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ASUS PRIME H610I-PLUS D4 Intel H610 (LGA 1700) Mini-ITX motherboard, M.2, DDR4 ...
$199 .99
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- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Model #: PRIME H610I-PLUS D4
- Item #: 9SIVF24KMU5423
- Return Policy: KINI COMPUTER MARKET Return Policy
HUANANZHI H81 Motherboard M-ATX LGA 1150 i3 i5 i7 E3 DDR3 1333/1600MHz 16GB M.2 ...
$167 .98
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- Memory Standard: DDR3 1600
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x240pin
- Brand: HUANANZHI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1150
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 2 x SATA 6Gb/s
- HDMI: 1 x HDMI
- USB 3.0: 2 x USB 3.0
- Model #: H81
- Item #: 9SIVFW9K4G2287
- Return Policy: HUANANZHI Store Return Policy
ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING WIFI motherboard & Intel Core Ultra 5 245K CPU Comb, ...
$959 .99
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- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: Intel Core Ultra Processors(series 2)* 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 mode)
- PCI Express 4.0 x16: Intel Z890 Chipset** 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
- Model #: ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING WIFI+Ultra5 245K
- Item #: 9SIVF24KU10506
- Return Policy: KINI COMPUTER MARKET Return Policy
MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Motherboard, ATX - Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA ...
$699 .00
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- Memory Standard: DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / 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 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8666 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 8933 / DDR5 9000 / DDR5 9066 / DDR5 9200
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: PRO Z890-A WIFI
- Item #: 9SIVTERKX70364
- Return Policy: Zyngear Return Policy
ASUS PRIME Z890M-PLUS WIFI Z890 LGA 1851 mATX motherboard, Intel® Core Ultra Series 2 ...
$339 .99
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- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
- PCI Express 4.0 x16: 3 x PCI Express 4.0 x16
- Model #: PRIME Z890M-PLUS WIFI ASUS
- Item #: 9SIVF24KPX0934
- Return Policy: KINI COMPUTER MARKET Return Policy
ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-I GAMING WIFI Motherboard & Intel Ultra 5 245K CPU Comb, LGA 1851 ...
$869 .98
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- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: Mini ITX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 2 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: Intel Core Ultra Processors(Series 2)* 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)
- CPU Type: Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
- Model #: ROG STRIX Z890-I GAMING WIFI+U5 245K
- Item #: 9SIVR6NKUY6874
- Return Policy: Tulibao-US Return Policy
MSI MPG Z890 EDGE TI WIFI White Motherboard, ATX - Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors ...
$378 .16
- Memory Standard: DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / 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 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8666 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 8933 / DDR5 9000 / DDR5 9066 / DDR5 9200
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
- Model #: MPG Z890 EDGE TI WIFI
- Item #: 9SIVS10KU54289
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
ASUS ROG STRIX B860-F GAMING WIFI Intel B860 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard,four M.2 ...
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- Model #: ROG STRIX B860-F GAMING WIFI
- Item #: 9SIVG8GKWU0010
- Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
Open Box: ASUS PRIME B660M-A AC D4-GSI LGA 1700 Intel B660 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$89 .99
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 5333(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel B660
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 4.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16 * Actual support may vary by CPU.
- Model #: PRIME B660M-A AC D4-GSI
- Item #: 9B-13-119-549R
- Return Policy: Final Sale Return Policy
Open Box: GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4 LGA 1700 Intel B760 M-ATX Motherboard with ...
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- Memory Standard: Support for DDR4 5333(O.C.)/ 5133(O.C.)/ 5000(O.C.)/ 4933(O.C.)/ 4800(O.C.)/ 4700(O.C.)/ 4600(O.C.)/ 4500(O.C.)/ 4400(O.C.)/ 4300(O.C.)/ 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3800(O.C.)/ 3733(O.C.)/ 3666(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/ 3300(O.C.)/ 3200/ 3000/ 2933/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MT/s memory modules
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel B760
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 4.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16
- Model #: B760M DS3H AX DDR4
- Item #: 9B-13-145-425R
- Return Policy: Final Sale Return Policy
Open Box: ASUS PRIME B760M-A AX D4 LGA 1700 Intel B760 Micro ATX Motherboard
$69 .00
- Memory Standard: Up to DDR4 5333 (OC)
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- 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.
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel B760
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: PRIME B760M-A AX D4-GSI
- Item #: 9B-13-119-772R
- Return Policy: Final Sale Return Policy
Open Box: ASUS TUF Gaming Z590-Plus WiFi 6, LGA 1200 (Intel 11th/10th Gen) ATX Gaming ...
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$169 .99
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 5133(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4700(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4500(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133* * 11th Gen Intel processors support 3200 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 natively. * 10th Gen Intel Core i7 / i9 processors support 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 natively, others will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2666. * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types.
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC S1200A
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel Z590
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: TUF GAM Z590-PLUS WI
- Item #: 9B-13-119-370R
- Return Policy: Final Sale Return Policy
Open Box: GIGABYTE B760M C LGA 1700 Intel B760 M-ATX Motherboard with DDR5, M.2, PCIe ...
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$89 .99
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- Memory Standard: DDR5 7600(O.C.) / 7400(O.C.) / 7200(O.C.) / 7000(O.C.) / 6800(O.C.) / 6600(O.C.) / 6400(O.C.) / 6200(O.C.) / 6000(O.C.) / 5800(O.C.) / 5600(O.C.) / 5400(O.C.) / 5200(O.C.) / 4800 / 4000
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel B760
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 4.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)(PCB rev. 1.0) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
- Model #: B760M C
- Item #: 9B-13-145-453R
- Return Policy: Final Sale Return Policy
Open Box: GIGABYTE B560 DS3H AC-Y1 LGA 1200 Intel B560 Intel Motherboard (ABS Only)
$65 .99
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- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel B560
- Model #: B560 DS3H AC-Y1
- Item #: 9B-13-145-311R
- Return Policy: Final Sale Return Policy
Open Box: GIGABYTE Z790 UD AC LGA 1700 Intel Z790 ATX Motherboard with DDR5, Triple M.2, ...
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$99 .99
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- Memory Standard: Support for DDR5 7600(O.C.) /7400(O.C.) /7200(O.C.) /7000(O.C.) /6800(O.C.) /6600(O.C.) / 6400(O.C.) / 6200(O.C.) / 6000(O.C.) / 5800(O.C.) / 5600(O.C.) / 5400(O.C.) / 5200(O.C.) / 4800 / 4000 memory modules Dual channel memory architecture Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode) Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek Audio CODEC High Definition Audio
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel Z790
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: Z790 UD AC
- Item #: 9B-13-145-420R
- Return Policy: Final Sale Return Policy
Open Box: GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE Ultra Core (Series 2) LGA 1851, ATX, ...
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$149 .99
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- Memory Standard: DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / 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 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 8933 / DDR5 9066 / DDR5 9200
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
- Model #: Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE
- Item #: 9B-13-145-526R
- Return Policy: Final Sale Return Policy
Open Box: ASUS Z790 GAMING WIFI7 LGA 1700 Intel Z790 ATX Motherboard
$115 .00
- Memory Standard: DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7200
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel Z790
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
- Model #: Z790 GAMING WIFI7-GSI
- Item #: 9B-13-119-766R
- Return Policy: Final Sale Return Policy
Open Box: ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO Intel® Z890 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard, ...
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$262 .99
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- Memory Standard: DDR5 9200 / DDR5 9066 / DDR5 9000 / DDR5 8933 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 8666 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 4800 / DDR5 4400
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)* 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 or x8/x4/x4 modes)** ** When M.2_3 or M.2_4 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5) will run x8 only.
- Model #: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO
- Item #: 9B-13-119-691R
- Return Policy: Final Sale Return Policy
Open Box: GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS MASTER Ultra Core (Series 2) LGA 1851, ATX, DDR5, 5x ...
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$173 .99
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- Memory Standard: DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / 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 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 8933 / DDR5 9066 / DDR5 9200 / DDR5 9466 / DDR5 9500
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
- Model #: Z890 AORUS MASTER
- Item #: 9B-13-145-523R
- Return Policy: Final Sale Return Policy
Open Box: GIGABYTE B760M C V2 LGA 1700 Intel B760 M-ATX Motherboard with DDR5, Triple ...
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- Memory Standard: Support for DDR5 7600(O.C.) /7400(O.C.) /7200(O.C.) /7000(O.C.) /6800(O.C.) /6600(O.C.) / 6400(O.C.) / 6200(O.C.) / 6000(O.C.) / 5800(O.C.) / 5600(O.C.) / 5400(O.C.) / 5200(O.C.) / 4800 / 4000 MT/s memory modules
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- 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.
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel B760
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: B760M C V2
- Item #: 9B-13-145-506R
- Return Policy: Final Sale Return Policy
Open Box: MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI DDR5 LGA 1700 Intel Z690 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel ...
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- Memory Standard: DDR5 1R 4800 (by JEDEC & POR) Max overclocking frequency: 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 5400+ 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4000+ 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel Z690
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: PRO Z690-A WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-144-503R
- Return Policy: Final Sale Return Policy
Open Box: ASUS ROG Strix Z690-F Gaming WiFi 6E LGA 1700(Intel® 12th&13th Gen) ATX ...
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$155 .99
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- Memory Standard: DDR5 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5800(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5400(OC) / 5200(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4800 * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4080
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700 * Designed with dual mounting holes compatible with both Intel LGA1700 and LGA1200 cooling brackets.
- Chipset: Intel Z690
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: 90MB18M0-M0AAY0
- Item #: 9B-13-119-503R
- Return Policy: Final Sale Return Policy
Open Box: ASUS PRIME B760M-A AX LGA 1700(Intel 12th&13th Gen) microATX motherboard ...
$110 .99
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- Memory Standard: DDR5 7200+(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/ 6400(OC)/6200(OC)/6000(OC)/5800(OC)/5600/5400/5200/5000/4800MHNon-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* * 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/ * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- 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 fron...
- Model #: PRIME B760M-A AX
- Item #: 9B-13-119-640R
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Open Box: ASUS TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI Z890 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard, Intel® ...
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- Memory Standard: DDR5 4400 / DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / 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 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8666 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 8933 / DDR5 9000 / DDR5 9066
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
- Model #: TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-119-695R
- Return Policy: Final Sale 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.
