I need a good motherboard

mmaarrttiimm

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Jan 20, 2018
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Looking for the cheapest MoBo with these specs:
My CPU: Intel Core i5 7640X
My RAM: DDR3 2x 4GB RAM
My Cooler: (still don't know, any ideas?)
Thanks :)
 

mmaarrttiimm

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Jan 20, 2018
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10,510

so i need to get DDR4 RAM right?
BTW, does it need to be x299 or can it be higher?


 

Do you already have the 7640x?

Also x299 is the only platform the 7460x is supported on.
 


Yes, it needs to be DDR4. Just use PCPartpicker. It will limit search results to compatible products. Although not always optimal. Start with the CPU, then the motherboard, then everything else.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-7640X 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($228.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Scythe - Mugen MAX 97.2 CFM CPU Cooler ($42.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - X299 Extreme4 ATX LGA2066 Motherboard ($201.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($92.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $566.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-01-27 16:01 EST-0500

If you don't already own that CPU. Then don't buy that build. It would be a total waste of money. You can get a much better value with Intel Coffee Lake. This would cost less and is faster.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($256.79 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - Z370 AORUS Ultra Gaming (rev. 1.0) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($151.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($92.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $536.56
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-01-27 16:06 EST-0500