Best CPU/MOBO Combo for $250?

[Ramaddil]

 

7 minutes ago, MooseMan45 said:

Only 2 ram slots though, I know it sounds like im picky but I'm wanting to upgrade to another 2 sticks in future

 

what about this one, pretty sure it has the same star rating but:

 

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132966&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker, LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

I do like Asus products, I have used them in many builds. If so I would go with that one, asus has good customer service and a good RMA process.

[MooseMan45]

2 minutes ago, Ramaddil said:

 

I do like Asus products, I have used them in many builds. If so I would go with that one, asus has good customer service and a good RMA process.

Micro atx is what I need too, so is it a buy?

[Ramaddil]

If your budget limited and want 4 memory slots on a Micro ATX then yes.  The other option is this:

 

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813119030&cm_re=b350_asus-_-13-119-030-_-Product

 

which is 98$ which puts you at $300.  So You really don't have a choice if your budget is limited.

[MooseMan45]

4 minutes ago, Ramaddil said:

 

I do like Asus products, I have used them in many builds. If so I would go with that one, asus has good customer service and a good RMA process.

What about this one:

 

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813144091&cm_re=b350-_-13-144-091-_-Product

 

I know it is refurbished but that ensures that it doesn't come doa right?

[Ramaddil]

1 minute ago, MooseMan45 said:

What about this one:

 

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813144091&cm_re=b350-_-13-144-091-_-Product

 

I know it is refurbished but that ensures that it doesn't come doa right?

Yea I think that would be a better board to be honest.

[Ramaddil]

2 minutes ago, MooseMan45 said:

What about this one:

 

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813144091&cm_re=b350-_-13-144-091-_-Product

 

I know it is refurbished but that ensures that it doesn't come doa right?

You get a 90 day warranty with it according to newegg warranty page

[MooseMan45]

1 minute ago, Ramaddil said:

You get a 90 day warranty with it according to newegg warranty page

Yeah, I guess since it's refurbished by newegg it'll be alright, only thing is, is that if the motherboard fries or whatever it takes my hardware with it

[Ramaddil]

3 minutes ago, MooseMan45 said:

Yeah, I guess since it's refurbished by newegg it'll be alright, only thing is, is that if the motherboard fries or whatever it takes my hardware with it

That's a possibility on any item you buy refurbished or not. I have bought used Items on Ebay that have worked for several years without issues but others fail.

[MooseMan45]

6 minutes ago, Ramaddil said:

That's a possibility on any item you buy refurbished or not. I have bought used Items on Ebay that have worked for several years without issues but others fail.

Alright I'm going to go ahead and buy this, reviews are solid, and if it has problems i'll notice it before the 90 day warranty ends, thanks so much for the help!

[Ramaddil]

No Problem

[paddy-stone]

12 hours ago, epsilon84 said:

The 2600X alone is $230, good luck finding a motherboard for $20

 

To the OP, either a Ryzen 1600 + cheap B350 motherboard for an all round machine

 

OR i5 8400 + B360 motherboard for a gaming machine

 

Avoid the A350 and H310 mobos if you can

Yeah I actually meant the 2600 - non-x.  I don't live in the US, so didn't know the exact pricing...  on pcpp comes out to $259 for the 2600/b350 mobo... yeah it's the non-x version, but a little OCing will work wonders. So it was $9 out of price range is all.

[i_got_laid_by_a_dragoness]

16 hours ago, MooseMan45 said:

What is the best CPU and MOBO combo for $250?

 

On a strict budget, don't go over!

i3 4160+H87-E/CSM for $150 on Amazon