I need help with a Motherboard

TeeEmDee · 26 Feb 2020 at 17:18

Heya, I need a motherboard that can fit a GTX 1660 Super and an Ryzen 5 2600 Processor. I don't really have a budget for the Motherboard yet but I need to some the types of motherboards that I will need to get.

I'm assuming that I'd also need ddr4 ram but if this isn't the case don't be afraid to let me know

Thanks in advance.

I don't currently have much money but I'm aiming around a 500 - 600 pound budget

Quartz · 26 Feb 2020 at 17:49

Are you restricted by form factor? (ITX / mATX / ATX) Are there features that you need like M.2 or Wifi?

Gray2233 · 26 Feb 2020 at 17:51

Have you already bought the CPU?

TeeEmDee · 26 Feb 2020 at 18:06

Gray2233 said:
Have you already bought the CPU?

I haven't bought it yet

TeeEmDee · 26 Feb 2020 at 18:07

Quartz said:
Are you restricted by form factor? (ITX / mATX / ATX) Are there features that you need like M.2 or Wifi?

I need Wifi and I'm not sure about the form factor or M.2 I'll update you when I find out though

TeeEmDee · 26 Feb 2020 at 18:11

TeeEmDee said:
I need Wifi and I'm not sure about the form factor or M.2 I'll update you when I find out though

I don't need M.2 and I'm not sure on itx matx and atx, what's the difference between them?

bremen1874 · 26 Feb 2020 at 18:13

TeeEmDee said:
what's the difference between them?

Size.

TeeEmDee · 26 Feb 2020 at 18:56

Quartz said:
Are you restricted by form factor? (ITX / mATX / ATX) Are there features that you need like M.2 or Wifi?

how would I know which size I need also?

bremen1874 · 26 Feb 2020 at 19:14

It would depend on if you’re trying to build a really compact system or something full sized.

The default option is a full size ATX board with a case designed to fit it.

lee32uk · 26 Feb 2020 at 19:26

TeeEmDee said:
I haven't bought it yet

You would be much better going with a Ryzen cpu assuming this is a gaming pc. That i5 isn't worth the money.

What pc case do you have ? as that will determine what size motherboard you can fit in it.

TeeEmDee · 26 Feb 2020 at 22:07

lee32uk said:
You would be much better going with a Ryzen cpu assuming this is a gaming pc. That i5 isn't worth the money.

What pc case do you have ? as that will determine what size motherboard you can fit in it.

I'll try and find out and thanks for the cpu tip

TeeEmDee · 26 Feb 2020 at 22:09

bremen1874 said:
It would depend on if you’re trying to build a really compact system or something full sized.

The default option is a full size ATX board with a case designed to fit it.

I'll find out my case size

subbytna · 27 Feb 2020 at 14:47

TeeEmDee said:
I haven't bought it yet

Don't, it's not good value at all. To start off with, look at the Ryzen CPU's. You can get a MSI Tomahawk motherboard for it and some DDR4 RAM for 300 odd quid. If you want a small case then look to get the MSI Mortar motherboard (basically the MSI Tomahawk motherboard but cut down to fit into mini atx cases)

Case sizes are, trying to keep it simple here,
Micro ATX - very compact and small
Mini ATX - smallish
ATX - average size build
E-ATX (big wide motherboards) BIG tower cases normally needed.

You're best off telling us what money you have to work with, if you want a big, average or small case, what the PC will be used for.

Danny75 · 27 Feb 2020 at 14:57

subbytna said:
Don't, it's not good value at all. To start off with, look at the Ryzen CPU's. You can get a MSI Tomahawk motherboard for it and some DDR4 RAM for 300 odd quid. If you want a small case then look to get the MSI Mortar motherboard (basically the MSI Tomahawk motherboard but cut down to fit into ~~mini atx~~ micro atx cases)

Case sizes are, trying to keep it simple here,
~~Micro ATX~~ Mini ITX - very compact and small
~~Mini ATX~~ Micro ATX - smallish
ATX - average size build
E-ATX (big wide motherboards) BIG tower cases normally needed.

You're best off telling us what money you have to work with, if you want a big, average or small case, what the PC will be used for.

Fixed.

subbytna · 27 Feb 2020 at 15:05

Ah sorry, well spotted. cut and past on a phone isn't ideal

Danny75 · 27 Feb 2020 at 15:10

subbytna said:
Ah sorry, well spotted. cut and past on a phone isn't ideal

No worries.

TeeEmDee · 27 Feb 2020 at 18:17

subbytna said:
Don't, it's not good value at all. To start off with, look at the Ryzen CPU's. You can get a MSI Tomahawk motherboard for it and some DDR4 RAM for 300 odd quid. If you want a small case then look to get the MSI Mortar motherboard (basically the MSI Tomahawk motherboard but cut down to fit into mini atx cases)

Case sizes are, trying to keep it simple here,
Micro ATX - very compact and small
Mini ATX - smallish
ATX - average size build
E-ATX (big wide motherboards) BIG tower cases normally needed.

You're best off telling us what money you have to work with, if you want a big, average or small case, what the PC will be used for.

Im aiming for a 500-600 pound budget

Danny75 · 27 Feb 2020 at 18:30

Let us know if you could use some help finding out the case size format. It's necessary before choosing motherboard and possibly an optional cooler.

Do you already have a 1660 Super?

TeeEmDee · 27 Feb 2020 at 19:41

Danny75 said:
Let us know if you could use some help finding out the case size format. It's necessary before choosing motherboard and possibly an optional cooler.

Do you already have a 1660 Super?

I haven't bought any parts except from the parts I'm already gonna be using (Case, Power Supply, Mouse and Keyboard, Monitor)

I would appreciate it if you could help me find my case size because it's something I've never dealt with before

Danny75 · 27 Feb 2020 at 19:58

TeeEmDee said:
I haven't bought any parts except from the parts I'm already gonna be using (Case, Power Supply, Mouse and Keyboard, Monitor)

I would appreciate it if you could help me find my case size because it's something I've never dealt with before

Alright. Look at the back of the case and count the expansion slots:

2 or 3 is Mini-ITX. 4 or 5 is Micro-ATX. 6 or more is ATX or EATX.

See what rear fan size it has. 80mm or 120mm or 140mm. That'll give an indication of the size of CPU cooler you can use.

Find out which power supply it is (brand and model) and which monitor (resolution and refresh rate).

If possible, take pics of the case and power supply.