What motherboard do i need for i5-7400

[alessiov10]

i dont know wich motherboard to take to match my i5-7400 , and another question , what is a bios upgrade?

 

[Hoodie_]

you need a motherboard with a socket called 1151
a BIOS update is basically when you update the instructions for your motherboard
i recommend a moterhboard with a B250 chipset for that certain CPU

 

[ThatVietGuy]

You need a B250 or H270 or Z270 motherboard. This would be a good fit for that CPU, for example - https://pcpartpicker.com/product/zYqbt6/gigabyte-ga-h270-gaming-3-atx-lga1151-motherboard-ga-h270-gaming-3

A BIOS upgrade just means you change the BIOS of the motherboard to a new version. A new BIOS adds stability and sometimes adds more support for new CPUs.

 

[raisonjohn]

You need an Intel 200-series LGA1151-socket motherboard for such 7th-gen i5 CPU (i5-7400). It can also physically fit a 100-series motherboard PROVIDED, the motherboard has a BIOS update for 7th-gen CPUs to work.

A BIOS update/upgrade is made by the mobo manufacturer for additional support of new devices or resolving previous issues on the motherboard for better system stability or component driver support.

Since you picked a 7th-gen i5-7400 that is non-OC'able (locked), you want to select a 200-series motherboard with either a B250-chipset or an H270-chipset. A Z270-chipset would also work, but is an illogical pairing, as Z270 mobos are intended for unlocked/OC'able CPUs such as the i5-7600K or i7-7700K.

This list will give you all motherboards to choose from that is compatible with your CPU: https://pcpartpicker.com/products/motherboard/#c=120,121&sort=price&page=1

 

[alessiov10]

you need a motherboard with a socket called 1151
a BIOS update is basically when you update the instructions for your motherboard
i recommend a moterhboard with a B250 chipset for that certain CPU

hmm , okay, thanks , another question

is there a big difference between more versions of a video card?
for example : whats the difference between a 1050 TI windforce and a 1050 TI gaming ? i mean they just look different , is the cheaper/expensive version better? do they run games at different fps?

 

[Hoodie_]

you need a motherboard with a socket called 1151
a BIOS update is basically when you update the instructions for your motherboard
i recommend a moterhboard with a B250 chipset for that certain CPU

hmm , okay, thanks , another question

is there a big difference between more versions of a video card?
for example : whats the difference between a 1050 TI windforce and a 1050 TI gaming ? i mean they just look different , is the cheaper/expensive version better? do they run games at different fps?

Yes there is a difference, but its in the 5% margain which is not something that you will notice.
The only real differences are the temps, noise and visuals. And that comes down to personal prefference