Need help finding a nice and affordable motherboard (1150 / 1151 socket)

Biopanda

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I was planning to buy a new processor and replace my i3 2130 when the question arose whether the new processors I am considering would fit into my motherboard. Turns out it doesn't (current socket is 1155). It also turns out that that socket isn't very lucrative in processor variety. The processors I am considering are

i5 6600 / 6600k with sockets of 1151
i5 4690 / 4690k with sockets of 1150
i5 4590 / 4590k with sockets of 1150

With two socket types in mind it's hard to narrow down my choices for a motherboard right for me. I currently have a GTX 960. The questions I mainly have are:

1. Which processor should I go for and
2. Which motherboard should I get to fit with it?

I'd like to keep the budget around $100 for a new motherboard, worst case scenario $150.

Thank you for your time.

 
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