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ASUS TUF GAMING B550M-PLUS WIFI II AM4 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard and AMD Ryzen 5 ...
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ASUS TX GAMING B850M WIFI W AMD AM5 mATX Motherboard, PCIe 5.0, WiFi 6, three ...
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ASUS TUF Gaming X570-PRO (WiFi 6) AMD AM4 (3rd Gen Ryzen ATX Gaming Motherboard ...
$288 .37
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD X570
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 8 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • USB 3.0: 6 x USB 3.0
  • HDMI: 1 x HDMI
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Model #: TUF GAM X570-PRO WIF
  • Item #: 9SIVS12KW80404
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ASUS Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI AMD Threadripper Pro EATX workstation motherboard ...
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  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: sWRX8
  • Chipset: AMD WRX80
  • Serial ATA (SATA): AMD WRX80 Chipset: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports ASMedia ASM1061 Controller: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
  • USB 3.0: 2 x USB 3.0
  • HDMI: 1 x HDMI
  • Form Factor: Extended ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 8x288pin (DDR4)
  • Model #: Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE S
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU52617
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MSI PRO B450M PRO-VDH MAX AM4 AMD B450 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX AMD Motherboard and ...
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MSI MAG B550M MORTAR AM4 AMD B550 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
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  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • 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.
  • Model #: MAG B550 MORTAR
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU53335
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MSI MEG X399 CREATION sTR4 AMD X399 USB 3.1 Extended ATX AMD Motherboard
$1,113 .27
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: sTR4
  • Chipset: AMD X399
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 8 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Form Factor: Extended ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 8x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard: Supports DDR4 3600+(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3066(OC)/ 2933(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2667(OC)/ 2400/ 2133
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16: 4 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
  • Model #: MEG X399 CREATION
  • Item #: 9SIVS12KSP3674
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ASUS ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 6E Snow ,SocketAM5 Ryzen 7000 gaming ...
$543 .12
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: AM5
  • Chipset: AMD X670E
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory Standard: Supports DDR5 6400+(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5800(OC) / 5600 / 5400 / 5200 / 5000 / 4800 * Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM module vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list.
  • PCI Express x1: 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x1
  • Model #: ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 6E Snow
  • Item #: 9SIVS12KST0879
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ASUS TUF GAMING B550M-E WIFI Socket AM4 AMD B550 DDR4 Micro ATX Motherboard and ...
$602 .13
  • 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 5 5600G
  • Item #: 9SIVS12KST0794
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ASUS TUF GAMING B450M-PRO II Motherboard, AMD Ryzen 3 AM4 DDR4, HDMI, Dual M.2 The ...
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Gigabyte AMD motherboard B650E Aours STEALTH ICE AM5 DDR5 M.2 PCIe 5.0x16 Wi-Fi7
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GIGABYTE B550 AORUS MASTER AM4 AMD B550 ATX Motherboard with Triple M.2, SATA 6Gb/s, ...
$298 .65
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD B550
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • USB 3.0: 2 x USB 3.0
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard: 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors: Support for DDR4 5200(O.C.)/ 5000(O.C.)/ 4866(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 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics processors: Support for DDR4 5400(O.C.)/ 5200(O.C.)/ 5000(O.C.)/ 4866(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 MASTER
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU79958
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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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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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ASUS TUF GAMING X670E-PLUS WIFI - Motherboard - ATX - Socket AM5 - AMD X670E Chipset - ...
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ASUS ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING sTRX4 AMD TRX40 ATX AMD Motherboard
$428 .65
  • 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 #: 9SIVS12KST0975
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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 B550 VISION D-P AM4 AMD B550 ATX Motherboard with Dual M.2, SATA 6Gb/s, USB ...
$326 .13
  • 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 #: 9SIVS12KST0876
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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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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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ASUS Prime B450M-A/CSM AM4 AMD B450 USB 3.1 HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
$138 .11
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD B450
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • HDMI: 1 x HDMI
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 3466(OC) / 3200(OC) / 3000(OC) / 2800(OC) / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
  • Model #: PRIME B450M-A/CSM
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KS40000
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MSI MAG B550M MORTAR MAX WIFI Micro ATX Motherboard, MSI AM4 AMD Motherboard and ...
$516 .88
  • Brand: MSI
  • Chipset: AMD B550
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • HDMI: 1 x HDMI
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2400
  • Audio Channels: 7.1 Channels
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
  • Channel Supported: Dual Channel
  • Model #: MSI B550M MORTAR MAX WIFI+AMD R5 5500
  • Item #: 9SIVS12KW74870
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GIGABYTE B450 Gaming X AM4 AMD B450 SATA 6Gb/s ATX AMD Motherboard
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  • 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 #: 9SIVS12KW78658
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ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING AM4 AMD B550 SATA 6Gb/s ATX AMD Motherboard And AMD ...
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  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD B550
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 5100(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3200 / 3000 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 (AMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series Processors) DDR4 4600(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3200 / 3000 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16* * Supports x4 mode. * PCIEX16_2 shares bandwidth with PCIE x1_1, PCIE x1_2, and PCIE x1_3.
  • Model #: B-ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING+AMD 5500
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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