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GIGABYTE B760I AORUS PRO LGA 1700 Intel B760 DDR5 SATA 6Gb/s Mini ITX Motherboard
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$199 .99
- Memory Standard: Support for DDR5 8000(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: 2x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek Audio CODEC 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 B760
- Form Factor: Mini ITX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 2 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: B760I AORUS PRO
- Item #: 9B-13-145-459
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI MPG B860I EDGE TI WIFI Intel LGA 1851 Mini-ITX motherboard - White
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$218 .99
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: MSI Computer
- Model: B860I EDGE TI WIFI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel B860
- Serial ATA (SATA): 2 x SATA 6Gb/s
- HDMI: 1 x HDMI
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
- Model #: B860I EDGE TI WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-144-711
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI PRO H610M-G DDR4 LGA 1700 Intel H610 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$99 .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
ASUS Pro Q670M-C-CSM LGA 1700 (Intel 12th & 13th Gen & Intel vPro) mATX Commercial ...
$188 .99
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- Memory Standard: DDR5 4800
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* * 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 Q670
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: 90MB19E0-MVAAYC
- Item #: 9B-13-119-566
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS Pro WS W680-ACE IPMI Intel W680 LGA 1700 ATX workstation motherboard, dual PCIe ...
$393 .99
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- Memory Standard: DDR5 4400
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel W680
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 8 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: Intel 13th & 12th Gen Processors* - 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (support x16 or x8 / x8 mode) * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table at the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/ 1037507/).
- Model #: Pro WS W680-ACE IPMI
- Item #: 9B-13-119-617
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS PRIME B760M-A AX LGA 1700(Intel 12th&13th Gen) microATX motherboard (PCIe 4.0, ...
$136 .99
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- Memory Standard: DDR5 7200+(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/ 6400(OC)/6200(OC)/6000(OC)/5800(OC)/5600/5400/5200/5000/4800MHNon-ECC, Un-buffered 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 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 - Premium audio capacitors - Dedicated audio PCB layers * A chassis with an HD audio module in the fron...
- Model #: PRIME B760M-A AX
- Item #: 9B-13-119-640
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI MPG Z890I EDGE TI WIFI LGA 1851 Intel Z890 Mini ITX Motherboard
$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
MSI PRO Z890-P WIFI LGA 1851 Intel Z890 ATX Motherboard
$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
MSI MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI LGA 1851 Intel Z890 ATX Motherboard
$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
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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
MSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI LGA 1851 Intel Z890 ATX Motherboard
$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
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI LGA 1851 Intel Z890 ATX Motherboard
$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
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI MEG Z890 ACE LGA 1851 Intel Z890 ATX Motherboard
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$459 .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 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
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI MEG Z890 GODLIKE LGA 1851 Intel Z890 Extended ATX Motherboard
$1,054 .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
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
ASUS Pro WS W880-ACE SE Gaming Desktop Motherboard - Intel Core Ultra Processor (Series ...
$446 .99
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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 #: 9B-1JW-000C-01B13
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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
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
ASUS PRIME Z890-P WIFI Z890 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard, Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 2 ...
$226 .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
ASUS Z790 MAX GAMING WIFI7 Intel Z790 (LGA 1700) ATX motherboard with PCIe 5.0, three ...
$199 .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
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO Intel® Z890 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard, Advanced AI ...
$449 .99
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- Memory Standard: DDR5 9200 / DDR5 9066 / DDR5 9000 / DDR5 8933 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 8666 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 4800 / DDR5 4400
- 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 (supports x16 or x8/x4/x4 modes)** ** When M.2_3 or M.2_4 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5) will run x8 only.
- Model #: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO
- Item #: 9B-13-119-691
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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
ASUS TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI Z890 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard, Intel® Core™ Ultra ...
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$260 .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: 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
- Model #: TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-119-695
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS PRIME Z890M-PLUS WIFI Z890 LGA 1851 mATX motherboard, Intel® Core™ Ultra Series ...
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$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
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.
