New Build: Need help choosing z170 motherboard!

[TheLegend_27]

Hi everyone, I'm planning to build a new gaming computer for myself.

 

- Are you buying in at least three days? Yes, I am ready to buy.

- Budget: 1000$CAD  (excluding the graphics card)
- Zip Code or Location: Montreal, Quebec Canada
- Specific Use: Gaming only
- Any preferred components?: Durable one. My current pc is 6 years old.
- Any spare parts you can re-use?: Corsair HX 750w, LG dvd/rw / Corsair  HAF 932 Case (would like to buy a new one)
- Overclocking your processor?: Was running my core2duo 8400 at 4.2ghz a while, motherboard broke after 3 years. Idk if worth it?
- Need an Operating System?: Nope, have 3 windows 7 copy.
- Need a Monitor? / Mouse? / Keyboard?: All Brand New from 2016.
- Need a Wireless Card or Adapter? Nope.
- Need Another Component? (Specify):

- Preferred Case Features (Ex: Color, Side Window, Flashy): Just a window and very good dust filters/ air flow.
- Number of Monitors: 1 , 1080p

 

Website i used for price comparison (if you have better priced i'd sure like to know):

 

www.ncix.com

www.directcanada.com

www.canadacomputers.com

www.newegg.ca

 

Currently, here's what i choose:

 

INTEL® CORE™ I5-7600K Processor 6M Cache 4 Cores 3.8GHZ Up To 4.2GHZ FC-LGA14C Retail Box Kaby Lake -  $314.98  http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=12201137590

 

G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series F4-3000C15D-16GVRB DDR4 3000MHZ 16GB(8GBX2) 15-16-16-35 Memory Kit -  $134.98 http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=15381116132

 

WD Blue 250B Internal SSD M.2 -  $111.71  http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=25351136744

 

So as i explained in the title, I'm still puzzled by the amount of motherboards availble in the 150-225$ bracket , and i need help to choose one. I would like all the good features (m.2 / usb 3.1 / usb type c/ USB 3.0 x4 and Crossfire/SLI avaible) for futurproofing my computer and high quality construction so i can make it last at least 4 years with OC if possible.

 

Here's what i found yet, i'm looking to spend around 190$ for my motherboard as i was told that more than that isnt required (is it true?)

 

Asus Z170 Pro Gaming Atx LGA1151 Z170 Skylake DDR4 CROSSFIREX/SLI Rgb USB3.1 Motherboard - $194.99  http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=10531135130

 

GIGABYTE Z170X-GAMING 3 LGA 1151 Intel Z170 HDMI SATA 6GB/S USB 3.1 USB 3.0 ATX  - $169.99 http://www.ncix.com/detail/gigabyte-z170x-gaming-3-lga-1151-1c-113583.htm

 

GIGABYTE GA-Z170X-UD3 (rev. 1.0) LGA 1151 Intel Z170 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 ATX Intel Motherboard - $169.99  https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16813128840

 

MSI Z270 Tomahawk ATX LGA1151 DDR4 3PCI-E16 3PCI-E1 HDMI DVI USB3.1 CrossFire - $ 184.99 http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=12981138264

 

Asus Z170-A Atx LGA1151 DDR4 3PCI-E16 3PCI-E1 1PCI CROSSFIREX/SLI SATA3 USB3.1 Hdmi - $199.99 http://www.ncix.com/detail/asus-z170-a-atx-lga1151-skylake-c4-111462.htm?promoid=1010

 

MSI Gaming Z170A GAMING M5 LGA 1151 Intel Z170 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 ATX Intel Motherboard - $210.00 https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA9H53MW0428&cm_re=msi_m5-_-13-130-873-_-Product

 

GIGABYTE GA-Z170X-Ultra Gaming (rev. 1.0) LGA 1151 Intel Z170 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 USB 3.0 ATX Motherboards - Intel - $ 199.99  https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128941&cm_re=Gigabyte_Z170X_Ultra_Gaming-_-13-128-941-_-Product

 

 

GIGABYTE G1 Gaming GA-Z170X-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0) LGA 1151 Intel Z170 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard -  $ 199.99  https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128836&cm_re=Gigabyte_Gaming_5-_-13-128-836-_-Product

 

 

 

So yeah i really can't decide what to choose between all that, and i didnt even put them all up, just the ones that got the best review from the hours i spent on looking up reviews.

 

Any suggestions, comprehensive explanation with it would be VERY welcomed and appreciated.

Thank you all for your time, i hope you have a great day.

 

[Droidbot]

just go for the cheapest board that suits you. get z270 to take advantage of all 24 lanes on kabylake

[Guest]

Just a headsup you can make a whole build with ca.pcpartpicker.com

It would be much faster

[Guest]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($314.98 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 51.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($36.35 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: MSI Z270 SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($181.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($114.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($62.94 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 480 8GB GTR Video Card  ($334.97 @ NCIX)
Total: $1046.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-30 16:01 EST-0500

[halllloooo1257]

5 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said:

Just a headsup you can make a whole build with ca.pcpartpicker.com

It would be much faster

you had a different profile pic a day or 2 ago LoL why so many changes and i thought there was only a UK and US pcpartpicker

[Guest]

1 minute ago, halllloooo1257 said:

you had a different profile pic a day or 2 ago LoL why so many changes and i thought there was only a UK and US pcpartpicker

US

UK

CA

NZ

AU

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IN

IT

BE

 

There is a drop down list on top right corner of pcpp

[EpicBapl]

Any Z170 motherboard you get will need a bios update that usually requires you have an already compatible (skylake) cpu to do. Get a Z270 motherboard that supports it natively.

[TheLegend_27]

9 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said:

Just a headsup you can make a whole build with ca.pcpartpicker.com

It would be much faster

Thank you, this website looks dope, but it still doesnt tell me witch motherboard has the best feature/build quality for my $$$

[Guest]

Just now, TheLegend_27 said:

Thank you, this website looks dope, but it still doesnt tell me witch motherboard has the best feature/build quality for my $$$

Look at the part list I showed above then

[TheLegend_27]

1 minute ago, EpicBapl said:

Any Z170 motherboard you get will need a bios update that usually requires you have an already compatible (skylake) cpu to do. Get a Z270 motherboard that supports it natively.

Will do thanks!

[Guest]

5 minutes ago, EpicBapl said:

Any Z170 motherboard you get will need a bios update that usually requires you have an already compatible (skylake) cpu to do. Get a Z270 motherboard that supports it natively.

Most high end ones can do it without a Skylake chip or some already came preinstalled with a BIOS update. I would say if you go for Z170 contact the seller directly

[TheLegend_27]

52 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($314.98 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 51.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($36.35 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: MSI Z270 SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($181.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($114.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($62.94 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 480 8GB GTR Video Card  ($334.97 @ NCIX)
Total: $1046.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-30 16:01 EST-0500

Would you take the MSI tomahawk over the SLI ? And should i invest the 18$ more into the MSI SLI PLUS? 

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/Z270-SLI.html#productFeature-section

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/Z270-SLI-PLUS.html#productFeature-section

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/Z270-TOMAHAWK.html?gclid=CM_dh5jm6tECFZS3wAod4NIPiQ#productFeature-section

 

Thank you for your time sir!