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ASRock Motherboard IMB-1312 Core i7/i5/i3/Celeron S1151 64GB DDR4 PCIe Micro ATX ...
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 2666
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887/ALC897
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
- Max LAN Speed: 1Gbps
- CPU Type: Intel Core 8th Gen (LGA 1151) / Intel Core 9th Gen (LGA 1151)
- Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
- Channel Supported: Dual Channel
- Model #: IMB-1312
- Item #: 9B-1HD-002V-000G3
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE Z590 AORUS ELITE LGA 1200 Intel Z590 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz memory modules (11th Gen Intel Core i9 / i7 / i5 processors) DDR4 2933 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz memory modules (10th Gen Intel Core i9 / i7 processors) DDR4 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz memory modules (10th Gen Intel Core i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron processors)
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220-VB * The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
- PCI Express 4.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16 * Actual support may vary by CPU.
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 * Actual support may vary by CPU.
- Onboard Video Chipset: Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic
- Max LAN Speed: 2.5Gbps
- CPU Type: Supports 11th / 10th Gen Intel Core processors Supports Intel Pentium / Celeron processors* * L...
- Model #: Z590 AORUS ELITE
- Item #: 9SIV8E3HFE2752
- Return Policy: Berkeley Tech Return Policy
ASRock H570 STEEL LEGEND LGA 1200 Intel H570 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard
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- Memory Standard: 11th Gen Intel Core Processors support DDR4 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 4800+(OC)* 10th Gen Intel Core Processors support DDR4 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 4666+(OC)* * 11th Gen Intel Core (i9/i7/i5) support DDR4 up to 3200; Core (i3), Pentium and Celeron support DDR4 up to 2666. * 10th Gen Intel Core (i9/i7) support DDR4 up to 2933; Core (i5/i3), Pentium and Celeron support DDR4 up to 2666.
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
- PCI Express 4.0 x16: 11th Gen Intel Core Processors - 2 x PCI Express x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE3: single at Gen4x16 (PCIE1); dual at Gen4x16 (PCIE1) / Gen3x4 (PCIE3))* 10th Gen Intel Core Processors - 2 x PCI Express x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE3: single at Gen3x16 (PCIE1); dual at Gen3x16 (PCIE1) / Gen3x4 (PCIE3))* * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
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- Model #: H570 STEEL LEGEND
- Item #: 9B-13-157-998
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASRock H670M PRO RS LGA 1700 Intel H670 SATA 6Gb/s DDR4 Micro ATX Motherboard
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 up to 4800+(OC)* * Supports DDR4 3200 natively. * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
- PCI Express 4.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16* * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks.
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16* * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks.
- Onboard Video Chipset: Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic
- Max LAN Speed: 1Gbps
- CPU Type: Supports 12th Gen Intel Core Processors
- Model #: H670M PRO RS
- Item #: 9B-13-162-045
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS Prime X299-A II LGA 2066 Intel X299 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 4266(O.C.)/ 4200(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
- Number of Memory Slots: 8x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek S1220A High Definition Audio CODEC
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: 44-Lane CPU: 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x16, x16/x16/x8) 28-Lane CPU: 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x8)* * PCIeX16_3 will be disabled when using 28-lane CPU.
- Max LAN Speed: 1Gbps
- CPU Type: Intel Socket 2066 Core X-Series Processors * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
- Supported CPU Technologies: Turbo Boost Technology 3.0 * The Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types...
- Model #: Prime X299-A II
- Item #: 9B-13-119-213
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
NZXT N5 Z690 LGA 1700 (Intel 12th Gen) ATX Intel Motherboard with Wi-Fi N5-Z69XT-W1
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 only (3200 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz)
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: 3 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
- Onboard Video Chipset: Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- Max LAN Speed: 2.5Gbps
- CPU Type: Intel Core 12th Gen (LGA 1700)
- Model #: N5-Z69XT-W1
- Item #: 9B-13-206-005
- Return Policy: Replacement Only Return Policy
ASRock H670 PG RIPTIDE LGA 1700 Intel H670 SATA 6Gb/s DDR4 ATX Motherboard
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 up to 5000+(OC)* * Supports DDR4 3200 natively. * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16* * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks.
- PCI Express 4.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16* * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks.
- Onboard Video Chipset: Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic
- Max LAN Speed: 1Gbps
- CPU Type: Supports 12th Gen Intel Core Processors
- Model #: H670 PG RIPTIDE
- Item #: 9B-13-162-044
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS ProART Z490-CREATOR 10G LGA 1200 Intel Z490 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard ...
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 4600(O.C)/ 4500(O.C)/ 4400(O.C)/ 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3733(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2933(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* * 10th Gen Intel Core i9/i7 CPUs support 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 natively, Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek S1220A High Definition Audio CODEC
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: Intel 10th Gen processors 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x16, x8/x8, x8/x4+x4, x8+x4+x4/x0 modes)* Intel Z490 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)** * Support PCIe bifurcation for RAID on CPU function. ** PCIe 3.0 x4 will be switched from Thunderbolt 3 to PCIEX16_3 if the slot is populated; by then Thunderbol...
- Model #: ProART Z490-CREATOR
- Item #: 9B-13-119-290
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASRock B560 Pro4 LGA 1200 Intel B560 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 4800+(OC) (11th Gen Intel Core Processors)* DDR4 4600+(OC) (10th Gen Intel Core Processors)* * 11th Gen Intel Core (i9/i7/i5) support DDR4 2933 natively; Core (i3), Pentium and Celeron support DDR4 2666 natively. * 10th Gen Intel Core (i9/i7) support DDR4 2933 natively; Core (i5/i3), Pentium and Celeron support DDR4 2666 natively.
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
- PCI Express 4.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16 * Actual support may vary by CPU. * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks.
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks.
- Onboard Video Chipset: Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic
- Max LAN Speed: 1Gbps
- CPU Type: Supports 11th / 10th Gen Intel Core Processors
- Model #: B560 PRO4
- Item #: 9B-13-157-977
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI MAG B560 TORPEDO LGA 1200 Intel B560 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 5000(OC)
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
- PCI Express 4.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16* * Actual support may vary by CPU.
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
- Onboard Video Chipset: Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic
- Max LAN Speed: 2.5Gbps + 1Gbps
- CPU Type: Supports 11th / 10th Gen Intel Core processors Supports Intel Pentium Gold / Celeron processors
- Model #: MAG B560 TORPEDO
- Item #: 9B-13-144-394
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS Pro B760M-CT-CSM Intel socket LGA1700 for 13th&12th Gen Intel processors mATX ...
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- Memory Standard: DDR5 4800
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Supports: Jack-detection, Front Panel Jack-retasking - Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback * A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
- PCI Express 4.0 x16: Intel 13th & 12th Gen Processors 1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot
- Max LAN Speed: 1 x Intel 1Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard
- CPU Type: Celeron / Intel Core 12th Gen (LGA 1700) / Intel Core 13th Gen (LGA 1700) / Pentium Gold
- Supported CPU Technologies: Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**
- Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
- Model #: Pro B760M-CT-CSM
- Item #: 9B-13-119-633
- Return Policy: Replacement Only Return Policy
ASRock B560M STEEL LEGEND LGA 1200 Intel B560 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 4800+(OC) (11th Gen Intel Core Processors support)* DDR4 4666+(OC) (10th Gen Intel Core Processors support)* * 11th Gen Intel Core (i9/i7/i5) support DDR4 3200 natively; Core (i3), Pentium and Celeron support DDR4 2666 natively. * 10th Gen Intel Core (i9/i7) support DDR4 2933 natively; Core (i5/i3), Pentium and Celeron support DDR4 2666 natively.
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
- PCI Express 4.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16* * Actual support may vary by CPU. * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks.
- Onboard Video Chipset: Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic
- Max LAN Speed: 2.5Gbps
- CPU Type: Supports 11th / 10th Gen Intel Core Processors
- Supported CPU Technologies: Turbo Boost Technology 3.0
- Model #: B560M STEEL LEGEND
- Item #: 9B-13-157-994
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASRock H570 Phantom Gaming 4 LGA 1200 Intel H570 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard
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- Memory Standard: 11th Gen Intel Core Processors support DDR4 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 4800+(OC)* 10th Gen Intel Core Processors support DDR4 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 4666+(OC)* * 11th Gen Intel Core (i9/i7/i5) support DDR4 up to 3200; Core (i3), Pentium and Celeron support DDR4 up to 2666. * 10th Gen Intel Core (i9/i7) support DDR4 up to 2933; Core (i5/i3), Pentium and Celeron support DDR4 up to 2666.
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
- PCI Express 4.0 x16: 11th Gen Intel Core Processors - 2 x PCI Express x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE3: single at Gen4x16 (PCIE1); dual at Gen4x16 (PCIE1) / Gen3x4 (PCIE3))* 10th Gen Intel Core Processors - 2 x PCI Express x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE3: single at Gen3x16 (PCIE1); dual at Gen3x16 (PCIE1) / Gen3x4 (PCIE3))* * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
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- Model #: H570 PHANTOM GAM 4
- Item #: 9B-13-157-997
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI Z490GAPLUS LGA 1200 Intel Z490 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 4800(OC)/ 4600(OC)/ 4533(OC)/ 4400(OC)/ 4300(OC)/ 4266(OC)/ 4200(OC)/ 4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3300(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2933(JEDEC)/ 2666(JEDEC)/ 2400(JEDEC)/ 2133(JEDEC) MHz
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1200
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
- Max LAN Speed: 2.5Gbps
- CPU Type: Supports 10th Gen Intel Core and Pentium Gold / Celeron processors
- Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
- Channel Supported: Dual Channel
- Model #: Z490GAPLUS
- Item #: 9B-13-144-356
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS PRIME H610M-A D4-CSM LGA 1700 (Intel 12th & 13th Gen) Micro-ATX Commercial ...
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 3200/3000/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
- PCI Express 4.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16
- CPU Type: Intel Core 12th Gen (LGA 1700) / Intel Core 13th Gen (LGA 1700)
- Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB
- Part Number: H610M-A D4-CSM
- M.2: 2 x M.2
- Model #: PRIME H610M-A D4-CSM
- Item #: 9B-1JW-000C-01661
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII FORMULA (WiFi 6) LGA 1200 Intel Z490 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel ...
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 4700+(O.C)/ 4600(O.C)/ 4500(O.C)/ 4400(O.C)/ 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3733(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2933(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* * 10th Gen Intel Core i9/i7 CPUs support 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 natively. Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: ROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC S1220
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: Intel 10th Gen Processors 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x16 or x8/x8 modes) Intel Z490 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)* * The PCIEX16_3 shares bandwidth wih M.2_3. When M.2_3 runs x4 mode, PCIEX16_3 will be disabled. When M.2_3 and PCIEX16_3 are both occupied, M.2_3 runs x2 mode, PCIEX16...
- Model #: MAXIMUS XII FORMULA
- Item #: 9SIV382H8F2157
- Return Policy: Millennials Boy Return Policy
ASUS ROG Maximus XI Hero (Wi-Fi) Z390 Gaming Motherboard LGA1151 (Intel 8th and 9th ...
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 4400(O.C.)/ 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3733(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/ 3300(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: ROG SupremeFX S1220 High Definition Audio CODEC
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8 or x8/x4/x4) 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode) * * The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_5 and SATA6G_6. The PCIe x16_3 runs x2 mode by default.
- Onboard Video Chipset: Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel UHD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DisplayPort ports - Supports HDMI with max. resolution 409...
- Model #: Maximus XI Hero Wi-F
- Item #: 9SIV4Z8JU50312
- Return Policy: YunxiSupermarket Return Policy
NZXT N7 Z690 Gaming Motherboard Intel Z690 LGA 1700(Intel 12th Gen), 4*DDR4/ PCIE4.0/ ...
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 2133
- PCI Express x16: 3 x PCI Express x16
- CPU Type: LGA1700 socket for 12th Generation Intel
- Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
- Channel Supported: Dual Channel
- Model #: B-NZXT N7 Z690 WHITE
- Item #: 9SIV382J4T9794
- Return Policy: Millennials Boy Return Policy
Dell OEM Precision Workstation T3600 T5600 Desktop Front Circuit Boards H1F7N
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- Model #: H1F7N
- Item #: 9SIV1W8AWF5895
- Return Policy: The Best Part Inc. Return Policy
I/O shield back plate of motherboard for X99 PROjust shield backplate
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- Model #: ywc-0007181
- Item #: 9SIV4DCJMB1720
- Return Policy: Particle Technology Return Policy
HUANANZHI X79 DELUXE V7.1 Motherboard LGA 2011 ATX USB3.0 SATA3 PCI-E NVME M.2 ...
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- CPU Type: LGA 2011
- Model #: HUANANZHI X79 DELUXE
- Item #: 9SIVAS0HJC3724
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Supermicro X8DTL-3F Motherboard - Intel 5500 Dp LGA1366 Dc MAX-24GB DDR3 Atx 2PCIE8 ...
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- Model #: H2020B0028N6Z2Y
- Item #: 9SIV3SUD179847
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MSI PRO B365M PRO-VDH LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel B365 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX Intel ...
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
- Onboard Video Chipset: Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic: 1 x VGA port, supports a maximum resolution of 2048x1536@50Hz, 2048x1280@60Hz, 1920x1200@60Hz 1 x DVI-D port, supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60Hz 1 x HDMI port 1.4, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30Hz
- Max LAN Speed: 1Gbps
- CPU Type: Supports 9th/8th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1151 socket * Not backward compatible with older generation of LGA 1151 CPUs
- Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB
- Model #: B365M PRO-VDH
- Item #: 9SIV3EDD4X1941
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MSI Z390M-S01 LGA 1151 Intel Z390 DDR4 Dual M.2 USB3.1 Micro ATX Motherboard
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- Memory Standard: 4400(OC)/ 4300(OC)/ 4266(OC)/ 4200(OC)/ 4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3300(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC) / 2800(OC)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- PCI Express x16: 2 x PCI Express x16
- Onboard Video Chipset: Realtek® ALC892 Codec
- CPU Type: 8th/9th generation Core i9/i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron
- Supported CPU Technologies: Support for Windows® 10 64-bit
- Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
- Channel Supported: Dual Channel
- Model #: Z390M-S01
- Item #: 9SIV3E0HFE8343
- Return Policy: Tom & Jerry Return Policy
Intel Motherboard Questions and Answers
Introduction
A compatible Intel® motherboard is an essential component when assembling a desktop with an Intel processor. The motherboard determines what type of processor you can use, how many data storage drives you can install, the maximum amount of system memory supported, and more. To help you find the ideal Intel motherboard for your desktop build, NeweggBusiness answers several common questions about motherboards.
Questions
What is a motherboard chipset?
A motherboard chipset is a collection of components on the motherboard designed to integrate the processor with the rest of the system hardware. The chipset has a major impact on overall system performance and device compatibility. For each family of Intel processors, a different chipset is typically used. When shopping for an Intel motherboard, you will have to ensure that its chipset is compatible with the processor you intend to use.
What does CPU socket type mean?
The CPU socket is the component on the motherboard that holds and locks the processor in place. In order for a processor to be installed onto a motherboard, they both must have the same socket type. For example, an LGA 1150 processor can only be installed onto an Intel motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
However, having the same socket type does not necessarily mean that the processor and motherboard are compatible. Sometimes, multiple generations of processors can have the same socket type but use different chipsets.
What is the difference between PCI and PCIe®?
Both PCI and PCIe are computer expansion card standards that are used by devices such as video cards, sound cards, network adapters, and more. PCIe is a newer standard designed to replace PCI and is not backwards compatible. It is capable of faster data transfer rates, which allows for better performance from expansion cards.
Many ATX form factor Intel motherboards will have a combination of both PCI and PCIe expansion slots. Unfortunately, some motherboards—mainly small form factor motherboards such as Mini ITX—only have one PCIe slot due to space limitations.
What is BIOS?
It is an acronym that stands for Basic Input/Output System and is the very first program that starts when a computer is powered on. Stored on the motherboard, BIOS is the intermediary that interconnects the components and launches the operating system. The interface for BIOS is rather limited because it is mainly text based with a small color palette. Many motherboards include BIOS, though there is now a transition to the newer Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI).
What is UEFI?
Like BIOS, UEFI is an intermediary for the main operating system and the hardware. It is designed to replace BIOS as the standard operating system included on AMD and Intel motherboards. Compared to BIOS, UEFI is much more user friendly and secure, supports larger hard drives, reduces startup times, and more. Many new Intel motherboards now include UEFI instead of BIOS, though such motherboards may sometimes be advertised as having UEFI BIOS.
