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GIGABYTE B760M POWER LGA 1700 Intel B760 M-ATX Motherboard With DDR4*2, 2* M.2, ...
$189 .36
- Memory Standard: Support 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: 2x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Integrated Realtek® audio chip
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel B760
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 4.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16
- Model #: B760M POWER DDR4
- Item #: 9SIVS10KS74870
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ROG STRIX B365-G GAMING LGA 1151 Intel B365 DDR4 Micro ATX Motherboard ...
$412 .63
- Model #: ROG STRIX B365-G GAM
- Item #: 9SIVS10KS87172
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ASUS Prime Z370-P LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z370 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 ATX Intel ...
$193 .63
- Memory Standard: DDR4 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 *The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
- Chipset: Intel Z370
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (gray)
- Model #: Prime Z370-P,.
- Item #: 9SIVS10KU54766
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MSI Z270-A PRO LGA 1151 Intel Z270 USB 3.1 ATX Intel Motherboard
$147 .38
- Memory Standard: 7th Gen processors support DDR4 3800(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2600(OC)/ 2400/ 2133 6th Gen processors support DDR4 3600(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2600(OC)/ 2400(OC)/ 2133
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
- Chipset: Intel Z270
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* * The SATA1 port will become unavailable when M.2 SATA SSD has been installed in M.2 slot.
- Model #: Z270-A PRO
- Item #: 9SIVS10KU52859
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
ASUS PRIME B660M-K D4 LGA 1700 Intel B660 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$173 .98
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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 * * 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: 2x288pin (DDR4)
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel B660
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 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-K D4
- Item #: 9SIVS10KS83648
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Compute System Board NB.H1611.001 For Aspire 5 A515-52 W/ I3-8145u 2.10ghz ...
$461 .82
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- Model #: meiyoug-1405
- Item #: 9SIVR4EKMH1891
- Return Policy: Yue Man Bai Huo stop Return Policy
ASUS Mainboard PRIME Z790-P - ATX - LGA 1700 - Intel Z790-P
$309 .12
- Brand: ASUS
- Memory Standard: DDR5-SDRAM
- 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)
- Model #: 90MB1CJ0-M1EAY0
- Item #: 9SIVS10KU73539
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ASUS PRIME B760M-A WIFI (LGA 1700) mATX mortheboard with PCIe 4.0, DDR5, two M.2 ...
$193 .31
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- CPU Type: Intel Core 13th Gen (LGA 1700)
- Model #: BE-ASUS PRIME B760M-A WIFI D5
- Item #: 9SIVS75KU13466
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MSI MEG Z490 ACE LGA 1200 Intel Z490 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard
$230 .28
- Memory Standard: Supports 1R 2933/ 2666/ 2133 MHz 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 4800+ MHz 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4266+ MHz 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ MHz 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220 Codec + ESS SABRE9018Q2C combo DAC
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel Z490
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports1 1. SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot.
- Model #: MEG Z490 ACE
- Item #: 9SIVS10KU73636
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ASUS ROG STRIX B560-I GAMING WIFI LGA 1200 Intel B560 SATA 6Gb/s Mini ITX Intel ...
$272 .23
- 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 #: 9SIVS10KU54549
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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
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
ASUS ROG Strix Z790-F Gaming WiFi 6E LGA 1700(Intel 14th&13th &12th Gen) ATX gaming ...
$609 .76
- Memory Standard: 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, 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 module vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list.
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4080
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel Z790
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI
- Item #: 9SIVS10KU54558
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MSI PRO Z790-S WIFI LGA 1700 ATX DDR5 SATA 6Gbps 2.5G LAN with Wi-Fi 6E Motherboard
$292 .23
- Memory Standard: Memory Support DDR5 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 6600+ MHz - 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz - 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6000+ MHz - 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MHz
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Supports S/PDIF output
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel Z790
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: PRO Z790-S WIFI
- Item #: 9SIVS10KU52875
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
GIGABYTE X299X AORUS MASTER LGA 2066 Intel X299 Extended ATX Intel Motherboard
$630 .00
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- Memory Standard: Intel Core X series 48-lane processors: 8 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256GB (32GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory Support for DDR4 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.)/ 2933/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz memory modules Intel Core X series 44-lane/28-lane processors: 8 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128GB (16GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory Support for DDR4 4200(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.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz memory modules
- Number of Memory Slots: 8x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220-VB codec * The front panel line out jack suppo...
- Model #: X299X AORUS MASTER
- Item #: 9SIVS75KVF1327
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MSI MAG Z690 TORPEDO LGA 1700 Intel Z690 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard
$376 .33
- 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 #: 9SIVS10KU53873
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI LGA 1700(14th,13th,12th Gen) DDR5 ATX 8x SATA 6G 4x ...
$300 .59
- 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 up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel Z790
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 8 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
- Item #: 9SIVS75KU10539
- Return Policy: ANHENGXING (HONG KONG) LIMITED Return Policy
ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI - Motherboard - ATX - LGA1700 Socket - Z790 Chipset - ...
$346 .38
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Type: Computer Accessories
- Model #: 90MB1E10-M0EAY0
- Item #: 9SIVS10KU52881
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
ASUS TUF GAMING B560M-PLUS WIFI LGA 1200 Intel B560 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX Intel ...
$287 .60
- Memory Standard: DDR4 5000(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3200 / 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 ALC897/887
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel B560
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: TUF GAM B560M-PLUS W
- Item #: 9SIVS10KU54279
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
GIGABYTE GA-H81M-S1 (rev. 2.1) LGA 1150 Intel H81 USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$104 .32
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- Memory Standard: DDR3 1600/ 1333 non-ECC, 1.5V
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x240pin
- PCI Express x16: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1150
- Chipset: Intel H81
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Model #: GA-H81M-S1
- Item #: 9SIVS10KUE0190
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI DDR4 LGA 1700 Intel Z790 SATA 6Gb/s DDR4 ATX Motherboard
$428 .20
- Memory Standard: Supports 1R 2133/2666/3200 MHz (by JEDEC & POR) Max overclocking frequency: - 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5333+ MHz - 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4800+ MHz - 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ MHz - 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz Supports Dual-Channel mode Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4080
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel Z790
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports (From Z790 chipset)
- Model #: PRO Z790-A WIFI DDR4
- Item #: 9SIVS10KU55245
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ASUS ROG Strix Z790-A Gaming WiFi S Motherboard, Z790 LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard, ...
$597 .99
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- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: ASUS
- Chipset: Intel Z790
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: Intel® Core™ Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)* 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
- PCI Express 4.0 x16: Intel® Z790 Chipset 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
- Max LAN Speed: 5Gbps + 2.5Gbps
- Model #: ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI S QX
- Item #: 9SIVS75KU13478
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MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI DDR4 LGA 1700 Intel Z790 SATA 6Gb/s DDR4 ATX Motherboard
$321 .11
- Memory Standard: Supports 2133/ 2666/ 3200 MHz (by JEDEC & POR) Maxoverclocking frequency: - 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5333+ MHz - 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4800+ MHz - 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ MHz - 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz Supports Dual-Channel mode Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel Z790
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports (From Z790 chipset)
- Model #: PRO Z790-P WIFI DDR4
- Item #: 9SIVS10KU54409
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MSI MAG B460M MORTAR LGA 1200 Intel B460 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$104 .13
- Memory Standard: Intel Core i7/i9 Supports up to DDR4 2933 MHz Intel Core i5 (Below) Supports up to DDR4 2666 MHz
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1200
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel B460
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1 1 SATA1 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot.
- Model #: MAG B460M MORTAR
- Item #: 9SIVS10KU53641
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MSI PRO Z790-A MAX WIFI LGA 1700 Intel Z790 ATX Motherboard
$280 .31
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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
- Return Policy: ANHENGXING (HONG KONG) 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.
