Motherboard for Intel i5-core 6500

[kjcvheel]

I need some help figuring out what motherboard I should use. Im trying to upgrade my computer system seeing as it is getting quite old now.

I currently have a new AMD radeon r9 850x graphics card, and im planning on buying the intel i5 6500 cpu. I have no clue what to look for in a motherboard, so what motherboards would optimize the performance of my cpu? Computer will mostly be used for gaming. Oh, and I have no intention of overclocking anything

Kind regards,

kjcvheel

 

[glamdringfh]

The ASUS H170 Pro would be a very good choice for the parts you listed:

Motherboard: Asus H170-PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($108.99 @ B&H)
Total: $108.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-09 10:49 EST-0500

 

[Y0GI]

I need some help figuring out what motherboard I should use. Im trying to upgrade my computer system seeing as it is getting quite old now.

I currently have a new AMD radeon r9 850x graphics card, and im planning on buying the intel i5 6500 cpu. I have no clue what to look for in a motherboard, so what motherboards would optimize the performance of my cpu? Computer will mostly be used for gaming. Oh, and I have no intention of overclocking anything

Kind regards,

kjcvheel

HERE (LINK) is THG's "Best Intel Motherboards". The only Z170 board that THG lists is the Gigabyte Z170-HD3, review HERE (LINK)

The GB mobo only costs $115 at Newegg, so read the review closely to find out if it actually has all of the features that you want/need.

Yogi

EDIT: Correction. You do not need a Z170 mobo for a locked CPU. The Asus H170 Pro recommended by Glamdringfh should work just fine.

Yogi

 

[kjcvheel]

go for a solid H170 board an thats it - if your case can take it, go for ATX size and avoid mikro ATX, which is pain in your finger when building it 😉

And which one of the H170 series would you recommend? Somebody else already listen the PRO, but i can get a PRO GAMING for 30 euro's more. Will that really be worth it ? Also, I'm completly trusting your jugdgement here. 3 people recommended the H170 so it should be a solid choice

 

[kjcvheel]

Earlier I said Its a R9 850x, I accidently wrote it wrong. Its not a 850x but a 280x. Will this make a big difference when going for the H170 PRO?

 

[Y0GI]

Earlier I said Its a R9 850x, I accidently wrote it wrong. Its not a 850x but a 280x. Will this make a big difference when going for the H170 PRO?

The Asus H170 Pro has "1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 mode, gray)". It will run your R7 250X just fine. Just be sure that you have a good PSU with enough Watts, and enough room in your case.

Yogi