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GIGABYTE
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GIGABYTE B560M AORUS PRO LGA 1200 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$999 .00
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 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 Gen Intel Core i9 / i7 / i5 processors) DDR4 2933 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 (10th Gen Intel Core i9 / i7 processors) DDR4 2666 / 2400 / 2133 (10th Gen Intel Core i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron processors)
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek Audio CODEC
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel B560
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: B560M AORUS PRO
  • Item #: 9SIVSN9KWT6415
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ASUS TUF GAMING B760M-E D4 Intel LGA1700 mATX Motherboard 128GB, 4xDDR4, 1 x PCIe ...
$200 .89
  • CPU Type: Intel Core 13th Gen (LGA 1700)
  • Model #: ASUS TUF GAMING B760M-E D4
  • Item #: 9SIVSN9KWT6395
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GIGABYTE
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GIGABYTE W480M VISION W LGA 1200 Intel W480 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$361 .04
  • Memory Standard: Intel Xeon W-1290/W-1270 series processors / Intel Core i9/i7 processors: Support for DDR4 2933/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz memory modules Intel Xeon W-1250 series processors / Intel Core i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processors: Support for DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz memory modules Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules * To support ECC, you must install an Intel Xeon processor. Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1200
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel W480
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 8 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: W480M VISION W
  • Item #: 9SIVSN9KWT6390
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Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E Motherboard, ATX-Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series ...
$199 .99
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel Z890
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • HDMI: 1 x HDMI
  • CPU Type: Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) (LGA 1851)
  • Channel Supported: Dual Channel
  • Model #: Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E
  • Item #: 9B-13-144-759
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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Gigabyte Z790 D AX Motherboard LGA 1700 DDR5 ATX HDMI DP Wi-Fi 6E M.2 PCIe HDMI
$218 .05
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MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI Motherboard, ATX - Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series ...
$179 .99
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  • Memory Standard: Up to DDR5 9200+ MT/s (OC)
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel B860
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI
  • Item #: 9B-13-144-692
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X Intel LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard, Support Core Ultra ...
$279 .99
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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
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CPU Motherboard Memory Combo - Intel BX80768270K Bundle with ASRock Z890 Pro RS and ...
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$999.97
$769 .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)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
  • Brand: ASRock
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel Z890
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: COMBO 4859087
  • Item #: 9B-CMB-4859087
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC LGA 1151 (300 Series) Z390 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Motherboard ...
$217 .96
  • 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 ALC1220P Codec
  • Brand: MSI
  • Chipset: Intel Z390
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* * M.2 slots and SATA ports share the bandwidth.
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16: 3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 modes)
  • Model #: International MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC
  • Item #: 9SIVSN9KWT6382
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MSI B760M BOMBER WIFI motherboard Supports 12th/13th Gen Intel® Core Processors, ...
$168 .00
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MSI PRO H610M-G DDR4 LGA 1700 Intel H610 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$108 .99
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  • 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 #: 9SIA4N9KGP8447
  • Return Policy: Platinum Micro Inc. Motherboards - Intel Return Policy
$108 .99
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ASUS
ASUS Pro WS Z890-ACE SE Z890 LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard, Intel® Core Ultra Series 2 Ready, ...
$479 .99
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  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Brand: ASUS
  • Model: PRO WS Z890-ACE SE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • CPU Type: Core i7
  • Part Number: PRO WS Z890-ACE SE
  • Model #: PRO WS Z890-ACE SE
  • Item #: 9B-1JW-000C-01B12
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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Asus Prime H610M-A-CSM Gaming Desktop Motherboard - Intel H610 Chipset - Socket ...
$123 .50
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2 x DIMM slots, Max. 96GB, DDR5 5600/5400/5200/5000/4800 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
  • 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
  • Brand: ASUS
  • Model: PRIME H610M-A-CSM
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel H610
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
  • HDMI: 1 x HDMI
  • Model #: PRIME H610M-A-CSM
  • Item #: 9SIV1DSKT21341
  • Return Policy: NothingButSavings Return Policy
$123 .50
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MSI
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MSI PRO PRO H610M-G WIFI DDR4 LGA 1700 Intel H610 Micro ATX Motherboard
$109 .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
$109 .99
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ASRock
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ASRock H810M-X WIFI LGA 1851 Intel H810 Micro ATX Motherboard
$111 .99
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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
$111 .99
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ASUS
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ASUS PRIME H610M-E D4-CSM LGA 1700(Intel 12th&13th Gen) mATX commercial ...
$107 .99
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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
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CPU Motherboard Combo - Intel BX80768270K Bundle with MSI MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI
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$681.98
$551 .98
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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 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 #: COMBO 4859091
  • Item #: 9B-CMB-4859091
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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GIGABYTE
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GIGABYTE Z590I VISION D LGA 1200 Intel Z590 Mini ITX Intel Motherboard
$340 .16
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 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: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4080
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel Z590
  • Form Factor: Mini ITX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z590I VISION D
  • Item #: 9SIVSN9KWT6412
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GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS MASTER AI TOP Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) LGA 1851 Motherboard, ...
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$749.99
$599 .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 9333 / DDR5 9466 / DDR5 9500
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: ESS ES9280 chip (rear panel audio) - Support for DTS:X Ultra - High Definition Audio - 2-channel ESS ES9118 DAC chip (front panel audio)
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel Z890 Express
  • Form Factor: Extended ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z890 AORUS MASTER AI TOP
  • Item #: 9B-13-145-542
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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GIGABYTE H610M D3W WIFI6 Intel LGA 1700 Micro ATX Motherboard, Supports ...
$124 .99
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  • Memory Standard: Support up to DDR5 5600 MT/s memory module
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel H610
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • PCI Express 4.0 x16: CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x16
  • Model #: H610M D3W WIFI6
  • Item #: 9B-13-145-617
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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MSI MPG B860I EDGE TI WIFI White Motherboard, Mini-ITX - Supports Intel Core Ultra ...
$199 .99
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  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
  • Brand: MSI Computer
  • Model: B860I EDGE TI WIFI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel B860
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 2 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • HDMI: 1 x HDMI
  • PCI Express 5.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
  • Model #: B860I EDGE TI WIFI
  • Item #: 9B-13-144-711
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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GIGABYTE Z890I AORUS ULTRA Ultra Core (Series 2) LGA 1851, Mini-ITX, DDR5, 2x M.2, PCIe ...
$349 .99
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  • Memory Standard: Support for DDR5 8800(O.C) / 8600(O.C) / 8400(O.C) /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 / 6200 / 6000 / 5800 / 5600MT/s memory modules.
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
  • 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: 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
  • Max LAN Speed: 2.5Gbps
  • Model #: Z890I AORUS ULTRA
  • Item #: 9B-13-145-534
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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CPU Motherboard Combo - Intel BX80768270K Bundle with ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING ...
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$705.98
$565 .98
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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 #: COMBO 4859089
  • Item #: 9B-CMB-4859089
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE X ICE Ultra Core (Series 2) LGA 1851, ATX, DDR5, 5x M.2, PCIe ...
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$329.99
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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 ELITE X ICE
  • Item #: 9B-13-145-525
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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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