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CPU Motherboard Memory Combo - AMD Ryzen 5 7600X Bundle with MSI PRO B650-S WIFI and ...
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD B650
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: Memory Support DDR5 7200+(OC)/ 7000(OC)/ 6800(OC)/ 6600(OC)/ 6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5400(OC)/ 5200(OC)/ 5000(OC)/ 4800(JEDEC) MHz Max. overclocking frequency: - 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 7200+ MHz - 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6000+ MHz - 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6000+ MHz - 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5400+ MHz
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
- Model #: COMBO 4855507
- Item #: 9B-CMB-4855507
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS Prime X670E-PRO WiFi Socket AM5 (LGA 1718) Ryzen 7000 ATX Motherboard(PCIe® ...
- Model #: 9143257903746
- Item #: 9SIVG8GKWN9719
- Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2 Socket AM5 Ryzen 7000 Micro ATX Motherboard
- 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
GIGABYTE X570 I AORUS PRO WIFI AMD Ryzen 3000 PCIe 4.0 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.2 AMD X570 ...
- 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
Gigabyte B650M AORUS ELITE AX ICE DDR5 Socket AM5 Micro ATX Motherboard HDMI DP
- CPU Type: Ryzen 8000 Series
- Model #: B650M AORUS ELITE AX ICE
- Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2062
- Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
MSI PRO B650M-B motherboard AMD B650 Socket AM5 micro ATX
- Brand: MSI
- Memory Standard: DDR5-SDRAM
- CPU Type: Computer Accessories
- Model #: 7E28-005R
- Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2337
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GIGABYTE X570S AORUS MASTER AM4 AMD X570 USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
- 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 B650M-H/M.2+
- Model #: 977402994421
- Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2607
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MSI PRO PRO X670-P WIFI DDR5 AM5 AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series SATA 6Gb/s ATX ...
- 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
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ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2 Socket AM5 Ryzen 7000 Micro ATX Motherboard
- 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
ASUS PRIME B550M-K AM4 AMD B550 USB 3.0 HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
- 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
ASRock TRX50 WS sTR5 AMD TRX50 EATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 10.9-in, 30.5 cm x 27.7cm - 12 ...
- 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
MSI PRO TRX40 PRO 10G sTRX4 AMD TRX40 ATX AMD Motherboard
- Brand: MSI
- 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: Supports JEDEC 1R 3200/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz 1DPC 1R max speed 4666 MHz 1DPC 2R max speed 4000 MHz 2DPC 1R max speed 4000 MHz 2DPC 2R max speed 3600 MHz
- Audio Chipset: 1 x Realtek ALC1220 Codec 1 x Realtek ALC4050H Codec
- Model #: TRX40 PRO 10G
- Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2153
- Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi 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 #: 9SIVR5CKWK2103
- Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
MSI MPG X570 GAMING PLUS Gaming Motherboard AMD AM4 SATA 6Gb/s M.2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 ...
- 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
- 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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MSI MPG B550 GAMING CARBON WIFI AM4 AMD B550 USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
- 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
- Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi 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 #: 9SIVR5CKWK2359
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MSI A520M PRO AM4 AMD A520 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: AM4
- Chipset: AMD A520
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- 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
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 * Actual support may vary by CPU.
- Model #: A520M PRO
- Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2234
- Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Extreme AMD AM4 X570S EATX Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, ...
- 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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ASUS ProArt B550-CREATOR AM4 AMD B550 USB 3.0 HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard
- 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
- Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
MSI B450M-A PRO MAX II AM4 AMD B450 Micro ATX 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: Memory Support DDR4 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200/ 3466/ 3600/ 3733/ 3866/ 4000/ 4133 MHz (by A-XMP OC MODE)
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU)
- Model #: B450M-A PRO MAX II
- Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK3268
- Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi 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 #: 9SIVG8GKWN9817
- Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
GIGABYTE AORUS A520 AORUS ELITE AM4 AMD A520 ATX AMD Motherboard
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: AM4
- Chipset: AMD A520
- 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 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
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: CPU: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and 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. Chipset: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x2 (PCIEX2)...
- Model #: A520 AORUS ELITE
- Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK1978
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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.
