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ASUS TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS WIFI AMD AM5 B850 mATX motherboard, 14+2+1 80A ...
$255 .99
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- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD B850
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: Up to 8000+MT/s (OC)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220P
- Model #: TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-119-706
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE X870E EAGLE X3D WF7 AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard, Supports AMD Ryzen ...
$319 .99
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- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD X870E
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- USB 3.0: 8 x USB 3.0
- HDMI: 1 x HDMI port
- Form Factor: ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Model #: X870E EAGLE X3D WIFI7
- Item #: 9B-13-145-614
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI AMD AM5 B850 ATX motherboard, 14+2+1 80A stages, AI ...
$219 .99
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- Brand: ASUS
- 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: Up to 8000+MT/s (OC)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220P
- Model #: TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI
- Item #: 9SIV02FKPW9267
- Return Policy: American Telecom Headquarters Return Policy
ASUS ROG STRIX B850-I GAMING WIFI AMD AM5 B850 Mini-ITX mITX motherboard 10+2+1 ...
$325 .99
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- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD B850
- Serial ATA (SATA): 2 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: Mini ITX
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: DDR5 4400 / DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6666 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8333 / DDR5 8400
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4080
- Model #: ROG STRIX B850-I GAMING WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-119-704
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS PRIME B850-PLUS WIFI AMD AM5 AMD B850 ATX motherboard, DDR5, PCIe 5.0 Ready, ...
$165 .99
- Brand: ASUS
- 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: Supports up to 8000+MT/s (OC)
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x1 mode)* * The PCIEX16(G3)_1/2 share bandwidth with SATA6G_1/2. The SATA6G_1/2 will be disabled when The PCIEX16(G3)_1 or PCIEX16(G3)_2 runs.
- Model #: PRIME B850-PLUS WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-119-752
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS ROG STRIX B850-F GAMING WIFI AMD AM5 B850-F ATX motherboard 16+2+2 power ...
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$299 .99
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- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD B850
- Serial ATA (SATA): 2 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4080
- Model #: ROG STRIX B850-F GAMING WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-119-702
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS ROG STRIX B850-A GAMING WIFI AMD AM5 B850 ATX motherboard 14+2+2 power ...
$309 .99
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- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD B850
- Serial ATA (SATA): 2 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: Up to DDR5 8000+MT/s (OC)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4080
- Model #: ROG STRIX B850-A GAMING WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-119-703
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE B850 AORUS STEALTH ICE AMD AM5 Motherboard, ATX, DDR5, 4x M.2, PCIe 5.0, ...
$264 .99
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- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD B850
- Serial ATA (SATA): 2 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: DDR5 4400 / DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / 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) * 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
- Model #: B850 AORUS STEALTH ICE
- Item #: 9B-13-145-581
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Motherboard CPU Memory Combo - GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X WIFI6 Bundle with AMD ...
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$249 .99
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- Brand: GIGABYTE
- 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: DDR4 2133 / DDR4 2667 / DDR4 2933 / DDR4 3200
- PCI Express x4: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX4), supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x4
- Model #: COMBO 4862274
- Item #: 9B-CMB-4862274
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS TUF GAMING B850-PRO WIFI7 W NEO AMD ATX motherboard, 14+2+1 power stages, ...
$240 .99
- Brand: ASUS
- 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: Supports up to 8400+MT/s(OC)/8200+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen 9000 Series Processors, 9000+MT/s(OC)/8600+MT/ s(OC) with Ryzen 8000 Series Processors, 8000+MT/s(OC)/8000+MT/ s(OC) with Ryzen 7000 Series Processors
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in) - Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback** Audi...
- Model #: 90MB1NW0-M0VAY0
- Item #: 9B-13-119-774
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI PRO B850M-A WiFi PZ Motherboard, mATX - Supports AMD Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 ...
$217 .99
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD B850
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: 4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB Memory Support DDR5 8200 - 5600 (OC) MT/s / 5600 - 4800 (JEDEC) MT/s Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors max. overclocking frequency: • 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 8200+ 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 6000+ MT/s
- PCI Express x4: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
- Model #: PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ
- Item #: 9B-13-144-721
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-H GAMING WIFI7 HATSUNE MIKU EDITION AMD X870E ATX ...
$569 .99
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- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD X870E
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: Supports up to 8000+MT/s(OC)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in) - Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback* Audio Features - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - Savitech SV3H712 AMP - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Premium audio capacitors - Audio cover
- Model #: ROG STRIX X870E-H GAMING WIFI7
- Item #: 9B-13-119-763
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS ROG Strix B850-F GAMING WIFI7 NEO, AMD ATX motherboard, 16+2+2 power stages, ...
$319 .99
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- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD B850
- Serial ATA (SATA): 2 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: Supports up to 8400+(OC)/8200+(OC) MT/s with Ryzen 9000 Series Processors, 9000+(OC)/8600+(OC) MT/s with Ryzen 8000 Series Processors, 8000+(OC)/8000+(OC) MT/s Ryzen 7000 Series Processors
- Audio Channels: ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080* - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input - Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel Audio Features - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - Savitech SV3H712 AMP - Rear optical S/PDIF o...
- Model #: ROG Strix B850-F GAMING WIFI7 NEO
- Item #: 9B-13-119-775
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASRock X870E Taichi OCF AM5 AMD X870E ATX Motherboard
$499 .99
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- Brand: ASRock
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD X870E
- Serial ATA (SATA): 2 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: Supports up to 10400+(OC)
- PCI Express x4: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 Slot (PCIE1), supports x4 mode* *If M2_3 is occupied, PCIE1 will downgrade to x2 mode. Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
- Model #: X870E Taichi OCF
- Item #: 9B-13-162-238
- Return Policy: 15-Day Return Policy
GIGABYTE A620I AX AM5 LGA 1718 AMD A620 Mini-ITX Motherboard, DDR5, Single M.2, PCIe ...
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$109 .99
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD A620
- Serial ATA (SATA): 2 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: Mini ITX
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: Support for DDR5 6400(OC)/6200(OC)/6000(OC)/5600(OC)/ 5200/4800/4400 MT/s memory modules
- Audio Chipset: Realtek Audio CODEC High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.
- Model #: A620I AX
- Item #: 9B-13-145-470
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE A620M GAMING X AX (Rev. 1.1) AM5 LGA 1718 AMD A620 M-ATX, DDR5, PCIe 4.0 ...
$129 .99
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD A620
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: DDR5 5200
- PCI Express x1: 1 x PCI Express x1 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1
- Model #: A620M GAMING X AX (Rev. 1.1)
- Item #: 9B-13-145-504
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI PRO B650-S WIFI AM5 AMD B650 Ryzen 7000 DDR5 PCI-E x16 slot Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth SATA ...
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$131 .99
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- 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 #: PRO B650-S WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-144-642
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI PRO B650-P WIFI AM5 AMD B650 SATA 6Gb/s DDR5 Ryzen 7000 ATX Motherboard
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$169 .99
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- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD B650
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports - SATA_1~2 (From B650 chipset) - SATA_A1~A4 (From ASM1064)
- Form Factor: ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: Memory Support DDR5 6400+(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5400(OC)/ 5200(OC)/ 5000(OC)/ 4800(JEDEC) MHz
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
- Model #: PRO B650-P WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-144-560
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI PRO B650M-P AM5 Ryzen 7000 DDR5 SATA 6G 2x M.2 2.5G LAN 7.1 Audio mATX ...
$152 .99
- Brand: MSI
- 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: Memory Support DDR5 6000+(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5400(OC)/ 5200(OC)/ 5000(OC)/ 4800(JEDEC) MHz Max. overclocking frequency: - 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 6000+ MHz - 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6000+ MHz - 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6000+ MHz - 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 6000+ MHz
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
- Model #: PRO B650M-P
- Item #: 9B-13-144-607
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PRO WIFI7 W NEO AMD ATX motherboard, 16+2+1 power stages, ...
$359 .99
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- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD X870
- Serial ATA (SATA): 2 x SATA 6Gb/s
- USB 3.0: 6 x USB 3.0
- HDMI: 1 x HDMI port
- Form Factor: ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Model #: 90MB1NY0-M0VAY0
- Item #: 9B-13-119-773
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Motherboard Memory Combo - ASUS ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING WIFI II Bundle with G.SKILL ...
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$299 .99
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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 #: COMBO 4859872
- Item #: 9B-CMB-4859872
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WIFI A AMD TRX50 TR5 CEB workstation motherboard, CPU & ...
$929 .99
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- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: sTR5
- Chipset: AMD TRX50
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: CEB
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Channels: Realtek ALC1220P Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in) - Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback" Audio Features - Audio Shielding - Dedicated audio PCB layers - Unique de-pop circuit * A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 5.1 Surround Sound audio output. * This motherboard will only support up ...
- Model #: Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WIFI A
- Item #: 9B-13-119-757
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GIGABYTE TRX50 AERO D sTR5 AMD TRX50 EATX Motherboard - DDR5, PCIe 5.0 M.2, PCIe 5.0, ...
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$595 .99
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- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: sTR5
- Chipset: AMD TRX50
- Serial ATA (SATA): 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- Form Factor: E-ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: Support for DDR5 7800(O.C.)/7600(O.C.)/7200(O.C.)/ 7000(O.C)/6800(O.C.)/6400(O.C.)/6000(O.C.)/5600(O.C.)/5200/4800/44MT/s ECC Registered memory modules (RDIMM/RDIMM-3DS) 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 1TB (256 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory Quad channel memory architecture Support for AMD EXtended Profiles for Overclocking (AMD EXPO™) and Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to "Memory Support List" on GIGABYTE's website for more information.)
- Audio Channels: Rea...
- Model #: TRX50 AERO D
- Item #: 9B-13-145-484
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASRock WRX90 WS EVO SATA 6Gb/s DDR5 AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slots ...
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- Brand: ASRock
- CPU Socket Type: sTRX5
- Chipset: AMD WRX90
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
- Form Factor: EEB Form Factor: 12.0-in x 13.0-in, 30.5 cm x 33.0cm - 14 Layer PCB - 2oz Copper PCB
- Number of Memory Slots: Eight Channel DDR5 Memory Technology - 8 x DDR5 DIMM Slots - Supports DDR5 ECC, buffered memory (RDIMM/ RDIMM-3DS) up to 7600+(OC)* - Max. capacity of system memory: 2TB * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http:// www.asrock.com
- Memory Standard: up to 7600+(OC)*
- 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 #: WRX90 WS EVO
- Item #: 9B-13-162-155
- Return Policy: Standard 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.
