Alternative to i5 11400f...?

[Hank_Marvin]

I really had my mind set on a 11400f based new PC, at £150 it seemed unmatched, but they never come in stock anywhere. Best price I've seen is £185 but made me think is there something better at that price point that isn't going to send the mobo etc upwards in price too. I was looking at the B560 boards at around £130 for reference.

Thoughts would be great.


Thanks

 

[Hank_Marvin]

i'll have a look at some gaming benchmarks to compare the 10 and 11.

Would only need one m.2 really but shame to limit it. B560's seem to have two m.2's generally.

 

[Hank_Marvin]

Thanks for the help guys. 10400 does come very close so is a good option. Pretty settled on 1080p currently and the 5700xt i have for a good few years i would think.

Just thinking about losing pci-e 4 and that gen 4 m.2 slot if i go for the 10400 over an 11400 but i don't find my current pc slow so doubt i'd be upset with a slightly slower m.2.

 

[Hank_Marvin]

I was hoping to re use the cooler i have, its a big Noctua twin fan, been fine with my last two intel builds so presume the mount spacing's are the same.

I've never had a m-atx, they look so small

 

[Hank_Marvin]

To conclude, I got hold of a 11600k and a Gigabyte B560 AORUS PRO AX for £295, now shopping around for some ram and an m.2.

Thanks all.