No, the H-610 does not support Intel 13th Gen Intel CPUs.
No, the H-610 does not support Intel 13th Gen Intel CPUs.
I'm preparing a PC about two to three weeks away and noticed the H-410 doesn't work with the 11th-gen Intel chips. I'm curious if the H-610 will have the same issue. I hope you can let me know. Looking forward to your response regarding upgrading to the 13th-gen Intel in the future.
The situation has shifted entirely with Intel's upcoming choices.
Appreciate the note and thank you for the reminder. I'll make sure to update before responding, otherwise the answer might differ.
To stay ahead, consider upgrading to at least B660 with DDR5. However, I don’t think it’s wise. Future-proofing can be risky, especially with current performance improvements. If you need a PC now and care about value, focus on getting the best bang for your buck today rather than chasing future upgrades. In a few years, you’ll likely be able to swap out the motherboard, CPU, and RAM for a more powerful Raptor Lake chip while spending the same amount.
Intel socket compatibility is quite poor; you'll likely need a new motherboard with each CPU generation. Their recent LGA 1700 cooler support is problematic. For lasting reliability, avoid Intel and consider AMD—especially with AM5. AMD provides excellent long-term support, and you can still use older coolers with AM5, unlike Intel which is becoming difficult to work with now.
Intel's cooler mount remained unchanged for about a decade, so I don't feel the need to blame them for switching to LGA 1700. AMD committed to supporting "AM4 through 2021" to gain an edge, but they eventually pulled out when public pressure mounted. Their plans for AM5 are uncertain—corporate promises aren't always reliable.
My hardware usually stays stable, so replacing the CPU on the fly isn’t really helpful. When upgrades are needed, I’ll stick with my 10900kf/z590 to keep it running smoothly in another program—likely for a younger user. In my opinion, trying to upgrade CPUs is often pointless because you can’t get the best performance no matter how many you swap in the motherboard.
H610 won't perform well with i7 or i9 processors, especially without significant throttling. Even budget B660 boards will slow down an i5-12600k. Back then you could achieve similar results on cheaper chips, but that’s no longer true with Alder Lake and future generations.