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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE B450M DS3H V2 (rev. 1.0) AM4 AMD B450 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
$101 .61
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  • 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: 4x288pin (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* * Actual support may vary by CPU. * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
  • Model #: B450M DS3H V2
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK1944
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Gigabyte B450M S2H V2 Socket AM4 AMD B450 DDR4 Micro ATX Motherboard (B450M S2H V2)
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ASUS
ASUS ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING WIFI II AMD AM4 (3rd Gen Ryzen) ATX Gaming Motherboard ...
$364 .80
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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) / 4866(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4466(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3200 / 3000 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 (AMD Ryzen 5000 and 4000 G-Series Processors) * DDR4 4800(OC) / 4666(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 and 3000 Series Processors) * * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16* * Supports x4 mode. * Share bandwidth with PCIe3.0 x1_1, PCIe3.0 x1_2, PCIe3.0 x1_3....
  • Model #: B-ASUS B550-F GAMING WIFI II+ AMD 5600G
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2685
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ASUS ROG Strix X399-E Gaming sTR4 AMD X399 USB 3.1 Extended ATX AMD Motherboard
$827 .42
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  • 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 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16: AMD Ryzen Threadripper Processors 4 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (single@x16, dual@x16/x16, triple@x16/x16/x8 mode)
  • Model #: Strix X399-E Gaming
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2694
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ASUS AMD A68HM-K FM2+ AMD A68H FCH (Bolton D2H) USB 3.0 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
$59 .11
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  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: FM2+
  • Chipset: AMD A68H FCH (Bolton D2H)
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
  • USB 3.0: 2 x USB 3.0
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x240pin
  • Memory Standard: DDR3 2400(O.C.)/ 2133/ 1866/ 1600/ 1333
  • Model #: A68HM-K
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2819
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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ASUS PRIME TRX40-PRO S sTRX4 AMD TRX40 ATX AMD Motherboard
$470 .31
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  • 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/ 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz ECC and non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
  • PCI Express x4: AMD TRX40 chipset: 1 x PCIe 4.0 (x4 mode)
  • Model #: PRIME TRX40-PRO S
  • Item #: 9SIVG8GKWN9149
  • Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
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ASRock
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ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2 Socket AM5 Ryzen 7000 Micro ATX Motherboard
$119 .99
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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
GIGABYTE X570 I AORUS PRO WIFI AMD Ryzen 3000 PCIe 4.0 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.2 AMD X570 ...
$233 .28
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  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • 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 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 / 2nd Generation AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics 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 DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60Hz * S...
  • Model #: X570 I AORUS PRO WIF
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2046
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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GIGABYTE
Gigabyte B650M AORUS ELITE AX ICE DDR5 Socket AM5 Micro ATX Motherboard HDMI DP
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MSI
MSI PRO B650M-B motherboard AMD B650 Socket AM5 micro ATX
$127 .48
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE X570S AORUS MASTER AM4 AMD X570 USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
$642 .00
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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
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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ASRock
ASRock B650M-H/M.2+
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MSI
MSI PRO PRO X670-P WIFI DDR5 AM5 AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series SATA 6Gb/s ATX ...
$332 .13
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  • Brand: MSI
  • Chipset: AMD X670
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4x M.2 slot M.2_1 (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 22110/2280 devices M.2_2 (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices M.2_3 (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices M.2_4 (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices 6x SATA 6G port
  • HDMI: 1 x HDMI
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x DDR5, Maximum Memory Capacity 128GB
  • Memory Standard: DDR5 4800
  • PCI Express x16: 3x PCI-E x16 slot Supports x16/x4/x2 1x PCI-E x1 slot PCI_E1 PCIe 4.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU) PCI_E2 PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset) PCI_E3 PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From CPU) PCI_E4 PCIe 4.0 supports up to x2 (From Chipset)
  • Model #: PRO X670-P WIFI
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2264
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2 Socket AM5 Ryzen 7000 Micro ATX Motherboard
$149 .00
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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 #: 9SIVR5CKWK2511
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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ASRock
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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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ASUS
ASUS PRIME B550M-K AM4 AMD B550 USB 3.0 HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
$194 .99
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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: Micro ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Model #: PRIME B550M-K
  • Item #: 9SIVG8GKWN8977
  • Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE X570 GAMING X AMD Ryzen 3000 PCIe 4.0 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.2 AMD X570 ATX ...
$186 .90
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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
  • HDMI: 1 x HDMI
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Model #: X570 GAMING X
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK1967
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ASRock B550M Pro SE AM4 DDR4 SATA 6Gb/s 1 PCIe 4.0 x16 Micro ATX Motherboard
$122 .21
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  • Brand: ASRock
  • 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: - AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Vermeer) support DDR4 4533+(OC)/4466(OC)/4400(OC)/4333(OC)/ 4266(OC)/4200(OC)/4133(OC)/4000(OC)/3866(OC)/3800(OC)/3733(OC)ECC & non-ECC, un-buffered memory* - AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Matisse) support DDR4 4533+(OC)/4466(OC)/4400(OC)/4333(OC)/ 4266(OC)/4200(OC)/4133(OC)/4000(OC)/3866(OC)/3800(OC)/3733(OC)ECC & non-ECC, un-buffered memory* - AMD Ryzen series APUs (Cezanne) support DDR4 4733+(OC)/4666(OC)/4600(OC)/4533(OC)/ 4466(OC)/4400(OC)/4333(OC)/4266(OC)/4200(OC)/4133(OC)/4000(OC)ECC & non-ECC, un-buffered memory* - AMD Ryzen series APUs (Renoir) support DDR4 4733+(OC)/4666(OC)/4600(OC)/4533(OC)/ 4466(OC)/4400(OC)/4...
  • Model #: B550M Pro SE
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2503
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MSI
MSI B450 GAMING PLUS MAX AM4 AMD B450 ATX AMD Motherboard
$148 .34
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  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD B450
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s* * SATA5 and SATA6 ports will be unavailable when installing a M.2 device in M.2 slot.
  • 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)
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16* * Actual support may vary by CPU.
  • Model #: B450 GAMING PLUS MAX
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2348
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MSI PRO B850M-A WIFI AM5 , Wi-FI 7, 5G LAN, SATA 6Gbps, Bluetooth 5.4, double M.2 ...
$218 .00
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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)
  • Memory Standard: 4 DIMMs, Dual Channel DDR5 – 8200+ MT/s (OC)
  • Model #: PRO B850M-A WIFI
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2364
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MSI MAG X570S TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI AM4 AMD X570 USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
$419 .52
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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 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
  • Model #: MAG X570S TOMAHAWK M
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2134
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MSI PRO B550M-P GEN3 Micro ATX Motherboard, MSI AM4 AMD Motherboard, AMD B550 SATA ...
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ASUS ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING sTRX4 AMD TRX40 ATX AMD Motherboard
$435 .05
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  • 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 #: 9SIVR5CKWK2692
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ASUS PRIME TRX40-PRO sTRX4 AMD TRX40 ATX AMD Motherboard
$571 .29
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  • 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/ 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz ECC and non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
  • PCI Express x4: AMD TRX40 chipset: 1 x PCIe 4.0 (x4 mode)
  • Model #: PRIME TRX40-PRO
  • Item #: 9SIVG8GKWN9148
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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