Question Motherboard for non-K i7-13700

[tcprix]

I'm interested in purchasing the i7-13700 (non-k) version because the base specs are insanely good and I have no need to overclock.
I'd prefer an ASUS motherboard but how do I tell which motherboards don't have the ability to overclock? I'm assuming motherboards that have the ability to overclock are a bit more expensive, is that statement wrong? Just trying to save some money thanks.

 

[geofelt]

Overclocking is no longer a way to get something for nothing.
Today, processors are binned and there is a continuous spectrum of price/performance.
Better binned chips are used in stronger processors.
Also, motherboard makers will have default settings to push processors to the max.
The more expensive Z690 and Z790 based motherboards are better at pushing the processors, but on a budget, B660 or B760 is very good.
I might add that DDR4 systems and DDR5 perform equally but DDR4 components are cheaper.

Yes, Z690/Z790 motherboards are a bit more expensive.
A good way to save is to look at MATX sized motherboards.
You get 4 expansion slots vs. 7 for full ATX.

Is there a reason you favor ASUS? I get vibes that they are not now as good as they used to be.

 

[Lafong]

You could spend 120 or 500.

Severely diminishing returns as you go beyond 200-250, but you may have unusual requirements.....such as you need 4 NVMe drive ports or 2 Display Port monitor connections; or 5 case fan connections; or 4 highest speed USB ports.

Etcetera.

That's known only to you.

It is entirely possible a B760 or B760M (micro ATX) motherboard would be all you need...those are maybe 180 for B760M and up to 250 for B760.

You have to choose DDR 4 or DDR 5....one or the other.

 

[tcprix]

Overclocking is no longer a way to get something for nothing.
Today, processors are binned and there is a continuous spectrum of price/performance.
Better binned chips are used in stronger processors.
Also, motherboard makers will have default settings to push processors to the max.
The more expensive Z690 and Z790 based motherboards are better at pushing the processors, but on a budget, B660 or B760 is very good.
I might add that DDR4 systems and DDR5 perform equally but DDR4 components are cheaper.

Yes, Z690/Z790 motherboards are a bit more expensive.
A good way to save is to look at MATX sized motherboards.
You get 4 expansion slots vs. 7 for full ATX.

Is there a reason you favor ASUS? I get vibes that they are not now as good as they used to be.

My main concerns of going with a cheaper ASUS board are the I/O panel usually having way less USB plug ins which I much prefer having more. Asides from that I actually always shy away from micro atx boards because I have a monster case but I guess it really doesn't matter as long as it has all the same stuff you want eh.

I guess I'm a little biased on ASUS I'm definitely open to suggestions. I've always been a pay for quality parts kinda guy so I guess I feel ASUS mobo's are more on the higher quality side. But I'm quite sure all the top companies are quite on par I assume.

 

[tcprix]

You could spend 120 or 500.

Severely diminishing returns as you go beyond 200-250, but you may have unusual requirements.....such as you need 4 NVMe drive ports or 2 Display Port monitor connections; or 5 case fan connections; or 4 highest speed USB ports.

Etcetera.

That's known only to you.

It is entirely possible a B760 or B760M (micro ATX) motherboard would be all you need...those are maybe 180 for B760M and up to 250 for B760.

You have to choose DDR 4 or DDR 5....one or the other.

Good points. Basically I'd just like a couple M.2 ports, I have 3 monitors but I use a GPU (2 displayports, 1 hdmi), I don't even have any case fans except for a couple built in ones that came with it (cpu is 65W TDP, 3060 (might upgrade to 3070/4060ti/4070)), I also don't need the highest speed USB ports but as long as I have 6-8 ports I'm happy. Forgot to add I have a fair bit of HDD's/SSD's as of right now have 5 so 6 SATA ports would be nice.

 

[geofelt]

13th gen support was introduced to Z690 and B660 boards a year ago, about June.
Anything made since then will include 13th gen support.

When looking for a motherboard, use the newegg filter to select one with 6 sata ports or anything else.
These days, with m.2 devices, many motherboards will have only 4 sata ports.
Of course, there is always the option for a pcie card to add more sata ports.