What Motherboard is right for me?

[Snake_skull]

Hi there LTT Community!

I am currently searching for a motherboard for a new gaming computer build.

 

The parts I would like to use with the motherboard

-Intel Core i5-4460

-ASUS Strix GTX 970

-Corsair Vengeance 16gb 1600Mhz

-120 GB Sandisk SSD

 

I do not want to spend more than $100 on a motherboard unless really necessary.

Color scheme really isn't an issue, But I would prefer mostly Black with Red Accents. Or Just Pure Black.

 

What motherboard should I buy?

 

Thank you!

[_JohnB330ci]

If pci expansion doesn't matter get a micro atx board, probably a small MSI one (black with red highlights)

[GoldDimTzam69]

Asus B85-PLUS or any other B85 motherboard that has an LGA 1150 socket is good. 

[comicsansms]

What is your budget? What would you like to spend?

[Snake_skull]

If pci expansion doesn't matter get a micro atx board, probably a small MSI one (black with red highlights)

Yea. I am looking into mAtx boards. But Im looking for specific suggestions

Thank you!

[Snake_skull]

What is your budget? What would you like to spend?

 

 

I do not want to spend more than $100 on a motherboard unless really necessary.

 

[_JohnB330ci]

Yea. I am looking into mAtx boards. But Im looking for specific suggestions

Thank you!

 

Just look at MSI or Asus they both offer good boards, just depends on what features you want

[comicsansms]

 

No, I meant. "What do you want to spend on it?" not "What is your max budget?"

[Snake_skull]

No, I meant. "What do you want to spend on it?", not, "What is your max budget?"

I want to spend no more than $120.

[comicsansms]

I like the look of the Asrock Falal1ty. it is a Z97 so you can overclock if you buy a "k" series CPU latter on.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-fatal1tyz97killer

 

 

If you are not going to upgrade your CPU, any H81, B85, H97 or Z97 motherboard should be fine.