Help with hardware/motherboard compatibility

Uraneum

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So I've decided to upgrade my mobo, processor, and RAM (from DDR3 to DDR4 to fit the new mobo), and I'll also be hooking up an aftermarket CPU fan. Before I drop $500-$600 I want to be absolutely sure that these parts will be compatible. I've done a good deal of reading and I think they should all work fine, but I figured I'd post here and ask for any observations from someone more knowledgeable.

I know I'm basically asking for someone to hold my hand, and I'd be totally fine if nobody bothered to answer this, but I figured I'd give it a shot. Here are the parts I'm buying along with my current hardware that I'll be hooking up to it:

New parts:

Motherboard:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012IBPPWG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=23P34AL931XR5&coliid=I4O15TF3JKDZH&psc=1

CPU: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012M8LXQW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=23P34AL931XR5&coliid=I3AKOHK4OVYS2A&psc=1

CPU Cooling:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0080ATR2Y/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=23P34AL931XR5&coliid=IKUSVZJTFPRT9&psc=1

RAM: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TY6A1P0/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=23P34AL931XR5&coliid=I1XWBA8S288RJJ&psc=1

Current parts that I'll be using:

GPU:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZGF0VGC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

PSU:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ALK3KEM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Any insight would be appreciated. I know I'm asking about something that should be basically trivial, but I've never replaced a motherboard before and despite my reading, I'm not quite 100% sure everything will work.




 
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Your build is a little bit unballanced. First of all, if you spend that much on the motherboard and overclockable CPU, then you should get a better CPU fan. If you get that motherboard then get a faster DDR4 RAM running at 3000Mhz CL15 or 3200Mhz CL16, and get 16 GB of it, 2x8GB sticks, don't get 2x4GB, it sucks and less room for upgrading later on.

I would suggest you to save some money on motherboard, get one with h170 chipset for less than 100$ because you are paying for features you most likely don't need, also if you won't be overclocking then get 6700 non K CPU, it's good value, if you are getting these then RAM can be 2400 Mhz or depends on what maximum speed the motherboard supports.

PCPartPicker part list / Price...
Your build is a little bit unballanced. First of all, if you spend that much on the motherboard and overclockable CPU, then you should get a better CPU fan. If you get that motherboard then get a faster DDR4 RAM running at 3000Mhz CL15 or 3200Mhz CL16, and get 16 GB of it, 2x8GB sticks, don't get 2x4GB, it sucks and less room for upgrading later on.

I would suggest you to save some money on motherboard, get one with h170 chipset for less than 100$ because you are paying for features you most likely don't need, also if you won't be overclocking then get 6700 non K CPU, it's good value, if you are getting these then RAM can be 2400 Mhz or depends on what maximum speed the motherboard supports.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($303.77 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($87.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $489.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-06 17:12 EST-0500
 
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Thanks for the feedback, goes to show I don't know jack about motherboards. I think I'm gonna take a look at those parts you listed instead. I really appreciate the help.