The MSI H510m-A-Pro may limit performance of an I5-11400F based on thermal and power constraints.
The MSI H510m-A-Pro may limit performance of an I5-11400F based on thermal and power constraints.
I planned to use an I3-12100f and a b660m board, but the CPU isn’t available right now.
Receiving an 11th generation model would be a mistake since you wouldn't qualify for the 12th generation. It might be better to opt for Ryzen; they recently lowered prices on the 5600 and it should be available. The 5600 and 5600X cost $200 each, or you could choose an older-generation Ryzen 5500 for $150.
I'm in Asia and prices here change a lot. Check this link: Intel Core i3-12100 processor on Shopee.
I’d prefer a Ryzen, but a 3600 seems pricier than an I5-12400F.
I didn't say 3600. Anyway, 5600 and 5600x and 5500 are 6 core / 12 threads. There's also Ryzen 4500 which is 6 core / 12 threads but based on older Zen series. There's also 4 core / 8 threads processors and processors with integrated graphics. Also pay attention, the link you posted for the 12100F doesn't say anything about cooler, not sure you get a stock cooler. You get a decent, usable, stock cooler with AMD processors. And you probably get a more decent motherboard for the money, or cheaper motherboard.... so don't look strictly at the CPU price, look at the whole CPU+cooler+motherboard package price.