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Not sure which motherboard to choose?

Not sure which motherboard to choose?

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cloudy114
Junior Member
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10-02-2021, 10:05 AM
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I purchased a 10850k and am considering assembling an ITX PC. I'm unsure whether to opt for a B560i or a Z490i motherboard. On Amazon, the B560 is roughly €40-70 cheaper than the Z490i. Do you think the B560 offers any trade-offs compared to the Z490i regarding overclocking and overall performance? Please note the budget (including currency): €250. Country: Ireland. Games, programs, or workloads it will support: essentially all gaming tasks.
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cloudy114
10-02-2021, 10:05 AM #1

I purchased a 10850k and am considering assembling an ITX PC. I'm unsure whether to opt for a B560i or a Z490i motherboard. On Amazon, the B560 is roughly €40-70 cheaper than the Z490i. Do you think the B560 offers any trade-offs compared to the Z490i regarding overclocking and overall performance? Please note the budget (including currency): €250. Country: Ireland. Games, programs, or workloads it will support: essentially all gaming tasks.

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Master949
Junior Member
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10-09-2021, 08:28 PM
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Upgrade to CPUs, motherboards, and memory. Obtain the Z490i. Performance will be constrained by the B560 board, but you can boost both CPU and RAM speeds.
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Master949
10-09-2021, 08:28 PM #2

Upgrade to CPUs, motherboards, and memory. Obtain the Z490i. Performance will be constrained by the B560 board, but you can boost both CPU and RAM speeds.