Non - Gaming New Build - motherboard advice for I5-4570

[cubby_fan71]

On a $600.00 max budget. Looking for advice on a motherboard to pair up with an I5-4570. B85, H81, H97...not sure what to go with? What provides the best insulation for the future? I don't want to spend more than $100.00. PC will be used for internet, Microsoft Office, video encoding every now and then, and would also like to install Plex media server to stream movies to my TV.

Here is the first part list I put together. Pretty much based the build on reviews of each individual component.

Would like to add a video card in the future. Still iffy on the SSD. I already have a 1TB hard drive.


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

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus H87M-E Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($71.97 @ OutletPC)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.99 @ Micro Center)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $558.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Thanks!

 

[KoopaCreeper]

Good build. That motherboard is fine, with space for GPU. SSD is alwais good if you can fit it in the budget.

 

[computertech82]

That cpu would be a major overkill for the system. Even a I3 would be far more than what you need. You could even scale down to amd cpus and not notice the difference.

 

[cubby_fan71]

That cpu would be a major overkill for the system. Even a I3 would be far more than what you need. You could even scale down to amd cpus and not notice the difference.

yeah...I've gone back and forth on that. Started with the I3, but the more I read it seemed an I5 would be better in the long run? Would save me about $80...could pocket that or put towards more memory or probably a new PSU. I don't think the one from my old system is gonna fly.

 

[KoopaCreeper]

That's true, you want a quality PSU in case you decide to get a dedicated GPU down the road. The i5 would be more future proof, but the i3 would have more than enough power for your listed needs.

 

[cubby_fan71]

That's true, you want a quality PSU in case you decide to get a dedicated GPU down the road. The i5 would be more future proof, but the i3 would have more than enough power for your listed needs.

Given my needs, do you think I'm better going the AMD route? I've read that for value builds, AMD is the way to go.

 

[KoopaCreeper]

Depends on how patient you are. AMD is the way to go for extreme budget and/or all-in-one capabilities, I even have a laptop with an AMD A10 APU. However, in 2 years it'll feel slow if it doesn't already because AMD has very poor single-core CPU performance. If you want something cheap now, AMD all the way. If you want something that will last forever, i5. If you want a compromise, i3. Honestly, if you can snag an unlocked A10 and overclock it, you'll remedy the single-core performance enough for most tasks. That's my recommendation now. You can find the A10-5800K for $99 now; paired with a good mobo you can overclock, and the integrated graphics will be good enough for medium settings in most games!

Here's a build I put together if you want overclocking potential and a SSD:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/G8j4jX