Motherboard for i7-7700k (view required specs)

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Nicordamus

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Hi.
I'm building a pc and I'm considering a I7-7700k.
What I need is a motherboard that has the following features:
1- Supports VR;
2- Supports 4k;
3- Has Wi-Fi (not a must have, but it would be really good If it does).
4- Supports DDR 4 memory with at least 32gb capacity).
5- Can overclock decently.

That being said, the less expensive the better.

I'm asking for sugestions because I already looked up and couldn't find "the best fit" myself.

I already have a 800W FX PSU, a GT960OC (next upgrade) and a Seidon Coolmaster 120M (can be replaced if needed).

Thank you, folks!
 
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elbert
The ASRock X370 Killer SLI/ac is one of the best low cost SLI motherboards. The ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING is a good B350. https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132988

The ASRock AB350 Pro4 is one of the best low cost B350 boards. https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157761

The best overclocking motherboard under $200 ASRock X370 Taichi is great. https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157757

The MSI X370 GAMING PRO CARBON is one of the easiest to overclock. https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813144017
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Nicordamus

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VR and 4K are new to me and as some models claimed to be "VR Ready" I didn't know if it was only up to the GPU. Thanks for the information. I guess what I need then is a mobo with built-in wifi and can overclock nicely. Any suggestions? And can my cooler handle this CPU?
 
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elbert

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Just a heads up the i7 7700k will become an i3-8350k in about 2 months. Coffee lake is bringing 6 core i5/i7's and the 8700k should be about $350. Also new motherboards Z370 and know the old Z270 will not support the 6 cores. I could recommend you a Ryzen 1700 with a stock cooler to save about $100. The stock cooler should get you 3.7Ghz overclock.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($289.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock - X370 KILLER SLI/ac ATX AM4 Motherboard ($133.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($130.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $554.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-08-28 20:27 EDT-0400
 
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Nicordamus

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And how well will the Ryzen 1700 stand against the new 6 core i5/i7? I have a FX-9590 but never could make it run smoothly (it overheats my motherboard), that's why I was running away from AMD.
 
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elbert

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In games about the same as it did again the i7-7700k. In none games tho the 6 core i5/i7 would least stand a chance against the 8 core 1700. The big issue right now is games with higher core support.
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The ASRock X370 Killer SLI/ac is one of the best low cost SLI motherboards. The ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING is a good B350. https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132988

The ASRock AB350 Pro4 is one of the best low cost B350 boards. https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157761

The best overclocking motherboard under $200 ASRock X370 Taichi is great. https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157757

The MSI X370 GAMING PRO CARBON is one of the easiest to overclock. https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813144017
 
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