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ASUS TUF Gaming Z890-PRO WiFi Z890 LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard, Intel® Core Ultra Series 2 ...
$415 .87
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- Model #: TUF GAMING Z890-PRO WIFI
- Item #: 9SIVS75KU11733
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ASUS PRIME Z490-A (90MB1390-M0EAY0) LGA 1200 Intel Z490 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel ...
$350 .87
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 4800(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4500(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3200(OC) / 3000(OC) / 2933(OC) / 2800(OC) / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 * * 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 ALC S1220A
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel Z490
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: 90MB1390-M0EAY0
- Item #: 9SIVS75KU11730
- Return Policy: ANHENGXING (HONG KONG) LIMITED Return Policy
MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PLUS LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 ATX Intel Motherboard
$123 .33
- Memory Standard: DDR4 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
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
- Chipset: Intel Z390
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* * M.2 slots and SATA ports share the bandwidth. Please refer user manual for details.
- Model #: MPG Z390 GAMING PLUS
- Item #: 9SIVS10KU53657
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
GIGABYTE B460M AORUS PRO LGA 1200 Intel B460 Micro-ATX Motherboard with Dual M.2, ...
$181 .23
- Memory Standard: Intel Core i9/i7 processors: Support for DDR4 2933/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Intel Core i5/i3/ Pentium/Celeron processors: Support for DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1200
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel B460
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: B460M AORUS PRO
- Item #: 9SIVS10KU73595
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
GIGABYTE Z370 HD3 (rev. 1.0) LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z370 HDMI USB 3.1 ATX Intel ...
$107 .03
- Memory Standard: DDR4 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(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
- Chipset: Intel Z370
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: Z370 HD3
- Item #: 9SIVS12KWB9157
- Return Policy: LINKNET NETWORK LIMITED Return Policy
MSI H110M Pro-VD LGA 1151 Intel H110 USB 3.1 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$151 .28
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 2133
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
- Chipset: Intel H110
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: H110M Pro-VD
- Item #: 9SIVS10KU52957
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
Gigabyte Z790 UD Motherboard CPU LGA1700 Intel DDR5 HDMI
$260 .83
- Memory Standard: DDR5-SDRAM
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Type: Computer Accessories
- Wireless LAN: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
- Model #: 1Z790 UD
- Item #: 9SIVS12KW80691
- Return Policy: LINKNET NETWORK LIMITED Return Policy
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME Intel® Z890 LGA 1851 E-ATX motherboard, Advanced AI ...
$1,220 .56
- 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 / DDR5 9200
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: Extended ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: Intel Core Ultra Processors (series 2)* 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 or x8/x8 or x8/x4/x4 modes)**
- Model #: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME
- Item #: 9SIVS12KWF8694
- Return Policy: LINKNET NETWORK LIMITED Return Policy
ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-I GAMING WIFI LGA 1851 Intel Z890 Mini ITX Motherboard
$671 .83
- 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 / DDR5 9200
- 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)
- Model #: ROG STRIX Z890-I GAMING WIFI
- Item #: 9SIVS12KST0210
- Return Policy: LINKNET NETWORK LIMITED Return Policy
ASUS Prime Z790M-Plus LGA 1700(Intel 14th & 13th & 12th Gen) microATX motherboard ...
$278 .87
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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/ 4800 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) OptiMem II * 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 - Prem...
- Model #: PRIME Z790M-PLUS
- Item #: 9SIVS75KU10541
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MSI MPG Z590 CARBON EK X LGA 1200 Intel Z590 ATX Intel Motherboard
$642 .12
- Memory Standard: DDR4 1R 3200 / 2933 / 2666 / 2133 for 11th Gen Intel CPU (by JEDEC & POR) DDR4 1R 2933 / 2666 / 2133 for 10th Gen Intel CPU (by JEDEC & POR) Max overclocking frequency: 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5333 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4700+ 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4080
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel Z590
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: MPG Z590 CARBON EK X
- Item #: 9SIVS12KST0692
- Return Policy: LINKNET NETWORK LIMITED Return Policy
ASUS Z890 AYW GAMING WIFI W ATX Z890 motherboard, Inte.l Core Ultra Series 2 Ready, ...
$289 .99
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: ASUS
- 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
- PCI Express 4.0 x16: Intel Z890 Chipset: 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (supports x4 mode) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x1 mode)
- Max LAN Speed: 2.5Gbps
- Model #: ASUS Z890 AYW GAMING WIFI W
- Item #: 9SIVS75KV98014
- Return Policy: ANHENGXING (HONG KONG) LIMITED Return Policy
ASUS Z890 AYW GAMING WIFI W ATX Z890 motherboard, Intel Core Ultra Series 2 Ready, ...
$388 .87
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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: Intel Core Ultra Processors(Series 2): 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
- Model #: Z890 AYW GAMING WIFI W
- Item #: 9SIVS75KV98015
- Return Policy: ANHENGXING (HONG KONG) LIMITED Return Policy
ASUS PRIME Z690M-PLUS D4 LGA 1700 Intel Z690 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$232 .29
- Memory Standard: DDR4 5333(OC) / 5133(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4600(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 *Actual memory data rate depends on the CPU types and DRAM modules, for more information refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- 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: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16 * Actual support may vary by CPU.
- Model #: PRIME Z690M-PLUS D4
- Item #: 9SIVS12KWF8296
- Return Policy: LINKNET NETWORK LIMITED Return Policy
ASUS Prime H770-PLUS D4 Intel H770( 13th and 12th Gen) LGA 1700 ATX motherboard with ...
$218 .97
- Memory Standard: DDR4 3200
- 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 H770
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: PRIME H770-PLUS D4
- Item #: 9SIVS12KWF0668
- Return Policy: LINKNET NETWORK LIMITED Return Policy
ASUS B760M-AYW PRO WIFI, an Intel B760 (LGA 1700) mATX motherboard with PCIe® 4.0, ...
$258 .80
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- Model #: B760M AYW PRO WIFI
- Item #: 9SIVSYUKWE8402
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GIGABYTE C621 AORUS XTREME LGA 3647 Intel C621 Extended ATX Intel Motherboard
$1,760 .65
- Memory Standard: DDR4 4200(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3800(O.C.)/ 3733(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2933(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133
- Number of Memory Slots: 12x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220-VB codec * The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 3647
- Chipset: Intel C621
- Form Factor: Extended ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 8 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: C621 AORUS XTREME
- Item #: 9SIVS10KU92947
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
MSI B760M BOMBER DDR4 Supports 12th/13th Generation Intel® Core, Pentium® Gold and ...
$189 .63
- CPU Type: Intel Core 13th Gen (LGA 1700)
- Model #: MSI B760M BOMBER DDR4
- Item #: 9SIVS10KVN2863
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ASUS ROG STRIX B560-I GAMING WIFI LGA 1200 Intel B560 SATA 6Gb/s Mini ITX Intel ...
$270 .61
- Memory Standard: DDR4 5333(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3200 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 * 11th Gen Intel processors support 3200 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 natively. * 10th Gen Intel 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: 2x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: ROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel B560
- Form Factor: Mini ITX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: STRIX B560-I GAM WF
- Item #: 9SIVS12KW81845
- Return Policy: LINKNET NETWORK LIMITED Return Policy
GIGABYTE X299 UD4 Pro LGA 2066 Intel X299 USB 3.1 ATX Intel Motherboard
$445 .65
- Memory Standard: Support for DDR4 4400(O.C.)/ 4333(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(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666(O.C.)/ 2400/ 2133 MHz memory modules
- Number of Memory Slots: 8x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 2066
- Chipset: Intel X299
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 8 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: X299 UD4 Pro
- Item #: 9SIVS12KW78358
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ASUS Prime Z790-A WiFi 6E LGA 1700(Intel®14th &13th&12th Gen) ATX motherboard (16+1 ...
$439 .86
- Memory Standard: Supports DDR5 7200+(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/ 6400(OC)/6200(OC)/6000(OC)/5800(OC)/5600/5400/5200/5000/4800, Un-buffered Memory* Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) OptiMem II * Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list. * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
- Number of Memory Slots: 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR5 7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/6000(OC)/5800(OC)/5600/5400/5200/5000/4800, Un-buffered Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) OptiMem II * Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer...
- Model #: PRIME Z790-A WIFI
- Item #: 9SIVS10KU73619
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MSI PRO Z790-A MAX WIFI LGA 1700 Intel Z790 ATX Motherboard
$316 .87
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- Memory Standard: Memory Support 7800+(OC)/ 7600(OC)/ 7400(OC)/ 7200(OC)/ 7000(OC)/ 6800(OC)/ 6600(OC)/ 6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(JEDEC)/ 5400(JEDEC)/ 5200(JEDEC)/ 5000(JEDEC)/ 4800(JEDEC) MHz Max. overclocking frequency: - 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 7800+ MHz - 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6600+ MHz - 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz - 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MHz
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4080 Codec 7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio Supports S/PDIF output
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel Z790
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: PRO Z790-A MAX WIFI
- Item #: 9SIVS75KU10522
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MSI MAG Z690 TORPEDO LGA 1700 Intel Z690 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard
$336 .06
- 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 (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4080
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700 * Dedicated LGA1700 mounting bracket is required.
- Chipset: Intel Z690
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: MAG Z690 TORPEDO
- Item #: 9SIVS12KST1099
- Return Policy: LINKNET NETWORK LIMITED Return Policy
MSI PRO H310M PRO-VDH PLUS LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel H310 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 ...
$72 .73
- Memory Standard: Supports DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz* * 2666 MHz for I7 and I5 processors only.
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
- Chipset: Intel H310 This chipset is ME11 firmware based and doesn’t feature SDA3.0.
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: H310M PRO-VDH PLUS
- Item #: 9SIVS10KU54276
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited 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.
