Custom Build: Motherboard Compatibility

[Curly Joe]

Hey guy's, building a Gaming PC to start up a YouTube gaming channel. These are my specs so far:

-Case: ?

-Gigabyte B85-HD3 Motherboard
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00D5FA94Y/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

-Intel i5 4670k CPU:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00CO8TBOW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

-Gigabyte Nvidea GTX660 2GB Graphics Card:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0099AOAUI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

-Corsair Vengeance 8GB RAM:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0085IZRSO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

-Corsair Builder Series 600W PSU:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-Builder-Series-Modular-Certified/dp/B00ALYOTTI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1391889890&sr=8-1&keywords=650w+psu

-Western Digital 1TB HDD (Black):
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00FJRS6FU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1AUCPBF2P18HS

Also going to get an SSD for my OS and browsers. Is my motherboard compatible with the rest of my specs? (I'm aware it's on the cheap end but money is tight). Also, when I have the cash I'm wanting to overclock and put a custom water cooling loop in, any good cheap cases that can support this?

All help is appreciated!

Curly Joe

 

[TheMohammadmo]

I dont think the motherboard is compatible. Why are you getting it. Just get z87 motherboard like asus z87 plus or gigabyte d3hp. You cant overclock with b85 chipset. For the case, get corsair vengence c70 or if cheaper nzxt phantom 410 black

 

[Curly Joe]

I dont think the motherboard is compatible. Why are you getting it. Just get z87 motherboard like asus z87 plus or gigabyte d3hp. You cant overclock with b85 chipset. For the case, get corsair vengence c70 or if cheaper nzxt phantom 410 black

Ah, it was the "z87 express" in the description that threw me, could be a mistake (or just me being a noob), I'll have a look at those boards and cases, thank you!

Curly Joe

P.S. I'd pick your answer as the solution, but the option isn't there for some reason….

 

[TheMohammadmo]

Its because this is a discussion not a forum questions thats why.

 

[Curly Joe]

Its because this is a discussion not a forum questions thats why.

ah…. just me being a noob again…
cheers

Curly Joe

 

[TheMohammadmo]

lol

 

[Curly Joe]

I've picked the Corsair Carbide 300r as my case - spacious, big ass window, water cooling with a little modding.
How about this as the mobo:

-MSI Z87-G41-PCMate
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00CXOMGEY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

 

[TheMohammadmo]

I would try to spend a bit more money and get the asus z87 a you will love that motherboard

 

[Curly Joe]

Had a look at that board, all seems well but it is UGLY. Anything a little less…. gold?
Probably still go for it though, I can try and hide it with LED's

Curly Joe

 

[TheMohammadmo]

I hope you enjoy your build man. If you need help while building or with anything else, send me a pm

 

[Curly Joe]

I hope you enjoy your build man. If you need help while building or with anything else, send me a pm

Cheers, you've been a lot of help

Curly Joe

 

[TheMohammadmo]

no problem

 

[sora]

Hey guy's, building a Gaming PC to start up a YouTube gaming channel. These are my specs so far:

-Case: ?

-Gigabyte B85-HD3 Motherboard
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00D5FA94Y/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

-Intel i5 4670k CPU:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00CO8TBOW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

-Gigabyte Nvidea GTX660 2GB Graphics Card:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0099AOAUI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

-Corsair Vengeance 8GB RAM:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0085IZRSO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

-Corsair Builder Series 600W PSU:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-Builder-Series-Modular-Certified/dp/B00ALYOTTI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1391889890&sr=8-1&keywords=650w+psu

-Western Digital 1TB HDD (Black):
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00FJRS6FU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1AUCPBF2P18HS

Also going to get an SSD for my OS and browsers. Is my motherboard compatible with the rest of my specs? (I'm aware it's on the cheap end but money is tight). Also, when I have the cash I'm wanting to overclock and put a custom water cooling loop in, any good cheap cases that can support this?

All help is appreciated!

Curly Joe

Get an ASRock/Asus Z87
Everything else should be compatible with it. If you're getting a SSD I suggest the EVO