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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE GA-990X-Gaming SLI (rev. 1.0) AM3+/AM3 AMD 990X USB 3.1 USB 3.0 ATX ...
$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
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GIGABYTE B450 AORUS ELITE AM4 AMD B450 ATX AMD Motherboard
$117 .55
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD B450
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard: Support for DDR4 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 2933/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 MHz memory modules
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, 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. (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
  • Model #: B450 AORUS ELITE
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWW5399
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AM4 AMD A520 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
$113 .00
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD A520
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Form Factor: Micro 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: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x16
  • Model #: A520M DS3H
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWZ3344
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ASUS
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ASUS ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING AM4 AMD X370 ATX AMD Motherboard
$132 .98
  • 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 1st Generation Processors DDR4 3200(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz ECC and non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory * AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics / 7th Generation A-Series/Athlon X4 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 #: Strix X370-F Gaming
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWZ1023
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MSI
MSI PRO A320M PRO-E AM4 AMD A320 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
$59 .98
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD A320
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 3200(OC)/ 2933(OC)/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133/ 1866* * A-series / Athlon X4 processors support a maximum of DDR4 2400
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot: Supports x16 speed with RYZEN Series Processors Supports x8 speed with AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics and A-series / Athlon X4 Processors Supports x4 speed with AMD Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors
  • Model #: A320M PRO-E
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWR9237
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GIGABYTE
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GIGABYTE GA-790XTA-UD4 AM3 AMD 790X USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
$85 .00
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: AM3
  • Chipset: AMD 790X
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 2 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-790XTA-UD4
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWT1855
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ASUS
ASUS TUF GAMING B650M-PLUS WIFI Socket AM5 (LGA 1718) Ryzen 7000 mATX gaming ...
$209 .98
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: AM5
  • Chipset: AMD B650
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory Standard: DDR5 6400+(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5800(OC) / 5600 / 5400 / 5200 / 5000 / 4800 * Non-ECC, Un-buffered DDR5 Memory supports On-Die ECC function * 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 PCIe 4.0/3.0 x1
  • Model #: ASUS TUF GAMING B650M-PLUS WIFI
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY7971
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GIGABYTE
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GIGABYTE GA-AB350N-Gaming WIFI (rev. 1.0) AM4 AMD B350 USB 3.1 HDMI Mini ITX AMD ...
$119 .98
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD B350
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • HDMI: 1 x HDMI
  • Form Factor: Mini ITX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 3200(O.C.)/ 2933(O.C.)/ 2667*/ 2400/ 2133 * Support for higher than DDR4 2667 MHz may vary by CPU.
  • Model #: GA-AB350N-GAMING WIF
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KX22529
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GIGABYTE
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GIGABYTE GA-F2A75M-D3H FM2 AMD A75 (Hudson D3) USB 3.0 HDMI Micro ATX AMD ...
$60 .00
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: FM2
  • Chipset: AMD A75 (Hudson D3)
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • USB 3.0: 2 x USB 3.0
  • HDMI: 1 x HDMI
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x240pin
  • Model #: GA-F2A75M-D3H
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWZ1427
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ASUS
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ASUS PRIME B350M-K AM4 AMD B350 USB 3.1 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
$74 .88
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD B350
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard: AMD Ryzen Processors DDR4 3200(O.C.)/ 2933(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133*1 AMD 7th Generation A-series/ Athlon Processors DDR4 2400/ 2133 * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. *1 Due to the limitation of AMD Ryzen processors, memory frequencies higher than DDR4 2666 MHz are supported only when using one DIMM Per Channel.
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16: AMD Ryzen Processors 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 mode) AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon Processors 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x8 mode)
  • Model #: PRIME B350M-K
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY3674
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MSI
MSI B450M BAZOOKA PLUS AM4 AMD B450 USB 3.1 HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
$92 .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: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard: Supports 2667/ 2400/ 2133/ 1866 (by JEDEC) Supports 3333/ 3200/ 3066/ 3000/ 2933/ 2800/ 2667 (by A-XMP OC MODE)
  • Model #: B450M BAZOOKA PLUS
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWP2301
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ASUS Mainboard TUF GAMING A620M-PLUS - micro ATX - Socket AM5 - AMD A620
$170 .00
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Type: Computer Accessories
  • Model #: 90MB1EZ0-M0EAY0
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KX04408
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GIGABYTE
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GIGABYTE GA-F2A78M-HD2 (rev. 3.0) FM2+ AMD A78 USB 3.0 HDMI Micro ATX AMD ...
$60 .00
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: FM2+
  • Chipset: AMD A78
  • 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: 2x240pin
  • Model #: GA-F2A78M-HD2
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWZ1431
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE B450M AORUS ELITE AM4 Micro-ATX Motherboard
$135 .00
  • CPU Type: Athlon with Radeon Graphics / Ryzen 1000 Series / Ryzen 2000 Series / Ryzen 2000G Series / Ryzen 3000 Series / Ryzen 3000G Series / Ryzen 4000 Series / Ryzen 4000G Series / Ryzen 5000 Series / Ryzen 5000G Series
  • Model #: GV-B450M AORUS ELITE
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWZ3880
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GIGABYTE
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GIGABYTE GA-A55M-DS2 FM1 AMD A55 (Hudson D2) Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
$45 .98
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: FM1
  • Chipset: AMD A55 (Hudson D2)
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x240pin
  • Memory Standard: DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066
  • PCI Express 2.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16
  • Onboard Video Chipset: None
  • Model #: GA-A55M-DS2
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWW5058
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE GA-870-UD3P DDR3 Motherboard
$74 .00
  • CPU Socket Type: AM3
  • Model #: GA-870-UD3P
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWT1886
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GIGABYTE
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GIGABYTE GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H AM3 AMD 785G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
$68 .00
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: AM3
  • Chipset: AMD 785G
  • HDMI: 1 x HDMI
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x240pin
  • Memory Standard: DDR3 1800 (OC)/1666/1333/1066
  • PCI Express 2.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16
  • Model #: GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWT1837
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BIOSTAR TA990FXE AM3+ AMD 990FX + SB950 USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard with UEFI BIOS
$119 .50
  • Brand: BIOSTAR
  • CPU Socket Type: AM3+
  • Chipset: AMD 990FX + SB950
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 5 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • USB 3.0: 2 x USB 3.0
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x240pin
  • Memory Standard: DDR3 2000(OC) / 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800
  • Model #: TA990FXE
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWU2583
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MSI
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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GIGABYTE
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GIGABYTE GA-F2A88XM-D3H FM2+ / FM2 AMD A88X (Bolton D4) USB 3.0 HDMI Micro ATX AMD ...
$49 .98
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: FM2+ / FM2
  • Chipset: AMD A88X (Bolton D4)
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 8 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • USB 3.0: 2 x USB 3.0
  • HDMI: 1 x HDMI
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x240pin
  • Model #: GA-F2A88XM-D3H
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWW5069
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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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GIGABYTE GA-MA785GT-UD3H AM3 AMD 785G HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard
$74 .00
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: AM3
  • Chipset: AMD 785G
  • HDMI: 1 x HDMI
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x240pin
  • Memory Standard: DDR3 1666(O.C.) /1333/1066
  • PCI Express 2.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (Shares bandwidth with two PCI-E x1 slots. When the slot is populated with a x4 card, two of the PCI-E x1 slots become unavailable.)
  • Model #: GA-MA785GT-UD3H
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWT1827
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GIGABYTE GA-F2A85XN-WIFI FM2 AMD A85X (Hudson D4) USB 3.0 HDMI Mini ITX AMD ...
$98 .00
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: FM2
  • Chipset: AMD A85X (Hudson D4)
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • USB 3.0: 2 x USB 3.0
  • HDMI: 2 x HDMI
  • Form Factor: Mini ITX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x240pin
  • Model #: GA-F2A85XN-WIFI
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWZ1331
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GIGABYTE A520M H AM4 AMD A520 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
$115 .00
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • 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: AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors: Support for DDR4 4266(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 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen / 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics Processors: Support for DDR4 5100(O.C.) / 5000(O.C.) / 4866(O.C.) / 4600(O.C.) / 4400(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) / 3200 / 2933 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x16
  • Model #: A520M H
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWZ3366
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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