Need help choosing a motherboard/case.

[Jaakey]

Current build so far.
I already have the RAM and the GPU which I'll be recycling from my current PC.

I'd like a motherboard to fit the 4790k (Asus z97-a is unfortunately not a choice due to cost) and a case that looks decent but the main priority is good airflow (I have Corsair's 200R but I feel like it's an eyesore). A Corsairs Graphite series case is my main consideration but I'm not sure whether to focus my budget more on the motherboard.

 

[zxcvgvgv]

What motherboard features are nonnegotiable to you? Do you need SLI, extra DIMM slots, RAID, etc.? I'm thinking in terms of future expansion. Or, are you only concerned with finding a board that can host your current parts alone? Also, do you want to overclock? If you want a K-series CPU, I recommend a Z-series motherboard even if you don't want to OC right now. One last question: what is your budget for these parts?

 

[arges86]

As zxcvgvgv mentioned, it depends on what your overall budget is. But something like the ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 is a great board an isn't a whole lot of money. If your going with an unlocked CPU, your going to want a Z97 chipset to make that worthwhile.

 

[Jaakey]

I've got £150 for both. I am planning to overclock in the future so the capability should be there. I don't plan to have SLI but I'll probably upgrade to a 980ti in the future. Only two sticks of RAM so no extra DIMM needed, (4 slots max if anything) and I'm not completely sure what raid is but from what a friend tells me I don't think I need it.

 

[arges86]

OK, so if you get the ASRock Z97 Extreme4 for £69.99 and then the Corsair Carbide Series 400R £70.99 you should be good

 

[zxcvgvgv]

The NZXT S340, which is at the same price point, is a second option I recommend looking into. Both companies make good cases, and you'd be good with either as suited to your needs. Sometimes, sales/rebates put it down to $60.

 

[red2481]

enthoo pro m

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Phanteks-PRO-computer-Midi-Tower-Micro-ATX/dp/B011A2LWZI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1456689269&sr=8-2&keywords=enthoo+pro

 

[red2481]

and asrock z97 aniversary

 

[red2481]

never mind here is what you should do.

PCPartPicker part list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/GjH3K8
Price breakdown by merchant: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/GjH3K8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor (£251.78 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler (£56.90 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£65.99 @ Ebuyer)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£61.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£64.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£40.98 @ Ebuyer)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB FTW+ ACX 2.0+ Video Card (£299.99 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case (£69.98 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (£74.99 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £987.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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