Looking for a motherboard for streaming and gaming esports

[Shrugg]

I would eventually like to play games at 240hz, 240 fps, and I would like to stream at 1080p 60fps.

I received an i7 7700. I went to pull out the i3-6100 and accidentally bent the socket pins in my current mobo. I will be buying a new one today.

I know i will need to upgrade my video card from my current gtx 950. It is SLI ready. As a separate queation, would two 950's achieve 240?

Keep in mind that I currently have an m.2 SSD which i boot from and load my current game, so i need enough bandwidth for the SSD and a better video card.

Im pretty sure the CPU will be fine for my use of gaming in 1080p 240 and streaming 1080p60.

First, I need advice on a motherboard. My budget is $150.

Then I need advice on a video card. Playing at ultra settings is not my goal. Medium is fine. No budget.

I also have 1x8GB 2400Mhz 16 - 16 - 16 - 39 1.2v

and

2x8GB 2400Mhz, with confusing technical details. Seems like 17-17-17-32 1.2v, but there is a table that gives lower numbers.

Model numbers are HMA81GU6MFR8N and HMA81GU6AFR8N.

Would the two perform better than the one?



Thanks!

 

[ohenryy]

Since your CPU is locked, meaning you cannot overclock it, I wouldnt bother buying any Z270 board.
Get a nice solid H270 with good features and will be good.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/7zGj4D/asrock-h270-pro4-atx-lga1151-motherboard-h270-pro4

The motherboard doesn't really affect much on the performance, its mainly CPU / GPU / Storage. But you do need a motherboard to be reliable and with good features for whatever you need.