Honestly, if you want long-term reliability for a 14th gen chip, you should look at more than just the MOSFET ratings. The 14600K can still pull significant current during transients, and 14th gen chips often have issues with Intel CEP (Current Excursion Protection) on B-series boards, which can make undervolting a headache if your temps are high. I've been tracking community feedback on stability for these, and here are two solid paths: * ASUS TUF Gaming B760-PLUS WIFI: This is basically the gold standard for a 'safe' build. It uses a 12+1 DrMOS power stage setup and a high-quality 6-layer PCB. It's very conservative, but the BIOS support and component longevity are usually top-tier. * Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX: If you can catch this on sale near $200, grab it. Even if you aren't overclocking, the 16+1+2 phase VRM provides massive headroom so the board runs much cooler under load. Plus, the Z790 chipset lets you bypass the CEP performance hit if you ever need to tune voltages to keep that i5 in check. Basically, the TUF is the 'set it and forget it' choice, but the Z790 gives you much better control over the silicon... anyway, just my two cents.

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I used MSI B760M Mortar WiFi. Worked great. Just check RAM clearance with your cooler.

B760M Mortar WiFi's VRM handles 14600K fine. 12+1+1 power stages, 50A MOSFETs. Happy with mine; no complaints.

Hey! For safety, especially with new CPUs, I'd lean towards a B760 board with robust VRMs. Seen some cheaper ones fry under load, even without OC! Check reviews for VRM temps under stress tests. Maybe an ASUS board? Better safe than sorry, right?

Before dropping $200, consider a B760M Mortar WiFi. Solid VRMs, decent for locked CPUs. If you're comfy flashing BIOS yourself, could save you paying a shop for a pre-update.

For no overclocking and best value, skip Z790. The MSI B760M Mortar WiFi offers excellent VRMs for a 14600K, no problem there. Check for deals; I snagged mine for around $160 last year. Solid board, no complaints so far, works well. Focus on good RAM instead of a fancy chipset.

Hey! If you're in Arizona like me, VRM temps matter. The MSI B760M Mortar WiFi's heatsinks handle our summer heat well. Happy with mine, no complaints for $160!

ASRock's B760 boards are generally solid. Unfortunately, Gigabyte's VRMs haven't been as good lately, in my experience.

Don't overthink it for non-OC. I ran an ASUS B760M-A for a similar build last year. Rock solid. Z790's extra features are overkill if you're not pushing limits. Save the $50 difference and put it towards RAM or storage. It's a 'it just works' kinda board. Happy building!