Top MOBO for i5-13500
Top MOBO for i5-13500
Avoid expensive add-ons in your setup (high cost aio, costly rams not even at 6000c32, overpriced Samsung SSDs or Gen4 SSDs, pricey cases, premium PSUs that force you to buy higher wattage units for the same budget, etc.). Opt for a 13600k for the Z board since 13500 only reaches 4.5ghz while 13600k delivers 5.2-5.4ghz allcore when optimized. It’s strange to spend so much on a B board when better performance exists elsewhere.
I understand your perspective, but aside from AIO Galahad 360 (€150), I haven't opted for very costly components. The 13600K processor is quite pricey for me. I was planning to go with the 12600K, but then I noticed the 13500 model is available at the same price (€250) and offers nearly comparable performance while using less power.
Are you sure? Please include a PCPP along with the budget so I can assess how I can help enhance your components. If you're worried about power usage, opting for a Ryzen build might be better, especially if both boards are labeled DDR4. Assuming you're planning to use DDR5, that should work too.
I selected these components for my build. Initially, I considered the Deepcool AK400 or AK620 air coolers (the Thermalright Peerless Assassin isn’t available). Then I discovered the AIO Galahad 360 on sale for €150. I’m new to AIOs and want to experience them. My main concern is potential leaks. I found an SSD for €78, RAM for €128, and a PSU for €100. For the graphics card, I’m hoping to get the RTX 4060 TI once it’s released. EDIT: For a more affordable MOBO option, I can also find the ASRock B760 PRO RS at €165.
What are you planning to use this for? Which components are already available? You probably have a GPU, so a gaming rig with a Gen3 SSD makes sense. A Gen4 SSD won't offer much advantage for gaming. If you don't have a GPU yet, you can reduce the SSD size to 1TB and purchase a used GT6700 (150-180€) or add a budget RX 570/580 8GB (60-80€) temporarily without altering the setup.
I currently don't have any existing components. I sold my whole build because I prefer assembling PCs from scratch. I've done this before, making and selling a PC two years ago. This time I'm planning a new desktop with future upgrade possibilities to keep it running longer. The Lancool 216 looks like a solid value and offers good potential. Investing in a 1000W power supply might be wise, along with cheaper parts like CPU coolers, RAM, and a budget motherboard as you suggested. Regarding Gigabyte PSUs, some models are problematic, but others perform well. The recommended ones are generally the higher-quality variants.
110$ Obvious mistake, just accept any under 60€ model, same issues, identical build, just a different look. Don’t expect to refurbish it more than a few times during its life, and frequent repairs might not be worth it. If you do need to rebuild often, consider getting an open-source testbench for the explosive units—everything else seems okay. When it comes to Intel vs AMD, if you want compatibility with the same motherboard for 3-5 years and good power efficiency, AMD is the better choice. Intel offers cheaper options but lacks upgrade paths and has poor power efficiency. I think you probably didn’t plan to use a graphics card until the 4060ti arrives, but neither list includes GPUs (Intel doesn’t even have an IGPU). In that case, a used 8GB RX 570/580 should work well—it’ll outperform a weak GPU anyways. With FSR and a solid 1400-1500 core + maximum VRAM setup, you can handle most tasks. As for the 4060ti, it’s likely to lack VRAM, so consider a used 6800X, 3080, or 3090 instead.
Thanks for your assistance! I've selected the 13600k CPU and opted for more affordable components to fit my budget. The build is fully black with no RGB lighting. https://de.pcpartpicker.com/user/JohnnyS...ved/dhzH3C