Motherboard for i5-8400

[MadsAndersen2500]

So im really considering getting a i5-8400 but i have no clue what motherboard to get? and is there only z370 motherboards for the 8400? since it's not overclockable i would love not to pay the extra for the "z" 

[Swealteek]

1 minute ago, MadsAndersen2500 said:

So im really considering getting a i5-8400 but i have no clue what motherboard to get? and is there only z370 motherboards for the 8400? since it's not overclockable i would love not to pay the extra for the "z" 

We now the BS, intel is gone release H370, B360 , H310 in 2/3 quarter of this year. If you want to play you gote pay  aka the intel wee

[Mira Yurizaki]

Get the motherboard that meets your I/O and feature needs. If a cheaper Z series board meets it, get that, and I've seen Z-series boards go for ~$100.

 

There's more to being able to overclock that makes the Z boards better.

[MadsAndersen2500]

So i gotta wait to like august or september if i want a b or h board for the 8400?  

[Swealteek]

2 minutes ago, MadsAndersen2500 said:

So i gotta wait to like august or september if i want a b or h board for the 8400?  

 

[sauce-c]

Another option, which I would take, is to save $60 more dollars and get the 8600k. It will hold its value because its a K variant and you'll have overclocking ability. 

[NvidiaIntelAMDLoveTriangle]

28 minutes ago, MadsAndersen2500 said:

So i gotta wait to like august or september if i want a b or h board for the 8400?  

Some budget motherboards have already been leaked/surfaced. Those will probably launch next month.

[MadsAndersen2500]

Could you maybe link the leaks?  

 

Any good motherboard suggestions if i were to go with the 8600k? In my country a 8400 costs around 1400 dkk and a 8600 costs 1800 dkk ( 1 US dollar is exactly 6.05 in dkk)

so it isn't too far off, but i was kindda hoping i was saving money getting a non overclock motherboard? do you guys have any suggestions? is it going to cost more more than 1000dkk going for a 8600k with a motherboard able to overclock properly than just getting one of the upcoming budget motherboards + 8400? 

 

Thanks in advance 

[NvidiaIntelAMDLoveTriangle]

9 minutes ago, MadsAndersen2500 said:

Could you maybe link the leaks?  

 

Any good motherboard suggestions if i were to go with the 8600k? In my country a 8400 costs around 1400 dkk and a 8600 costs 1800 dkk ( 1 US dollar is exactly 6.05 in dkk)

so it isn't too far off, but i was kindda hoping i was saving money getting a non overclock motherboard? do you guys have any suggestions? is it going to cost more more than 1000dkk going for a 8600k with a motherboard able to overclock properly than just getting one of the upcoming budget motherboards + 8400? 

 

Thanks in advance 

Honestly depending on your country and the prices there, if you're looking at the 8600k, then also take a look at the 8700 non k version.

So you can get a H370 motherboard with an i7 8700. The money that you would've spend on the Z series motherboard can be allocated to the processor. 

[MadsAndersen2500]

well i guess im going to have to wait and see what the price range and features are going to be on those budget cards. I also just saw that some new Intel Coffee lake chips have been leaked that should come out soon also  

[RAM555789]

This is the best deal I have seen, thinking about picking it up for myself today. https://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.3739847

[SliceT]

Nothing beats the fun of overclocking, besides it's free performance!

Try to save some extra cash and go for the 8600K and Z370 Pro and your set.