[SOLVED] Any good motherboards and cpus?

[CoffeeStoreGuy]

I'm looking into upgrading my motherboard and cpu, but I want a good motherboard. I want a good motherboard but cheap, and the cheapest I have found is 150 It's alright to go above 200 or 250 if it's for a good motherboard, but I would prefer to have a cheap but also really good motherboard. It has to be compatible with LGA 1151 or AM4, and it has to be compatible with my case. I also have no idea what LGA 1151 300 series means. I also need advice on buying good but at the same time cheap ram. I also need it to be 2 x 8. Here are some examples (I know it says the cooler is incompatible with the case, but I've been using it for 2 years and it seems fine) i5 -8400 build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/DVr6tg Ryzen 2600 build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/sDr6tg I don't know much parts so I really need help. Here is my current build that I've been using for almost 3 years. The cpu is out of an alienware computer I used 6 years ago, and the motherboard is just old.

MOBO: Z97 Asrock Anniversary Edition
RAM: Anarchy 8x2
CPU: i5 4460 3.2GHz
GPU: GTX 1070ti FTW2 8Gb
HDD: Blue Seagate 2tb
Case: Corsair SPEC - ALPHA
PSU: EVGA 600 W
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/4XTKD2

 

[Stormswa1]

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/3m...-atx-am4-motherboard-x470-aorus-gaming-7-wifi


im no pro around here im new but im huge fan of this mobo, I watched a lot of video reviews on it by many people and most have no complaints. The customized RBG throughout the board is also a nice feature. Little more then you asked for as in price but just giving my 2 cents.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

I would buy the ryzen 5 2600 platform with the above motherboard.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Both motherboards listed will work well. Btw, AMDs motherboard compatability is simpler to understand than intel. Any am4 mobo will work withthe 2600 but only some lga 1151 boards work with the 8400 due to chipset compatability. Also the stock amd heatsync will work if the hyper 212 doesnt with the new mobo for wheatever reason.

 

[CoffeeStoreGuy]

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/3m...-atx-am4-motherboard-x470-aorus-gaming-7-wifi


im no pro around here im new but im huge fan of this mobo, I watched a lot of video reviews on it by many people and most have no complaints. The customized RBG throughout the board is also a nice feature. Little more then you asked for as in price but just giving my 2 cents.

That's a good suggestion, I'll look through some more options and 'I'll weigh them out. Also thanks for the quick response.

 

[CoffeeStoreGuy]

Both motherboards listed will work well. Btw, AMDs motherboard compatability is simpler to understand than intel. Any am4 mobo will work withthe 2600 but only some lga 1151 boards work with the 8400 due to chipset compatability. Also the stock amd heatsync will work if the hyper 212 doesnt with the new mobo for wheatever reason.

Thanks alot for the info, and the fast response.

 

[geofelt]

Either build is ok with the exception perhaps of the hyper212 cooler.
In theory, it is too tall to fit in the case you specified. the cooler is 159mm tall, and the case specs say you have 156mm.
Considering that you already have a 212 installed, there is a mistake somewhere, and you are good to go.
Either the i5-8400 or the r5 2600 comes with a perfectly suitable cooler if you want.

As to motherboard, I do not know that there is any major difference among brands from a quality point of view.
Some more expensive motherboards will have better overclocking features. That is not applicable to a i5-8400 processor so even the cheapest will do.
Only if you contemplated an overclockable K upgrade in the future would a Z390 based motherboard be appropriate.
Some will support sli/cf, but dual gpu is not a good way to go.
Some will have better sound if that is important.
When you look at reviews by verified buyers, all will have the occasional defect and need to be returned.

 

[CoffeeStoreGuy]

Either build is ok with the exception perhaps of the hyper212 cooler.
In theory, it is too tall to fit in the case you specified. the cooler is 159mm tall, and the case specs say you have 156mm.
Considering that you already have a 212 installed, there is a mistake somewhere, and you are good to go.
Either the i5-8400 or the r5 2600 comes with a perfectly suitable cooler if you want.

As to motherboard, I do not know that there is any major difference among brands from a quality point of view.
Some more expensive motherboards will have better overclocking features. That is not applicable to a i5-8400 processor so even the cheapest will do.
Only if you contemplated an overclockable K upgrade in the future would a Z390 based motherboard be appropriate.
Some will support sli/cf, but dual gpu is not a good way to go.
Some will have better sound if that is important.
When you look at reviews by verified buyers, all will have the occasional defect and need to be returned.

Wow, seriously thanks for taking the time to inform me.

 

[CoffeeStoreGuy]

Both motherboards listed will work well. Btw, AMDs motherboard compatability is simpler to understand than intel. Any am4 mobo will work withthe 2600 but only some lga 1151 boards work with the 8400 due to chipset compatability. Also the stock amd heatsync will work if the hyper 212 doesnt with the new mobo for wheatever reason.

Do you think this motherboard is good https://www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-H37...oard/dp/B07CCWBV37/ref=bdl_pop_ttl_B07CCWBV37 ?

 

[NightHawkRMX]

That's a good mobo, but I think the Ryzen 5 2600 is a better all-around CPU. The Ryzen 5 2600 has SMT so it has 12 logical processors rather than the 6 of the more expensive I5 8400. The Ryzen 5 2600 also has similar clocks the to the I5 at 3.6-3.9 compared the 2.6-4.0 of the I5 so gaming performance isn't exactly a runaway for the I5. The Ryzen 5 2600 also has nearly double the L3 cache. The 2600 can also overclock in cheap motherboards with the included cooler. The 2600 also has a better upgrade path, making it a much better option.