Best mobo for i5 6500?

[XGameGhostX]

Looking for the best motherboard that is no more than 80 dollars and i reliable. I do not plan on overclocking nor sli. Dont want it to be a pain to install and want no probs running windows 7. Just want something cheap and reliable.

Thank you!

 

[Silverbear]

MSI's PC mate boards have been some of the most stable motherboards for the past few generations:

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/NdmxFT/msi-motherboard-b150pcmate

Or if you want to go a little cheaper and mATX:

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/8RkwrH/msi-motherboard-b150mbazooka

 

[XGameGhostX]

MSI's PC mate boards have been some of the most stable motherboards for the past few generations:

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/NdmxFT/msi-motherboard-b150pcmate

Or if you want to go a little cheaper and mATX:

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/8RkwrH/msi-motherboard-b150mbazooka

found this for 70 usd what you think GA-H170-Gaming 3 LGA 1151 ATX Intel Motherboard?

 

[Silverbear]

You found that Mobo for $70 new? It's a very good board, can't beat the price, I would definitely buy it.

 

[XGameGhostX]

You found that Mobo for $70 new? It's a very good board, can't beat the price, I would definitely buy it.

Yes i live near a microcenter so its 30 off if u buy processer with it. Im gonna get i5 6500 with a rx 480. What you think suitable for gaming at 1080p ultra? And will i have any problems with windows 7 or 10?

 

[Silverbear]

Sounds like a sweet set-up, you're going to have a lot of fun at 1080p, the RX 480 will handle most games at Ultra. I would go with Windows 10, AMD's video drivers are a little more stable in 10 as opposed to 7, not to mention you need 10 for DX12 and better Vulkan support.

 

[itsmedatguy]

You found that Mobo for $70 new? It's a very good board, can't beat the price, I would definitely buy it.

Yes i live near a microcenter so its 30 off if u buy processer with it. Im gonna get i5 6500 with a rx 480. What you think suitable for gaming at 1080p ultra? And will i have any problems with windows 7 or 10?

windows 10 is fine i think! the 6500 and the rx 480 are an excellent combo. I also live near a microcenter, and my brother got that $30 off deal for his motherboard. He ended up paying like $10 for it? We honestly just picked out the cheapest mITX board they had. IMO, with microcenter that close, if it dies on you within 30 days or is RMA you can just return it anyway. You're not gonna overclock, so I always go as cheap as possible in that situation.

 

[XGameGhostX]

Sounds like a sweet set-up, you're going to have a lot of fun at 1080p, the RX 480 will handle most games at Ultra. I would go with Windows 10, AMD's video drivers are a little more stable in 10 as opposed to 7, not to mention you need 10 for DX12 and better Vulkan support.

should i get oem windows 10?

 

[Silverbear]

Always Retail version, if you can. Much more flexible when it comes to hardware and the license can be transferable.