Build Advice Very New to PC Builds, Mainly Seeking Motherboard/Components Advice

[GamingPCnewb]

Hence my username, I am a complete newbie to this. Please bare with me.

I've decided to build a new PC, specifically for gaming.

I've understood that the motherboard is mainly the foundation for all other components. I'm just not sure which one to pick or which kinds to look for. One of my friends told me that AMD boards were a good choice, but I also heard that they absolutely devour electricity. I'm not trying to put a huge dent in my electricity bill, so should I go for Intel instead?

I would appreciate any advice/recommendations.

 

[Lafong]

Case location dimensions:
Depth: 10,5"(I could move my desk to make room for more, but I believe this is sufficient.)

You will have to unless we have different meanings for "depth".

Virtually any case is going to be 16 plus deep.

The Fractal Design White you are looking at is 18 deep.

Per the specs at Newegg:

Dimensions (H x W x D) 17.48" x 8.07" x 18.27" with feet/screws/protrusions
16.97" x 8.07" x 18.27" without feet/filters.

Review here:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eDsJ3HCdU4