Finding the right motherboard and RAM

__BOSSY__ · Nov 29, 2017

I want to upgrade my pc so I decided to sell my CPU Motherboard and soon my Ram and fan! I had an i7 4790k so this mean I need new mobo Ram and cooler! I built my Pc last Christmas so the rest is almost a year old!

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/cQyDD8

These are the parts that I will have left ^ , and I need a motherboard that fits in right with an i7 7700k and 16 Gb of Ram! With a fan or cooler !

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/8y8w9W
I got to this build but the fan might affect the Ram and it’s also too expensive!

So i am looking for a mobo, around $140 of 16GB Ram , to go with i7 7700k! I might buy the mobo because it’s around $70 but the Ram is too expensive and need cheaper ones! And to all fit in this case with no problem! Thanks for your help!

cin19 · Nov 29, 2017

DDR4 3000 for $143. https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820215160&ignorebbr=1

Budge414 · Nov 29, 2017

Hi there!

Take a look.

- I've added 2 different sets of RAM. Both have low-profile heat spreaders attached so they will not interfere with anything, however, the Cryorig H7 you selected is a dream for RAM clearance anyway.
The Corsair LPX is the slightly better RAM, for a price increase over the Team however. At that price only Red is available, though it does match the MSi motherboard, if that matters to you.
Both RAM sticks are 2400MHz, that doesn't extract what the CPU and motherboard is capable of, but since you need to budget here there's not much you can do about it. It will work perfectly fine for your needs.
If saving money on the Team RAM means you will go for a better motherboard, take that option immediately. See below.

- The motherboard selection is price-orientated, there are better overclocking motherboards available but this will do just fine. At this price it's Red and you should be able to afford it with the Corsair RAM.
If you choose to go for the Team RAM option, you have a bit of room to upgrade here;
This would be my personal path: Motherboard: Asus - PRIME Z270-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg) - Insanely good price. Personally I'd go this way and buy it immediately before it goes up.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($287.89 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($28.90 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: MSI - Z270 GAMING PLUS ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($158.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($41.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING X Video Card ($303.89 @ B&H)
Case: Zalman - Z1 Neo ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1207.51
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-29 18:21 EST-0500

Let me know what you think.

Budge414 · Nov 29, 2017

cin19 :

^ A great deal, this isn't seen on PCPartPicker, better choice than the Corsair LPX I've suggested. Again, the H7 should clear the RAM well and truly since you seemed concerned with it fitting (Is that what you meant?).

__BOSSY__ · Nov 30, 2017

I don’t really care on the colors of the Ram , I just want everything to fit in the motherboard with no problem and looking for cheaper Ram! So I might go with the DDR4 3000 for $143. Just wondering that will this all work?

__BOSSY__ · Nov 30, 2017

Will this work or what do you guys suggest me to change?( Mobo , Ram , cooler)
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/M96nZ8

With Ram- https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820215160&ignorebbr=1

Budge414 · Nov 30, 2017

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jx7r3F

Much better IMO.

I changed the case, see if you like it. It's cheaper and nicer.

With a nice CPU like the 7700K, you want something better than the cheapest Z270 motherboard you selected.

I personally would go better again, if you can afford another $30 - $40

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