AMD Motherboards - Showing 169 - 192 of 877 Products
MSI B650M PROJECT ZERO AM5 AMD B650 Ryzen 7000 SATA DDR5 PCI-E x16 slot 2x M.2 Wi-Fi ...
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD B650
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: Micro ATX (Back Connect)
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: Memory Support DDR5 7600+(OC)/ 7400(OC)/ 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 7600+ MHz - 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz - 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz - 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5400+ MHz
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Supports S/PDIF output Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel
- Model #: B650M PROJECT ZERO
- Item #: 9B-13-144-643
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI B850 GAMING PLUS WIFI PZ AM5 AMD B850 ATX Back-Connect motherboard, 12+2+1 ...
- Brand: MSI
- 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: Support DDR5 8200 - 5600 (OC) MT/s / 5600 - 4800 (JEDEC) MT/s
- PCI Express x4: PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset) * PCI_E2, PCI_E3 & PCI_E4 share the bandwidth, PCI_E3 slot will run at x2 speed when installing devices in the PCI_E2 or PCI_E4 slot.
- Model #: B850 GAMING PLUS WIFI PZ
- Item #: 9B-13-144-716
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2 White AM5 AMD B650 Micro ATX Motherboard
- Brand: ASRock
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD B650
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: Up to 8200+(OC)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
- Model #: B650M-HDV/M.2 White
- Item #: 9B-13-162-229
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
CPU Motherboard Memory Combo - AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Bundle with GIGABYTE B550M GAMING ...
- 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 4855495
- Item #: 9B-CMB-4855495
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Motherboard Memory Combo - ASUS ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING WIFI II Bundle with G.SKILL ...
- 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 & ...
- 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
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE TRX50 AERO D sTR5 AMD TRX50 EATX Motherboard - DDR5, PCIe 5.0 M.2, PCIe 5.0, ...
- 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 ...
- 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
Motherboard Memory Combo - ASRock B450M/AC R2.0 Bundle with Team Group ...
- 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
ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC AMD AM4 mATX motherboard with impressive features, including ...
- 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 ...
- 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
ASRock B450M/AC R2.0 AM4 AMD Promontory B450 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
- 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
GIGABYTE B850M EAGLE WIFI7 AMD AM5 mATX Motherboard, Support Ryzen ...
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD B850
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- USB 3.0: 4 x USB 3.0
- HDMI: 1 x HDMI
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Model #: B850M EAGLE WF7
- Item #: 9B-13-145-618
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASRock B850M Rock WiFi AM5 AMD B850 Micro ATX Motherboard
- Brand: ASRock
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD B850
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- HDMI: 1 x HDMI
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: DDR5 8200
- Model #: B850M Rock WiFi
- Item #: 9B-13-162-244
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE X3D ICE AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard, Support AMD Ryzen ...
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD X870
- Serial ATA (SATA): 2 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 #: X870 AORUS ELITE X3D ICE
- Item #: 9B-13-145-611
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI MPG X670E CARBON WIFI DDR5 AM5 AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series SATA 6Gb/s ATX ...
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD X670E
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6x SATA 6G port
- HDMI: 1 x HDMI
- Form Factor: ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: DDR5 4800
- Model #: MPG X670E CARBON WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-144-550
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO ICE AM5 LGA 1718, ATX, DDR5, 4x M.2, PCIe 5.0, USB4, Wi-Fi 7, ...
- 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 PRO ICE
- Item #: 9B-13-145-515
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS Prime X870-P-CSM AMD AM5 X870 ATX Business Motherboard, 14+2+1 80A DrMOS ...
- Brand: ASUS
- Model: PRIME X870-P-CSM
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Part Number: PRIME X870-P-CSM
- CPU Type: AM5
- Other Slots: AMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode); AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x8/x4 mode); AMD X870 Chipset 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (support x1 mode
- COM: Back Panel I/O Ports: 2 x USB4 (40Gbps) ports (2 x USB Type-C), 1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x Type-A), 3 x USB 5Gbps ports (3 x Type-A), 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A), 1 x HDMI port, 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port, 3 x Audio
- Model #: PRIME X870-P-CSM
- Item #: 9B-2MG-000B-00845
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS AM4 AMD B550 USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: AM4
- Chipset: AMD B550
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- USB 3.0: 4 x USB 3.0
- Form Factor: 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 3866 MHz 2DPC 1R max speed 4000 MHz 2DPC 2R max speed 3600 MHz
- Model #: MPG B550 GAMING PLUS
- Item #: 9B-13-144-325
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Motherboard Memory Combo - ASUS ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING WIFI II Bundle with Kingston ...
- 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 4859890
- Item #: 9B-CMB-4859890
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II AM5 AMD B850 Motherboard
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD B850
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: Up to DDR5-8200+ MT/s (OC)
- PCI Express x4: 1 x PCI Express 4.0 x4
- PCI Express x1: 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x1
- Audio Channels: 8-Channel (7.1) HD Audio with Audio Boost
- Model #: MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II
- Item #: 9B-13-144-744
- Return Policy: 15-Day Return Policy
GIGABYTE B650M C V3 (rev. 1.0) AM5 LGA 1718 AMD B650 M-ATX Motherboard, DDR5, PCIe ...
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- 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 5200
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: Chipset: - 3 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1
- Model #: B650M C V3-Y1
- Item #: 9SIA4N9KNB2612
- Return Policy: Platinum Micro Inc. Motherboards - AMD Return Policy
MSI MB MAG B850 GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI ATX - Supports AMD Ryzen 9000/8000 / 7000 ...
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD B850
- Form Factor: ATX
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: DDR5 5600
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
- Onboard Video Chipset: Depends on installed processor
- Model #: MAG B850 GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-144-741
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI AM5 AMD X870E Motherboard
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: AM5
- Chipset: AMD X870E
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory Standard: Up to DDR5-8400+ MT/s (OC)
- PCI Express x4: 1 x PCI Express 4.0 x4
- PCI Express x1: 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x1
- Audio Channels: 8-Channel (7.1) HD Audio with Audio Boost 5
- Model #: MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-144-742
- Return Policy: 15-Day 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.
