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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 ...
$120 .00
  • 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 #: 9SIVSN9KWT6400
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GIGABYTE
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GIGABYTE B560M AORUS PRO LGA 1200 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$999 .00
  • 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 #: 9SIVSN9KWT6415
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ASUS TUF GAMING B760M-E D4 Intel LGA1700 mATX Motherboard 128GB, 4xDDR4, 1 x PCIe ...
$200 .89
  • CPU Type: Intel Core 13th Gen (LGA 1700)
  • Model #: ASUS TUF GAMING B760M-E D4
  • Item #: 9SIVSN9KWT6395
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Gigabyte Z790 D AX Motherboard LGA 1700 DDR5 ATX HDMI DP Wi-Fi 6E M.2 PCIe HDMI
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MSI
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MSI MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI LGA 1851 Intel B860 SATA 6Gb/s Intel Core Ultra DDR5 ATX ...
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$229.99
$179 .99
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  • Memory Standard: Up to DDR5 9200+ MT/s (OC)
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel B860
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI
  • Item #: 9B-13-144-692
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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MSI B860 GAMING PLUS WIFI LGA 1851 Intel B860 SATA 6Gb/s Wi-Fi 7 DDR5 PCI-E x16 slot M.2 ...
$206 .99
  • Memory Standard: Up to DDR5 8600+ MT/s (OC)
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel B860
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: B860 GAMING PLUS WIFI
  • Item #: 9B-13-144-693
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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MSI PRO B860-P LGA 1851 Intel B860 SATA 6Gb/s DDR5 PCI-E x16 slot M.2 Thunderbolt4 ...
$197 .99
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  • Memory Standard: Up to DDR5 8600+ MT/s (OC)
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel B860
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: PRO B860-P WIFI
  • Item #: 9B-13-144-694
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MSI PRO B860M-A WIFI LGA 1851 Intel B860 SATA 6Gb/s DDR5 PCI-E x16 slot M.2 ...
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$189.99
$176 .99
  • Memory Standard: Up to DDR5 8600+ MT/s (OC)
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel B860
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: PRO B860M-A WIFI
  • Item #: 9B-13-144-695
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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Motherboard Memory SSD Combo - GIGABYTE B760M GAMING PLUS WIFI DDR4 Bundle with ...
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$453.97
$324 .99
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 3200
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel B760
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • PCI Express 4.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x16
  • Model #: COMBO 4870180
  • Item #: 9B-CMB-4870180
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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GIGABYTE
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GIGABYTE Z790 EAGLE AX LGA 1700 Intel Z790 ATX Motherboard with DDR5, M.2, PCIe 5.0, USB ...
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$209.99
$159 .99
  • Memory Standard: DDR5 5600
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel Z790
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • PCI Express 5.0 x16: CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16) * The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
  • Model #: Z790 EAGLE AX
  • Item #: 9B-13-145-495
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X Intel LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard, Support Core Ultra ...
$279 .99
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  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel Z890
  • Channel Supported: Dual Channel
  • Buffer Supported: Un-buffered
  • Audio Channels: 7.1 Channels
  • Bluetooth: Yes
  • Model #: Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X
  • Item #: 9B-13-145-621
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$279 .99
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MSI
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MSI MEG Z890 GODLIKE LGA 1851 Intel Z890 Extended ATX Motherboard
$1,053 .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 ALC4082 Codec + ESS9219Q Combo DAC/HPA
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel Z890
  • Form Factor: Extended ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: MEG Z890 GODLIKE
  • Item #: 9B-13-144-682
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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ASUS
ASUS Pro WS W880-ACE SE Gaming Desktop Motherboard - Intel Core Ultra Processor (Series ...
$457 .63
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  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: W880
  • Max LAN Speed: Gigabit Ethernet: Yes 2.5Gigabit Ethernet: Yes
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 256GB
  • Part Number: Pro WS W880-ACE SE
  • SATA RAID: 0/1/5/10
  • Model #: Pro WS W880-ACE SE
  • Item #: 9SIV009KWT2740
  • Return Policy: Antonline.com Return Policy
$457 .63
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ASRock
ASRock B860M-X GEN5 WIFI LGA 1851 Intel B860 SATA 6Gb/s DDR5 Intel Core Ultra Micro ATX ...
$161 .99
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  • Memory Standard: DDR5 9066
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
  • PCI Express x16: 1 x PCI Express x16
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
  • Brand: ASRock
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel B860
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Model #: B860M-X GEN5 WIFI
  • Item #: 9B-13-162-241
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$161 .99
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GIGABYTE
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GIGABYTE H610M S2H V2 Motherboard, Supports 14th/13th/12th Gen Intel Core Processors ...
$90 .99
  • Memory Standard: DDR5 4400 / DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5600
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel H610
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • PCI Express 4.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x16
  • Model #: H610M S2H V2
  • Item #: 9B-13-145-576
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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GIGABYTE
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GIGABYTE B760M DS3H WIFI6E GEN5 LGA 1700 Intel B760 M-ATX Motherboard with DDR5, ...
$145 .99
  • Memory Standard: 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.)/ 5600/5200/4800/4400
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • 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 #: B760M DS3H WIFI6E GEN5
  • Item #: 9B-13-145-591
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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ASUS
ASUS Z790 MAX GAMING WIFI7 Intel Z790 (LGA 1700) ATX motherboard with PCIe 5.0, three ...
$171 .99
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  • Audio Chipset: Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel Z790
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Channel Supported: Dual Channel
  • Buffer Supported: Un-buffered
  • Audio Channels: 7.1 Channels
  • Model #: 90MB1MS0-MVAAY0
  • Item #: 9B-13-119-782
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$171 .99
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ASUS
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ASUS PRIME Z890-P WIFI Z890 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard, Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 2 ...
$221 .99
  • 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
  • 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 #: PRIME Z890-P WIFI
  • Item #: 9B-13-119-696
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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ASUS
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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX Intel® Z890 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard, Advanced AI ...
$574 .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 / DDR5 9200 / DDR5 9466 / DDR5 9500 / DDR5 9600
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (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: Support 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 APEX
  • Item #: 9B-13-119-690
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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ASUS
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ASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI Z890 LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard, Intel® Core™ Ultra ...
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$489.99
$451 .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
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220P
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel Z890
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: PROART Z890-CREATOR WIFI
  • Item #: 9B-13-119-699
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ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING WIFI Intel® Z890 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard, Advanced AI ...
$381 .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
  • 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 slots (supports x16 mode)
  • Model #: ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING WIFI
  • Item #: 9B-13-119-692
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ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI Z890 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard, Intel® Core™ Ultra ...
$288 .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)
  • 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 #: ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI
  • Item #: 9B-13-119-693
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ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-H GAMING WIFI Z890 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard, Intel Core Ultra ...
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  • Memory Standard: 4 x DIMM slots, max. 192GB, DDR5 Support up to 8800+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)* Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module Supports DIMM Flex NitroPath DRAM Technology DIMM FIT ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III) * 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/ download-center/. * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel Z890
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA...
  • Model #: ROG STRIX Z890-H GAMING WIFI
  • Item #: 9B-13-119-728
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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ASUS PRIME Z890M-PLUS WIFI Z890 LGA 1851 mATX motherboard, Intel® Core™ Ultra Series ...
$203 .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
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel Z890
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • PCI Express 5.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
  • Model #: PRIME Z890M-PLUS WIFI
  • Item #: 9B-13-119-698
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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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