Question Recommended Motherboard for This Build? (i7-13700K + RTX 3080)

[dkdkdk33]

Hey there!

Upgrading my PC after 7 years. Wanted to get any opinions on a good mobo for this build. PC will primarily be used for gaming. I probably will not be looking overlock the GPU or CPU. I mainly just want a solid DDR5 capable motherboard. Speaking of DDR5, any RAM suggestions would be great as well!

CPU: Intel Core i7-13700K Raptor Lake
GPU: RTX 3080, currently looking at this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QKL8XG5/?coliid=INGFY5ZFBY3AW
PSU: Corsair RM750x 80+ Gold

Thanks!

 

[Darkbreeze]

What is your maximum preferred budget for both motherboard and memory? What CPU cooler are you going to be running?

 

[dkdkdk33]

I would like to spend up to 350 for the mobo, and around 100 for RAM. I will likely use a Noctua NH-D15 for my cooler.

 

[Why_Me]

I would like to spend up to 350 for the mobo, and around 100 for RAM. I will likely use a Noctua NH-D15 for my cooler.

You can always get the 13700KF and put the money saved towards the RAM.

1st choice.

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-Z790-A-WIFI

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/8m6p99/msi-pro-z790-a-wifi-atx-lga1700-motherboard-pro-z790-a-wifi

2nd choice.

https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z790-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-10#kf

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/T2...x-atx-lga1700-motherboard-z790-aorus-elite-ax

 

[Darkbreeze]

PCPartPicker Part List

Motherboard: Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($259.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5200 CL36 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $409.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-11-02 02:22 EDT-0400