Consider a motherboard that supports the Core i9 10850K for optimal performance.
Consider a motherboard that supports the Core i9 10850K for optimal performance.
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Since you didn't specify which country I'll just assume you're in the US. Spoiler PCPartPicker Part List Type Item Price Motherboard MSI MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK ATX LGA1200 Motherboard $189.99 @ Walmart Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts Total $189.99 Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-02-14 10:48 EST-0500 PCPartPicker Part List Type Item Price Motherboard Gigabyte Z490 VISION G ATX LGA1200 Motherboard $239.99 @ Amazon Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts Total $239.99 Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-02-14 10:48 EST-0500 PCPartPicker Part List Type Item Price Motherboard MSI MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI ATX LGA1200 Motherboard $219.99 @ Best Buy Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts Total $219.99 Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-02-14 10:49 EST-0500 PCPartPicker Part List Type Item Price Motherboard Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ELITE ATX LGA1200 Motherboard $198.99 @ Newegg Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts Total $198.99 Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-02-14 10:49 EST-0500 PCPartPicker Part List Type Item Price Motherboard MSI MEG Z490 UNIFY ATX LGA1200 Motherboard $291.99 @ Amazon Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts Total $291.99 Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-02-14 10:49 EST-0500 (Click the little "Reveal Hidden Content"). All of these boards are around that budget and will handle the 10850K easily.
I purchased the Gigabyte Elite AC myself. When I bought it, it was one of the more affordable boards with solid VRMs. Even if you don’t plan to overclock, it’s a good choice. I think the non-AC model is similar but without Wi-Fi, making it suitable if you don’t need it and prefer a lower cost. The MSI MEG Unify was another option I was recommended for—it offers higher power delivery but comes at a higher price. I opted not to invest that much myself. Also, Z590 boards could be worth looking into. It might still be a bit early, as there are few models available in the UK right now.