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Good CPU for the price. What it lacks in multi-core performance, it makes up for it with strong single core horsepower on the Alder Lake P-Cores. It's low TDP means you can stick with using the provided Intel stock cooler without any issues, and not have to spend unnecessarily on a 3rd party cooler. The downside is it's lack of an integrated GPU, so HTPC and Office PC builders may need to take the cost of a discrete card into consideration when planning your build.
Review on Hardware Unboxed and TechSpot
I unfortunately couldn't find any great prices on Intel motherboards, let us know in the comments if you found a budget LGA1700 mobo to pair this with.
Can combine with this H610:
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/325266730618