Question about Motherboard

[Otter]

So I'm looking into buying a new motherboard for my PC. I'm very new to PC building and I'm not too sure on what board is a great option. I was hoping that someone can give me advice on what would be a great motherboard for an entry level PC gamer? I found this one on Amazon but I'm not sure if it is a good deal. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MR32WT2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
Should I but this one or am I making a mistake and there is a better board out there for me?

[rotNdude]

Messaggio originale di ⚝EyMi Mayhem⚝:

Messaggio originale di Otter:

So how come most of the b150's are for micro-ATX? I was looking to get an ATX version but the only reasonable one I could find was this one.
https://www.amazon.com/Asus-Gaming-Motherboard-B150-PRO/dp/B0189T70YC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1500751251&sr=8-2&keywords=b150+pro
And it isn't even new, it's used. Do I need to get a Micro?

here, b150, ATX
https://www.amazon.com/MSI-Skylake-Motherboard-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B071VZRDTL

That's a refurbished motherboard.

@Otter, a mATX motherboard is just fine.

[⛧EyMi Mayhem⛧]

Messaggio originale di rotNdude:

Messaggio originale di ⚝EyMi Mayhem⚝:

here, b150, ATX
https://www.amazon.com/MSI-Skylake-Motherboard-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B071VZRDTL

That's a refurbished motherboard.

@Otter, a mATX motherboard is just fine.

ugh, didn't see sry.

*here is a decent b150 board
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4M55VV3356

[Otter]

Thank you, I'll probebly buy the one you linked Mayhem. Just wondering what is the difference between ATX and mATX? Would an mATX not fit in an ATX case?

[⛧EyMi Mayhem⛧]

Messaggio originale di Otter:

Thank you, I'll probebly buy the one you linked Mayhem. Just wondering what is the difference between ATX and mATX? Would an mATX not fit in an ATX case?

well u can throw so far every format in your atx case, itx, matx, atx..
And the difference, well short version, the number of expansion (pci/pcie) slots and length of the board.
So with atx u have more slots and room.
For example - >
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RvZecMwdZUM/VCsCYImi9gI/AAAAAAAABAU/ETIzvN6Vpjg/s1600/Mini-ITX_vs_Micro_ATX_vs_ATX.png

https://qph.ec.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-128cf08ff79761b78b0da192428954f2

[Otter]

Ok, I was just wondering because the one you linked was a mATX. So should I jut buy a mATX case instead? ALso would it affect the GPU at all? I have a GTX 1050 ti.

[⛧EyMi Mayhem⛧]

With the gtx 1050ti u are fine with mAtx.
But u can still grab a atx tower if u want. Pro: bit more space.
Btw. I have a prodigy mini-itx case and had enough space for a 780ti :p so u are fine with mAtx.

[Washell]

What is the goal of getting a new motherboard? Is the current one broke? Are you expecting more performance? Do you need more slots for memory or PCIe cards?

[Otter]

Messaggio originale di Washell:

What is the goal of getting a new motherboard? Is the current one broke? Are you expecting more performance? Do you need more slots for memory or PCIe cards?

The full story is that I had received a Dell Inspiron 3650 about a year ago as a gift. I wanted to upgrade it to the point where I can play games on it. So I went out and bought a GTX 1050 ti for it. However the PC has a weak 240 watt PSU. So I wanted to buy a new one but the Case only takes a weird rectangular shaped PSU. I thought that I could just get a new case and that would solve the problem, but the Motherboard is an awkward shape that is made for that type of case. So if I want to use the new GPU, I need a new PSU. If I want a new PSU, I need a new Case. If I get a new Case, I need and new Motherboard. That the story, one big giant chain of events. Also would I just be able to place my old hard-drive into the new motherboard, or do I need to buy a new one of those too?

[ugafan]

what about running your computer without a case? or have the power supply outside the case?

[Otter]

Messaggio originale di ugafan:

what about running your computer without a case? or have the power supply outside the case?

I had thought of that and that was my original idea, but then I thought that would look kinda dumb and stand out like a sore thumb in my room. Once I have all of the pieces (case, mboard, PSU) i'll see if i want to spend the money or just get a new PSU. If I do get the mboard, can I just use my old hard-drive and keep all my files and use the computer like I normally would?

Hey guys so I did some looking around and I settled on these three items. Tell me what you think of them.

PSU: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DZ6R9GE/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Case: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811353095&ignorebbr=1

Motherboard: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157644&ignorebbr=1

I chose the Mboard because it matches the advice you guys gave me. Also the case has a glass panel and an orange color. Which will go well with the Orange GPU and Motherboard.

[Dr.Shadowds 🐉]

I though you pick the case, because it matches with your Naruto color room, and Naruto figures.

Anyways the parts are fine, but if you want you can go with Sea soinc if you want, which is $10 more.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094

[Otter]

Messaggio originale di Dr.Shadowds 🐉:

I though you pick the case, because it matches with your Naruto color room, and Naruto figures.

Anyways the parts are fine, but if you want you can go with Sea soinc if you want, which is $10 more.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094

Whats the advantage aside from the +20 watts?

[⛧EyMi Mayhem⛧]

Ya would also grab a seasonic.

Messaggio originale di Otter:

Messaggio originale di Dr.Shadowds 🐉:

I though you pick the case, because it matches with your Naruto color room, and Naruto figures.

Anyways the parts are fine, but if you want you can go with Sea soinc if you want, which is $10 more.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094

Whats the advantage aside from the +20 watts?

higher quality.

[Dr.Shadowds 🐉]

Simple to understand list, Tier 1 best, lower than Tier 5 you want to avoid.

PSU Tier list.
https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/631048-psu-tier-list-updated/

The EVGA 500B is listed Tier 5, while Sea sonic is listed Tier 3, plus you get a 5 year warranty, compare to to EVGA 500B that is 3 years. So think of it as getting a better type of brand of ice cream, with better service.

[Otter]

Messaggio originale di Dr.Shadowds 🐉:

Simple to understand list, Tier 1 best, lower than Tier 5 you want to avoid.

PSU Tier list.
https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/631048-psu-tier-list-updated/

The EVGA 500B is listed Tier 5, while Sea sonic is listed Tier 3, plus you get a 5 year warranty, compare to to EVGA 500B that is 3 years. So think of it as getting a better type of brand of ice cream, with better service.

Understood, I wanted to thank you all for your help. Your advice has helped me out alot.