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ASRock B450M/AC R2.0 AM4 AMD Promontory B450 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
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- Brand: ASRock
- CPU Socket Type: AM4
- Chipset: AMD Promontory B450
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s Connectors, support RAID, NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Memory Standard: AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Matisse) support DDR4 3200/ 2933/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 ECC & non-ECC, un-buffered memory* AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Pinnacle Ridge) support DDR4 3200+(OC)/ 2933(OC)/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 ECC & non-ECC, un-buffered memory* AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Picasso) support DDR4 2933/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 non-ECC, un-buffered memory* AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Summit Ridge) support DDR4 3200+(OC)/ 2933(OC)/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 ECC & non-ECC, un-buffered memory* AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Raven Ridge) support DDR4 3200+(OC)/ 2933/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 non-ECC, un-buffered memory* * For Ryzen Series CPU...
- Model #: B450M/AC R2.0
- Item #: 9B-13-157-974
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ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC AMD AM4 mATX motherboard with impressive features, including ...
$109 .99
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- 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-A AC
- Item #: 9B-13-119-492
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS TUF GAMING B850-BTF WIFI W AMD B850 ATX motherboard, hidden-connector design, ...
$270 .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: Supports up to 8000+MT/s(OC)
- PCI Express x1: 1 x PCI Express 4.0 x1
- Model #: TUF GAMING B850-BTF WIFI W
- Item #: 9B-13-119-746
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ASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI AMD AM5 X870 ATX motherboard 16+2+2 power ...
$311 .99
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- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD X870
- Serial ATA (SATA): 2 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: DDR5 4400
- Audio Chipset: 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 out port - Premium audio capacitors - Audio cover * The LINE OUT port on the rear panel does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio, make sure to connect your...
- Model #: ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-119-684
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS PRIME X870-P WIFI AMD AM5 X870 ATX motherboard 14+2+1 80A DrMOS power stages, ...
$241 .99
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- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD X870
- Serial ATA (SATA): 2 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: DDR5 4400
- Audio Chipset: Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback Audio Features - Audio Shielding - Premium audio capacitors - Dedicated audio PCB layers * A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
- Model #: PRIME X870-P WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-119-687
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ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI AMD AM5 X870 ATX motherboard, 16+2+1, 80A SPS ...
$239 .99
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- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD X870
- Serial ATA (SATA): 2 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: DDR5 4400
- 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 - Audio Shielding - Premium audio capacitors - Dedicated audio PCB layers - Audio cover - Unique de-pop circuit * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not support...
- Model #: TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI
- Item #: 9SIV02FKS65117
- Return Policy: American Telecom Headquarters Return Policy
ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX AMD X870E AM5 ATX motherboard, Advanced AI ...
$728 .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: 2x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: 2 x DIMM slots, max. 128GB, DDR5 Supports up to 8200+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors, 9600+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen™ 8000 Series Processors 8000+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors, ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered DIMM* Dual channel memory architecture Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™) ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) * Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/ download-center/....
- Model #: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX
- Item #: 9B-13-119-734
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Motherboard CPU Memory Combo - MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI Bundle with AMD Ryzen 5 5500 ...
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$239 .99
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- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: AM4
- Chipset: AMD B550
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- USB 3.0: 4 x USB 3.0
- 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
- Model #: COMBO 4862278
- Item #: 9B-CMB-4862278
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE B850 EAGLE WIFI7 ICE AMD AM5 LGA 1718 Motherboard, ATX, DDR5, 3x M.2, PCIe ...
$179 .99
- 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 #: 9B-13-145-585
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK WIFI AM5 AMD B850 SATA 6Gb/s 5G Network Wi-Fi7 DDR5 ...
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- Model #: MAG B850 TOMAHAWK WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-144-736
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ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO BTF AMD X870E ATX Board with Hidden-connector Design ...
$790 .99
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- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD X870E
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: Up to 8600+MT/s(OC)
- PCI Express x4: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
- Audio Channels: ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082* - 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 - ESS® ES9219 QUAD DAC - Gold-plated audio jacks - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Premium audio capacitors * A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surro...
- Model #: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO BTF
- Item #: 9B-13-119-764
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ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-H GAMING WIFI7 AMD X870E-H ATX motherboard with 16+2+1 power ...
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$339 .99
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- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD X870E
- Form Factor: ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: Supports up to 8000+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen
- Audio Channels: 7.1 Channels
- Max LAN Speed: 5Gbps
- Model #: ROG STRIX X870E-H GAMING WIFI7
- Item #: 9B-13-119-755
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS ROG STRIX X870-I GAMING WIFI AMD AM5 X870 Mini ITX mITX motherboard 10+2+1 ...
$415 .99
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- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD X870
- Serial ATA (SATA): 2 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: Mini ITX
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: Supports up to 8400+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen 9000 Series Processors, 8600+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen 8000 Series Processors, 8000+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen 7000 Series Processors
- Max LAN Speed: 2.5Gbps
- Model #: ROG STRIX X870-I GAMING WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-119-685
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Hero ATX motherboard, 20+2+2 power stages, DDR5 slots, ...
$699 .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 8600+MT/s(OC)/8200+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen 9000 Series Processors 9600+MT/s(OC)/9200+MT/ s(OC) with Ryzen 8000 Series Processors 8000+MT/s(OC)/8000+MT/ s(OC) with Ryzen 7000 Series Processors
- Audio Channels: ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082* - 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 - ESS ES9219 QUAD DAC - Gold-pl...
- Model #: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO
- Item #: 9B-13-119-770
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO AMD X870E AM5 ATX motherboard, Advanced AI PC ...
$579 .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: DDR5 4400 / DDR5 4800
- Audio Chipset: ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082* - 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 - ESS® ES9219 QUAD DAC - Gold-plated audio jacks - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Premium audio capacitors * The LINE OUT port on the rear panel does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio, ma...
- Model #: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO
- Item #: 9B-13-119-681
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X WIFI6 AM4 AMD B550 Micro ATX Motherboard
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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 #: B550M GAMING X WIFI6
- Item #: 9B-13-145-586
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI AMD AM5 X870 ATX motherboard 18+2+2 power ...
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$393 .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: DDR5 4400
- Audio Chipset: 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 Audio Features - Audio Shielding - Savitech SV3H712 AMP - Gold-plated audio jacks - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Premium audio capacitors - Audio cover * The LINE OUT port on the rear panel does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio, make sure to connect your ...
- Model #: ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-119-682
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI AMD AM5 X870E ATX Motherboard PCIe 5.0 x16 slots with ...
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- Brand: ASUS
- 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 4400
- Audio Chipset: Realtek S1220A 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 - Audio Shielding - Premium audio capacitors - Dedicated audio PCB layers - Unique de-pop circuit * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surroun...
- Model #: ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-119-688
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE B850M GAMING X WIFI6E AMD AM5 LGA 1718 Motherboard, mATX, DDR5, 2x M.2, ...
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- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD B850
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: Up to DDR5 8200(O.C)
- Max LAN Speed: 2.5Gbps
- Maximum Memory Supported: 256GB
- Model #: B850M GAMING X WF6E
- Item #: 9B-13-145-550
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE B850 GAMING WIFI6 AMD AM5 LGA 1718 Motherboard, ATX, DDR5, 3x M.2, PCIe ...
$179 .99
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD B850
- Form Factor: ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: Up to DDR5 8200(O.C)
- Max LAN Speed: 1Gbps
- Maximum Memory Supported: 256GB
- Model #: B850 GAMING WF6
- Item #: 9B-13-145-548
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 AM4 AMD B550 ATX Motherboard with Dual M.2, SATA ...
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$139 .99
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: AM4
- Chipset: AMD B550
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- USB 3.0: 6 x USB 3.0
- 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 Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
- Model #: B550AORUS ELITE AXV2
- Item #: 9B-13-145-248
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASRock A520M-HDV AM4 AMD A520 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
$69 .99
- Brand: ASRock
- CPU Socket Type: AM4
- Chipset: AMD A520
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s Connectors, support RAID, NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
- Memory Standard: AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Matisse) support DDR4 4600+(OC)/ 4533(OC)/ 4466(OC)/ 4400(OC)/ 4333(OC)/ 4333(OC)/ 4266(OC)/ 4200(OC)/ 4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3800(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3200/ 2933/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 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)/ 4333(OC)/ 4266(OC)/ 4200(OC)/ 4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3800(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3200/ 2933/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 ECC & non-ECC, un-buffered memory* * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more info...
- Model #: A520M-HDV
- Item #: 9B-13-157-958
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Motherboard CPU Memory Combo - ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC Bundle with AMD Ryzen 5 5500 ...
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$239 .99
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- 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 #: COMBO 4862282
- Item #: 9B-CMB-4862282
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GIGABYTE B850I AORUS PRO AMD AM5 LGA 1718 Motherboard, Mini-ITX, DDR5, 2x M.2, PCIe ...
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$259 .99
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- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD B850
- Form Factor: Mini ITX
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: Up to DDR5 8400(OC)
- Max LAN Speed: 2.5Gbps
- Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
- Model #: B850I AORUS PRO
- Item #: 9B-13-145-552
- 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.
