can you suggest me a motherboard for this pc?

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I will be geting as CPU one of these: i5 2500k, 2550k, 3570k, 4670K
and graphic cards one of these: Radeon HD 7870 or R9 270X

I probably won't be overclocking but I want to keep it as an option in future. what motherboard can you suggest me as I'm on a budget.
 
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Overclocking is not a big deal and with modern systems its really really easy. I would suggest you to take the 4670k instead of 4670 for just 10 USD more even if you don't overclock now. Its always a better option to have for the future..

For overclocking 4670k this is a very good board with good features:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z87a

And if you don't overclock then take this:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-h87plus
or you can also use the previous board if you want. it has better features than the latter.
Whats your exact budget... there are plenty of motherboards in the market, its hard to recommend without any budget..

And please decide which one of the CPUs you will ultimately get bcoz, they are not interchangeable.. they have different sockets and so will need different motherboards..
My favourite is 4670k as it is the best performing one and also from latest generation..
 
I might get the 4670 too without the K since I probably won't OC and it will be sufficent enough if I get that one other than 2500K. What motherboard would you suggest for 4670?
 


Overclocking is not a big deal and with modern systems its really really easy. I would suggest you to take the 4670k instead of 4670 for just 10 USD more even if you don't overclock now. Its always a better option to have for the future..

For overclocking 4670k this is a very good board with good features:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z87a

And if you don't overclock then take this:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-h87plus
or you can also use the previous board if you want. it has better features than the latter.
 
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