Mobo for i5 4590

[Pc_noob91]

Don't plan on overclocking for awhile, need help with finding a mobo to complete my first build.It's a red/black themed build so hopefully i have some options. All help is appreciated.

 

[RockyPlays]

The motherboard I have, the Gigabyte h97 Sniper h6 is awesome and looks great in my build. It is out of stock in most stores though, but see if you could find it. If not, grab this board from Asrock http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157509&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

[barto]

Adding to tea urchin's statement, the reason you can't overclock is because the i5 4590 is a locked CPU. Only Intel K processors and the one shot G3258 can be overclocked. The only reason in your situation to buy a Z97 board is because you want to run multiple graphic cards. If you don't plan on doing that, there's no reason to buy anything other than a H97.

 

[Pc_noob91]

I know I can't overclock without a k processor....What I was getting at is I don't plan on having an overclock build for awhile.

 

[barto]

What's your budget and do you want to use multiple GPUs?

 

[Pc_noob91]

Would like to stay under a $100 if possible....And since this is my first build I don't plan on multiple GPUs.

 

[barto]

Well than Rock recommended the choice for your budget and color requirements.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $102.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-14 20:50 EDT-0400

 

[Pc_noob91]

What if I bumped the price up to about $140? The reviews on that Asrock didn't seem very positive.

 

[RockyPlays]

Like I said the Gigabyte board that I have has the best reviews for a Red/Black h97 board. See if you can find the Gigabyte G1.Sniper H6 or the Asus Pro Gamer H97 boards. If not, grab the Gigabyte Z97 gaming 3.

 

[barto]

What if I bumped the price up to about $140? The reviews on that Asrock didn't seem very positive.

Rocky's other suggestions are fine. As for the reviews, take them as dime a dozen. Unless someone specifically highlights a major fault or mass dead on arrivals, I'd just ignore them. Everyone has an opinion.

 

[SuperHarsh]

Get any h97 or B85 of ur choice it wont affect the performance and the money which you save on that can be used for other items(keyboard, mouse, headphones, etc)