No, Z390 and Z490 mobos do not share the same cooler mounting.
No, Z390 and Z490 mobos do not share the same cooler mounting.
I have the i5-8600k (LGA1151) and am considering switching to the i5-10600k or i9-10850k with a Z490 motherboard. I need to verify if my NZXT Kraken X62 can fit.
Evaluate if upgrading is worth it versus purchasing new components. Old or used CPUs and memory might be too expensive lately, especially after price shifts from Zen 3 and Alder Lake. You could find a high-performance chip like 12600K or 12700F with B660 for similar or slightly better performance than older models like 10850K + Z490, but both would still outperform the previous generation.
I purchased the 11600k and an ASUS Prime Z590A for 450 euros each, sourced from Amazon used parts. It won’t break the bank and should resolve the CPU bottleneck you experience in certain games. My brother can also get a solid CPU and motherboard for his first PC.
450 Euros for a 11600K + MB isn’t very good value, a 12600KF+B660 offers speed for just 20 Euros more, even though you’d have to give up the iGPU and overclocking options. You could also choose the 12400F, which would be about the same performance but slightly quicker for 25 Euro less. Prices on Pcpartpicker Ireland match your profile, and you might find better deals at stores not listed there. NZXT seems to only ship the LGA 1700 if you ask and provide proof of purchase.
80 euros represents the import duty from the UK. I checked the 12600k and the most affordable choices I found were about 150 euros more costly overall. The 12400F would match my payment roughly. Both options would require a substantial motherboard upgrade.
The site lists this product as the most affordable choice. It appears to be based in Ireland despite being from the Netherlands, which might mean minimal taxes—just the standard VAT. I’m not sure about the quality of the seller, though.