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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 ROG Strix X670E-F Gaming WiFi - Motherboard - ATX - Socket AM5 - AMD X670E Chipset - ...
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Type: Computer Accessories
- Model #: 90MB1BA0-M0EAY0
- Item #: 9SIVS12KST0585
- Return Policy: LINKNET NETWORK 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 B450M-PRO GAMING AMD Ryzen 3 AM4 DDR4, HDMI, Dual M.2, USB 3.1 Gen 2 and ...
- 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 #: 9SIVS75KU13949
- Return Policy: ANHENGXING (HONG KONG) LIMITED Return Policy
MSI B450M-A PRO MAX AM4 AMD B450 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
- 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
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
GIGABYTE B450M S2H AM4 AMD B450 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
- 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 #: 9SIVS10KU80141
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
GIGABYTE GA-A320M-S2H AM4 AMD A320 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
- 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
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
MSI B850 GAMING PRO WIFI6E AM5 AMD B850 ATX Motherboards
- 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
- Return Policy: Tulibao-US Return Policy
MSI A520M PRO-VH AM4 AMD A520 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard and AMD ...
- CPU Type: Ryzen 5000 Series
- Model #: MSI A520M PRO-VH+AMD Ryzen 5 5600
- Item #: 9SIVS12KW78293
- Return Policy: LINKNET NETWORK LIMITED Return Policy
ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING AM4 AMD B550 SATA 6Gb/s ATX AMD Motherboard and AMD ...
- Brand: ASUS
- 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.
- Onboard Video Chipset: Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic
- Model #: ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A+AMD Ryzen 5 5600
- Item #: 9SIVS10KU53044
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
GIGABYTE X570 AORUS PRO AM4 AMD X570 ATX AMD Motherboard
- 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
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., 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 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
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 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
GIGABYTE B650M D3HP AM5 LGA 1718 AMD B650 M-ATX Motherboard with 5-Year Warranty, ...
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD B650
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: Support for DDR5 7600(OC)/ 7200(OC)/ 7000(OC)/ 6800(OC)/ 6600(OC)/ 6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5200/ 4800 MT/s memory modules
- Audio Chipset: Realtek Audio CODEC High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.
- Model #: B650M D3HP
- Item #: 9SIVS10KU73533
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Impact AM4 AMD X570 USB 3.1 USB 3.0 HDMI Mini DTX AMD ...
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: AM4
- Chipset: AMD X570
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- USB 3.0: 4 x USB 3.0
- HDMI: 1 x HDMI
- Form Factor: Mini DTX
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
- Model #: CROSSHAIR VIII IMPAC
- Item #: 9SIVS10KU53320
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
B450M Mortar Max Socket AM4 AMD B450 DDR4 Micro ATX Motherboard (B450M MORTAR MAX)
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: AM4
- Chipset: AMD B450
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- HDMI: 1 x HDMI
- Form Factor: m-ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Memory Standard: Supports 1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2667Mhz (by JEDEC) For AMD Ryzen Gen3 (R5/R7/R9) Supports 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466/ 3733/ 3866/ 4000/ 4133 MHz (by A-XMP OC MODE) For AMD Other CPU Supports 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466 MHz (by A-XMP OC MODE)
- Model #: B450M MORTAR MAX
- Item #: 9SIVT4DKW76448
- Return Policy: qinsihaoxue shop Return Policy
Asus TUF GAMING B650M-E AMD B650 Socket AM5 micro ATX Motherboard 4x DIMM
- Model #: TUF GAMING B650M-E
- Item #: 9SIVS75KU13967
- Return Policy: ANHENGXING (HONG KONG) LIMITED Return Policy
ASUS ROG Strix X570-I Gaming, X570 Mini-ITX Gaming Motherboard, AMD Ryzen 3000 with ...
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: AM4
- Chipset: AMD X570
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: Mini ITX
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
- Memory Standard: 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors DDR4 4800(O.C.)/ 4600(O.C.)/ 4400(O.C.)/ 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3800(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3200/ 3000/ 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz, non-ECC, 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/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory* 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors DDR4 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory* * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
- Onboard Video Chipset: Integrate...
- Model #: STRIX X570-I GAMING
- Item #: 9SIVS10KU52989
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
ASUS PRIME X399-A sTR4 AMD X399 USB 3.1 Extended ATX AMD Motherboard
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: sTR4
- Chipset: AMD X399
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: Extended ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 8x288pin (DDR4)
- Memory Standard: DDR4 3200(O.C)/ 3000(O.C)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: 4 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (single@x16, dual@x16/x16, triple@x16/x16/x8 mode)
- Model #: PRIME X399-A
- Item #: 9SIVS75KU13941
- Return Policy: ANHENGXING (HONG KONG) LIMITED Return Policy
MSI MEG X570 ACE Gaming Motherboard AMD AM4 SATA 6Gb/s M.2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Wi-Fi 6 ATX
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: AM4
- Chipset: AMD X570
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Memory Standard: 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors support DDR4 5000+/ 4800/ 4733/ 4600/ 4533/ 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 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
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220
- Model #: MEG X570 ACE
- Item #: 9SIVS12KSP3341
- Return Policy: LINKNET NETWORK LIMITED Return Policy
GIGABYTE B450M H AM4 AMD B450 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- 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 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3200(OC) / 2933 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
- Model #: B450M H
- Item #: 9SIVS10KUE0193
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS PRO WIFI sTRX4 AMD TRX40 SATA 6Gb/s ATX AMD Motherboard
- 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-OB
- Item #: 9SIVS12KST0591
- Return Policy: LINKNET NETWORK 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.
