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ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO BTF AMD X870E ATX Board with Hidden-connector Design ...
$767 .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
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS PRIME X870-P WIFI AMD AM5 X870 ATX motherboard 14+2+1 80A DrMOS power stages, ...
$198 .80
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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 #: 9SIVRTNKX36352
- Return Policy: Jiamayanonly Return Policy
ASUS ProArt B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO AMD AM5 B850 ATX motherboard, 14+2+1 80A stages, ...
$299 .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 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 Chipset: Realtek ALC1220P
- Model #: ProArt B850-CREATOR WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-119-780
- 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
GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X WIFI6 AM4 AMD B550 Micro ATX Motherboard
$154 .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 #: 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 ...
$409 .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 ...
$494 .99
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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
ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO AMD X870E AM5 ATX motherboard, Advanced AI PC ...
$575 .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
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
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 Prime B550M-A WiFi II AMD AM4 (3rd Gen Ryzen) Micro ATX Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, WiFi ...
$92 .79
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- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: AM4
- Chipset: AMD B550
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- USB 3.0: 10 x USB 3.0
- HDMI: 1 x HDMI
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Model #: PRIME B550M-A WIFI II
- Item #: 9SIVTE8KWU2305
- Return Policy: Coretix Return Policy
MSI B550M PRO-VDH Micro-ATX Motherboard - AMD AM4, Ryzen 5000/4000/3000 Ready, ...
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$69 .99
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: AM4
- Chipset: AMD B550
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- USB 3.0: 7 x USB 3.0
- HDMI: 1 x HDMI
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Model #: B550M PRO-VDH
- Item #: 9B-13-144-752
- 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
MSI PRO B850-V EVO WIFI AM5 AMD B850 SATA 6Gb/s 5G Network Wi-Fi6E DDR5 Motherboard
$198 .99
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD B850
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- USB 3.0: 9 x USB 3.0
- HDMI: 1 x HDMI
- Form Factor: ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Model #: PRO B850-V EVO WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-144-751
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Motherboard Memory Combo - ASRock B450M/AC R2.0 Bundle with Team Group ...
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$169 .99
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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 #: COMBO 4859884
- Item #: 9B-CMB-4859884
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASRock B450M/AC R2.0 AM4 AMD Promontory B450 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
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$79 .99
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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
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC AMD AM4 mATX motherboard with impressive features, including ...
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$99 .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
GIGABYTE B840M GAMING PLUS WIFI6E AMD AM5 mATX Motherboard, Support Ryzen ...
$129 .99
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD B840
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- USB 3.0: 5 x USB 3.0
- HDMI: 1 x HDMI
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Model #: B840M GAMING PLUS WIFI6E
- Item #: 9B-13-145-613
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE A620M S2H AM5 LGA 1718 AMD A620 M-ATX Motherboard with 3-Year Warranty, ...
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$79 .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: 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
- Model #: A620M S2H
- Item #: 9B-13-145-458
- 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 ...
$151 .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
Motherboard CPU Memory Combo - MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI Bundle with AMD Ryzen 5 5500 ...
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$219 .99
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- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: AM4
- Chipset: AMD B550
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- Form Factor: MATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB 1 Supports DDR4 1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200 MHz by JEDEC Supports DDR4 2667/ 2800 /2933 /3000 /3066 /3200 /3466 /3600/ 3733 /3866 /4000 /4133 /4266 /4400+ MHz by A-XMP OC MODE 1DPC 1R max speed 4400 MHZ 1DPC 2R max speed 3733 MHZ 2DPC 1R max speed 3866 MHZ 2DPC 2R max speed 3466 MHZ
- Memory Standard: DDR4 3200
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: 3x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, support PCIe x1 speed
- Model #: COMBO 4862280
- Item #: 9B-CMB-4862280
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Motherboard CPU Memory Combo - ASUS ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING WIFI II Bundle with AMD ...
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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 4862276
- Item #: 9B-CMB-4862276
- Return Policy: Standard 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 X870E AORUS MASTER AM5 LGA 1718, ATX, DDR5, 4x M.2, PCIe 5.0, USB4, Wi-Fi 7, ...
$375 .77
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- 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 5200
- PCI Express x4: Chipset: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4_1) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4_2)
- Model #: X870E AORUS MASTER
- Item #: 9SIV1DSKJ71806
- Return Policy: NothingButSavings 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.
