24, 2016

Well no, a single one is simpler unless you want a RAID setup. 240 to 480 is roughly twice the price and a lot easier than dealing with multiple SSDs

fourseven · Nov 24, 2016

Rickashaw :

my suggestion :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG M9i 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K6 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($78.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY CS1311 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 7K3000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card ($384.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define S w/Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($58.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1091.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-24 10:52 EST-0500

affordable premium build
try to matching with your overall price with mobo

for cooler I chose CRYORIG M9i 48.4 CFM for best value/performance and more quite than cooler master hyper 212 evo.
for Mobo I choose ASRock Fatal1ty z170 gaming for its overclocking capability with 12 power phase design, it'll comes handy someday if you do overclocking

.
for RAM I choose higher speed with same average price.
I added SSD for speedy booting to windows, and replace your HDD with higher capacities but at same price
your case is quite expensive, so I replace with same brand but cheaper one

for PSU I do the same as case.

this is just a suggestion, the final decision is yours, I'm just helping out...

I hope this might help you out.

ZachCampbell4065 · Nov 24, 2016

fourseven :

Rickashaw :

my suggestion :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS10X OPTIMA CPU Cooler ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K6 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($78.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY CS1311 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 7K3000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card ($384.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define S w/Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($58.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1061.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-24 10:25 EST-0500

affordable premium build
try to matching with your overall price with mobo

for cooler I chose Zalman CNPS10X OPTIMA for best value/performance and more quite than cooler master hyper 212 evo.
for Mobo I choose ASRock Fatal1ty z170 gaming for its overclocking capability with 12 power phase design, it'll comes handy someday if you do overclocking

.
for RAM I choose higher speed with same average price.
I added SSD for speedy booting to windows, and replace your HDD with higher capacities but at same price
your case is quite expensive, so I replace with same brand but cheaper one

for PSU I do the same as case.

this is just a suggestion, the final decision is yours, I'm just helping out...

I hope this might help you out.

With an overclockable CPU I would not advise a low end cooler such as this. At some point you will most likely want to squeeze some extra juice out of even just mess around with it, the Hyper 212 will run you better.

I would also not advise a 120GB SSD, after you put your OS on it you aren't left with much room at all. 240GB is the lowest I would go

fourseven · Nov 24, 2016

ZachCampbell4065 :

well then... I don't know is Rickashaw do overcloking or not so I'm just playing save to matching his price point, and for SSD I just realize that... hahahha my bad. thanks man for that knowledge

well then how about this

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG M9i 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K6 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($78.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY CS1311 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 7K3000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card ($384.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define S w/Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($58.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1091.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-24 10:52 EST-0500

Rickashaw · Nov 24, 2016

I plan on overclockimg and this build is upgrading/modifying my build right now.
Thank you for the responses!

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