help choosing motherboard/ cpu

[3djedi]

I was wondering if someone could kindly recommend a good motherboard/ CPU combo? I mainly use for general purposes but a lot of Photoshop and occasionally call of duty type games. I don't want top of the line expensive but I do want something that will be able to handle what I intend to do with it.....

Thanks!

And if you have time could you provide links to product....thanks!

 

[juanjostorreshernndez]

you can get any of this mobos, with the i5 4670K CPU:

AsRock Z87 extreme6
GIGABYTE GA-Z87X-UD5H
MSI Z87-GD65 GAMING

if you're not getting a 4670K to OC then(Intel Core i5-4570 Quad-Core Desktop Processor 3.2 GHZ 6MB Cache- BX80646I54570 - $199.99 amazon), and get a cheaper H87/B85 board for less than a third of the price of that boards I listed. you're not gaining much by paying more for a motherboard you're not taking full advantage of unless you OC.

for 3erd gen kit
Get this instead:

GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UD5H
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

if you have CPU heat problems then:

PHANTEKS PH-TC14PE_BL 5 x?8mm Dual Heat-Pipes Dual 140mm Premium Fans and Quiet CPU Cooler with Patented P.A.T.S Coating
by Phanteks
http://www.amazon.com/PHANTEKS-PH-TC14PE_BL-Heat-Pipes-...

CPU Cooler:COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO RR-212E-20PK-R2 Continuous Direct Contact 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler Compatible with latest Intel 2011/1366/1155 and AMD FM1/AM3+
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

CPU Cooler:COOLER MASTER V6 GT RR-V6GT-22PK-R1 120mm DynaLoop CPU Cooler w/ Universal bracket & Dual Fan
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...


NZXT HAVIK CPU Cooler with Dual 140MM Fans - Silver/Black
https://www.google.com/url?url=http://www.amazon.com/NZ...


CPU Cooler:Noctua NH-U12P SE2 CPU Heat Sink With 2 Noctua Fans
http://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NH-U12P-Heat-Sink-With/dp/...

CPU Cooler:Thermaltake Frio Overclocking-Ready Intel Core i7 (six-core ready) & i5 Compatible Five 8mm Heatpipes Dual 120mm Fans Intel & AMD Universal CPU Cooler CLP0564
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

CPU Cooler: EVGA M020-00-000234 Superclock CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

 

[3djedi]

Thank you!

Ive been kind of partial to Asus motherboards and AMD CPU's. Seems you can get more for your money but I don't know if that is true or not anymore?

What do you think of the Asus sabertooth?

 

[juanjostorreshernndez]

Thank you!

Ive been kind of partial to Asus motherboards and AMD CPU's. Seems you can get more for your money but I don't know if that is true or not anymore?

What do you think of the Asus sabertooth?

Asus sabertooth is Rock solid, highly recommended. But more expensive too

 

[3djedi]

And no I don't plan on any OC or any tinkering.

 

[Amar Tsogtoo]

Agreed about the sabertooth... But i suggest i5 4670k with z87 asus gaming, and for the amd i suggest the sabertooth with fx8350.

 

[juanjostorreshernndez]

And no I don't plan on any OC or any tinkering.

then is not worth geting a sabertooth, if you are not going to practice OC activities.
you can get insted:
Intel
MOBO:ASUS P8Z87-V LGA 1150
CPU:Intel Core i5-4570

if you are an ASUS and AMD fan then go with this combo for sure:
MOBO:ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 AM3+
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-SABERTOOTH-990FX-R2-0-Motherboard/dp/B008YDJHWM/ref=dp_ob_title_ce
CPU:FX8350
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113284
Rock solid build, and long endurance

 

[3djedi]

Thank you!

I plan on using HDMI or optical through my home theater stereo system. In that case, is a dedicated sound card necessary? Can I just run HDMI or optical directly from motherboard?

 

[juanjostorreshernndez]

Thank you!

I plan on using HDMI or optical through my home theater stereo system. In that case, is a dedicated sound card necessary? Can I just run HDMI or optical directly from motherboard?

any would be fine, it depends on the specs of the mobo you choose