I'm looking to buy a motherboard for my Intel i7 10700 processor and I'm a bit unsure whether to go with a B560, H570, or possibly another option. I've got Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200MHz RAM, an NVIDIA RTX 3060 12GB graphics card, a 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD, and a 1TB SATA SSD. Any recommendations?
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The i7-10700 has a 65W TDP, but in short bursts, its turbo power can hit 224W. With a B560 board, you can adjust the power limits in the BIOS for better performance, allowing for higher sustained speeds. I recommend checking out some models like the Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO (mATX), MSI MAG B560 Tomahawk WiFi (ATX), or MSI MAG B560M Bazooka (mATX). They're solid choices for keeping that CPU stable under heavy loads.
When choosing a motherboard, keep an eye out for deals in the used market since the LGA1200 socket is a bit older. I think spending an extra $15-30 on a Z490 or Z590 motherboard could be worth it due to better power delivery, especially since the i7-10700 can draw up to 224 watts when pushed hard.
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