Which Motherboard is better for gaming??

YoshiTheGamer · Feb 27, 2017

Hey guys im about to buy mother board. So there are two mother boards that i was about to buy but are they good for gaming and which one is better?

Links:

-https://www.amazon.com/B150-PRO-GAMING-D3-Motherboard/dp/B017AECHQI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488226330&sr=8-1&keywords=Asus+B150+Pro+Gaming%2C+LGA1151+ATX

-https://www.amazon.com/Asus-Gaming-Motherboard-B150-PRO/dp/B0189T70YC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1488226330&sr=8-2&keywords=Asus+B150+Pro+Gaming%2C+LGA1151+ATX

DRagor · Feb 27, 2017

You do notice that one of them is DDR3 and the other DDR4?

raisonjohn · Feb 27, 2017

Get the Asus B150 PRO GAMING/AURA and take advantage of DDR4. The other board you linked, Asus B150 PRO GAMING D3 uses DDR3 RAM. Other than that, there are no considerable performance difference in gaming between the 2 motherboards.

YoshiTheGamer · Feb 27, 2017

So what is better DDR3 Or DDR4 and what is differt?

DRagor · Feb 27, 2017

DDR4 is faster then DDR3. Unless you already some DDR3 memory that you want to use (from old machine for example), DDR4 is better choice.

Dark Lord of Tech · Feb 27, 2017

What CPU are you going to run?

YoshiTheGamer · Feb 27, 2017

DRagor :

So Which One Is DDR4 That One:

-https://www.amazon.com/Asus-Gaming-Motherboard-B150-PRO/dp/B0189T70YC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1488226330&sr=8-2&keywords=Asus+B150+Pro+Gaming%2C+LGA1151+ATX

YoshiTheGamer · Feb 27, 2017

I Dont really know which one because for now in picking up PC parts to build one thats why im asking that

Dark Lord of Tech · Feb 27, 2017

Stick to Skylake so that it has a compatible BIOS.

DRagor · Feb 27, 2017

YoshiTheGamer :

Yes, this one is DDR4.

YoshiTheGamer · Feb 27, 2017

DRagor :

So what if i buy it and add my old 2x 4gb ram that is ddr3 is that fine or you seaquest me ddr3 mother board?

raisonjohn · Feb 27, 2017

If you want to use your old DDR3 RAMs, get the first link - which is DDR3.
But if you are asking which between the 2 motherboards is best for gaming, then get the second link - which is DDR4.

You cannot use your old DDR3 RAMs in the DDR4 slots. It won't work and it won't fit. You will have to buy new RAMs that are DDR4 to use in that DDR4-supported motherboard.

DRagor · Feb 27, 2017

Nope, you can't use DDR3 ram on DDR4 motherboard, nor you can't use DDR4 ram on DDR3 motherboard.

YoshiTheGamer · Feb 27, 2017

raisonjohn :

So its better to buy second mother board thats ddr3 but it will be slower?

Dark Lord of Tech · Feb 27, 2017

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raisonjohn · Feb 27, 2017

YoshiTheGamer :

Better - in terms of expenses (price/performance) - because you already have your DDR3s and want to re-use them.

DRagor · Feb 27, 2017

^+1 to that, plus the speed difference isn't big (or someone could say it's minimal)

YoshiTheGamer · Feb 27, 2017

DRagor :

so for now i should buy ddr3 si i can use my ram thats also ddr3 and speed difference wont be big

raisonjohn · Feb 27, 2017

YoshiTheGamer :

Correct.

Now you need to get an appropriate CPU for that motherboard. The board supports 6th-gen (Skylake) CPUs out-of-the-box. I suggest you get a 6th-gen Skylake CPU to avoid any compatibility issues.

YoshiTheGamer · Feb 27, 2017

raisonjohn :

YoshiTheGamer :

Correct.

Now you need to get an appropriate CPU for that motherboard. The board supports 6th-gen (Skylake) CPUs out-of-the-box. I suggest you get a 6th-gen Skylake CPU to avoid any compatibility issues.

what about if i get Processor-Intel Core i3 6100 BOX, Skylake will it be good?

raisonjohn · Feb 27, 2017

That i3-6100 is compatible with the motherboard. Although not the best in terms of gaming (especially for games that require a much more powerful CPUs like the i5 or i7). But if you are on a very limited budget, then that i3 may suffice.

DRagor · Feb 27, 2017

i5-6400 or i5-6500 are your next options if you can afford them

YoshiTheGamer · Feb 27, 2017

DRagor :

Well im searching for CPU that cheap as posible and good as posible for example under 150€-190€

DRagor · Feb 27, 2017

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/rK4NnQ/intel-cpu-bx80662i56400

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