Need help choosing a replacement motherboard for an I-6700k processor please.

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Hi, I built a computer almost 5 years ago strictly for gaming and the motherboard (Gigabyte LGA1151 Z170X Gaming 7) was nothing but trouble. It finally went to hell on me. I wont go into details, because there are entire threads discussing the issue (gigabyte mb wont boot, need to remove cmos battery and unplug overnight, etc). I only have one computer, and need to get it going again before covid solitude drives me crazy. I just want to replace my dead motherboard with a reliable motherboard and need suggestions. I have a I6700K 4 Ghz, 980TI, 64 gigs of dram, 1 TB M.2 nvme SSD, Corsair Hydro 110i GTX cooler. Nothing fancy, i use a 1080 monitor, no 4K gaming, no overclocking. I just want a proven motherboard with a non garbage bios. Preferably affordable (~$100) and still commercially available (dont want to buy used). Any suggestions. And thanks in advance.
 
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Thanks Denpepe for the quick reply. I just looked at that mb you linked, and i think it does not support my dram speed [G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 2666 (PC4 21300) Desktop Memory Model F4-2666C15Q-32GVR]. Please correct me if I am wrong.

I have considered upgrading my whole setup, but to be honest i just wanted to wait a bit longer, i mostly play XCOM (Long War Rebalace mod) and XCOm 2 (LWOTC), so my needs are still being satisfied by my current setup. I just wanted to quickly get my computer back to normal, and then take my time researching a new rig.
 
Thanks Denpepe for the quick reply. I just looked at that mb you linked, and i think it does not support my dram speed [G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 2666 (PC4 21300) Desktop Memory Model F4-2666C15Q-32GVR]. Please correct me if I am wrong.

I have considered upgrading my whole setup, but to be honest i just wanted to wait a bit longer, i mostly play XCOM (Long War Rebalace mod) and XCOm 2 (LWOTC), so my needs are still being satisfied by my current setup. I just wanted to quickly get my computer back to normal, and then take my time researching a new rig.
Actually, your RAM speed is supported. By default, unless you set the speed manually or use the XMP profile, your RAM will run at DDR4-2133 speed. In addition, with the original Skylake CPUs, anything above DDR4-2133 speed is officially considered overclocking of the memory controller, even when the JEDEC profiles go to DDR4-2666. It's just that ASRock has not tested the particular memory kit that you have although it tested higher-speed kits in the 4 x 8 GB kit configuration.

I looked at ASRock's Web site for this. PCPartPicker's list only lists extremely high-speed RAM because almost all DDR4 RAM sold these days are tested to be stable at such high speeds.
 
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Actually, your RAM speed is supported. By default, unless you set the speed manually or use the XMP profile, your RAM will run at DDR4-2133 speed. In addition, with the original Skylake CPUs, anything above DDR4-2133 speed is officially considered overclocking of the memory controller, even when the JEDEC profiles go to DDR4-2666. It's just that ASRock has not tested the particular memory kit that you have although it tested higher-speed kits in the 4 x 8 GB kit configuration.

I looked at ASRock's Web site for this. PCPartPicker's list only lists extremely high-speed RAM because almost all DDR4 RAM sold these days are tested to be stable at such high speeds.
Oh that is great to hear! I think i will pull the trigger today.
 
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