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GIGABYTE
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GIGABYTE Z790M AORUS ELITE AX ICE LGA 1700 Intel Z790 M-ATX Motherboard with DDR5, ...
$302 .33
  • Memory Standard: DDR5 4800
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel Z790
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z790M AORUS ELITE AX ICE
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU80143
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GIGABYTE Z590 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE (Z590 AORUS XTREME WB) LGA 1200 Intel ...
$630 .32
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 5400(OC) / 5333(OC) / DDR4 5133(OC) / DDR4 5000(OC) / 4933(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4700(OC) / 4600(OC)/ 4500(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4300(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3800(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3666(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3300(OC) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 (11th Generation Intel Core i9 / i7 / i5 processors) DDR4 2933 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 (10th Generation Intel Core i9 / i7 processors) DDR4 2666 / 2400 / 2133 (10th Generation Intel Core i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron processors)
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220-VB codec+ESS ES9018K2M DAC+TI OPA1622 operational amplifier
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel Z590
  • Form Factor: Extended ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/...
  • Model #: Z590 AORUS XTREME WB
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KUE0305
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ASUS ROG STRIX B360-H GAMING/OPTANE LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel B360 HDMI USB 3.1 ...
$226 .57
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. ** DDR4 2666MHz and higher memory modules will run at max. 2666MHz on Intel 8th Gen. 6-core or higher processors.
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: ROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel B360
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: B360-H GAM OP
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU53341
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GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX Intel LGA 1700 Socket supports 13th , 14th gen Intel Z790 X ...
$551 .89
  • Memory Standard: Support for DDR5 8266(O.C) / 8200(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 7950(O.C) / 7900(O.C) / 7800(O.C) / 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 ALC1220-VB CODEC * The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio. 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. Support for S/PDIF Out
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel Z790 Express Chipset
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU73603
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Gigabyte Motherboard Z790 AORUS XTREME X ICE LGA 1700 DDR5 E-ATX PCIe 5.0 x16
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ASUS TUF GAMING B460M-PLUS (WI-FI) LGA 1200 Intel B460 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$161 .56
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2933/ 2800/ 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 ALC S1200A Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel B460
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: TUF GAM B460M-PLUS W
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KUF1911
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GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS XTREME X LGA 1700(14th,13th,12th Gen) Intel Z790 X EATX ...
$1,421 .32
  • Memory Standard: Support for DDR5 8266(O.C) / 8200(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 7950(O.C) / 7900(O.C) / 7800(O.C) / 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: 1 ESS ES9280AC DAC chip + 2 ESS ES9080 chips DTS Sound Unbound High Definition Audio 2-channel Support for S/PDIF Out * The line out jack and the optical S/PDIF out connector can only be used one at a time.
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel Z790 Express Chipset
  • Form Factor: Extended ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z790 AORUS XTREME X
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KUD9712
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GIGABYTE Z790 UD AX LGA 1700 Intel Z790 ATX Motherboard with DDR5, Triple M.2, PCIe 5.0, ...
$265 .32
  • Memory Standard: DDR5 4800
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel Z790
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • PCI Express 5.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
  • Model #: Z790 UD AX
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU60100
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ASUS TUF GAMING B760M-PLUS WIFI D4 Intel B760 LGA 1700 micro ATX
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ASUS PRIME B560-PLUS LGA 1200 Intel B560 ATX Intel Motherboard
$287 .91
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 4600(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3200(OC) / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133* * 11th Gen Intel Core processors support 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 natively. * 10th Gen Intel Core i9 / i7 processors support 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz natively, others will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2666MHz. * 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
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel B560
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: PRIME B560-PLUS
  • Item #: 9SIVS75KU11749
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GIGABYTE Z790 AERO G LGA 1700 Intel Z790 ATX Motherboard with DDR5, 5* 5.0 M.2, PCIe ...
$576 .87
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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 ALC1220-VB CODEC - The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio. High Definition Audio
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel Z790
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z790 AERO G
  • Item #: 9SIVS75KVN9213
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ASUS
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ASUS PRIME H510M-E LGA 1200 Intel H510 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$179 .00
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 3200(OC) / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133* * 11th Gen Intel processors support 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 natively. * 10th Gen Intel Core i9 / i7 processors support 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 natively, others will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2666MHz. * 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: Realtek ALC897/887
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel H510
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: PRIME H510M-E
  • Item #: 9SIVS75KU11726
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GIGABYTE
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GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS TACHYON LGA 1700 Intel Z790 Extended ATX Motherboard
$588 .32
  • Memory Standard: DDR5 8333(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 7950(O.C) / 7900(O.C) / 7800(O.C) / 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: 2x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220-VB CODEC
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel Z790
  • Form Factor: Extended ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z790 AORUS TACHYON
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU93230
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1700 Gigabyte H610M K mATX D4
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GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS MASTER LGA 1700 Intel Z790 EATX Motherboard with DDR5, 5* M.2, ...
$568 .32
  • 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 ALC1220-VB CODEC - The front panel line out jack supports DSD audio. ESS ES9118 DAC chip Support for DTS:X Ultra High Definition Audio
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel Z790
  • Form Factor: Extended ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z790 AORUS MASTER
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KUB3702
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GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS PRO X WIFI7 LGA 1700 Intel Z790 X ATX Motherboard with DDR5, 5 x ...
$494 .36
  • Memory Standard: DDR5 4800
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220-VB CODEC
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel Z790
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z790 AORUS PRO X WIFI7
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KUP5891
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ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI Intel Z690 LGA 1700 ATX
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ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero (WiFi 6E) LGA 1700(Intel 14th & 13th&12th Gen) ATX gaming ...
$935 .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/ 4800MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * 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.
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082 - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback Audio Features - SupremeFX Shielding Technology -...
  • Model #: ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO
  • Item #: 9SIVS75KU13943
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ASUS TUF GAMING B560-PLUS WIFI Demon Slayer Limited Edition Motherboard,ASUS and ...
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H61 desktop motherboard Dual channels SATA Ethernet for DDR3 ram stock H61M LGA 1155 ...
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MSI Z590-A PRO LGA 1200 Intel Z590 ATX Intel Motherboard
$226 .32
  • 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 ALC897
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel Z590
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z590-A PRO
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU52826
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Taifast 12 GPU Motherboard SATA USB3.0 interface USB2.0 with CPU main board DDR4 ...
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ASUS ROG STRIX Z270I GAMING LGA 1151 Intel Z270 HDMI USB 3.0 Mini ITX Motherboards - ...
$246 .21
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 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(O.C.)/ 2400/ 2133
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
  • Chipset: Intel Z270
  • Form Factor: Mini ITX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: STRIX Z270I GAMING
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU53333
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ASUS PRIME B365M-K LGA 1151 Intel B365 SATA 6Gb/s mATX Form Factor Intel Motherboard
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
  • Chipset: Intel B365
  • Form Factor: mATX Form Factor
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: PRIME B365M-K
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KUF4646
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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.

By NeweggBusiness Staff