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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 ...
- 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
ASRock B550M Pro SE AM4 DDR4 SATA 6Gb/s 1 PCIe 4.0 x16 Micro ATX Motherboard
- 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
- Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
ASUS ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING sTRX4 AMD TRX40 ATX AMD Motherboard
- 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
- Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
MSI PRO B550M-P GEN3 Micro ATX Motherboard, MSI AM4 AMD Motherboard, AMD B550 SATA ...
- CPU Socket Type: AM4
- CPU Type: CPU5600X/5800X/5600G
- Model #: B-MSI PRO B550M-P GEN3
- Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2346
- Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
ASRock B450M-HDV R4.0 AM4 AMD Promontory B450 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
- Brand: ASRock
- CPU Socket Type: AM4
- Chipset: AMD Promontory B450
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
- Memory Standard: DDR4 3200 / 2933 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 (AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Matisse) support) DDR4 3200(OC)+ / 2933 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 (AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Raven Ridge) support) DDR4 3200(OC)+ / 2933(OC) / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 (AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Pinnacle Ridge) support) DDR4 3200(OC)+ / 2933(OC) / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 (AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Summit Ridge) support) DDR4 2933 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 (AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Picasso) support)
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16* * Actual support may vary by CPU. * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks.
- Model #: B450M-HDV R4.0
- Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2476
- Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
ASUS ROG STRIX B550-I GAMING AM4 AMD B550 Mini ITX AMD Motherboard
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: AM4
- Chipset: AMD B550
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: Mini ITX
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
- Memory Standard: DDR4 5000(O.C.)/ 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 * ECC memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU. * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List).
- Onboard Video Chipset: Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic 1 x DisplayPort 1.4* 1 x HDMI 2.1 (4K@60Hz)* * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.
- Model #: STRIX B550-I GAMING
- Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2722
- Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
MSI B450 GAMING PLUS MAX AM4 AMD B450 ATX AMD Motherboard
- 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
- Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
GIGABYTE X570 GAMING X AMD Ryzen 3000 PCIe 4.0 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.2 AMD X570 ATX ...
- 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
- Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
MSI PRO B850M-A WIFI AM5 , Wi-FI 7, 5G LAN, SATA 6Gbps, Bluetooth 5.4, double M.2 ...
- 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
- Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PLUS AMD AM4 (3rd Gen Ryzen) ATX Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, ...
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: AM4
- Chipset: AMD B550
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 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 #: TUF GAMING B550-PLUS
- Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK4415
- Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
ASRock B850M-X AM5 AMD B850 Micro ATX Motherboard
- Brand: ASRock
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD B850
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: Up to 8200+(OC)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
- Model #: B850M-X
- Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2513
- Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
MSI MAG X570S TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI AM4 AMD X570 USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
- 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
- Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS PRO WIFI sTRX4 AMD TRX40 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
- Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK1901
- Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard, Support Ryzen ...
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD X870E
- HDMI: 1 x HDMI port
- Form Factor: ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: DDR5 5200
- PCI Express x16: 3 x PCI Express x16
- Model #: X870E AERO X DK WOOD
- Item #: 9B-13-145-619
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE B850 EAGLE WIFI7 ICE AMD AM5 LGA 1718 Motherboard, ATX, DDR5, 3x M.2, PCIe ...
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- 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: DDR5 4400 / DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200
- PCI Express x4: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4)
- Model #: B850 EAGLE WIFI7 ICE
- Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2120
- Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
ASUS Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI AMD Threadripper Pro EATX workstation motherboard ...
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: sWRX8
- Chipset: AMD WRX80
- Serial ATA (SATA): AMD WRX80 Chipset: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports ASMedia ASM1061 Controller: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- USB 3.0: 2 x USB 3.0
- HDMI: 1 x HDMI
- Form Factor: Extended ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 8x288pin (DDR4)
- Model #: Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE S
- Item #: 9SIVG8GKWP7691
- Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
GIGABYTE B450M DS3H V2 (rev. 1.0) 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: 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
- Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero (WiFi 6E) Socket AM5 (LGA 1718) Ryzen 7000 Gaming ...
- CPU Type: Ryzen 7000 Series
- Model #: BEASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero
- Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2642
- Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
ASUS ROG Strix X399-E Gaming 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 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
- Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
ASUS PRIME B450M-K II (90MB1600-M0EAY0) AM4 AMD B450 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX AMD ...
- Brand: ASUS
- 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 4400(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3300(OC) / 3200(OC) / 3000(OC) / 2933(OC) / 2800(OC) / 2666 / 2400 / 2133* * 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: 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16* * Actual support may vary by CPU.
- Model #: PRIME B450M-K II
- Item #: 9SIVG8GKWP5166
- Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
ASUS ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING WIFI II AMD AM4 (3rd Gen Ryzen) ATX Gaming Motherboard ...
- 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
- Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
ASUS AMD A68HM-K FM2+ AMD A68H FCH (Bolton D2H) USB 3.0 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
- 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
MSI MEG X570 GODLIKE Gaming Motherboard AMD AM4 SATA 6Gb/s M.2 USB 3.2 Wi-Fi 6 ...
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: AM4
- Chipset: AMD X570
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: Extended ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Memory Standard: 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors support DDR4 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: 2 x Realtek ALC1220 ESS ES9018 Codec
- Model #: MEG X570 GODLIKE
- Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2154
- Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
ASUS PRIME TRX40-PRO S sTRX4 AMD TRX40 ATX AMD Motherboard
- 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
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.
