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GIGABYTE Z790 AERO G LGA 1700 Intel Z790 ATX Motherboard with DDR5, 5* 5.0 M.2, PCIe ...
$493 .43
- 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 #: 9SIVS10KUP7028
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GIGABYTE H410M H V2 Durable Motherboard with Intel® GbE LAN, Anti-Sulfur Resistor, Smart ...
$110 .00
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- CPU Type: Core i9 / i7 / i5 / i3 (11th / 10th Gen, LGA1200)
- Model #: H410M H V2
- Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2802
- Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS PRO X WIFI7 LGA 1700 Intel Z790 X ATX Motherboard with DDR5, 5 x ...
$425 .09
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- 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 #: 9SIVR5CKWK2100
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GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS MASTER LGA 1700 Intel Z790 EATX Motherboard with DDR5, 5* M.2, ...
$516 .22
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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 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 #: 9SIVR5CKWK2049
- Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
GIGABYTE B760M AORUS ELITE AX D4 LGA 1700 Intel B760 M-ATX Motherboard with DDR4, ...
$209 .60
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- CPU Type: Intel Core 13th Gen (LGA 1700)
- Model #: BEGIGABYTE B760M AORUS ELITE AX D4
- Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2066
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GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE AX ICE LGA 1700 Intel Z790 X ATX Motherboard with DDR5, 4* ...
$427 .64
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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 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 192 GB (48 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory 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 (The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to "Memory Support List" for more information.)
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek® Audio CODEC High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channe...
- Model #: Z790 AORUS ELITE AX ICE
- Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2109
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GIGABYTE Z590 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE (Z590 AORUS XTREME WB) LGA 1200 Intel ...
$564 .02
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- 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 #: 9SIVR5CKWK2039
- Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
GIGABYTE B860M D2H Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) LGA 1851 Motherboard, mATX, DDR5, 2x ...
$199 .00
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- Model #: B860M D2H
- Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2590
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ASUS ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming WiFi 6E LGA 1700 (Intel 12th&13th Gen) ATX Gaming ...
$477 .03
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- CPU Type: Intel Core 13th Gen (LGA 1700)
- Model #: Z790-E Gaming WiFi
- Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2631
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GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS PRO X LGA 1700(14th,13th,12th Gen) Intel Z790 X ATX Motherboard ...
$389 .00
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- 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): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: Z790 AORUS PRO X
- Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK4410
- Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
ASUS PRIME B460M-A LGA 1200 Intel B460 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$91 .31
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133* * 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 ALC887
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel B460
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: PRIME B460M-A
- Item #: 9SIVG8GKWN9162
- Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
ASUS TUF GAMING Z790-PRO WIFI MB INTEL 13TH12TH GEN DDR5 WIFI 7
$483 .66
- CPU Type: intel Z790
- Model #: TUF GAMING Z790 PRO-WIFI
- Item #: 9SIVS10KU53038
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
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
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
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
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
ASUS PRIME Z590M-PLUS LGA 1200 Intel Z590 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$174 .63
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 5133(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4700(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4500(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133* * 10th Gen Intel Core i7 / i9 processors support 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 natively, others will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2666MHz. * 11th Gen Intel processors support 3200 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 natively. * 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 Z590
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 5 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: PRIME Z590M-PLUS
- Item #: 9SIVG8GKWN9610
- Return Policy: roboshine 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
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-F Gaming WiFi II LGA 1700(Intel 14th &13th & 12th Gen)ATX gaming ...
$443 .18
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- Memory Standard: DDR5 : 8000+(OC)/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/ 4800 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) OptiMem II ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile II (AEMP II) Supports DIMM Flex * 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/. * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
- Number of Memory Slots: 4 x DIMM slots, Max. 192GB, DDR5
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel Z790
- Form Factor: ATX...
- Model #: ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI II
- Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2630
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ASUS ROG Maximus XIII Extreme Glacial LGA 1200 Intel Z590 Extended ATX Intel ...
$1,067 .32
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 5333(OC) / 5133(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4700(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4500(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133* * 11th Gen Intel Core processors support 3200 / 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: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: ROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel Z590
- Form Factor: Extended ATX...
- Model #: MAXIMUS XIII EXT GLA
- Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2697
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ASUS PRO WS C246-ACE LGA 1151 Intel C246 ATX Intel Motherboard
$419 .00
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 2666
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC S1220A
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
- Chipset: Intel C246
- Form Factor: ATX
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8) 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x2 mode)
- Model #: PRO WS C246-ACE
- Item #: 9SIVG8GKWU0400
- Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
ASUS ROG Strix Z790-A Gaming WiFi D4 LGA1700(Intel 14th& 13th & 12th Gen) ATX gaming ...
$338 .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
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XIII EXTREME LGA 1200 Intel Z590 Extended ATX Intel Motherboard
$553 .87
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 5333(OC) / 5133(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4700(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4500(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133* * 11th Gen Intel Core processors support 3200 / 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: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: ROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel Z590
- Form Factor: Extended ATX...
- Model #: ROG MAXIMUS XIII EXT
- Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2704
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MSI MAG B460M MORTAR WIFI LGA 1200 Intel B460 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$129 .01
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- Memory Standard: Intel Core i7/i9 Supports up to DDR4 2933 MHz Intel Core i5 (Below) Supports up to DDR4 2666 MHz
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1200
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel B460
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1 1 SATA1 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot.
- Model #: MAG B460M MORTAR WIF
- Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2160
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TUF GAMING B760M-PLUS WIFI II Intel B760 LGA 1700 mATX motherboard with PCIe 5.0, ...
$246 .87
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- Memory Standard: DDR5 5600
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel B760
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
- Model #: TUF GAMING B760M-PLUS WIFI II
- Item #: 9SIVS75KU11735
- 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.
