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MSI MPG B550 GAMING CARBON WIFI AM4 AMD B550 USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
$319 .00
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  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD B550
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • USB 3.0: 4 x USB 3.0
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 5100+ / 5000 / 4866 / 4800 / 4733 / 4600 / 4533 / 4400 / 4266 / 4133 / 4000 / 3866 / 3733 / 3600 / 3466 / 3200 / 3066 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2667 (A-XMP OC MODE) DDR4 3200 / 3066 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 / 1866 (JEDEC) 1DPC 1R max speed 5100 1DPC 2R max speed 3866 2DPC 1R max speed 4000 2DPC 2R max speed 3600
  • Model #: B550 GAMING CARBON W
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2316
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ASUS ProArt B550-CREATOR AM4 AMD B550 USB 3.0 HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard
$499 .00
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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 #: 9SIVR5CKWK2822
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ASUS AM4 TUF Gaming X570-Plus (Wi-Fi) ATX Motherboard with PCIe 4.0, Dual M.2, 12+2 with ...
$227 .33
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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.)/ 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...
  • Model #: TUF GAMING X570-P Wi
  • Item #: 9SIVG8GKWP4984
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MSI MPG X570 GAMING PLUS Gaming Motherboard AMD AM4 SATA 6Gb/s M.2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 ...
$165 .72
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  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD X570
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • USB 3.0: 4 x USB 3.0
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 4400 / 4266 / 4133 / 4000 / 3866 / 3733 / 3600 / 3466 / 3200 / 3066 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2667 by A-XMP OC MODE (3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors support) DDR4 3466 / 3200 / 3066 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2667 by A-XMP OC MODE (2nd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors, 1st and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors support) DDR4 3200 / 3066 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 / 1866 by JEDEC
  • Model #: MPG X570 GAMING PLUS
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2358
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MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE AM5 AMD X870E Extended ATX Motherboard
$1,599 .00
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  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: AM5
  • Chipset: AMD X870E
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Form Factor: Extended ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory Standard: 4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB Memory Support DDR5 9000 - 5600 (OC) MT/s / 5600 - 4800 (JEDEC) MT/s Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors max. overclocking frequency: • 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 8400+ MT/s • 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s • 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s • 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4800+ MT/s
  • PCI Express x4: 1 x PCI Express x4
  • Model #: MEG X870E GODLIKE
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2361
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ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Extreme AMD AM4 X570S EATX Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, ...
$912 .73
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  • 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 #: 9SIVR5CKWK2700
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MSI MAG B850M MORTAR WIFI AM5 AMD B850 Micro ATX Motherboard
$307 .00
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  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: AM5
  • Chipset: AMD B850
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory Standard: Support DDR5 8200 - 5600 (OC) MT/s / 5600 - 4800 (JEDEC) MT/s
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4080
  • Model #: MAG B850M MORTAR WIFI
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2365
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MSI PRO B850M-P WIFI AM5 AMD B850 support PCIe 5.0 SATA 6Gb/s Displayport1.4 HDMI ...
$230 .24
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  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: AM5
  • Chipset: AMD B850
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • HDMI: 1 x HDMI
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • PCI Express x1: 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
  • Model #: PRO B850M-P WIFI
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2366
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MSI A520M-A PRO AM4 AMD A520 USB 3.0 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
$99 .00
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  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD A520
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • USB 3.0: 6 x USB 3.0
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard: Supports DDR4 4600+/ 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/ 2400/ 2133/ 1866 MHz by JEDEC 1DPC 1R max speed 4600 MHz 1DPC 2R max speed 3866 MHz
  • Model #: A520M-A PRO
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2233
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ASUS TUF GAMING B450M-PRO S AMD AM4 (3rd Gen Ryzen) Micro ATX Gaming Motherboard ...
$189 .00
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  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • 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)
  • Model #: TUF GAM B450M-PRO S
  • Item #: 9SIVG8GKWP5098
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ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Formula AMD X570 AM4 ATX Motherboard with PCIe 4.0, Dual M.2, ...
$567 .34
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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 X670E-A GAMING WIFI 6E Snow ,SocketAM5 Ryzen 7000 gaming ...
$511 .11
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  • 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 #: 9SIVR5CKWK2693
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MSI MEG X570S ACE MAX AM4 AMD X570 USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
$570 .66
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  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD X570
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 8 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • USB 3.0: 4 x USB 3.0
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 3200 / 3066 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 / 1866 (by JEDEC) Max frequency by A-XMP OC mode: For Ryzen 5000 G-Series & 4000 G-Series processors: - 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5300 (support overclocking up to 5500+) - 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4266 - 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400 - 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 4000 - 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4000 - 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 3600
  • Model #: MEG X570S ACE MAX
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2272
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ASUS ROG Crosshair VI Hero AM4 AMD X370 USB 3.1 ATX AMD Motherboard
$466 .70
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  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD X370
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 8 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard: AMD Ryzen 2nd Generation / Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics / Ryzen 1st Generation Processors DDR4 3200(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz ECC and non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory * AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon Processors DDR4 2400/ 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory * * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
  • 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 Processors 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x8 mode)
  • Model #: Crosshair VI Hero
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2652
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ASUS ROG Strix X670E-F Gaming WiFi - Motherboard - ATX - Socket AM5 - AMD X670E Chipset - ...
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ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Impact AM4 AMD X570 USB 3.1 USB 3.0 HDMI Mini DTX AMD ...
$390 .24
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  • 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 #: 9SIVR5CKWK2681
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ASUS ROG Strix B850-G Gaming WiFi S motherboard, AM5 mATX , PCle5.0 WiFi7, USB 20Gbps ...
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MSI PRO B650M-B motherboard AMD B650 Socket AM5 micro ATX
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Gigabyte B650M AORUS ELITE AX ICE DDR5 Socket AM5 Micro ATX Motherboard HDMI DP
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ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2 Socket AM5 Ryzen 7000 Micro ATX Motherboard
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  • Brand: ASRock
  • CPU Socket Type: AM5
  • Chipset: AMD B650
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory Standard: Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 6400+(OC)
  • Audio Chipset: 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec) Nahimic Audio
  • Model #: B650M-HDV/M.2
  • Item #: 9B-13-162-114
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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GIGABYTE X570S AORUS MASTER AM4 AMD X570 USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
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  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD X570
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • USB 3.0: 6 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) / 4300(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3800(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3300(OC) / 3200 / 2933 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 (AMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series processors) DDR4 5200(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4866(OC) / 4600(OC)/ 4400(OC) / 4300(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3800(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3300(OC) / 3200 / 2933 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 (AMD Ryzen 3000 Series processors) DDR4 5100(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4866(OC) / 4600(OC)/ 4400(OC) / 4300(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4133(OC) / ...
  • Model #: X570S AORUS MASTER
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2104
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ASRock TRX50 WS sTR5 AMD TRX50 EATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 10.9-in, 30.5 cm x 27.7cm - 12 ...
$732 .99
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  • Brand: ASRock
  • CPU Socket Type: sTR5
  • Chipset: AMD TRX50
  • Serial ATA (SATA): - 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
  • Form Factor: EATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 10.9-in, 30.5 cm x 27.7cm - 12 Layer PCB - 2oz Copper PCB
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory Standard: - Quad Channel DDR5 Memory Technology - 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots - Supports DDR5 ECC, buffered memory (RDIMM/ RDIMM-3DS) up to 7600+(OC) - Max. capacity of system memory: 1TB
  • Audio Channels: 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1220 Audio Codec) - Impedance Sensing on Rear Out port - Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel - Nahimic Audio
  • Model #: TRX50 WS
  • Item #: 9B-13-162-153
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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GIGABYTE X570 AORUS ELITE AMD Ryzen 3000 PCIe 4.0 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.2 AMD X570 ATX ...
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  • 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.)/ 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 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 2nd Generation AMD Ryzen processors/AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics processors: Support for DDR4 3200(O.C.)/ 2933/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 MHz memory modules
  • Onboard Video Chipset: Integrated Graphics Processor: 1 x HDMI port, supporting...
  • Model #: X570 AORUS ELITE
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK1894
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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