Good and cheap full-sized ATX z97 motherboard?

[Magic Potato]

Im making a new computer, and as my first build I'm not looking to spend much on it. The thing is that I want to make it possible to upgrade later on easily. So im looking for a full sized ATX z97 motherboard that isn't specifically the best at overclocking but can get the job done, with 4+ Sata 6mb/s ports and sli support. My budget is up to 120$, but i'd love it if i could save some money. I have an Intel processor and a gtx 970. Thanks.

 

[Luminary]

The ASUS Z97-E would be a very good choice.

- SLI support
- 4 SATA 6GB/s connectors
- Solid Reviews

Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $109.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-01 16:26 EST-0500

 

[bignastyid]

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz97xsli
or
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz97xgaming3

 

[Luminary]

^ The Gigabytes above are also very good boards, so if you're seriously trying to reduce cost the Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI that bignastyid linked can be purchased at Newegg for $90, which a great suggestion.

 

[Magic Potato]

The ASUS Z97-E would be a very good choice.

- SLI support
- 4 SATA 6GB/s connectors
- Solid Reviews

Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $109.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-01 16:26 EST-0500

Sorry for the hassle, but how many cade/cpu fan headers does it have?

 

[Luminary]

No hassle at all,

- 1 CPU Fan header
- 3 System Fan headers

Here's a link to the motherboard's Specifications page if you want to see the full rundown:

https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/Z97E/specifications/

 

[Magic Potato]

Will the corsair 300r be big enough?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

No doesn't fit.

Motherboard Compatibility
Micro ATX / ATX

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139042
Corsair 450D.

 

[Magic Potato]

What case would you recommend for that then? Again, among the 80$ price range

 

[bignastyid]

Make sure you have a big tower to support the The ASUS Z97 EATX board.


That's an Extended ATX board , a nice Full tower would be good.

Think you might have misread that. The Z97-E is an ATX board not E-ATX.
https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/Z97E/specifications/

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

What case would you recommend for that then? Again, among the 80$ price range

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $69.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-01 16:55 EST-0500

OR

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($82.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $82.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-01 16:56 EST-0500

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I posted 2 reasonable cases above.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

It was listed wrong on the UK site it's ATX.

They had the E connected to ATX it's not EATX it's ATX

 

[Magic Potato]

So it's an atx board? Hmm. I think I'm sticking with the corsair then. I'm already aware that a better cpu cooler than stock is needed for a stable over clock, and I'm quite informed in all the tips and things needed for a build, but it wouldn't hurt to ask what some tips for a first time builder are. Do you guys recommend anything?

 

[Luminary]

In summary, the ASUS Z97-E will work fine with the Corsair 300r Magic Potato.

Here's a great video from Tom's on a beginner's guide to building a PC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_jmXLTdc0Y

Always helps to watch a professional first. 😉

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Site had it like this , my bad.
Asus Z97 EATX
Processor socket \ LGA1150
Form factor ATX

It's ATX.