got those 2 for a new rig and it seems they are not compatible? Can i do anything about it or do I have to change my motherboard?
So what motherboard series do I need?You need a new motherboard. 200 series only supports 6th & 7th generation and the 9100F is 9th generation.
Older 300 series can work if you ensure they have an updated bios.
Or a Z370. would also work.You will need either a Z390 or B365 motherboard to work out of the box
Hence why I said this:The one he has is not chipset compatible, so it will not work whatsoever.
100 and 200 series boards will not work with anything past 7th generation. The 9100f is 9th generation so it will not work.
Z370 boards would also need a bios update. Z390 and Z365 are the only 9th gen out of the box boards. Even then there are extra bios updates to get CPUs like the 9100f and 9900ks to work.Or a Z370. would also work.
Actually it did have a cooler insideYes, that motherboard will work well with your CPU. Its a lot cut down from the slightly more expensive Phantom gaming, however.
Also, remember the I3 9100f doesnt include any cooler, unlike the 9100.
This actually clarified a lot for me.Actually it did have a cooler inside