Please help me find a suitable motherboard
Hello, I've compiled the parts I want for my first build but I am nervous about choosing a motherboard. Maybe some of you could point me to some options that are compatible for what I'm using?
###Build Help/Ready:
Have you read the sidebar and rules? (Please do)
Yes.
What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better.
Gaming primarily. I may dabble in some light video and photo editing as well. (I have a 1TB external HD already just in case, so I won't run out of space.)
If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, FPS, game settings)
1080P, 60+ FPS, High - Ultra settings on most games.
What is your budget (ballpark is okay)?
$800 - $1250
In what country are you purchasing your parts?
US
Post a draft of your potential build here (specific parts please). Consider formatting your parts list. Don't ask to be spoonfed a build (read the rules!).
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor | $199.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Memory | Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory | $73.99 @ Newegg |
| Storage | Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $160.46 @ Amazon |
| Case | Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case | $109.99 @ NCIX US |
| Power Supply | SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply | $89.49 @ SuperBiiz |
| Monitor | Asus VG248QE 24.0" 144Hz Monitor | $249.00 @ Amazon |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total | $882.92 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-17 18:52 EDT-0400 |
And an RX 480! = ~$240 GRAND TOTAL = $1122.92
Provide any additional details you wish below.
I have never built a PC before but I've been lurking on this PC for a few months and I've learned quite a bit. I know it's convention to start with a motherboard when planning a build and work from there but in my case, I know a little about all the parts but not a whole lot about motherboards! Please help me find a reliable motherboard that won't be limiting for me in the future. I feel mostly set on my other parts after reading reviews but you can critique that too.
Of note:
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Price of the motherboard is not too important to me.
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I never plan on overclocking.
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Things I'll want to plug into my computer will be up to 4 controllers at once, a mouse, flashdrives that are 2.0/3.0/3.1, the monitor I listed above (assuming I'm happy with it.) Or an HDMI cord from the computer to a TV. Also, Headphones.
Posted Jul 17, 2016, 11:17 PM UTC · edited
If you don't need anything fancy something like this will be fine http://pcpartpicker.com/product/k27CmG/gigabyte-motherboard-gab150md3h