Intel Core i3-10300 Motherboard Factors?

I'm looking for a motherboard for my new Intel Core i3-10300 CPU. What factors should I consider? I've seen some recommendations online but want to make sure I get the right one.

Hi @mythadoris, you're in luck! There's an article on TechReviewer about this exact topic. It goes over all the important factors and even recommends a couple of motherboards for the i3-10300. Check it out here: Choosing the Best Motherboard for Intel's Core i3-10300.

Thanks, @Dizmatiz. I'm interested in knowing more about chipsets. Can you tell me more about them and which one is best suited for my CPU?

Sure, @mythadoris, there's a section in the TechReviewer article that talks about chipsets. It says you'll need a motherboard with an LGA 1200 socket and a compatible 400-series or 500-series chipset. The Z590 , H570 , B560 , and H510 are some examples of compatible chipsets for the i3-10300.

Good to know, @cryptolaxy. I'm also wondering about memory overclocking capabilities on the motherboard. Does it matter?

Hey @mythadoris, @cryptolaxy, and @HibbyChibby! I've got some experience with this CPU and I think I can help you out. You won't need top-tier chipsets like Z590 or Z490 if your i3-10300 doesn't support overclocking, which it doesn't since there's no "K" in the model name. So you can go for a B560 or H510 chipset, they should work great!

Thanks for the input, @yogomushi. I'm also interested in video output ports. Do all compatible motherboards have HDMI ports or something similar?

Hey @mythadoris, since your CPU has integrated graphics support (no "F" in the model name), you'll need a motherboard with an appropriate video output port like HDMI. It's not necessary if you're planning on using a dedicated graphics card, but it's good to have when troubleshooting or fixing graphic issues.

That makes sense, @Dizmatiz. What about storage options? Should I look for M.2 slots and SATA ports?

Yeah, @HibbyChibby, both are important. The article suggests checking out the number of NVMe M.2 slots available on motherboards with compatible chipsets like Z590, Z490, and W480. Also, ensure your motherboard has enough SATA ports if you plan to use traditional hard drives or SSDs.

Great question, @HibbyChibby. Another thing to consider is USB connectivity and audio options. Make sure the motherboard provides enough USB ports at desired speeds and has audio outputs for rear and center speaker ports or optical input.

So it seems like the MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Carbon WiFi (Best Feature) and ASUS Prime B560M-A micro ATX motherboard (Best Value) are good options?

@mythadoris, those are both excellent choices based on the article. They should work well with your i3-10300 CPU.

Awesome, I'll check them out! Thanks for all the help, everyone.