i9 10900k with MSI Z490-A PRO?

[TechNurd]

I'm trying to get a pre-built computer but they seem to always use lower end MOBOs. 

 

anyone with this combination? is the i9 too much for this MOBO to handle?

[Guest]

Lower end board at a C rating.

 

Here's a tier list.

 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yPS3hj_K7EPT4RBWCyjdKNP56pnwDz-IgBc0975-FUg/edit#gid=0

[TheDankKoosh]

5 minutes ago, TechNurd said:

I'm trying to get a pre-built computer but they seem to always use lower end MOBOs. 

 

anyone with this combination? is the i9 too much for this MOBO to handle?

At minimum I'd suggest the Z490 TUF or Z490 Tomahawk, the MSI-A Pro doesn't have a terrific VRM and would likely thermal throttle when under high loads. The boards I suggested are only about 20-30 dollars more anyhow.