CPU/Mobo One processor, Two motherboards. Future-proof or Foolish?

What's the rational decision?

  • Keep only B460 ITX board

  • Keep both B460 ITX and B560 ITX


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zero_cool

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In my pursuit of building a future proof / long life Intel ITX build with a 10400, I got the last MSI B460 ITX board I could find. Now, I've been thinking of ideas to extend the life of this build regardless of the performance beyond 5 years. Based on my experience, I've had motherboards fail on me after 4 years thus, as a back up to ensure I don't spend a bomb upgrading the system after 4 years, I've purchased a B560 ITX board at a good price to ensure I retain all my core components for a lot longer. I can return the B560 board and get my money back so I'm wondering if this a future-proof strategy or just plain stupid?

MSI B460 ITX: ₹14,900
MSI B560 ITX: ₹16,300