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GIGABYTE
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GIGABYTE B660M AORUS ELITE AX DDR4 B660 Intel LGA 1700 Micro-ATX Motherboard with ...
$198 .32
  • Memory Standard: Support for DDR4 5333(O.C.)/ DDR4 5133(O.C.)/DDR4 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 MHz 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 (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek Audio CODEC High Definition Audio
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel B660
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (S...
  • Model #: B660M AORUS ELITE AX DDR4
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KUB3716
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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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GIGABYTE B760M AORUS ELITE AX D4 LGA 1700 Intel B760 M-ATX Motherboard with DDR4, ...
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ASUS PRIME B760M-A Intel B760 (LGA 1700)(13th and 12th Gen) mATX motherboard, PCIe ...
$223 .03
  • Memory Standard: 4 x DIMM slots, Max. 128GB, 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*
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel B760
  • 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 B760M-A
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU73575
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1700 Gigabyte H610M K mATX D4
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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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ASUS ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming WiFi 6E LGA 1700 (Intel 12th&13th Gen) ATX Gaming ...
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ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI Intel Z690 LGA 1700 ATX
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GIGABYTE W480M VISION W LGA 1200 Intel W480 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$357 .65
  • 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 #: 9SIVS10KUB3717
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GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4 LGA 1700 Intel Z790 ATX Motherboard with DDR4, ...
$326 .89
  • Memory Standard: Support for DDR4 5333(O.C.)/ DDR4 5133(O.C.)/DDR4 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 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz 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 (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek Audio CODEC High Definition Audio
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel Z790
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Se...
  • Model #: Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU79945
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ASUS TUF GAMING B760M-PLUS WIFI D4 Intel B760 LGA 1700 micro ATX
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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 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 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 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 ROG Strix Z390-E Gaming LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel ...
$179 .28
  • 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/ 2400/ 2133 * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: ROG SupremeFX S1220A High Definition Audio CODEC
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel Z390
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: ROG STRIX Z390-E GAM
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU52941
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GIGABYTE H370 HD3 LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel H370 HDMI USB 3.1 ATX Intel Motherboard
$154 .98
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 * To support 2666 MHz or XMP memory, you must install an 8th Generation Intel Core i7/i5 processor.
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel H370
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: H370 HD3
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU93228
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ASUS TUF GAMING B760M-E D4 Intel LGA1700 mATX Motherboard 128GB, 4xDDR4, 1 x PCIe ...
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MSI MPG Z590 GAMING CARBON WIFI LGA 1200 Intel Z590 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard
$222 .10
  • 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 GAM CAR WIF
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU53595
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MSI MPG Z890 EDGE TI WIFI7 GAMING MOTHERBOARD
$378 .16
  • 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
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Brand: MSI
  • 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 #: MPG Z890 EDGE TI WIFI
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU54289
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MSI MAG B560M MORTAR WIFI LGA 1200 Intel B560 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$184 .71
  • Memory Standard: Supports 1R 2133/ 2666/ 2933 MHz for 10th Gen Intel CPU (by JEDEC & POR) Supports 1R 2133/ 2666/ 2933/ 3200 MHz for 11th Gen Intel CPU (by JEDEC & POR) Max overclocking frequency: 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5066+ MHz 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4600+ MHz 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4266+ 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)
  • PCI Express x16: 2 x PCI Express x16
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897 Codec Supports S/PDIF output
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel B560
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Model #: MAG B560M MORTAR WIF
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU54067
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GIGABYTE B660M GAMING DDR4 LGA 1700 Intel 12th mATX Motherboard, with Phases Hybrid ...
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ASUS B860M-BRO Intel B860 (LGA1851) mATX motherboard, PCIe 4.0, 2 x M.2 slots, DDR5, ...
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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.

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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