Question Is i3-9100F with B250-Fintech compatible?

[WashingMach]

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?

 

[sizzling]

You need a new motherboard. 200 series only supports 6th & 7th generation and the 9100F is 9th generation.

 

[WashingMach]

You need a new motherboard. 200 series only supports 6th & 7th generation and the 9100F is 9th generation.

So what motherboard series do I need?

 

[NightHawkRMX]

You will need a new motherboard. 100 and 200 series boards will not work with anything past 7th generation. The 9100f is 9th generation so it will not work.

You will need either a Z390 or B365 motherboard to work out of the box. Older 300 series can work if you ensure they have an updated bios.

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
Motherboard | ASRock B365M Phantom Gaming 4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $84.99 @ Amazon
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $84.99
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-11-05 18:30 EST-0500 |
Heres a good option.

 

[2plash6]

Older 300 series can work if you ensure they have an updated bios.

The one he has is not chipset compatible, so it will not work whatsoever.

You will need either a Z390 or B365 motherboard to work out of the box

Or a Z370. would also work.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

The one he has is not chipset compatible, so it will not work whatsoever.

Hence why I said this:

100 and 200 series boards will not work with anything past 7th generation. The 9100f is 9th generation so it will not work.

Or a Z370. would also 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.

 

[WashingMach]

So am I good with a b365 since I am going for budget?
ASRock B365M-HDV, Intel, Socket 1151

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Yes, 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.

At least according to this:
https://www.newegg.com/intel-core-i3-9th-gen-core-i3-9100f/p/N82E16819118072

 

[WashingMach]

Yes, 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.

Actually it did have a cooler inside

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Actually it did have a cooler inside

This actually clarified a lot for me.

Intel says the CPU comes with a cooler, yet some other places like that NewEgg listing say "Cooling device not included - Processor Only."

 

[NightShade_7]

An H310M is the cheapest chipset that can support an i3 9100F. But heres the catch. It doesnt support 9th gen out of the box. You need to have the BIOS updated using an 8th gen proc so it will support the 9th gen goodies.

Recommended the 9100F to a friend, and he ordered one that came without a cooler.