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MSI MEG Z490 ACE LGA 1200 Intel Z490 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard
$230 .28
  • Memory Standard: Supports 1R 2933/ 2666/ 2133 MHz 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 4800+ MHz 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4266+ MHz 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ MHz 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220 Codec + ESS SABRE9018Q2C combo DAC
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel Z490
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports1 1. SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot.
  • Model #: MEG Z490 ACE
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU73636
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ASUS TUF GAMING B460M-PLUS AC LGA 1200 Intel B460 Intel Motherboard
$181 .85
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  • Memory Standard: 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel B460
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 + 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (Max. x4)
  • CPU Type: Intel Socket LGA1200 for 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
  • M.2: 2 x M.2 socket 3 Key M (1 x type 2242-22110, PCIe 3.0x4 + 1 x type 2242-2280, PCIe 3.0x4 & SATA)
  • Wireless LAN: 1x1 Dual band Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac
  • Model #: TUF GAMING B460M-PLU
  • Item #: 9SIVS75KU09714
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ASUS PRIME B760M-A WIFI (LGA 1700) mATX mortheboard with PCIe 4.0, DDR5, two M.2 ...
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MSI B760M BOMBER DDR4 Supports 12th/13th Generation Intel® Core, Pentium® Gold and ...
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GIGABYTE Z370 HD3 (rev. 1.0) LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z370 HDMI USB 3.1 ATX Intel ...
$166 .06
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 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
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel Z370
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z370 HD3
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KUB4197
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MSI MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS LGA 1200 Intel Z490 ATX Intel Motherboard
$186 .51
  • Memory Standard: Supports 1R 2933 / 2666 / 2133 * 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5000+ 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4500+ 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ * Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1200-VD1 Codec
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel Z490
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s * SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot.
  • Model #: MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU54543
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MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PLUS LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 ATX Intel Motherboard
$123 .33
  • 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 ALC892
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel Z390
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* * M.2 slots and SATA ports share the bandwidth. Please refer user manual for details.
  • Model #: MPG Z390 GAMING PLUS
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU53657
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GIGABYTE C621 AORUS XTREME LGA 3647 Intel C621 Extended ATX Intel Motherboard
$1,760 .65
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 4200(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3800(O.C.)/ 3733(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2933(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133
  • Number of Memory Slots: 12x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220-VB codec * The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 3647
  • Chipset: Intel C621
  • Form Factor: Extended ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 8 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: C621 AORUS XTREME
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU92947
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ASUS Mainboard ROG STRIX B760-G GAMING WIFI - micro ATX - Socket LGA1700 - Intel B760
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ASUS Z890 AYW GAMING WIFI W ATX Z890 motherboard, Inte.l Core Ultra Series 2 Ready, ...
$289 .99
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Brand: ASUS
  • 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 slot
  • PCI Express 4.0 x16: Intel Z890 Chipset: 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (supports x4 mode) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x1 mode)
  • Max LAN Speed: 2.5Gbps
  • Model #: ASUS Z890 AYW GAMING WIFI W
  • Item #: 9SIVS75KV98014
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MSI ARSENAL GAMING B360M MORTAR LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel B360 Micro ATX Intel ...
$143 .45
  • Memory Standard: Supports DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz * Please refer to www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Dual Realtek ALC892
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel B360
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: B360M MORTAR
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KS39999
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MSI MPG Z590 CARBON EK X LGA 1200 Intel Z590 ATX Intel Motherboard
$666 .68
  • 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 CARBON EK X
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU79757
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GIGABYTE W480 VISION D LGA 1200 Intel W480 ATX Intel Motherboard
$758 .63
  • Memory Standard: Intel Xeon W-1290/W-1270 series processors / Intel Core i9/i7 processors: Support for DDR4 2933/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Intel Xeon W-1250 series processors / Intel Core i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processors: Support for DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz 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 Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220-VB codec * The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel W480
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: W480 VISION D
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KS87104
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GIGABYTE Z790I AORUS ULTRA LGA 1700 Intel Z790 Mini-ITX Motherboard with DDR5, Dual ...
$598 .32
  • Memory Standard: DDR5 8000(O.C.) / 7800(O.C.) / 7600(O.C.) / 7200(O.C.) / 7000(O.C.) / 6800(O.C.) / 6600(O.C.) / 6400(O.C.) / 6200(O.C.) / 6000(O.C.) / 5600(O.C.) / 5400(O.C.) / 5200(O.C.) / 4800 / 4400
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4080
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel Z790
  • Form Factor: Mini ITX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 2 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z790I AORUS ULTRA
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU80137
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Gigabyte Z790 UD Motherboard CPU LGA1700 Intel DDR5 HDMI
$290 .32
  • Memory Standard: DDR5-SDRAM
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Type: Computer Accessories
  • Wireless LAN: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
  • Model #: 1Z790 UD
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU92876
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MSI H110M Pro-VD LGA 1151 Intel H110 USB 3.1 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$151 .28
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2133
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
  • Chipset: Intel H110
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: H110M Pro-VD
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU52957
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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME Intel® Z890 LGA 1851 E-ATX motherboard, Advanced AI ...
$1,298 .87
  • 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 / DDR5 9200
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel Z890
  • Form Factor: Extended ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • PCI Express 5.0 x16: Intel Core Ultra Processors (series 2)* 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 or x8/x8 or x8/x4/x4 modes)**
  • Model #: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KS78303
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ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-I GAMING WIFI LGA 1851 Intel Z890 Mini ITX Motherboard
$672 .00
  • 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 / DDR5 9200
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
  • Brand: ASUS
  • 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: Intel Core Ultra Processors(Series 2)* 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)
  • Model #: ROG STRIX Z890-I GAMING WIFI
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU52585
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ASUS Prime H770-PLUS D4 Intel H770( 13th and 12th Gen) LGA 1700 ATX motherboard with ...
$309 .41
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 3200
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • 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 * A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel H770
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: PRIME H770-PLUS D4
  • Item #: 9SIVS75KU11774
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GIGABYTE B460M AORUS PRO LGA 1200 Intel B460 Micro-ATX Motherboard with Dual M.2, ...
$181 .23
  • Memory Standard: Intel Core i9/i7 processors: Support for DDR4 2933/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Intel Core i5/i3/ Pentium/Celeron processors: Support for DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1200
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel B460
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: B460M AORUS PRO
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KU73595
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ASUS Prime Z790M-Plus LGA 1700(Intel 14th & 13th & 12th Gen) microATX motherboard ...
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  • Memory Standard: DDR5 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 * 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: 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 - Audio Shielding - Prem...
  • Model #: PRIME Z790M-PLUS
  • Item #: 9SIVS75KU10541
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ASUS Mainboard TUF GAMING B760M-PLUS - micro ATX - Socket LGA1700 - Intel B760
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ASUS Z890 AYW GAMING WIFI W ATX Z890 motherboard, Intel Core Ultra Series 2 Ready, ...
$389 .87
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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)
  • 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 slot
  • Model #: Z890 AYW GAMING WIFI W
  • Item #: 9SIVS75KV98015
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ASUS TUF Gaming Z890-PRO WiFi Z890 LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard, Intel® Core Ultra Series 2 ...
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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