Hey m8,, i can give you some ideas but you gotta understand its from MY prefferences soo for the mothorboard id go with asus get http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131614 this mobo is as future proof as any ive seen its ready for the i9's :D (not even out yet) sata 6 and usb 3 ...