Cheap MOBO for i3 8100?

[JohnTume]

I'm trying to upgrade my PC with the new i3 8100 CPU and either a GTX 1050/1050 Ti or a 1060. My current PC is a pre-built Dell from 2014. The CPU is a Pentium G3240 with 3.1 ghz clock speed. I'm not sure what the motherboard model is, but the socket is the 1150. I think the new i3 8100 supports only the 1151, so I guess I'll have to buy a motherboard as well. I'm looking for a motherboard somewhere in the range from $50 to $70 because I'm on a budget. Are there any in this range that would support the new CoffeeLake i3? 

 

Also, would the i3 8100 be a better match with the GTX 1050 series or the 1060, in terms of bottlenecking?

 

Thanks!

[r2724r16]

This is the cheapest i3 8100 compatible motherboard I could find: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/F4BTwP/asrock-h310m-hdv-micro-atx-lga1151-motherboard-h310m-hdv

Also, would the i3 8100 be a better match with the GTX 1050 series or the 1060, in terms of bottlenecking?

The i3 8100 won't bottleneck a GTX 1050, 1050 Ti, or even 1060 in most games

[JohnTume]

5 minutes ago, r2724r16 said:

This is the cheapest i3 8100 compatible motherboard I could find: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/F4BTwP/asrock-h310m-hdv-micro-atx-lga1151-motherboard-h310m-hdv

The i3 8100 won't bottleneck a GTX 1050, 1050 Ti, or even 1060 in most games

Wow, quick response! Thanks for the info. Also my stock cooler will be fine for the i3 right?

[r2724r16]

46 minutes ago, JohnTume said:

Wow, quick response! Thanks for the info. Also my stock cooler will be fine for the i3 right?

Ya, the stock cooler is plenty for the i3 8100. It may get a bit loud and if that's the case, buy a cheap CPU cooler like a CM Hyper 212 EVO.