What motherboard should I get?

[JohnnyCowboy1098]

I just wanted to know what motherboard would be good to buy? I'm looking for anything that is $200 - $300. Thanks!

[Cela1]

Well, we need to know a socket and desired use before anything.

[Gravemind]

*rubs his temples*

 

What kind of CPU were you looking at? You need to decide that first, then look for a compatible motherboard.

[JohnnyCowboy1098]

I'm going to be using this for gaming, and a intel socket is preferred.

[Cela1]

Just now, JohnnyCowboy1098 said:

I'm going to be using this for gaming, and a intel socket is preferred.

*facepalm*

 

Which Intel socket. Do you have a CPU in mind?

[Gravemind]

Just now, JohnnyCowboy1098 said:

I'm going to be using this for gaming, and a intel socket is preferred.

There are a lot of intel sockets.

You're going about building your system backwards.

You need to find a specific CPU first.

[JohnnyCowboy1098]

ok, i couldn't remember what socket means. I just took a guess. What is a socket then?

[JohnnyCowboy1098]

Never mind that last post, missed part of your post, and a 6700k

[Cela1]

Just now, JohnnyCowboy1098 said:

ok, i couldn't remember what socket means. I just took a guess. What is a socket then?

The bit that the CPU goes into. Please go watch some videos over on youtube and then ask again.

[Cela1]

Just now, JohnnyCowboy1098 said:

Never mind that last post, missed part of your post, and a 6700k

So, you are planning to overclock? And are you doing anything else rather than gaming?

[JohnnyCowboy1098]

Probably will be overclocking, yes, and probably word documents and things like that

[Cela1]

Just now, JohnnyCowboy1098 said:

Probably will be overclocking, yes, and probably word documents and things like that

Ok, you probably will only need a 6600K if you want to save $100 (just letting you know).

[JohnnyCowboy1098]

Ok, so what about a motherboard?

[Cela1]

Just now, JohnnyCowboy1098 said:

Ok, so what about a motherboard?

Well if you are overclocking, then you should look for a mobo with a Z170 chipset. Are you getting a Full ATX case or a smaller one?

[JohnnyCowboy1098]

 

Just now, Cela1 said:

Well if you are overclocking, then you should look for a mobo with a Z170 chipset. Are you getting a Full ATX case or a smaller one?

An atx

[Cela1]

Fitting your description:

http://pcpartpicker.com/products/motherboard/#s=30&c=110&f=2&L=4&h=1,8&R=5,4&X=20080,30067&sort=a8&page=1

 

(You may also want to include cheaper mobos)

[JohnnyCowboy1098]

 

1 minute ago, Cela1 said:

http://pcpartpicker.com/products/motherboard/#s=30&c=110&f=2&L=4&h=1,8&R=5,4&X=20080,30067&sort=a8&page=1

Thanks a lot! Especially for your patience with a noob.

[Cela1]

Just now, JohnnyCowboy1098 said:

 

Thanks a lot! Especially for your patience with a noob.

No problem  

Also, don't forget your CPU doesn't come with a stock heatsink so be sure to pick one up (It's funny when that happens).

[JohnnyCowboy1098]

Ya, i will.