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ASUS ROG Crosshair VII Hero (Wi-Fi) AM4 AMD X470 ATX AMD Motherboard
$204 .38
  • Brand: ASUS
  • 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: AMD Ryzen 2nd Generation Processors DDR4 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2933(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics / Ryzen 1st Generation Processors DDR4 3400(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2933(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory AMD 7th Generation A-Series/Athlon X4 Processors DDR4 2400/ 2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16: AMD Ryzen 2nd Generation / Ryzen 1st Generation Processors 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8) * AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics / 7th Generation A-Series/Athlon X4 Process...
  • Model #: ROG Cro VII Hero wif
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU52960
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Gigabyte AMD AX370M DS3H Socket AM4 DDR4 Micro ATX Motherboard (GA-AX370M-DS3H)
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MSI PRO B650-A WIFI AM5 DDR5 AMD B650 SATA 6Gb/s 2.5G LAN Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth ...
$599 .00
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  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: AM5
  • Chipset: AMD B650
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory Standard: DDR5 4800
  • PCI Express x4: PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset)
  • Model #: PRO B650-A WIFI
  • Item #: 9SIVTDYKWH8121
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GIGABYTE B650M AORUS PRO AX (AM5, AMD B650, Micro ATX , DDR5, PCIe 5.0 ,M.2 ,2.5GbE ...
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ASUS PRIME TRX40-PRO S sTRX4 AMD TRX40 SATA 6Gb/s ATX AMD Motherboard
$319 .55
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: sTRX4
  • Chipset: AMD TRX40
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 8 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 8x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 4666(O.C.)/ 4600(O.C)/ 4400(O.C)/ 4333(O.C.)/ 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 3800(O.C.)/ 3733(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3200/ 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz ECC and non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
  • PCI Express x4: AMD TRX40 chipset: 1 x PCIe 4.0 (x4 mode)
  • Model #: PRIME-TRX40-PRO-S
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU53325
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MSI B450M-A PRO MAX AM4 AMD B450 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
$125 .81
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  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD B450
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 4133 / 4000 / 3866 / 3733 / 3466 / 3200 / 3066 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2667 by A-XMP OC mode* (For 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen (R5 / R7 / R9)) DDR4 3466 / 3200 / 3066 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2667 by A-XMP OC mode (For AMD Other CPU) DDR4 2667 / 2400 / 2133 / 1866 by JEDEC * Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16* * Actual support may vary by CPU.
  • Model #: B450M-A PRO MAX
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU53169
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ASUS TUF Gaming B850M-PLUS WiFi AMD AM5 B850 mATX Motherboard, 14+2+1 80A DrMOS ...
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MAXSUN Motherboard Challenger B650M WiFi Computer components support CPU AM5 ...
$170 .20
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  • Brand: MAXSUN
  • CPU Socket Type: AM5
  • Chipset: AMD B650
  • HDMI: 1 x HDMI
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory Standard: Support for DDR5 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5600(OC) / 4800 / 4400 MHz memory module
  • PCI Express x1: 1 x PCI Express x1
  • Max LAN Speed: 1Gbps
  • Model #: 6940709695456
  • Item #: 9SIVRTNKX61077
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ASUS TUF B550M-PLUS WIFI II AM4 AMD B550 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX AMD Motherboard and ...
$379 .73
  • 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
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MSI PRO B650M-A WIFI AM5 AMD B650 SATA 6Gb/s DDR5 Ryzen 7000 Micro ATX Motherboard ...
$648 .24
  • 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 #: 9SIVS10KS87126
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ASUS TUF GAMING B550M-E WIFI Socket AM4 AMD B550 DDR4 Micro ATX Motherboard and ...
$547 .16
  • 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 #: 9SIVS10KU54018
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ASUS TUF GAMING B550M-E WIFI Socket AM4 AMD B550 DDR4 Micro ATX Motherboard and ...
$764 .43
  • 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 #: 9SIVS10KU54034
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ASUS Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WiFi II AMD WRX80 Extended-ATX
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ASUS TUF GAMING B550M-PLUS WIFI II AM4 AMD B550 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX AMD ...
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ASUS TUF GAMING B450M-PRO II AMD Ryzen 3 AM4 DDR4, HDMI, USB 3.1 Gen 2 Motherboard ...
$711 .53
  • 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 #: 9SIVS10KU54550
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10 Lot VER006 GPU Riser PCI-E Adapter Molex Power PCI Express Slot 1X 16X Mining
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GIGABYTE
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GIGABYTE B550M DS3H AM4 AMD B550 Micro-ATX Motherboard with Dual M.2, SATA 6Gb/s, ...
$88 .66
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD B550
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 4733(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(O.C) / 3400(OC) / 3200 / 2933 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 * Supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 mode.
  • Model #: B550M DS3H
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KUB4201
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GIGABYTE B550M AORUS PRO-P AM4 AMD B550 USB 3.0 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
$144 .97
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD B550
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • USB 3.0: 6 x USB 3.0
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard: 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors: Support for DDR4 4400(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/ 3200/ 2933/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 MHz memory modules 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics processors: Support for DDR4 4733(O.C.)/ 4600(O.C.)/ 4400(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/ 3200/ 2933/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 MHz memory modules
  • Model #: B550M AORUS PRO-P
  • Item #: 9SIVS12KW77704
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GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 AMD AM5 LGA 1718 Motherboard, ATX, DDR5, 3x M.2, ...
$281 .11
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: AM5
  • Chipset: AMD B850
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory Standard: DDR5 4400 / DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200
  • Max LAN Speed: 2.5Gbps
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 256GB
  • Model #: B850 AORUS ELITE WF7
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU92935
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ASUS ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING sTRX4 AMD TRX40 ATX AMD Motherboard
$466 .63
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: sTRX4
  • Chipset: AMD TRX40
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 8 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 8x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 4666(O.C.)/ 4600(O.C.)/ 4400(O.C)/ 4333(O.C.)/ 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 3800(O.C.)/ 3733(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3200/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz ECC and non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
  • PCI Express x4: 1 x PCI Express 4.0 x4
  • Model #: STRIX TRX40-XE GAMIN
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU54408
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GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE AM4 AMD B550 ATX Motherboard with Dual M.2, SATA 6Gb/s, USB ...
$128 .32
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD B550
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • USB 3.0: 6 x USB 3.0
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard: 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors: Support for DDR4 4000(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/ 3200/ 2933/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 MHz memory modules New Generation AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics processors: Support for DDR4 4733(O.C.)/ 4600(O.C.)/ 4400(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/ 3200/ 2933/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 MHz memory modules
  • Model #: B550 AORUS ELITE
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KUE0325
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GIGABYTE B550 VISION D-P AM4 AMD B550 ATX Motherboard with Dual M.2, SATA 6Gb/s, USB ...
$335 .32
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD B550
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • USB 3.0: 2 x USB 3.0
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 5400(OC) / 5200(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4866(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3200 / 2933 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133
  • Model #: B550 VISION D-P
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KUE0187
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GIGABYTE B550M AORUS PRO AM4 AMD B550 Micro-ATX Motherboard with Dual M.2, SATA ...
$291 .01
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD B550
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard: 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors: Support for DDR4 4000(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/ 3200/ 2933/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 MHz memory modules New Generation AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics processors: Support for DDR4 4733(O.C.)/ 4600(O.C.)/ 4400(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/ 3200/ 2933/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 MHz memory modules
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX4), integrated in the Chipset: Supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 mode
  • Model #: B550M AORUS PRO
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU93298
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ASUS PRIME B450M-K II (90MB1600-M0EAY0) AM4 AMD B450 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX AMD ...
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  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD B450
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 4400(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3300(OC) / 3200(OC) / 3000(OC) / 2933(OC) / 2800(OC) / 2666 / 2400 / 2133* * 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: 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16* * Actual support may vary by CPU.
  • Model #: PRIME B450M-K II
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU53168
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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.

By NeweggBusiness Staff