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ASRock Phantom Gaming B860 Lightning WiFi LGA 1851 Intel B860 SATA 6Gb/s DDR5 ATX ...
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- Memory Standard: Up to DDR5 8933+(OC)
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220
- Brand: ASRock
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel B860
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: B860 Lightning WiFi
- Item #: 9B-13-162-202
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASRock W790 WS Intel® W790 (LGA 4677) CEB workstation Extended ATX Motherboard 4 ...
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- Memory Standard: Supports DDR5 ECC, buffered memory (RDIMM/ RDIMM-3DS/ RDIMM-9x4) up to 6800+(OC)* 1DPC Up to 6800+ MHz (OC), 4800 MHz Natively for Xeon W9, Xeon W7 and Xeon W5. 2DPC Up to 6000+ MHz (OC), 4400 MHz Natively for Xeon W9, Xeon W7 and Xeon W5. Supports 4400 MHz Natively for Xeon W3, W5-3423 and W5-3433. Overclocking is not supported. * Actual support may vary by CPU * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)
- Number of Memory Slots: 8x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec) Nahimic Audio
- Brand: ASRock
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 4677
- Chipset: Intel W790
- Form Factor: Extended ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 8 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
- Model #: W790 WS
- Item #: 9B-13-162-113
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE H810M S2H GEN5 Intel LGA 1851 mATX Motherboard, Support Core Ultra (Series 2), ...
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- Memory Standard: DDR5 6400
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
- PCI Express x16: 1 x PCI Express x16
- Audio Chipset: Realtek® Audio CODEC
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel H810
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Model #: H810M S2H GEN5
- Item #: 9B-13-145-623
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI PRO PRO H610M-G WIFI DDR4 LGA 1700 Intel H610 Micro ATX Motherboard
$119 .99
- Memory Standard: Supports 1R 2133/ 2666/ 3200 MHz (by JEDEC & POR)
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel H610
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (From H610 chipset)* * SATA7 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot
- Model #: PRO H610M-G WIFI DDR4
- Item #: 9B-13-144-573
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS PRIME H610M-E D4-CSM LGA 1700(Intel 12th&13th Gen) mATX commercial ...
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 3200
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel H610
- Form Factor: mATX Form Factor
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 4.0 x16: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot
- Model #: PRIME H610M-E D4-CSM
- Item #: 9B-13-119-645
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Asus Prime H610M-A-CSM Gaming Desktop Motherboard - Intel H610 Chipset - Socket ...
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- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Type: Intel Core 14th Gen (LGA 1700)
- Model #: PRIME H610M-A-CSM
- Item #: 9B-2MG-000B-00844
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI PRO H610M-G DDR4 LGA 1700 Intel H610 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$99 .99
- Memory Standard: DDR4 3200
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel H610
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: PRO H610M-G DDR4
- Item #: 9B-13-144-525
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE B760I AORUS PRO LGA 1700 Intel B760 DDR5 SATA 6Gb/s Mini ITX Motherboard
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$199 .99
- Memory Standard: Support for DDR5 8000(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: 2x288pin (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. Support for S/PDIF Out
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel B760
- Form Factor: Mini ITX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 2 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: B760I AORUS PRO
- Item #: 9B-13-145-459
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASRock H810M-X WIFI LGA 1851 Intel H810 Micro ATX Motherboard
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- Memory Standard: Up to DDR5 6400
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
- Brand: ASRock
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel H810
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: H810M-X WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-162-236
- 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.
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel B760
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: Pro B760M-CT-CSM
- Item #: 9B-13-119-633
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X Intel LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard, Support Core Ultra ...
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- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Channel Supported: Dual Channel
- Buffer Supported: Un-buffered
- Audio Channels: 7.1 Channels
- Bluetooth: Yes
- Model #: Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X
- Item #: 9B-13-145-621
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI MEG Z890 UNIFY-X LGA 1851 Intel Z890 ATX Motherboard
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$424 .99
- 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 / DDR5 9466 / DDR5 9500 / DDR5 9600
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4082
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: MEG Z890 UNIFY-X
- Item #: 9B-13-144-683
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Plus WiFi LGA 1700(Intel14th & 13th & 12th Gen) ATX gaming ...
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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 under the Support tab or visit https://www.asus.com/support/ * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
- 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: Intel® 14th, 13th & 12th Gen Processors* 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
- Model #: TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS WIFI 6E
- Item #: 9B-13-119-618
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX Intel® Z890 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard, Advanced AI ...
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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 / DDR5 9200 / DDR5 9466 / DDR5 9500 / DDR5 9600
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (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: Support 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 APEX
- Item #: 9B-13-119-690
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO Intel® Z890 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard, Advanced AI ...
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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-13-119-691
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI Z890 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard, Intel® Core™ Ultra ...
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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 #: ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-119-693
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI Z890 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard, Intel® Core™ Ultra ...
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$260 .99
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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-13-119-695
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING WIFI Intel® Z890 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard, Advanced AI ...
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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
- 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)
- Model #: ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-119-692
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS PRIME Z890M-PLUS WIFI Z890 LGA 1851 mATX motherboard, Intel® Core™ Ultra Series ...
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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
- 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
- Model #: PRIME Z890M-PLUS WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-119-698
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI Z890 LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard, Intel® Core™ Ultra ...
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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
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220P
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: PROART Z890-CREATOR WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-119-699
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-H GAMING WIFI Z890 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard, Intel Core Ultra ...
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- Memory Standard: 4 x DIMM slots, max. 192GB, DDR5 Support up to 8800+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)* Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module Supports DIMM Flex NitroPath DRAM Technology DIMM FIT ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III) * 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/ download-center/. * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA...
- Model #: ROG STRIX Z890-H GAMING WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-119-728
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS Z790 MAX GAMING WIFI7 Intel Z790 (LGA 1700) ATX motherboard with PCIe 5.0, three ...
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- Audio Chipset: Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel Z790
- Form Factor: ATX
- Channel Supported: Dual Channel
- Buffer Supported: Un-buffered
- Audio Channels: 7.1 Channels
- Model #: 90MB1MS0-MVAAY0
- Item #: 9B-13-119-782
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS PRIME Z890-P WIFI Z890 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard, Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 2 ...
$226 .99
- 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
- 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 #: PRIME Z890-P WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-119-696
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS Pro WS W790-ACE Intel® W790 (LGA 4677) CEB workstation motherboard, PCIe 5.0 ...
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- Memory Standard: 6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/5800(OC)/5600(OC)/5400(OC)/5200(OC)/5000(OC)/4800 ECC Registered 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 under the Support tab or visit https://www.asus.com/support/
- Number of Memory Slots: 8x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek S1220A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in) - Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback* Audio F...
- Model #: Pro WS W790-ACE
- Item #: 9B-13-119-638
- Return Policy: Standard 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.
