Build almost ready to go, but having trouble deciding on a mobo. Any help would be appreciated.
###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.
I will use this computer for gaming, school work, and other light use. So far I know I will be playing WOW and modded Skyrim.
If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, FPS, game settings)
My desired resolution is 1920x1080p and I would like at least 40fps on high(ish) settings.
What is your budget (ballpark is okay)?
About $800-$1,000 for the core PC components
In what country are you purchasing your parts?
United States
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 | $198.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Motherboard | ASRock B150 GAMING K4/HYPER ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $103.98 @ Newegg |
| Memory | GeIL EVO POTENZA 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory | $51.99 @ Newegg |
| Storage | Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $88.48 @ Newegg |
| Video Card | Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card | $268.50 @ B&H |
| Case | Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case | $44.99 @ Newegg |
| Power Supply | SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply | $73.00 |
| Monitor | Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor | $126.89 @ B&H |
| Mouse | Logitech M510 Wireless Laser Mouse | $22.45 @ B&H |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $989.27 | |
| Mail-in rebates | -$10.00 | |
| Total | $979.27 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-29 19:30 EDT-0400 |
Provide any additional details you wish below.
I feel pretty good about the parts in this build, but I am still undecided on the way to go for a mobo. I have the ASROCK B150 included in this parts list, but others have recommended other mobos including:
ASRock B150M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
If anyone has any experience or input on these mobos (or a different one) I would greatly appreciate it. This will be my first build so I have to start from scratch (monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc. too) I have been through multiple build ideas and am trying to get as much feedback as possible before I start tossing money around. Thank you!
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Posted Aug 29, 2016, 11:45 PM UTC