Motherboard compatible with computer build?

[Toastey]

Hello,

I have a really important question. I would like to know if this motherboard:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BIUW9PO?tag=bom_tomshardware-20&ascsubtag=site:thus|tid:148227633460329

Is compatible with this build (ignore the motherboard featured in the build):

https://kit.com/aweoftech/best-700-gtx-1060-gaming-pc-build

Thanks a bunch!

 

[Justiceinacan]

It is compatible, but what's the need for the beefier motherboard if you don't mind me asking? What I'm saying is, I don't think you will need any benefits the Z170 brings.

 

[Isokolon]

yes.
however buying a Z170 board when running an i5-6500 is a bit of a waste of money.

also this "best 700$ build" is flawed as well.
they use 3000MHz RAM that's not supported by the board
and a cheap low end PSU

 

[Toastey]

yes.
however buying a Z170 board when running an i5-6500 is a bit of a waste of money.

also this "best 700$ build" is flawed as well.
they use 3000MHz RAM that's not supported by the board
and a cheap low end PSU

Thanks for the information. Could you by any chance recommend a better PSU, and a solution to the RAM not being supported by the motherboard? (I'm really new with all of this, though you've probably already noticed )

 

[Isokolon]

as for RAM - all DDR4-2133 RAM is supported by your board. If you want to be absolutely sure, if you visit the homepage of the manufacturer and find the board you desire there's always a list of RAM that has been tested with your specific board.

As for the PSU it depends on you budget.
Sorted from most expensive to usually cheapest (which roughly is equivalent from.best.to lowest quality):

Seasonic Prime
Super Flower Leadex II
EVGA Supernova G3
Corsair RMi / RMx
Super Flower Leadex
EVGA Supernova G2 /P2
EVGA Supernova GS
XFX XTR
Cooler Master V / VS
Super Flower Golden King
Seasonic G
XFX TS G
Super Flower Golden Green / HX
Antec High Current Gamer (HCG)
XFX TS / Core / Bronze
Seasonic S12II / M12II / S12 / M12
Corsair CXM 450/550/650 (all other CXMs are not recommendable)

All of these are fine. The Seasonic S12II/M12II are a bit noisy.
The Corsair CXM doesn't use as durable components as the others but it's internal design is pretty good so it wont wear out quickly.
Seasonic G and above are all fully modular meaning you can disconnect any cable that can be plugged into your PSU but that you don't need (like a cable for a 2nd GPU for example)

 

[Toastey]

as for RAM - all DDR4-2133 RAM is supported by your board. If you want to be absolutely sure, if you visit the homepage of the manufacturer and find the board you desire there's always a list of RAM that has been tested with your specific board.

As for the PSU it depends on you budget.
Sorted from most expensive to usually cheapest (which roughly is equivalent from.best.to lowest quality):

Seasonic Prime
Super Flower Leadex II
EVGA Supernova G3
Corsair RMi / RMx
Super Flower Leadex
EVGA Supernova G2 /P2
EVGA Supernova GS
XFX XTR
Cooler Master V / VS
Super Flower Golden King
Seasonic G
XFX TS G
Super Flower Golden Green / HX
Antec High Current Gamer (HCG)
XFX TS / Core / Bronze
Seasonic S12II / M12II / S12 / M12
Corsair CXM 450/550/650 (all other CXMs are not recommendable)

All of these are fine. The Seasonic S12II/M12II are a bit noisy.
The Corsair CXM doesn't use as durable components as the others but it's internal design is pretty good so it wont wear out quickly.
Seasonic G and above are all fully modular meaning you can disconnect any cable that can be plugged into your PSU but that you don't need (like a cable for a 2nd GPU for example)

Alright,

After a bit of searching, I've found a DDR4-2133 RAM that looks pretty good:

https://www.amazon.com/G-SKILL-Ripjaws-PC4-17000-2133MHz-F4-2133C15D-8GVR/dp/B013J7PF5K/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1482342552&sr=1-2&keywords=g+skill+ripjaw+8gb+2133

And for the PSU, I've chosen one of your recommendations:

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperNOVA-Modular-Warranty-120-G1-0650-XR/dp/B00K85X2AW/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1482342897&sr=1-1&keywords=evga+supernova+650

Would these both be fully compatible with my computer? (Would everything work perfectly fine in the computer)

 

[Isokolon]

you haven't chosen one of my recommendations.
that's the G1 not the GS / G2 / G3.

G.Skill is decent.

 

[Toastey]

you haven't chosen one of my recommendations.
that's the G1 not the GS / G2 / G3.

G.Skill is decent.

Alright, so I'll keep the G-skill RAM

Sorry about the incorrect PSU, this was the PSU i actually meant:

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperNOVA-Modular-Warranty-120-G1-0650-XR/dp/B0106RDIN2/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1482348013&sr=1-2&keywords=g2%2B650w&th=1

 

[Toastey]

you haven't chosen one of my recommendations.
that's the G1 not the GS / G2 / G3.

G.Skill is decent.

you haven't chosen one of my recommendations.
that's the G1 not the GS / G2 / G3.

G.Skill is decent.

Alright, so I'll keep the G-skill RAM

Sorry about the incorrect PSU, this was the PSU i actually meant:

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperNOVA-Modular-Warranty-120-G1-0650-XR/dp/B0106RDIN2/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1482348013&sr=1-2&keywords=g2%2B650w&th=1

(This should be my final question)

So everything has been settled, except for the motherboard. The motherboard within the "amazing $700 build" has been out of stock for quite some time, so I'm looking into another motherboard, the one I previously mentioned actually. I know it's kind of overkill for my build, but it's only slightly more expensive and it's in stock at the moment. Could you tell me if this motherboard (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BIUW9PO?tag=bom_tomshardware-20&ascsubtag=site:thus) would be compatible with my build. Thanks for all your help your help by the way.

 

[Isokolon]

it would be but it's a waste of money.

i'd go with that one: https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-DDR4-Motherboards-GA-G1-Sniper-B7/dp/B01AZQ3OC4/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1482397140&sr=1-1&keywords=b7+sniper

 

[Toastey]

it would be but it's a waste of money.

i'd go with that one: https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-DDR4-Motherboards-GA-G1-Sniper-B7/dp/B01AZQ3OC4/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1482397140&sr=1-1&keywords=b7+sniper

So I were to get the MOBO you recommended, would everything then work fine. No problems with space inside the case, overheating, or anything?

The Final Build:

MOBO: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AZQ3OC4/ref=asc_df_B01AZQ3OC44714618?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=shopzilla0d-20&ascsubtag=shopzilla_rev_386-20%3B14824278927992122540610090301008005&linkCode=df0&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B01AZQ3OC4&th=1

RAM: https: //www.amazon.com/G-SKILL-Ripjaws-PC4-17000-2133MHz-F4-2133C15D-8GVR/dp/B013J7PF5K/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1482342552&sr=1-2&keywords=g+skill+ripjaw+8gb+2133

PSU: https: //www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperNOVA-Modular-Warranty-120-G1-0650-XR/dp/B0106RDIN2/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1482348013&sr=1-2&keywords=g2%2B650w&th=1

Processor:https: //www.amazon.com/dp/B01MA36L94?tag=aotkit-20&th=1 (I decided to get the cooler with the Processor)

GPU: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KQUDE2Y?tag=aotkit-20

Hard drive: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0088PUEPK?tag=aotkit-20 (Not going to get an SSD for now)

Case: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017WL52YS?tag=aotkit-20

If I were to get just these parts, would the computer have any problems with space inside the case, over heating, etc.? (Sorry about all the questions, I'm just trying to be really cautious about this) Also would I need to get any extra wires or thermal paste?

 

[Isokolon]

Go with the 550W version of the PSU. Your system won't ever draw nearly 550W.

If possible up the ram to 16GB.

The cooler ain't really necessary for that CPU and is a luxury investment.

Should all be fine.
If it's getting to warm an additional case fan is easily bought and equipped but shouldn't be necessary

 

[Toastey]

Go with the 550W version of the PSU. Your system won't ever draw nearly 550W.

If possible up the ram to 16GB.

The cooler ain't really necessary for that CPU and is a luxury investment.

Should all be fine.
If it's getting to warm an additional case fan is easily bought and equipped but shouldn't be necessary

Alright, I've officially purchased everything. I decided to get the cooler, just to avoid any future problems. I got 8 gb of RAM, but i'll probably upgrade in the future. I just want to make sure that there will be enough space in the case. I posted another thread about space within the case, and someone claimed that the case was too small, but that was with this motherboard (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BIUW9PO?tag=bom_tomshardware-20&ascsubtag=site:thus). They also said that the PSU wouldn't fit within the case. I got the MOBO you recommended me, so that should fit. I just would like to know if everything is going to fit comfortably inside the computer case. (The PSU is the thing i'm worried most about)

 

[Isokolon]

I don't see why the PSU shouldn't fit. it's an ATX PSU in an ATX case.
the only tricky thing will be the cooler. it's a bit too big for the case but should work. could need some fiddeling though.

 

[Toastey]

I don't see why the PSU shouldn't fit. it's an ATX PSU in an ATX case.
the only tricky thing will be the cooler. it's a bit too big for the case but should work. could need some fiddeling though.

So its been a few months since I go t my pc build up and working. (Unfortunately got a defective MOBO at first and had to get another one). I just wanted to thank you for your help. You helped me out with picking a good MOBO and PSU for my computer (the defective MOBO was just unluckiness). I'm planning on grabbing another 1060 in the future in hopes of running in SLI. But this leads me into another question. Is the Gigabyte MOBO that you recommended to me me capable of SLI? I couldn't find anything on the amazon page, maybe I just didn't look hard enough, but I was just wondering before I invested in another 1060. Thanks again for all you help.

 

[madmatt30]

Sli isnt supported on the gtx 1060.