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ASRock B860 Pro RS LGA 1851 Intel B860 SATA 6Gb/s DDR5 Intel Core Ultra ATX Motherboard
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$149.99
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  • Memory Standard: Up to DDR5 8666+(OC)
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
  • Brand: ASRock
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel B860
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: B860 Pro RS
  • Item #: 9B-13-162-205
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ASRock B860 LiveMixer WiFi LGA 1851 Intel B860 SATA 6Gb/s DDR5 Intel Core Ultra ATX ...
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  • Memory Standard: Up to DDR5 8666+(OC)
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220
  • Brand: ASRock
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel B860
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: B860 LiveMixer WiFi
  • Item #: 9B-13-162-204
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ASRock B860I Lightning WiFi LGA 1851 Intel B860 SATA 6Gb/s Intel Core Ultra DDR5 Mini ITX ...
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  • Memory Standard: Up to DDR5 9333+(OC)
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220
  • Brand: ASRock
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel B860
  • Form Factor: Mini ITX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 3 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: B860I Lightning WiFi
  • Item #: 9B-13-162-219
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ASRock B860 Pro-A LGA 1851 Intel B860 SATA 6Gb/s DDR5 Intel Core Ultra ATX Motherboard
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  • Memory Standard: Up to DDR5 8666+(OC)
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
  • Brand: ASRock
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel B860
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: B860 Pro-A
  • Item #: 9B-13-162-207
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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ASRock W790 WS Intel® W790 (LGA 4677) CEB workstation Extended ATX Motherboard 4 ...
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  • Memory Standard: Supports DDR5 ECC, buffered memory (RDIMM/ RDIMM-3DS/ RDIMM-9x4) up to 6800+(OC)* 1DPC Up to 6800+ MHz (OC), 4800 MHz Natively for Xeon W9, Xeon W7 and Xeon W5. 2DPC Up to 6000+ MHz (OC), 4400 MHz Natively for Xeon W9, Xeon W7 and Xeon W5. Supports 4400 MHz Natively for Xeon W3, W5-3423 and W5-3433. Overclocking is not supported. * Actual support may vary by CPU * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)
  • Number of Memory Slots: 8x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec) Nahimic Audio
  • Brand: ASRock
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 4677
  • Chipset: Intel W790
  • Form Factor: Extended ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 8 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
  • Model #: W790 WS
  • Item #: 9B-13-162-113
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC LGA 1151 (300 Series) Z390 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Motherboard ...
$217 .96
  • 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 ALC1220P Codec
  • Brand: MSI
  • Chipset: Intel Z390
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* * M.2 slots and SATA ports share the bandwidth.
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16: 3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 modes)
  • Model #: International MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC
  • Item #: 9SIVSN9KWT6382
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Asus Prime H610M-A-CSM Gaming Desktop Motherboard - Intel H610 Chipset - Socket ...
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MSI B760M BOMBER WIFI motherboard Supports 12th/13th Gen Intel® Core Processors, ...
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Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E Motherboard, ATX-Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series ...
$198 .99
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel Z890
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • HDMI: 1 x HDMI
  • CPU Type: Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) (LGA 1851)
  • Channel Supported: Dual Channel
  • Model #: Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E
  • Item #: 9B-13-144-759
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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ASRock H810M-X WIFI LGA 1851 Intel H810 Micro ATX Motherboard
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  • Memory Standard: Up to DDR5 6400
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
  • Brand: ASRock
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel H810
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: H810M-X WIFI
  • Item #: 9B-13-162-236
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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MSI PRO H610M-G DDR4 LGA 1700 Intel H610 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$108 .99
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 3200
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel H610
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: PRO H610M-G DDR4
  • Item #: 9B-13-144-525
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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ASUS PRIME H610M-E D4-CSM LGA 1700(Intel 12th&13th Gen) mATX commercial ...
$106 .99
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 3200
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel H610
  • 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 H610M-E D4-CSM
  • Item #: 9B-13-119-645
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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MSI PRO PRO H610M-G WIFI DDR4 LGA 1700 Intel H610 Micro ATX Motherboard
$119 .99
  • Memory Standard: Supports 1R 2133/ 2666/ 3200 MHz (by JEDEC & POR)
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel H610
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (From H610 chipset)* * SATA7 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot
  • Model #: PRO H610M-G WIFI DDR4
  • Item #: 9B-13-144-573
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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ASUS Pro WS W790-ACE Intel® W790 (LGA 4677) CEB workstation motherboard, PCIe 5.0 ...
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  • Memory Standard: 6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/5800(OC)/5600(OC)/5400(OC)/5200(OC)/5000(OC)/4800 ECC Registered Memory* * 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 under the Support tab or visit https://www.asus.com/support/
  • Number of Memory Slots: 8x288pin (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 F...
  • Model #: Pro WS W790-ACE
  • Item #: 9B-13-119-638
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE B760M D2H LGA 1700 Intel B760 M-ATX Motherboard With DDR5, 2* M.2, PCIe 4.0, ...
$136 .00
  • 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 #: B760M D2H
  • Item #: 9SIVSN9KWT6391
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MSI PRO Z890-P WIFI Motherboard, ATX - Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA ...
$229 .99
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  • 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)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel Z890
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: PRO Z890-P WIFI
  • Item #: 9B-13-144-672
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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MSI MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI Motherboard, ATX - Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series ...
$369 .99
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  • 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 8800 / DDR5 8933 / DDR5 9000 / DDR5 9066 / DDR5 9200
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel Z890
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI
  • Item #: 9B-13-144-674
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MSI MPG Z890I EDGE TI WIFI Motherboard, Mini-ITX - Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors ...
$299 .99
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  • 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
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4080
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel Z890
  • Form Factor: Mini ITX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 2 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: MPG Z890I EDGE TI WIFI
  • Item #: 9B-13-144-681
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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ASRock B760M PRO RS WiFi LGA 1700 Intel B760 Micro ATX Motherboard
$132 .99
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  • Memory Standard: Up to 7200+(OC)
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
  • Brand: ASRock
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel B760
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: B760M Pro RS WiFi
  • Item #: 9B-13-162-228
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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MSI PRO Z890-S WIFI LGA 1851 Intel Z890 ATX Motherboard
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$215.99
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  • 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
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel Z890
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z890-S WIFI
  • Item #: 9B-13-144-675
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Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI Motherboard, ATX - Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), ...
$209 .99
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  • 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)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel Z890
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI
  • Item #: 9B-13-144-671
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MSI MEG Z890 ACE Motherboard, ATX - Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA ...
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  • 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 8800 / DDR5 8933 / DDR5 9000 / DDR5 9066 / DDR5 9200
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4082+ESS9219Q
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel Z890
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: MEG Z890 ACE
  • Item #: 9B-13-144-673
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MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI Motherboard, ATX - Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series ...
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$259.99
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  • 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)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel Z890
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI
  • Item #: 9B-13-144-669
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ASRock Z890 Pro RS WiFi LGA 1851 Intel Z890 ATX Motherboard
$179 .99
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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)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
  • Brand: ASRock
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel Z890
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z890 Pro RS WiFi
  • Item #: 9B-13-162-177
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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