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ASUS
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ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Plus WiFi D4 LGA 1700(Intel14th & 13th &12th Gen) ATX gaming ...
$399 .00
  • 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 II * 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 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) -...
  • Model #: TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS WIFI D4
  • Item #: 9SIVS75KU10551
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ASUS PRIME B365M-A LGA-1151 Support 9th/8th Gen Intel Processor with Aura Sync RGB ...
$102 .00
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory * The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor ** DDR4 2666 MHz and higher memory modules will run at max. 2666 MHz on Intel 8th Gen. 6-core or higher processors
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel B365
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
  • Model #: PRIME B365M-A
  • Item #: 9SIVS75KU10530
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GIGABYTE B360M D3H LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel B360 HDMI USB 3.1 Micro ATX Intel ...
$83 .41
  • 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 ALC892
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel B360
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: B360M D3H
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU93110
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GIGABYTE Z390 UD LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard for ...
$123 .38
  • Memory Standard: Support for DDR4 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(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel Z390
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z390 UD
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KS39619
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ASUS Prime Z390-P LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard for ...
$151 .04
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  • 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 * The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List)
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel Z390
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (gray)
  • Model #: Prime Z390-P
  • Item #: 9SIVS75KU10205
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GIGABYTE GA-X150-PLUS WS (rev. 1.0) LGA 1151 Intel C232 USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
$94 .31
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2133
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
  • Chipset: Intel C232
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: GA-X150-PLUS WS
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU80152
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ASUS ProArt B760-CREATOR WiFi Intel LGA 1700(13th and 12th Gen) ATX content creator ...
$364 .33
  • Memory Standard: DDR5 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • 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 - Premium audio capacitors - Dedicated audio PCB layers - Audio cover - Unique de-pop circuit
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel B760
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: ProArt B760-CREATOR WIFI
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU55275
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ASUS ROG STRIX B560-A GAMING WIFI LGA 1200 Intel B560 ATX Intel Motherboard
$273 .38
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 5000(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3200 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133* * 11th Gen Intel processors support 3200 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 natively. * 10th Gen Intel 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: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: ROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel B560
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: STRIX B560-A GAM WIF
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU52787
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GIGABYTE GA-H81M-S1 (rev. 2.1) LGA 1150 H81 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX ...
$89 .26
  • Memory Standard: Support for DDR4 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(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • Chipset: Intel Z390
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, 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. 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x4 (PCIEX4_1/PCIEX4_2)
  • Model #: Int-GA-H81M-S1
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KUN3586
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1700 Gigabyte B760 DS3H
$253 .95
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ASUS PRIME Z490-P Intel LGA 1200 Z490 1200 ATX M.2 Desktop Motherboard
$206 .86
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4
  • PCI Express x16: 1
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Z490 1200
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1x PCI Express 3.0 x16
  • CPU Type: Core i9 / i7 / i5 / i3 (11th / 10th Gen, LGA1200)
  • Model #: PRIME Z490-P RAA
  • Item #: 9SIVS75KU11747
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ASUS PRIME B760M-A WIFI D4 (LGA 1700) mATX motherboard, PCIe 4.0, two M.2 slots, ...
$192 .07
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ASUS PRIME B365M-K LGA 1151 Intel B365 SATA 6Gb/s mATX Form Factor Intel Motherboard
$148 .66
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
  • Chipset: Intel B365
  • Form Factor: mATX Form Factor
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: PRIME B365M-K
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KUF4646
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ASUS PRIME B250M-PLUS LGA 1151 Intel B250 HDMI USB 3.0 Micro ATX Motherboards - Intel
$92 .55
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2400/2133
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
  • Chipset: Intel B250
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: PRIME B250M-PLUS
  • Item #: 9SIVS75KU11755
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GIGABYTE
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GIGABYTE GA-X150M-PLUS WS (rev. 1.0) LGA 1151 Intel C232 USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel ...
$108 .32
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2133
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
  • Chipset: Intel C232
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: GA-X150M-PLUS WS
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KUE0317
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MSI
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MSI Z590-A PRO LGA 1200 Intel Z590 ATX Intel Motherboard
$226 .32
  • 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 ALC897
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel Z590
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z590-A PRO
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU52826
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ASUS X99-DELUXE II LGA 2011-v3 Intel X99 USB 3.1 ATX Intel Motherboard
$524 .23
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 3333(O.C.)/ 3300(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666(O.C.)/ 2400(O.C.)/ 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.
  • Number of Memory Slots: 8x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1150
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 2011-v3
  • Chipset: Intel X99
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 8 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports* * Due to chipset behavior, The SATA6G_78, SATA6G_910 ports do not support IRST including RAID configuration.
  • Model #: X99-DELUXE II
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU53112
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GIGABYTE Z390 D LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard
$112 .32
  • Memory Standard: Support for DDR4 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(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz memory modules 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 ALC887
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel Z390
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z390 D
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU80052
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GIGABYTE GA-H110-D3A (rev. 1.0) LGA 1151 Intel H110 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 ATX Intel ...
$172 .63
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2400/ 2133 * To support 2400 MHz or XMP memory, you must install a 7th generation processor.
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
  • Chipset: Intel H110
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors * Refer to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors.
  • Model #: GA-H110-D3A
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU92864
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MSI Z590 PRO WIFI LGA 1200 Intel Z590 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard
$225 .41
  • 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 ALC897
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel Z590
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z590 PRO WIFI
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU53383
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H61 desktop motherboard Dual channels SATA Ethernet for DDR3 ram stock H61M LGA 1155 ...
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GIGABYTE B460M DS3H V2 (rev 1.0) LGA 1200 Intel B460 Micro-ATX Motherboard with M.2, ...
$129 .65
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2933 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 (Intel Core i9 / i7 processors) DDR4 2666 / 2400 / 2133 (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 B460
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: B460M DS3H V2
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU80139
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ASUS TUF GAMING B560-PLUS WIFI Demon Slayer Limited Edition Motherboard,ASUS and ...
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ASUS ROG STRIX Z270I GAMING LGA 1151 Intel Z270 HDMI USB 3.0 Mini ITX Motherboards - ...
$246 .21
  • 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(O.C.)/ 2400/ 2133
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
  • Chipset: Intel Z270
  • Form Factor: Mini ITX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: STRIX Z270I GAMING
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU53333
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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