Mobo for first PC

[Firstpcbuild]

Hi guys,

I need help choosing a motherboard, thanks!

This is my first post, so I hope I dont break any rules.

My setup (not bought yet):

CPU: Core i5 I5-6600 3.3 GHz
GPU: MSI GTX 970 GAMING 4G (4 GB)
PSU: Corsair VS Series VS550
RAM: Kingston HyperX FURY 1 x 8 GB (2666mhz)
SSD: Samsung 850 EVO MZ-75E250 250 GB
Cooler Master Hyper TX3 EVO Processor
Screen: BenQ XL2411Z
Case: Fractal Design Define R5

Motherboards I considered:

ASUS B150M-A
MSI Z170-A PRO
MSI Z170A GAMING PRO

I wont be overclocking. [/SIZE]

 

[Tidekilla115]

If your not gonna overclock an h110 board would work, But I would say if you have the money to get a board with overclocking potential i would do that and from what I've read it's hard to beat a z170 for overclocking. Also even though you say your not gonna overclock eventually you probably will want/need to.

 

[escrow4]

H110 mobos are rubbish when it comes to ports and decent audio. If that is fine than any $50 Asrock will do. If you want something better go for H170.

 

[Firstpcbuild]

Hi guys, thanks for the feedback!

What I get from your answers is that I need to invest in a mobo which can OC.

Or am I mistaken?

 

[lehtv]

It'd be better to have just one thread for your build questions. I replied to your thread here:

What do all of those cost and where are you buying them from?

Stay away from VS series power supplies, they are the lowest quality units Corsair makes, and not worth buying unless dirt cheap. Some good alternatives at a similar price point: Seasonic S12II/M12II, XFX TS series. Usually EVGA G2 series is worth the extra cost for a build like this.

Buy RAM in a 2x4GB kit so you don't lose performance due to lack of dual channel. 2x8GB is worth considering as it ensures you don't have to upgrade RAM in the foreseeable future. If you can find 2133MHz for significantly cheaper than 2666MHz, go with that instead, as the B150 chipset won't support over 2133MHz memory frequencies anyway.

The case seems a little expensive (usually over $100/100&#8364😉. I would shave $50 off the case and buy a better PSU, RAM and/or motherboard.

Feel free to choose which thread you want to continue in.