Question Good Motherboard for i9-9900K?

[xsplattermusic]

I'm currently looking to upgrade my motherboard & also switch to a motherboard that supports Intel.

I don't know any other essential information to list about what I currently have & what else I would maybe need.

All help is greatly appreciated! Thank you so much.


I currently have a:
Corsair CX650M Power supply.
ASUS PRIME X-370 A Motherboard.


I will list any other parts gladly!

 

[NightHawkRMX]

You would want a Z390 motherboard with a solid VRM.

What is your budget?

 

[xsplattermusic]

I mean I don't really have one

 

[NightHawkRMX]

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/TnhKHx/asrock-z390-taichi-atx-lga1151-motherboard-z390-taichi

My personal favorite. It is very very well designed and not all to expensive.

 

[vMax]

For me the Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Ultra or Aorus Master as they have one of the best VRM setups of all the Z390 motherboards with a 12+1 Phase VRM and will do a great job if overclocking the 9900K. Both have been reviewed very highly.

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/n6...ltra-atx-lga1151-motherboard-z390-aorus-ultra

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/fy...ter-atx-lga1151-motherboard-z390-aorus-master

 

[Phaaze88]

Current case and cooler?

 

[xsplattermusic]

I have an amd cpu with stock cooler.

I have a nzxt case i think its the mainstream one thats mid tower

 

[Phaaze88]

This case? https://pcpartpicker.com/product/p8x2FT/nzxt-h500-black-atx-mid-tower-case-ca-h500b-b1

You're going to need a large air cooler(EX: Dark Rock Pro 4) or a 280mm or larger AIO for that cpu.
If you intend to overclock that chip, then it's 360mm or bust.

 

[brokeBuilder2019]

You're going to need a large air cooler(EX: Dark Rock Pro 4) or a 280mm or larger AIO for that cpu.
If you intend to overclock that chip, then it's 360mm or bust.

Yes, or the Noctua NH-D15 - highly recommended, from what I've read. It also has a single fan variant to accommodate smaller mobos/cases. https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16835608045?Description=NH-D15&cm_re=NH-D15-_-35-608-045-_-Product

In either case (regardless of which cooler), make sure your mid-tower case has the necessary size/clearance to accommodate your CPU cooler. Also, large air coolers can overhang the RAM slots, so RAM clearance could also be an issue to consider (there are low profile RAM modules available to solve this issue).

 

[xsplattermusic]

This case? https://pcpartpicker.com/product/p8x2FT/nzxt-h500-black-atx-mid-tower-case-ca-h500b-b1

You're going to need a large air cooler(EX: Dark Rock Pro 4) or a 280mm or larger AIO for that cpu.
If you intend to overclock that chip, then it's 360mm or bust.

Yes, it is either that case or something very close.

 

[xsplattermusic]

Yes, or the Noctua NH-D15 - highly recommended, from what I've read. It also has a single fan variant to accommodate smaller mobos/cases. https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16835608045?Description=NH-D15&cm_re=NH-D15-_-35-608-045-_-Product

In either case (regardless of which cooler), make sure your mid-tower case has the necessary size/clearance to accommodate your CPU cooler. Also, large air coolers can overhang the RAM slots, so RAM clearance could also be an issue to consider (there are low profile RAM modules available to solve this issue).

Thank you so much! I've looked at this one already. May take this one. I also have 4 corsair ram sticks.

 

[Phaaze88]

The NH-D15 will only fit in NZXT's H700 series of cases. The other H-series have a cooler clearance of exactly 165mm, so that cooler won't fit.
But, the lower profile NH-D15S of 160mm would fit them all.

 

[ocer9999]

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/TnhKHx/asrock-z390-taichi-atx-lga1151-motherboard-z390-taichi

My personal favorite. It is very very well designed and not all to expensive.

I would second that... well proven motherboard, good for such high power loads on the 9900K.

 

[xsplattermusic]

Mind sending me the link that'll fit?

 

[Phaaze88]

NH-D15
NH-D15S

https://www.nzxt.com/categories/cases
Just click on the case that matches yours and check the specs on cooler clearance.