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GIGABYTE
Refurbished: GIGABYTE B450 I AORUS PRO WIFI AM4 AMD B450 Mini ITX AMD Motherboard
$139 .55
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • 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: 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.
  • Model #: B450I AORUS PROW REF
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KX16219
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ASUS
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Refurbished: ASUS A88XM-A FM2+ / FM2 AMD A88X (Bolton D4) USB 3.0 HDMI Micro ATX AMD ...
$49 .98
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: FM2+ / FM2
  • Chipset: AMD A88X (Bolton D4)
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), yellow
  • USB 3.0: 2 x USB 3.0 (blue)
  • HDMI: 1 x HDMI
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x240pin
  • Model #: A88XM-A
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KX15160
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MSI
Refurbished: MSI 860GM-S41 AMD 760G Socket AM3 DDR3 8GB Micro ATX Motherboard
$49 .80
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: Socket AM3
  • Chipset: AMD 760G
  • Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR3 1333/1066/800MHz memory
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC662 Audio Chip - Supports 8-channel sound effects detected by intelligent sound interface Compatible with Azalia 1.0 specifications
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 8GB
  • Series: MSI 860GM-S41
  • CPU Type: Supports 64-bit AMD Phenom II/Athlon II/Sempron processors
  • Model #: MSI 860GM-S41
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KX21561
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MSI
Refurbished: MSI B350M PRO-VD PLUS AMD B350 Socket AM4 DDR4 32GB Micro ATX ...
$80 .50
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: Socket AM4
  • Chipset: AMD B350
  • Memory Standard: Support DDR4 1866/2133/2400/2667/2933 (OC)/3200 (OC) MHz memory
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887 decoding chip - 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 32GB
  • Series: MSI B350M PRO-VD PLUS
  • CPU Type: AMD first and second generation AMD Ryzen/Ryzen with Radeon Vega graphics card processors and AMD A series/Ryzen processors with AM4 pins
  • Model #: 1336519-77
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM5391
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MSI
Refurbished: MSI KA790GX AMD 790GX Socket AM2/AM2+ DDR2 8GB ATX Motherboard
$59 .90
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: Socket AM2/AM2+
  • Chipset: AMD 790GX
  • Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR2 1066/800/667 memory, up to 8GB
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC888 Chip - 8-channel sound effects that support intelligent sound interface detection - Compatible with Azalia 1.0 specifications
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 8GB
  • Series: MSI KA790GX
  • CPU Type: Supports AMD Phenom, Athlon and Sempron processors
  • Model #: 1336519-150
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM5456
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MSI
Refurbished: MSI MPG X570 GAMING EDGE WIFI AMD X570 Socket AM4 DDR4 128GB ATX ...
$242 .70
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: Socket AM4
  • Chipset: AMD X570
  • Memory Standard: Support dual-channel DDR4 1866/2133/2400/2667/2800/2933/3000/ 3066/3200/3466/3600/3733/3866/4000/4133/4266/4400MHz memory
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Supports Optical S/PDIF output
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
  • Series: MSI MPG X570 GAMING EDGE WIFI
  • CPU Type: Supports AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ / Ryzen™ 4000 G-Series / Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics Desktop Processors for AM4 socket
  • Model #: 1336519-110
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM5451
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MSI
Refurbished: MSI PRESTIGE X570 CREATION AMD X570 Socket AM4 DDR4 128GB E-ATX ...
$468 .90
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: Socket AM4
  • Chipset: AMD X570
  • Memory Standard: Support dual-channel DDR4 1866/2133/2400/2667/2800/2933/3000/ 3066/3200/3466/3600/3733/3866/4000/4133/4266/4400/4533/4600MHz memory
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220 Decoder Chip 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects Supports S/PDIF output
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
  • Series: MSI PRESTIGE X570 CREATION
  • CPU Type: Support AM4 pin second and third generation AMD Ryzen ™/Radeon ™ Vega display chip Ryzen ™/Radeon ™ display chip second generation AMD Ryzen ™ desktop processor
  • Model #: 1336519-121
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM5588
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ASUS
Refurbished: ASUS PRIME B450M-A AMD Socket B450 AM4 MicroATX M.2 Desktop ...
$88 .79
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD B450
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Number of Memory Slots: DDR4
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1x PCI Express 3.0 x16
  • PCI Express x16: 1
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB
  • Model #: PRIME B450M-A RA
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWT1916
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MSI
Refurbished: MSI 880GM-E35 AMD 880G DDR3 16GB Micro ATX Motherboard
$44 .50
  • Brand: MSI
  • Chipset: AMD 880G
  • Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR3 1600 (overclocking)/1333/1066/800MHz memory
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892 Chip - Supports 8-channel sound effects detected by intelligent sound interface Compatible with Azalia 1.0 specifications
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 16GB
  • Series: MSI 880GM-E35
  • CPU Type: Supports 64-bit AMD Phenom II X6/X4/X3/X2, Athlon II X4/X3/X2 and Sempron processors
  • PCI Slots: 1 PCI Express x16 slot supports PCIE 2.0 x 16 speed execution 1 PCI Express x1 slot 1 PCI slot, supports 3.3v/5v PCI main bus interface
  • Model #: 1336519-165
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM5528
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MSI
Refurbished: MSI 770-C45 AMD 770 Socket AM3 DDR3 16GB ATX Motherboard
$45 .00
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: Socket AM3
  • Chipset: AMD 770
  • Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR3 1600 (overclocking)/1333/1066/800MHz memory
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC888S Chip - Support Blu-ray sound output - Supports 8-channel sound effects detected by intelligent sound interface Compatible with Azalia 1.0 specifications
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 16GB
  • Series: MSI 770-C45
  • CPU Type: Supports 64-bit AMD Phenom II processors
  • Model #: 1336519-141
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM5601
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MSI
Refurbished: MSI A55M-E35 AMD A55 Socket FM2/FM2+ DDR3 32GB Micro ATX Motherboard
$45 .80
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: Socket FM2/FM2+
  • Chipset: AMD A55
  • Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR3 2133 (overclocking)/1866/1600/1333/ 1066MHz memory
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887 Audio Chip - Flexible 8-channel audio with jack sensing - Compliant with Azalia 1.0 specification
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 32GB
  • Series: MSI A55M-E35
  • CPU Type: AMD A-Series/Athlon series processors supporting AMD Socket FM2 + architecture * Also supports FM2 A series/Athlon processors
  • Model #: 1336519-86
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM5427
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MSI
Refurbished: MSI MPG B650 EDGE WIFI AMD B650 Socket AM5 DDR5 256GB ATX Motherboard
$383 .70
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: Socket AM5
  • Chipset: AMD B650
  • Memory Standard: Support dual-channel DDR5 6600 + (OC)/6400 (OC)/6200 (OC)/6000 (OC)/5800 (OC)/5600 (OC)/5400 (OC)/5200 (OC)/5000 (OC)/4800MHz memory
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4080 Codec 7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 256GB
  • Series: MSI MPG B650 EDGE WIFI
  • CPU Type: Supports AMD Ryzen™ 8000/ 7000 Series Desktop Processors Socket AM5
  • Model #: 1336519-97
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM5421
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GIGABYTE
Refurbished: GIGABYTE B550M AORUS PRO AX Socket AM4 AMD B550 DDR4 128GB Micro ATX
$180 .00
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • Chipset: AMD B550
  • Audio Chipset: Integrated Realtek ® ALC1200 chip 2. Support High Definition Audio 3. Support 2/4/5 1/7.1 - Channel 4. Support digital output
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
  • Series: GIGABYTE B550M AORUS PRO AX
  • PCI Slots: 1 PCI-E x16 slot (PCIEX16), based on CPU. Third generation AMD Ryzen ™ processor supports PCIe 4.0 and x16 operating specifications Third-Gen Ryzen ™ Processor with Radeon ™ Display Core Supports PCIe 3.0 and x16 Runtime Specifications To maximize the performance of the graphics card, it is necessary to install the PCIEX16 slot when installing a graphics card. 1 PCI-E x16 slot (PCIEX2), based on chipset. Supports PCIe 3.0 and x2 operating specifications 4. 1 PCI-E x1 slot (PCIEX1), based on chipset: 5. Supports PCIe 3.0 and x1 operating specifications
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  • Model #: GIGABYTE B550M AORUS PRO AX XZ
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWZ3965
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MSI
Refurbished: MSI PRO B650M-P AMD B650 Socket AM5 DDR5 256GB Micro ATX Motherboard
$154 .98
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: Socket AM5
  • Chipset: AMD B650
  • Memory Standard: 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
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 256GB
  • Series: MSI PRO B650M-P
  • CPU Type: Supports AMD Ryzen™ 8000/ 7000 Series Desktop Processors Socket AM5
  • Model #: MSI PRO B650M-P
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWW1213
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MSI
Refurbished: MSI MPG X570 GAMING EDGE WIFI Gaming Motherboard AMD AM4 SATA 6Gb/s ...
$189 .98
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: Socket AM4
  • Chipset: AMD X570
  • Memory Standard: Support dual-channel DDR4 1866/2133/2400/2667/2800/2933/3000/ 3066/3200/3466/3600/3733/3866/4000/4133/4266/4400MHz memory
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Supports Optical S/PDIF output
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
  • Series: MSI MPG X570 GAMING EDGE WIFI
  • CPU Type: Supports AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ / Ryzen™ 4000 G-Series / Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics Desktop Processors for AM4 socket
  • Model #: MSI MPG X570 GAMING EDGE WIFI
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWW1183
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MSI
Refurbished: MSI B450M-A PRO MAX AMD B450 Socket AM4 DDR4 32GB Micro ATX ...
$95 .90
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: Socket AM4
  • Chipset: AMD B450
  • Memory Standard: AMD Ryzen Gen3 (R5/R7/R9): Supports dual-channel DDR4 2667/2800/2933/3000/3066/3200/3466/ 3733/3866/4000/4133MHz memory
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892/ALC897 Codecc 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 32GB
  • Series: MSI B450M-A PRO MAX
  • CPU Type: Supports 1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen / Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics / Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics and A-series / Athlon X4 Desktop Processors for Socket AM4
  • Model #: 1336519-42
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM5310
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MSI
Refurbished: MSI A320M PRO-VD/S AMD A320 Socket AM4 DDR4 32GB Micro ATX ...
$59 .98
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: Socket AM4
  • Chipset: AMD A320
  • Memory Standard: Support dual-channel DDR4 1866/2133/2400/2667 * MHz memory
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887 decoding chip - 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 32GB
  • Series: MSI A320M PRO-VD/S
  • CPU Type: Supports AMD RYZEN series processors, as well as pin AM4 7th generation A series/Athlon processors
  • Model #: MSI A320M PRO-VD/S
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWR9238
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MSI
Refurbished: MSI B450M PRO-M2 AMD B450 Socket AM4 DDR4 32GB Micro ATX Motherboard
$90 .70
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: Socket AM4
  • Chipset: AMD B450
  • Memory Standard: Support dual-channel DDR4 1866/2133/2400/2667/2800/2933/3000/ 3066/3200/3466MHz memory
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887 decoding chip 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 32GB
  • Series: MSI B450M PRO-M2
  • CPU Type: First and second generation AMD Ryzen processors with AM4 pins and RadeonVega graphics
  • Model #: 1336519-49
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM5349
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MSI
Refurbished: MSI FM2-A55M-E35 AMD A55 Socket FM2 DDR3 32GB Micro ATX Motherboard
$45 .80
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: Socket FM2
  • Chipset: AMD A55
  • Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR3 2133 (overclocking)/1866/1600/1333/ 1066MHz memory
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek AL887 Chip - Supports 8-channel sound effects detected by intelligent sound interface Compatible with Azalia 1.0 specifications
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 32GB
  • Series: MSI FM2-A55M-E35
  • CPU Type: AMD A10/A8/A6/A4 series processors supporting Socket FM2 architecture
  • Model #: 1336519-92
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM5402
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MSI
Refurbished: MSI 870-C45 V2 AMD 770 Socket AM3 DDR3 8GB ATX Motherboard
$49 .60
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: Socket AM3
  • Chipset: AMD 770
  • Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR3 1600 (overclocking)/1333/1066/800MHz memory
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887 Chip - Supports 8-channel sound effects detected by intelligent sound interface Compatible with Azalia 1.0 specifications
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 8GB
  • Series: MSI 870-C45 V2
  • CPU Type: Supports 64-bit AMD Phenom II X6/X4/X3/X2, Athlon II X4/X3/X2 and Sempron processors
  • Model #: 1336519-151
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM5536
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Refurbished: MSI A520M PRO AMD A520 Socket AM4 DDR4 64GB Micro ATX Motherboard
$106 .20
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: Socket AM4
  • Chipset: AMD A520
  • Memory Standard: Support Dual-Channel DDR4 1866/2133/2400/2667/2800/2933/3000/ 3066/3200/3466/3733/3866/4000/4133/4266/4400/4600 + MHz memory
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892/ALC897 Codecs
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB
  • Series: MSI A520M PRO
  • CPU Type: Supports 3rd generation AMD Ryzen desktop processors and AMD Ryzen 4000 G series desktop processors
  • Model #: 1336519-2
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM5294
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Refurbished: MSI FM2-A75MA-E35 AMD A75 Socket FM2 DDR3 32GB ATX Motherboard
$54 .80
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: Socket FM2
  • Chipset: AMD A75
  • Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR3 2133 (overclocking)/1866/1600/1333/ 1066MHz memory
  • Audio Chipset: ChipsRealtek ALC887 Chip - 8.1 channel sound effects that support intelligent sound interface detection Compatible with Azalia 1.0 specifications
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 32GB
  • Series: MSI FM2-A75MA-E35
  • CPU Type: AMD A10/A8/A6/A4-series
  • Model #: 1336519-94
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM5410
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Refurbished: MSI A68HM-E33 V2 AMD A68H Socket FM1 DDR3 32GB Micro ATX Motherboard
$51 .70
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: Socket FM1
  • Chipset: AMD A68H
  • Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR3 1333/1600/1866/2133 (OC) MHz memory
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887 Audio Chip
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 32GB
  • Series: MSI A68HM-E33 V2
  • CPU Type: AMD A-series/Athlon processors with FM2 + architecture
  • Model #: 1336519-10
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM5324
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Refurbished: ASUS Prime B550-PLUS AC-HES Socket AM4 AMD B550 DDR4 128GB ATX ...
$200 .53
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: Socket AM4
  • Chipset: AMD B550
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
  • Series: ASUS Prime B550-PLUS AC-HES
  • Model #: ASUS Prime B550-PLUS AC-HESASUS
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWW7028
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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