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MSI Z490-S01 LGA 1200 Intel Z490 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard
$156 .54
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- PCI Express x16: 2 x PCI Express x16
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel Z490
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: Z490-S01
- Item #: 9SIVS10KU53866
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
ASUS ROG Strix Z790-A Gaming WiFi D4 LGA1700(Intel 14th& 13th & 12th Gen) ATX gaming ...
$339 .87
- Memory Standard: DDR4:5333(OC)/5133(OC)/5066(OC)/ 5000(OC)/4800(OC)/4700(OC)/4600(OC)/4500(OC)/4400(OC)/4266(OC)/4133Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) OptiMem III * 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 (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4080
- Brand: ASUS
- 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 #: ASUS ROG Strix Z790-A Gaming WiFi D4
- Item #: 9SIVS75KUV3647
- Return Policy: ANHENGXING (HONG KONG) LIMITED Return Policy
GIGABYTE B760M GAMING AC (Wi-Fi) LGA 1700 Intel B760 M-ATX Motherboard DDR5, 2* M.2, ...
$194 .36
- Memory Standard: Support DDR5 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
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
- 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 #: GIGABYTE B760M GAMING AC DDR5
- Item #: 9SIVS10KS74822
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
JGINYUE X99-9D4 Motherboard Dual CPU LGA 2011-3 Supports Xeon E5 V3 V4 DDR4 Memory ...
$109 .99
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 2666
- Number of Memory Slots: 8x288pin (DDR4)
- Brand: JGINYUE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 2011
- Chipset: Intel X99-9D4
- Form Factor: Extended ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 10 x SATA 6Gb/s
- USB 3.0: 4 x USB 3.0
- Model #: X99-9D4
- Item #: 9SIV81PKED3396
- Return Policy: TFGJ Return Policy
GIGABYTE B560M AORUS PRO LGA 1200 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$220 .32
- 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 #: 9SIVS10KUB3701
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
GIGABYTE B365M DS3H LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel B365 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX Intel ...
$99 .86
- Memory Standard: DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 * To support 2666 MHz or XMP memory, you must install a 9th and 8th Generation Intel Core i9/i7/i5 processor.
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
- Chipset: Intel B365
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: B365M DS3H
- Item #: 9SIVS10KU80032
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 EDITION LGA 1700 (Intel 13th &12th Gen) ATX ...
$2,199 .28
- Memory Standard: DDR5 7800+(OC)/7600(OC)/7400(OC)/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* * 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: 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 110 dB SNR recording input - Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback Audio Features - SupremeFX Shielding...
- Model #: 90MB1FL0-M0AAY0
- Item #: 9SIVS10KU53006
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
ASUS ProArt Z790-Creator WiFi 6E LGA 1700(Intel 14th & 13th & 12th Gen) ATX content creator ...
$1,092 .44
- 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) OptiMem II * 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 (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 Fea...
- Model #: PROART Z790-CREATOR WIFI
- Item #: 9SIVS75KU13946
- Return Policy: ANHENGXING (HONG KONG) LIMITED Return Policy
Zunate X99 LGA 2011 V3 Motherboard with 4 DDR4 Slots, M.2 Slots, LAN Card, Multiple ...
$140 .98
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- Model #: 374158482309
- Item #: 9SIVPVGKKW7785
- Return Policy: ShenZhenYanXinWuLiuYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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
GIGABYTE GA-H110M-H LGA 1151 Intel H110 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel ...
$75 .65
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 2133
- Number of Memory Slots: 2 x DIMM
- PCI Express x16: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
- Chipset: Intel H110
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Model #: GA-H110M-H
- Item #: 9SIVS10KUE0382
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
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
- 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
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
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
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
MSI PRO H310M PRO-VDH PLUS LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel H310 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 ...
$72 .73
- Memory Standard: Supports DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz* * 2666 MHz for I7 and I5 processors only.
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
- Chipset: Intel H310 This chipset is ME11 firmware based and doesn’t feature SDA3.0.
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: H310M PRO-VDH PLUS
- Item #: 9SIVS10KU54276
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
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
- Return Policy: ANHENGXING (HONG KONG) LIMITED Return Policy
ASUS PRIME B560M-K LGA 1200 Intel B560 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$111 .87
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 5000(OC) / 4800(OC) / 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 processors support 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: 2x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel B560
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: PRIME B560M-K
- Item #: 9SIVS75KU13472
- 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 PROART B760-CREATOR D4 motherboard, Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel® ...
$479 .23
- Model #: ASUS ProArt B760-CREATOR D4
- Item #: 9SIVS10KS87032
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
MSI Z790 PROJECT ZERO LGA1700 Wi-Fi 7 DDR5 Back Connect Design ATX Motherboard
$387 .16
- Memory Standard: Memory Support 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
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- PCI Express x16: 3x PCI-E x16 slot 1x PCI-E x1 slot PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU) PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset) PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset) PCI_E4 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel Z790
- Form Factor: ATX (Back Connect)
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: Z790 PROJECT ZERO
- Item #: 9SIVS10KU54551
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
MSI MEG Z790 ACE MAX LGA 1700 Intel Z790 SATA 6Gb/s Extended ATX DDR5 2x Intel 2.5Gbps ...
$888 .54
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- Memory Standard: DDR5 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)
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4082 Codec + ESS ES9280AQ Combo DAC/HPA
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel Z790
- Form Factor: Extended ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: MEG Z790 ACE MAX
- Item #: 9SIVS75KU13954
- Return Policy: ANHENGXING (HONG KONG) 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 MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI DDR4 LGA 1700 Intel Z790 SATA 6Gb/s DDR4 ATX Motherboard
$414 .28
- 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): 7x SATA 6Gb/s ports - SATA_1& SATA_5_6& SATA_7_8 (From Z790 chipset) - SATA_A1_A2 (From ASM1061)
- Model #: MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI DDR4
- Item #: 9SIVS10KU73566
- 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
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.
