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ASUS ROG Strix B850-G Gaming WiFi S AMD AM5 B850 mATX white Motherboard with 14+2+1 ...
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ASUS X870 MAX GAMING WIFI7 Supports DDR5, PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7, USB4 Type-C, Aura Sync, ...
$387 .59
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: AM5
  • Chipset: AMD X870
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory Standard: Supports up to 8000+MT/s(OC)
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x1 mode)
  • Model #: 90MB1LY0-MVAAY0
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU52612
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ASUS ROG STRIX X870-F GAMING WIFI AMD X870 ATX motherboard AM5,four M.2 slots,2 ...
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MSI MAG X570S TORPEDO MAX AM4 AMD X570 SATA 6Gb/s ATX AMD Motherboard
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  • 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: DDR4 3200 / 3066 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 / 1866 (by JEDEC) Max overclocking frequency by A-XMP OC mode: For Ryzen 5000 G-Series & 4000 G-Series processors - 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5100 - 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000 - 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4266 - 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 3600 For Ryzen 5000 Series & 3000 Series processors - 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5100 - 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 3866 - 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4000 - 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 3600
  • Onboard Video Chipset: Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic
  • Model #: MAG X570S TORPEDO MA
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU52909
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Sapphire Tech PURE B850M WIFI Motherboard, Desktop Motherboard, for AMD Razorback ...
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  • Brand: SAPPHIRE
  • CPU Socket Type: AM5
  • Chipset: AMD B850
  • HDMI: 1 x HDMI
  • DisplayPort: 1 x DisplayPort
  • Model #: PURE B850M WIFI
  • Item #: 9SIVTERKX78903
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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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GIGABYTE X570 AORUS PRO WIFI AMD Ryzen 3000 PCIe 4.0 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.2 AMD X570 ...
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ASUS F1A75-I Deluxe FM1 AMD A75 (Hudson D3) USB 3.0 HDMI Mini ITX AMD Motherboard
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  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: FM1
  • Chipset: AMD A75 (Hudson D3)
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • USB 3.0: 2 x USB 3.0
  • HDMI: 1 x HDMI
  • Form Factor: Mini ITX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x240pin
  • Model #: F1A75-I Deluxe
  • Item #: 9SIVNP2KJ72468
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ASUS PRIME B850-PLUS AMD B850 ATX motherboard AM5 DDR5, PCle 5.0 Ready, three ...
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Gigabyte B650M AORUS ELITE AX ICE DDR5 Socket AM5 Micro ATX Motherboard HDMI DP
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ASUS AMD AM4 ROG Strix X570-E Gaming ATX Motherboard with PCIe 4.0, WiFi 6, 2.5Gbps LAN, ...
$295 .45
  • 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: 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors DDR4 4400(O.C.)/ 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory * 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors DDR4 3600(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(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.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
  • Onboard Video Chipset: Integrated Graphics in the 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics P...
  • Model #: STRIX X570-E GAMING
  • Item #: 9SIVS12KWN9909
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ASUS PRIME B850M-K AMD B850 mATX motherboard, AM5, PCIe 5.0 Ready, two M.2 slots, ...
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ASUS AMD AM4 ROG X570 Crosshair VIII Hero ATX Motherboard with PCIe 4.0, 2.5Gbps LAN, ...
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  • 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 #: CROSSHAIR VIII HERO
  • Item #: 9SIVS75KUV3648
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ASUS Prime X570-Pro Ryzen 3 AM4 with PCIe Gen4, Dual M.2, HDMI, SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2 ...
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  • 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: 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors 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.)/ 3200/ 3000/ 2933/ 2800/ 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/ 2800/ 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/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory
  • Onboard Video Chipset: Integrated Graphics in the 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DisplayPor...
  • Model #: PRIME X570-PRO
  • Item #: 9SIVG8GKWN9554
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ASUS AMD AM4 ROG X570 Crosshair VIII Hero (Wi-Fi) ATX Motherboard with PCIe 4.0, Dual ...
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  • 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 #: CROSSHAIR 8HERO WIFI
  • Item #: 9SIVS75KUV3764
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ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Formula AMD X570 AM4 ATX Motherboard with PCIe 4.0, Dual M.2, ...
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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: 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors DDR4 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.)/ 3200/ 3000/ 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Memory 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors DDR4 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz 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 Memory
  • Audio Chipset: ROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC S1220
  • Model #: CROSSHAIR VIII FORMU
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2723
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ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING AM4 AMD B550 SATA 6Gb/s ATX AMD Motherboard and AMD ...
$575 .05
  • 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
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ASUS AMD AM4 PRO WS X570-ACE ATX Workstation Motherboard with 3 PCIe 4.0 x16, Realtek ...
$362 .45
  • Brand: ASUS
  • 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: DDR4 5100(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 Un-buffered Memory * * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). * The maximum memory capacity supported vary depending on the CPU you installed.
  • Onboard Video Chipset: Integrated Graphics in AMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series / 3000 G-Series / 2000 G-Series Desktop Processors Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort ports - Supports HDMI 2.0b with maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz - Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution...
  • Model #: Pro WS X570-ACE
  • Item #: 9SIVS12KWP3171
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ASUS Prime X570-P Ryzen 3 AM4 with PCIe Gen4, Dual M.2 HDMI, SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2 ...
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  • 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: 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors 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 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 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 Memory * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). * The maximum memory capacity supported vary depending on the CPU you installed.
  • Onboard Video Chip...
  • Model #: PRIME X570-P
  • Item #: 9SIVS75KU13916
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GIGABYTE B550 VISION D AM4 AMD B550 ATX Motherboard with Dual M.2, SATA 6Gb/s, USB 3.2 ...
$368 .32
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD B550
  • 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 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 New Generation 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
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX4), integrated in the Chipset: Supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 mode * The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the M2B_SB connector. The PCIEX4 slot becomes unavailable when a device ...
  • Model #: B550 VISION D
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU80147
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MSI B450M-A PRO MAX AM4 AMD B450 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
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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: 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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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 #: 9SIVT4HKYE8493
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ASUS AMD AM4 ROG Strix X570-F Gaming ATX Motherboard with PCIe 4.0, Dual M.2, SATA ...
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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: 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors DDR4 4400(O.C.)/ 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz ECC and non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory * 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors DDR4 3600(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz ECC and non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory * 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors DDR4 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz ECC and non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
  • Onboard Video Chipset: Integrated Graphics in the 2...
  • Model #: STRIX X570-F GAMING
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2729
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ASUS AM4 TUF GAMING X570-Plus ATX Motherboard with PCIe 4.0, Dual M.2, 12+2 with Dr. MOS ...
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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: DDR4 5100(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3200(OC) / 3000(OC) / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). * The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor.
  • Onboard Video Chipset: Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic
  • Model #: TUF GAMING X570-PLUS
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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