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ASUS ROG STRIX B850-A GAMING WIFI S AMD B850 ATX motherboard AM5 Riptide 9000 Series ...
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  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: AM5
  • Chipset: AMD B850
  • Model #: ASUS ROG STRIX B850-A GAMING WIFI S
  • Item #: 9SIVRTNKX44743
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Gigabyte B450M K (Socket AM4/B450/DDR4/PCI-E M.2 SSD/S-ATA 600/Micro ATX)
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GIGABYTE GA-A320M-S2H AM4 AMD A320 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
$145 .33
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD A320
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 3200(O.C.)/ 2933(O.C.)/ 2667*/ 2400/ 2133 MHz memory modules * Actual support may vary by CPU.
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) * Actual support may vary by CPU. (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
  • Model #: GA-A320M-S2H
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU73601
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MSI B450 GAMING PRO CARBON MAX WIFI AM4 AMD B450 ATX AMD Motherboard
$158 .30
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD B450
  • Serial ATA (SATA): AMD B450 Chipset 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports AMD CPU 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* * SATA5 and SATA6 ports will be unavailable when installing a M.2 device in M2_1 slot.
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard: For AMD Ryzen Gen3 (R5/R7/R9) Supports 4133/ 4000/ 3866/ 3733/ 3600/ 3466/ 3200/ 3066/ 3000/ 2933/ 2800/ 2667 MHz (by A-XMP OC MODE) For AMD Other CPU Supports 3466/ 3200/ 3066/ 3000/ 2933/ 2800/ 2667 MHz (by A-XMP OC MODE) Supports 2667/ 2400/ 2133/ 1866 MHz (by JEDEC)
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E1) Supports x16 speed with 1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors Supports x8 speed with Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics processors Supports ...
  • Model #: B450 GAM PRO CARB MA
  • Item #: 9SIVS12KWH3904
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MSI A520M PRO-VH AM4 AMD A520 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard and AMD ...
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GIGABYTE X570 AORUS PRO AM4 AMD X570 ATX AMD Motherboard
$262 .12
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • 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 Generation AMD Ryzen processors: Support for DDR4 4400(O.C.)/ 4300(O.C.)/ 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3800(O.C.)/ 3733(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/ 3300(O.C.)/ 3200/ 2933/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 MHz memory modules 2nd Generation AMD Ryzen processors / AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics processors: Support for DDR4 3600(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 2933/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 MHz memory modules
  • Onboard Video Chipset: Integrated Graphics Processor: 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60Hz * Support for HDMI 2.0 version, HDCP 2.2, and HDR. Maximum shared memory ...
  • Model #: X570 AORUS PRO
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU93284
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MSI B450M-A PRO MAX AM4 AMD B450 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
$140 .90
  • 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: Support DDR4 1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2667Mhz(by JEDEC) For AMD Ryzen Gen3 (R5/R7/R9) - 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466/ 3733/ 3866/ 4000/ 4133 MHz (by A-XMP OC MODE) For AMD Other CPU - 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466 MHz (by A-XMP OC MODE) Dual channel memory architecture Supports ECC UDIMM memory (non-ECC mode) Support non-ECC UDIMM memory
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot Supports x16 speed - 1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Supports x8 speed - Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics - 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics - A-series - Athlon X4 Supports x4 speed - AMD Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics
  • Model #: B450M-A PRO MAX
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU54557
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MSI B850 GAMING PRO WIFI6E AM5 AMD B850 ATX Motherboards
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  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: AM5
  • Chipset: AMD B850
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory Standard: Up to 8200+ MT/s (OC)
  • PCI Express x4: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
  • Model #: B850 GAMING PRO WIFI6E
  • Item #: 9SIVR6NKUV3352
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GIGABYTE B450M S2H AM4 AMD B450 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
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  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD B450
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • HDMI: 1 x HDMI
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 3200(O.C.)/ 2933/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133
  • Model #: B450M S2H
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK1950
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ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero AM4 AMD X570 ATX AMD Motherboard
$559 .67
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  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD X570
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 8 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard: AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/3000 Series Desktop Processors DDR4 4866(O.C)/ 4800(O.C.)/ 4666(O.C.)/ 4600(O.C)/ 4400(O.C)/ 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3733(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3200/ 3000/ 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400(O.C.)/ 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory AMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series Desktop Processors DDR4 5100(O.C)/ 5000(O.C)/ 4866(O.C)/ 4800(O.C.)/ 4600(O.C)/ 4400(O.C)/ 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3733(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3200/ 3000/ 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory AMD Ryzen 2000 Series Processors DDR4 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ ...
  • Model #: ROGCROSSHAIRVIIIDARK
  • Item #: 9SIVSW6KXM9123
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ASUS TUF B450M-PRO GAMING AMD Ryzen 3 AM4 DDR4, HDMI, Dual M.2, USB 3.1 Gen 2 and ...
$216 .28
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • 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 Graph...
  • Model #: TUF B450M-PRO GAMING
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU52931
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MSI MAG B650M MORTAR WIFI AM5 AMD B650 SATA 6Gb/s DDR5 Ryzen 7000 Micro ATX ...
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ASUS AM4 TUF Gaming X570-Plus (Wi-Fi) ATX Motherboard with PCIe 4.0, Dual M.2, 12+2 with ...
$347 .85
  • Brand: ASUS
  • Chipset: AMD X570
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 8 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard: 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors DDR4 4400(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2933(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen 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 Un-buffered Memory 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors DDR4 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2933(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory
  • Onboard Video Chipset: Integrated Graphics in the 3rd, 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics Processors Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DisplayPort ports - Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. resolution 4096 ...
  • Model #: ASUS TUF X570-Plus (Wi-Fi)+AMD R5 5500
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU54042
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ASUS ProArt B550-CREATOR AM4 AMD B550 USB 3.0 HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard
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  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD B550
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • USB 3.0: 2 x USB 3.0
  • HDMI: 1 x HDMI
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Model #: B550-CREATOR
  • Item #: 9SIVSYUKWW7606
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ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME AM4 AMD X370 USB 3.1 Extended ATX AMD Motherboard
$364 .91
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  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD X370
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 8 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Form Factor: Extended ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard: AMD Ryzen Processors: DDR4 3200(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 * AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon Processors: DDR4 2400/ 2133 * * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16: AMD Ryzen Processors 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8) * * The PCIEX8_2 slot shares bandwidth with M.2_2 AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon Processors 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x8 mode)
  • Model #: CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2651
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GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS PRO WIFI sTRX4 AMD TRX40 ATX AMD Motherboard
$430 .32
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • 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: Support for DDR4 4400(O.C.)/ 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3733(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/ 3300(O.C.)/ 3200/ 2933/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 MHz memory modules
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4050H codec + ALC1220-VB codec
  • Model #: TRX40 AORUS PRO WIFI
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KUB3714
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Gigabyte B450M GAMING Motherboard CPU AM4 AMD Ryzen DDR4 LAN DVI HDMI VGA RGB
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ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Extreme AMD AM4 X570S EATX Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, ...
$868 .41
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD X570
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • USB 3.0: 4 x USB 3.0
  • HDMI: 1 x HDMI
  • Form Factor: Extended ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Model #: ROG CROSSHAIR VIII E
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU53301
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MSI MEG B550 UNIFY-X AM4 AMD B550 USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
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  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD B550
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1 2 1. The SATA5 port will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD into M2_3. 2. The SATA5 and SATA6 ports will be unavailable when installing M.2 PCIe SSD into M2_3.
  • USB 3.0: 4 x USB 3.0
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard: AMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series processors support DDR4 5300+ (Max. 5800)/ 5100/ 5000/ 4866/ 4800/ 4733/ 4600/ 4533/ 4400/ 4266/ 4133/ 4000/ 3866/ 3733/ 3600/ 3466/ 3200/ 3066/ 3000/ 2933/ 2800/ 2667 MHz by A-XMP OC MODE 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors supports DDR4 5100+/ 5000/ 4866/ 4800/ 4733/ 4600/ 4533/ 4400/ 4266/ 4133/ 4000/ 3866/ 3733/ 3600/ 3466/ 3200/ 3066/ 3000/ 2933/ 2800/ 2667 MHz by A-XMP OC MODE Supports DDR4 3200/ 3066/ 3000/ 2933/ 2800/ 2667/...
  • Model #: MEG B550 UNIFY-X
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2355
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GIGABYTE GA-AB350-GAMING 3 (rev. 1.0) AM4 AMD B350 USB 3.1 HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard
$160 .00
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD B350
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • HDMI: 1 x HDMI
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 3200(O.C.)/ 2933(O.C.)/ 2667*/ 2400/ 2133 * Support for higher than DDR4 2667 MHz may vary by CPU.
  • Model #: GA-AB350-GAMING 3
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU93283
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JGINYUE B450M TI ARGB Motherboard AM4 Socket Ryzen 1000 - 5000 Processors Ryzen R3 R5 ...
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  • Brand: JGINYUE
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD B450
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • USB 3.0: 5 x USB 3.0
  • HDMI: 1 x HDMI
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Model #: B450M TI ARGB
  • Item #: 9SIV81PKE55541
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SOYO Monarch Dragon AMD B550M Gaming Motherboard USB3.1 M.2 Nvme Sata3 Supports ...
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  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD B550
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2*DDR4 DIMM
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 3200
  • PCI Express x1: 1 x PCI Express x1
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 32GB
  • Channel Supported: Dual Channel
  • Model #: 6940709697511
  • Item #: 9SIVJ53KB21523
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Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 2019 Quad Core 64 Bit WiFi Bluetooth (4GB)
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ASUS TUF GAMING B550M-E Socket AM4 AMD B550 DDR4 Micro ATX Motherboard ...
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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