Comparing B460i and Z490i with I5 10400F Focus on performance, features, and value.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Comparing B460i and Z490i with I5 10400F Focus on performance, features, and value.

The_HDR
Junior Member

11-01-2021, 11:40 PM

New budget build for SFF PC aimed at mid-range gaming. Pairing it with 1660 Super and possibly upgrading to 3060 Ti when components are available. The Intel 10400F with Z490 M-ITX/AC seems like a solid value. Regarding the ASRock motherboard, there are some reports of BIOS issues, so you might want to consider alternatives. For RAM, b460i from ASUS or MSI with locked speed is a common choice, though reviews on b460 are limited.

The_HDR

11-01-2021, 11:40 PM #1

BadrBoss
Member

11-03-2021, 06:27 PM

You're unsure about those particular models, but it's worth noting that with a Z490 you could potentially swap the CPU for Rocket Lake later on. For the B460, such a change isn't likely.

BadrBoss

11-03-2021, 06:27 PM #2

You're unsure about those particular models, but it's worth noting that with a Z490 you could potentially swap the CPU for Rocket Lake later on. For the B460, such a change isn't likely.

pignkitty
Member

163

11-04-2021, 02:33 AM

It seems there might be some confusion. The LGA1200 socket is designed for Intel processors from earlier generations, not the 11th generation. The 11th generation Intel chips typically use different socket types like LGA 1700 or AM4. Let me know if you'd like clarification!