AMD Motherboards - Showing 625 - 648 of 907 Products
Gigabyte B840M AORUS ELITE motherboard WiFi6E AM5 DDR5 Micro ATX M.2 PCIe
- Model #: B840M AORUS ELITE
- Item #: 9SIV296KHA6158
- Return Policy: Slava Computers Return Policy
GIGABYTE B450 Gaming X AM4 AMD B450 ATX AMD Motherboard
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: AM4
- Chipset: AMD B450
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Memory Standard: DDR4 2933/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. ** Actual support may vary by CPU. (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
- Model #: B450 Gaming X
- Item #: 9SIV296JVP5903
- Return Policy: Slava Computers Return Policy
GIGABYTE B650 AORUS PRO AX AM5 LGA 1718 AMD B650 ATX Motherboard, DDR5, USB 3.2 ...
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD B650
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: Support for DDR5 6600(OC) / 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5200 / 4800 / 4400 MHz memory modules
- Audio Chipset: Realtek® ALC1220-VB CODEC * The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio. High Definition Audio
- Model #: B650 AORUS PRO AX
- Item #: 9SIVS12KW77712
- Return Policy: LINKNET NETWORK LIMITED Return Policy
GIGABYTE B650 GAMING X AX V2 AM5 LGA 1718 AMD B650 ATX DDR5, Triple M.2, PCIe 5.0, USB ...
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD B650
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: DDR5 5200
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1_1/2)
- Model #: B650 GAMING X AX V2
- Item #: 9SIVKY2KRV1087
- Return Policy: JB Rapid Return Policy
ASUS Prime A320M-K AMD Ryzen AM4 DDR4 HDMI VGA M.2 Micro-ATX A320 Motherboard
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: AM4
- Chipset: AMD A320
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
- USB 3.0: 4 x USB 3.0 (blue)
- HDMI: 1 x HDMI
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
- Model #: Prime A320M-K
- Item #: 9SIV296JRR4708
- Return Policy: Slava Computers Return Policy
Gigabyte AMD B650M S2H AM5 DDR5 Micro ATX VGA HDMI DP LAN 1 Gigabit M.2 PCIe
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- Memory Standard: DDR5-SDRAM
- CPU Type: Computer Accessories
- Model #: B650M S2H
- Item #: 9SIVS10KU73596
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
MSI MPG X570 GAMING PLUS Gaming Motherboard AMD AM4 SATA 6Gb/s M.2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 ...
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: AM4
- Chipset: AMD X570
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- USB 3.0: 4 x USB 3.0
- Form Factor: ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Memory Standard: DDR4 4400 / 4266 / 4133 / 4000 / 3866 / 3733 / 3600 / 3466 / 3200 / 3066 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2667 by A-XMP OC MODE (3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors support) DDR4 3466 / 3200 / 3066 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2667 by A-XMP OC MODE (2nd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors, 1st and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors support) DDR4 3200 / 3066 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 / 1866 by JEDEC
- Model #: MPG X570 GAMING PLUS
- Item #: 9SIVS12KW80763
- Return Policy: LINKNET NETWORK LIMITED Return Policy
MSI PRO B650M-A WIFI AM5 AMD B650 SATA 6Gb/s DDR5 Ryzen 7000 Micro ATX Motherboard ...
- Brand: MSI
- Chipset: AMD B650
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports (From B650 chipset)
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: Supports JEDEC standard DDR5 5600+ (OC) MHz
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
- PCI Express x1: 1x PCIe x1 slot PCI_E2 slot (From B650 chipset) - Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x1
- Model #: MSI PRO B650M-A WIFI+AMD R7 7800X3D
- Item #: 9SIVS12KW78299
- Return Policy: LINKNET NETWORK LIMITED Return Policy
ASRock X570 PRO4 AM4 AMD X570 SATA 6Gb/s ATX AMD Motherboard
- Brand: ASRock
- CPU Socket Type: AM4
- Chipset: AMD X570
- Number of Memory Slots: 4×288pin
- Memory Standard: AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Matisse) support DDR4 4066+(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3200/ 2933/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 ECC & non-ECC, un-buffered memory* AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Pinnacle Ridge) support DDR4 3466+(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 2933/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 ECC & non-ECC, un-buffered memory* AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Picasso) support DDR4 3466+(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 2933/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 non-ECC, un-buffered memory* * For Ryzen Series CPUs (Picasso), ECC is only supported with PRO CPUs. * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)
- Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB * Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows 32...
- Model #: X570 PRO4
- Item #: 9SIVS10KTS5058
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
JGINYUE B650M GAMING PLUS AM5 Motherboard DDR5 64GB Dual Channel 4800 to ...
- Brand: JGINYUE
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD B650M
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- USB 3.0: 4 x USB 3.0
- HDMI: 1 x HDMI
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
- Model #: B650M GAMING PLUS
- Item #: 9SIV81PKED3397
- Return Policy: TFGJ Return Policy
ASUS TUF B550M-PLUS WIFI II AM4 AMD B550 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX AMD Motherboard and ...
- Brand: ASUS
- Chipset: AMD B550
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Memory Standard: DDR4 4866(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4466(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4333(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4200(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types.
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16* * Running at x4 mode
- Onboard Video Chipset: Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic
- Model #: ASUS TUF B550M-PLUS WIFI II+AMD R5 5600G
- Item #: 9SIVS10KU54053
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
ASUS TUF GAMING B450M-PRO S AMD AM4 (3rd Gen Ryzen) Micro ATX Gaming Motherboard ...
- Brand: ASUS
- Chipset: AMD B450
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- USB 3.0: 3 x USB 3.0
- HDMI: 1 x HDMI
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Memory Standard: DDR4 4400(OC) / 3533(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3200(OC) / 3000(OC) / 2800(OC) / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 * * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
- Model #: ASUS TUF B450M-PRO S+AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- Item #: 9SIVS12KST0530
- Return Policy: LINKNET NETWORK LIMITED Return Policy
ASUS TUF GAMING B550M-PLUS WIFI II AMD AM4 (3rd Gen Ryzen) Micro ATX Gaming ...
- Brand: ASUS
- Chipset: AMD B550
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Memory Standard: DDR4 4866(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4466(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4333(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4200(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16* * Running at x4 mode
- Onboard Video Chipset: Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic
- Model #: ASUS TUF B550M-PLUS WIFI+AMD R7 5700X
- Item #: 9SIVS12KST1101
- Return Policy: LINKNET NETWORK LIMITED Return Policy
MSI MPG X570 GAMING PRO CARBON WIFI Gaming Motherboard AMD AM4 SATA 6Gb/s M.2 ...
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: AM4
- Chipset: AMD X570
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Memory Standard: 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors support DDR4 4400/ 4266/ 4133/ 4000/ 3866/ 3733/ 3600/ 3466/ 3200/ 3066/ 3000/ 2933/ 2800/ 2667 MHz by A-XMP OC MODE, and 3200/ 3066/ 3000/ 2933/ 2800/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133/ 1866 MHz by JEDEC 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors, 1st and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors support DDR4 3466/ 3200/ 3066/ 3000/ 2933/ 2800/ 2667 MHz by A-XMP OC MODE, and 3200/ 3066/ 3000/ 2933/ 2800/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133/ 1866 MHz by JEDEC
- Onboard Video Chipset: Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic: 1 x HDMI 1.4 port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 @24Hz
- Model #: X570 GAM PRO CA WIFI
- Item #: 9SIVS12KSP4233
- Return Policy: LINKNET NETWORK LIMITED Return Policy
ASUS PROART X570-CREATOR WIFI AM4 AMD X570 ATX AMD Motherboard
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: AM4
- Chipset: AMD X570
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Memory Standard: DDR4 5100(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4866(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 (AMD Ryzen 5000 G-Series and 4000 G-Series Processors)* DDR4 4800(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 (AMD Ryzen 5000 Series / 3000 Series Desktop Processors)* DDR4 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3200(OC) / 3000(OC) / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 (AMD Ryzen 2000 Series Desktop Processors)* DDR4 3200(OC) / 3000(OC) / ...
- Model #: PROART X570-CREATOR WIFI
- Item #: 9SIVS12KW80749
- Return Policy: LINKNET NETWORK LIMITED Return Policy
MSI X470 GAMING PLUS MAX AM4 AMD X470 ATX AMD Motherboard
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: AM4
- Chipset: AMD X470
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Memory Standard: DDR4 4133 / 4000 / 3866 / 3733 / 3466 / 3200 / 3066 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2667 (For AMD Ryzen Gen3 (R5/R7/R9), by A-XMP OC MODE)* DDR4 3466 / 3200 / 3066 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2667 (For AMD Other CPU, by A-XMP OC MODE)* DDR4 2667 / 2400 / 2133 / 1866 (by JEDEC) * Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics processors support up to 2400. And the supporting frequency of memory varies with installed processor. Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16* * Actual support may vary by CPU.
- Model #: X470 GAMING PLUS MAX
- Item #: 9SIVS12KW80759
- Return Policy: LINKNET NETWORK LIMITED Return Policy
ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero AM4 AMD X570S SATA 6Gb/s ATX AMD Motherboard
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: AM4
- Chipset: AMD X570
- Serial ATA (SATA): 8 x SATA 6Gb/s
- USB 3.0: 4 x USB 3.0
- HDMI: 1 x HDMI
- Form Factor: ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Model #: ROG Crosshair VIII D
- Item #: 9SIVS75KU13488
- Return Policy: ANHENGXING (HONG KONG) LIMITED Return Policy
ASUS TUF GAMING B550M-PLUS WIFI II AM4 AMD B550 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX AMD ...
- CPU Type: Ryzen 5000 Series
- Model #: ASUS TUF B550M-PLUS WIFI II+AMD R7 5700X
- Item #: 9SIVS10KU52939
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
ASUS TUF Gaming B850M-PLUS WiFi AMD AM5 B850 mATX Motherboard, 14+2+1 80A DrMOS ...
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Model #: ASUS TUF Gaming B850M-PLUS WiFi
- Item #: 9SIVS75KU13966
- Return Policy: ANHENGXING (HONG KONG) LIMITED Return Policy
ASUS TUF GAMING B550M-E WIFI Socket AM4 AMD B550 DDR4 Micro ATX Motherboard and ...
- Brand: ASUS
- Chipset: AMD B550
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Memory Standard: 4866(OC)/4800(OC)/4600(OC)/4466(OC)/ 4400(OC)/4333(OC)/4266(OC)/4200(OC)/4133(OC)/4000(OC)/3866(OC)/MHz, Un-buffered Memory* * ECC memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU.
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: AMD Ryzen 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)
- PCI Express x1: AMD B550 Chipset 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
- Model #: ASUS TUF B550M-E WIFI+AMD Ryzen7 5800X3D
- Item #: 9SIVS12KST1390
- Return Policy: LINKNET NETWORK LIMITED Return Policy
ASUS TUF GAMING B550M-E WIFI Socket AM4 AMD B550 DDR4 Micro ATX Motherboard and ...
- Brand: ASUS
- Chipset: AMD B550
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Memory Standard: 4866(OC)/4800(OC)/4600(OC)/4466(OC)/ 4400(OC)/4333(OC)/4266(OC)/4200(OC)/4133(OC)/4000(OC)/3866(OC)/MHz, Un-buffered Memory* * ECC memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU.
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: AMD Ryzen 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)
- PCI Express x1: AMD B550 Chipset 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
- Model #: ASUS TUF B550M-E WIFI+AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
- Item #: 9SIVS12KST1233
- Return Policy: LINKNET NETWORK LIMITED Return Policy
ASUS TUF GAMING B450M-PRO II AMD Ryzen 3 AM4 DDR4, HDMI, USB 3.1 Gen 2 Motherboard ...
- Brand: ASUS
- Chipset: AMD B450
- Serial ATA (SATA): 3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen / 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics / Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors: 2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s) AMD B450 chipset: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Memory Standard: DDR4 4400(O.C.)/ 3533(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). * The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor.
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: 3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen Processors 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 mode) 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x8 mode) AMD Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 ...
- Model #: ASUS TUF B450M-PRO+AMD Ryzen 5 5600
- Item #: 9SIVS12KW74871
- Return Policy: LINKNET NETWORK LIMITED Return Policy
ASUS Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WiFi II AMD WRX80 Extended-ATX
- CPU Socket Type: sWRX8
- Model #: Threadripper24
- Item #: 9SIVS12KW79562
- Return Policy: LINKNET NETWORK LIMITED Return Policy
MSI MAG B550M MORTAR WIFI AM4 AMD B550 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX AMD Motherboard and ...
- Brand: MSI
- Chipset: AMD B550
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Memory Standard: Supports DDR4 3200/ 3066/ 3000/ 2933/ 2800/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133/ 1866 MHz by JEDEC Supports DDR4 4400+/ 4266/ 4133/ 4000/ 3866/ 3733/ 3600/ 3466/ 3200/ 3066/ 3000/ 2933/ 2800/ 2667 MHz by A-XMP OC MODE 1DPC 1R max speed 4400 MHz 1DPC 2R max speed 3733 MHz 2DPC 1R max speed 3866 MHz 2DPC 2R max speed 3466 MHz
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E4), supports x4 mode ** ** PCI_E4 will be unavailable when an M.2 SSD is installed in the M2_2 slot.
- Onboard Video Chipset: Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic: 1x HDMI port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 @24Hz 1x DisplayPort, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 @60Hz Maximum...
- Model #: MSI MAG B550M MORTAR WIFI+AMD R5 5500
- Item #: 9SIVS10KU52952
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
Key Considerations for AMD Motherboards
Introduction
To find the ideal AMD motherboard for your system build, there are several important considerations that you should factor into your purchasing decision. The motherboard is an integral component that affects many different aspects of a computer, from its size to the amount and type of devices that it can support. If you are assembling a computer using an AMD processor and motherboard, the information below will be of value to you.
CPU Socket
A motherboard’s CPU socket determines what type of processor it supports. Whenever a new generation of processors is released, there is a chance that a new type of CPU socket will be required. Sometimes new CPU sockets are backwards compatible with older processors, but it is not guaranteed.
If you want to upgrade your AMD motherboard to one that utilizes a new type of socket but use the same processor, you will need to ensure that the new socket is backwards compatible.
AM3
Designed as the successor to socket AM2+, it is used by Phenom™ II, Athlon™ II, Sempron™, and Opteron processors™. There is some backwards compatibility, as select socket AM2+ AMD motherboards can utilize socket AM3 processors. In addition, some AM3 AMD motherboards are compatible with newer AM3+ processors.
AM3+
An update to socket AM3, AM3+ motherboards are backwards compatible with AM3 processors. Another benefit is that AM3+ processors support error correction code (ECC) memory.
FM2
Socket FM2 is specialized for use with AMD Accelerated Processing Units (APU). An APU is a processor that integrates both the CPU and graphics processing unit (GPU) into one chip. Though many non-APU processors also have video capabilities, AMD markets their APUs as being lower-budget solutions.
FM2+
AMD motherboards with FM2+ sockets can utilize both FM2+ and FM2 APUs, but an FM2 motherboard does not support FM2+ APUs.
Form Factor
A motherboard's form factor dictates computer case compatibility. A larger motherboard form factor will necessitate a larger case while a smaller motherboard will not. Several common Intel and AMD motherboard form factors include the following.
ATX
A common form factor that is compatible with many mid-size and full-size tower cases. Most ATX motherboards feature up to seven expansion card slots, four memory slots, and dimensions measuring 12 × 9.6 inches.
Extended ATX (E-ATX)
Slightly larger than ATX, it is beneficial for systems that have multiple large expansion cards as well as some servers.
Micro ATX (mATX, µATX, or uATX)
A smaller form factor that is well suited for compact computer cases, micro ATX motherboards can range from 9.6 inches × 9.6 inches to 6.75 inches × 6.75 inches.
Mini-ITX
Even more compact than Micro ATX at 6.7 inches × 6.7 inches, mini-ITX motherboards are often used in digital signage players, embedded computers, and media servers.
Expansion Slots
By adding and upgrading existing system expansion cards, a computer’s functionality can be enhanced. The most common expansion slot standard currently is PCI Express® (PCIe®), of which there are several sizes: x1, x4, x8, and x16. Starting with x1, they gradually increase in size and speed up to x16.
Smaller PCIe cards can be used in larger slots, but larger cards are not compatible with smaller slots. So while an x1 PCIe card can be installed into an x16 slot, an x16 card cannot be installed into an x1 slot.
Support for Multiple Video Cards
If you are assembling a desktop computer and plan to utilize multiple video cards, you will need to find one that supports AMD’s CrossFireX™ technology. CrossFireX can enable up to four discrete video cards to work in conjunction, provided the motherboard has the appropriate PCIe slots. AMD motherboards that support CrossFireX typically cost more than their non-CrossFireX counterparts.
Integrated Graphics
To lower costs, you can utilize an AMD motherboard with integrated graphics rather a dedicated video card. Performance-wise though, onboard video cards are slightly slower than discrete video cards. Select AMD motherboards also feature AMD Radeon™ Dual Graphics support, in which the onboard and dedicated video cards work in conjunction to further increase performance.
