Can you please help me pick a motherboard upgrade?

Thumperkat

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Nov 28, 2016
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Basically, I need a new motherboard with a memory and cpu upgrade.

I need 16 gb ram. I am leaning towards i7 processor but I may be swayed. Currently have an amd processor.

It needs to hold multiple gpus 2 currently. And a lot of hard drives currently 4.

I have a gigantic atx case so form factor isn't a big deal.

Preferably less than $500

Suggestions?

the most important thing is future proofing! I don't wanna have to upgrade this motherboard for a decently long time.

I also think somewhere around 2400ghz cas 9 or 1600 cas 8 or similar is good

Lastly, I'm pretty sure my current motherboard has an integrated sound card. I think it'll be more convenient to keep it that way.
 

Thumperkat

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Nov 28, 2016
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So I need to get some kind of extra cooling system for the processor or something?

Newegg says I should. I mean I have a liquid cooling system and a crap ton of fans. I'm just not sure if I need something extra?