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ASUS PRIME X470-PRO - Motherboard - ATX - Socket AM4 - AMD X470 - USB 3.1 Gen 1, USB 3.1 ...
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MSI MAG B550M BAZOOKA AM4 AMD B550 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
$112 .00
  • Brand: MSI
  • 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: Supports DDR4 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 4400 MHZ 1DPC 2R max speed 3733 MHZ 2DPC 1R max speed 3866 MHZ 2DPC 2R max speed 3466 MHZ
  • Onboard Video Chipset: Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic: 1x HDMI 2.1 port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 @60Hz 1 2 1x DisplayPort, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 @60Hz 1 Maximum shared memory of 16GB 1. Available for the processor with integrated graphics. 2. Graphics specifications may vary depe...
  • Model #: MAG B550M BAZOOKA
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWR4828
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MSI MPG X570 GAMING PRO CARBON WIFI Gaming Motherboard AMD AM4 SATA 6Gb/s M.2 ...
$161 .95
  • 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 #: 9SIVRE6KWP2272
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MSI MAG X570S TORPEDO MAX AM4 AMD X570 SATA 6Gb/s ATX AMD Motherboard
$139 .00
  • 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 #: 9SIVRE6KWK9297
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MSI PRO TRX40 PRO WIFI sTRX4 AMD TRX40 ATX AMD Motherboard
$317 .00
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  • 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: Realtek ALC1220 Codec
  • Model #: TRX40 PRO WIFI
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2843
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MSI MPG B550I GAMING EDGE WIFI AM4 AMD B550 Mini ITX AMD Motherboard
$242 .00
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  • Brand: MSI
  • 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: Supports DDR4 4600+/ 4533/ 4466/ 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 4000 MHZ
  • Onboard Video Chipset: Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic: 1 x HDMI 2.0/2.1 port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 @60Hz* Maximum shared memory of 16GB * Available for the processor with integrated graphics.
  • Model #: B550I GAMING EDGE WI
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2379
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ASUS Prime X670E-PRO WiFi Socket AM5 (LGA 1718) Ryzen 7000 ATX Motherboard(PCIe® ...
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ASUS AM1I-A AM1 USB 3.0 HDMI Mini ITX AMD Motherboard
$115 .00
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  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: AM1
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 2 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
  • Memory Standard: DDR3 1600/1333/1066
  • Model #: AM1I-A
  • Item #: 9SIVHD9KWT7980
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MSI B450 TOMAHAWK Socket AM4 AMD B450 SATAIII 6Gb/s USB3.1 ATX Motherboard
$108 .98
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4 x DDR4 Boost DIMM slots (Dual Channel, up to 64GB)
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 SDRAM
  • Audio Channels: 7.1 Channels
  • Maximum Memory Supported: Supports DDR4 2133 up to 3466+(OC) MHz as MSI Compatibility List
  • PCI Slots: 1 PCIe 3.0x16 Steel Armor, 1 PCIe 2.0x16 (x4 mode), 3 PCIe 2.0x1
  • Model #: EB-MSI-B450-TOMAHAWK
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWP2296
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MSI PRO B450-A PRO MAX AM4 AMD B450 ATX AMD Motherboard
$99 .89
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD B450
  • Serial ATA (SATA): AMD B450 Chipset 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports AMD CPU 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* * 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: For AMD Ryzen Gen3 (R5/R7/R9): Supports DDR4 4133/ 4000/ 3866/ 3733/ 3466/ 3200/ 3066/ 3000/ 2933/ 2800/ 2667 MHz (by A-XMP OC MODE) For AMD Other CPU: Supports DDR4 3466/ 3200/ 3066/ 3000/ 2933/ 2800/ 2667 MHz (by A-XMP OC MODE) Supports DDR4 2667/ 2400/ 2133/ 1866 MHz (by JEDEC)
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E1) - 1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen support x16 mode - Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics support x8 mode - Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphic...
  • Model #: B450-A PRO MAX
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM8121
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MSI PERFORMANCE GAMING B450 GAMING PRO CARBON AC AM4 AMD B450 ATX AMD ...
$115 .98
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD B450
  • Serial ATA (SATA): AMD B450 Chipset 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* AMD CPU 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* * PCI_E2, PCI_E3, PCI_E4 and PCI_E5 slots will be unavailable when installing M.2 PCIe SSD in M2_2 slot.
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard: Supports 3466/ 3200/ 3066/ 3000/ 2933/ 2800/ 2667 MHz (by A-XMP OC MODE) Supports 2667/ 2400/ 2133/ 1866 MHz (by JEDEC)
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E1) Supports x16 speed with 1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors Supports x8 speed with Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen with adeon Graphics processors Supports x4 speed with AMD Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors
  • Model #: B450 GAM PRO CAR AC
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM8207
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ASUS ROG Crosshair VII Hero AM4 AMD X470 ATX AMD Motherboard
$229 .98
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD X470
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard: AMD Ryzen 2nd Generation Processors DDR4 3466(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2933(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 AMD Ryzen 1st Generation Processors / AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors DDR4 3200(O.C.)/ 2933(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 AMD 7th Gen A-series/Athlon X4 Processors DDR4 2400/ 2133 * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List).
  • 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) * The PCIE_x8/x4_...
  • Model #: ROG Crossha VII Hero
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWP3089
  • Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
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Factory Stock MSI A320M PRO-VD/S AM4 DDR4 A320 Motherboard Supports R5 Ryzen CPU, No ...
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GIGABYTE
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GIGABYTE GA-870A-UD3 AM3 AMD 870 USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
$83 .00
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: AM3
  • Chipset: AMD 870
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • USB 3.0: 2 x USB 3.0
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x240pin
  • Memory Standard: DDR3 1866(OC)/1333/1066 *To reach DDR3 1866MHz or above, you must install two memory modules and install them in the DDR3_3 and DDR3_4 memory sockets.
  • Model #: GA-870A-UD3
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWT1868
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A320M-A PRO MAX Socket AM4 AMD A320 DDR4 Micro ATX Motherboard (A320M-A PRO MAX)
$69 .98
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Model #: A320M-A PRO MAX
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWR9409
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MSI A520M PRO-VH AM4 AMD A520 USB 3.0 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
$89 .98
  • 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: DDR4 4600+ / 4400 / 4266 / 4133 / 4000 / 3866 / 3733 / 3600 / 3466 / 3200 / 3066 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2667 by A-XMP OC MODE DDR4 3200 / 3066 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 / 1866 by JEDEC 1DPC 1R max speed 4600 1DPC 2R max speed 3866
  • Model #: A520M PRO-VH
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWR9321
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GIGABYTE GA-870A-USB3 AM3 AMD 870 USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
$67 .00
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: AM3
  • Chipset: AMD 870
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • USB 3.0: 2 x USB 3.0
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x240pin
  • Memory Standard: DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066
  • Model #: GA-870A-USB3
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWT1894
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ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PLUS WIFI II AM4 AMD B550 ATX AMD Motherboard
$110 .39
  • 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 4866(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4466(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4333(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4200(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133* * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types.
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16* * Supports x4 mode.
  • Model #: TUF GAMING B550-PLUS WIFI II
  • Item #: 9B-9UB13-119-518
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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GIGABYTE GA-990X-Gaming SLI (rev. 1.0) AM3+/AM3 AMD 990X SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 USB 3.0 ...
$253 .00
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: AM3+/AM3
  • Chipset: AMD 990X
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
  • USB 3.0: 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x240pin
  • Memory Standard: DDR3 2000(O.C.)/ 1866/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066
  • Model #: GA-990X-GAMING SLI
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWT2179
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GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3 AM3+ AMD 990FX + SB950 USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
$165 .00
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: AM3+
  • Chipset: AMD 990FX + SB950
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • USB 3.0: 2 x USB 3.0
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x240pin
  • Memory Standard: DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066
  • Model #: GA-990FXA-UD3
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWT2085
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GIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE AM5 LGA 1718, ATX, DDR5, 4x M.2, PCIe 5.0, USB4, ...
$246 .49
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • 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: DDR5 5200
  • PCI Express x4: Chipset: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4) * The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the M2D_SB connector. The PCIEX4 slot becomes unavailable when a device is installed in the M2D_SB connector. - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x2 (PCIEX2)
  • Model #: X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE
  • Item #: 9B-9UB13-145-518
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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MSI PERFORMANCE GAMING B450M GAMING PLUS AM4 AMD B450 USB 3.1 HDMI Micro ATX AMD ...
$94 .98
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD B450
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • HDMI: 1 x HDMI
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard: Supports 3466/ 3200/ 3066/ 3000/ 2933/ 2800/ 2667 MHz (by A-XMP OC MODE) Supports 2667/ 2400/ 2133/ 1866 MHz (by JEDEC)
  • Model #: B450M GAMING PLUS
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWP2299
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MSI PERFORMANCE GAMING B450I GAMING PLUS AC AM4 AMD B450 Mini ITX AMD ...
$139 .89
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD B450
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Form Factor: Mini ITX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard: Supports 3466/ 3200/ 3066/ 3000/ 2933/ 2800/ 2667 MHz (by A-XMP OC MODE) Supports 2667/ 2400/ 2133/ 1866 MHz (by JEDEC)
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot: Supports x16 speed with 1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors Supports x8 speed with Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen with adeon Graphics processors Supports x4 speed with AMD Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors
  • Model #: B450I GAMING PLUS AC
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM8189
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GIGABYTE GA-MA790XT-UD4P AM3 DDR3 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard
$79 .00
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: AM3
  • Chipset: AMD 790X
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x240pin
  • Memory Standard: DDR3 1666(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz
  • PCI Express 2.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x16 (PCIEX16_1) 1 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x8 (PCIEX8_1)
  • Onboard Video Chipset: None
  • Model #: GA-MA790XT-UD4P
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWT1850
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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