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ASUS Pro WS Z890-ACE SE Z890 LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard, Intel® Core Ultra Series 2 Ready, ...
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- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: ASUS
- Model: PRO WS Z890-ACE SE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- CPU Type: Core i7
- Part Number: PRO WS Z890-ACE SE
- Model #: PRO WS Z890-ACE SE
- Item #: 9B-1JW-000C-01B12
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI PRO PRO H610M-G WIFI DDR4 LGA 1700 Intel H610 Micro ATX Motherboard
$109 .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
MSI MPG B860I EDGE TI WIFI White Motherboard, Mini-ITX - Supports Intel Core Ultra ...
$199 .99
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- 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
$108 .99
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- 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 #: 9SIA4N9KGP8447
- Return Policy: Platinum Micro Inc. Motherboards - Intel Return Policy
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI LGA 1700 (280) DDR5 ATX Motherboards - Intel, SATA 6Gbps, ...
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$159 .99
- Memory Standard: 4x DDR5, Maximum Memory Capacity 192GB Memory Support DDR5 6800+(OC)/ 6600(OC)/ 6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(JEDEC)/ 5400(JEDEC)/ 5200(JEDEC)/ 5000(JEDEC)/ 4800(JEDEC) MHz Max. overclocking frequency: • 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 6800+ MHz • 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz • 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6000+ MHz • 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MHz Supports Intel® XMP 3.0 OC Supports Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel B760
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 4.0 x16: 2 x PCI Express 4.0 x16
- Model #: B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-144-600
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI PRO B760M-P LGA 1700 Intel B760 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX Motherboard
$120 .99
- Memory Standard: Memory Support DDR5 6800+(OC)/ 6600(OC)/ 6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(JEDEC)/ 5400(JEDEC)/ 5200(JEDEC)/ 5000(JEDEC)/ 4800(JEDEC) MHz Max. overclocking frequency: • 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 6800+ MHz • 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz • 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6000+ MHz • 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MHz
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek® ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel B760
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): * SATA5 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_2 slot.
- Model #: PRO B760M-P
- Item #: 9B-13-144-709
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI PRO B760M-P DDR4 LGA 1700 Intel B760 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX Motherboard
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$109 .99
- Memory Standard: DDR4 3200
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- PCI Express x16: 1 x PCI Express x16
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel B760
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Model #: PRO B760M-P DDR4
- Item #: 9B-13-144-597
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS MASTER AI TOP Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) LGA 1851 Motherboard, ...
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$599 .99
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- Memory Standard: 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 9066 / DDR5 9200 / DDR5 9333 / DDR5 9466 / DDR5 9500
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: ESS ES9280 chip (rear panel audio) - Support for DTS:X Ultra - High Definition Audio - 2-channel ESS ES9118 DAC chip (front panel audio)
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890 Express
- Form Factor: Extended ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: Z890 AORUS MASTER AI TOP
- Item #: 9B-13-145-542
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
CPU Motherboard Combo - Intel BX80768270K Bundle with MSI MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI
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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 #: COMBO 4859091
- Item #: 9B-CMB-4859091
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE Z590I VISION D LGA 1200 Intel Z590 Mini ITX Intel Motherboard
$340 .16
- Memory Standard: DDR4 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 Generation Intel Core i9 / i7 / i5 processors) DDR4 2933 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 (10th Generation Intel Core i9 / i7 processors) DDR4 2666 / 2400 / 2133 (10th Generation Intel Core i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron processors)
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4080
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel Z590
- Form Factor: Mini ITX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: Z590I VISION D
- Item #: 9SIVSN9KWT6412
- Return Policy: huahai newgo Return Policy
GIGABYTE H610M D3W WIFI6 Intel LGA 1700 Micro ATX Motherboard, Supports ...
$124 .99
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- Memory Standard: Support up to DDR5 5600 MT/s memory module
- 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: CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x16
- Model #: H610M D3W WIFI6
- Item #: 9B-13-145-617
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Z890M GAMING X LGA 1851 Intel Z890 Micro ATX (280) Motherboards - Intel
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- Memory Standard: DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 9066 / DDR5 9200
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
- PCI Express 4.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16
- Model #: Z890M GAMING X
- Item #: 9B-13-145-533
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
CPU Motherboard Combo - Intel BX80768270K Bundle with ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING ...
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$565 .98
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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 #: COMBO 4859089
- Item #: 9B-CMB-4859089
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASRock MB B860M Challenger WiFi LGA 1851 Intel B860 SATA 6Gb/s DDR5 Micro ATX ...
$139 .99
- Memory Standard: DDR5 5600
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (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 Challenger WiFi
- Item #: 9B-13-162-247
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE X ICE Ultra Core (Series 2) LGA 1851, ATX, DDR5, 5x M.2, PCIe ...
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$279 .99
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- Memory Standard: 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 9066 / DDR5 9200 / DDR5 9466 / DDR5 9500
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- 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 #: Z890 AORUS ELITE X ICE
- Item #: 9B-13-145-525
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI LGA 1700 Intel Z790 SATA 6Gb/s DDR5 ATX Motherboard
$195 .99
- Memory Standard: Supports 1R 5600 MHz (by JEDEC & POR) Max. overclocking frequency: - 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 7000+ MHz - 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz - 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz - 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MHz Supports Intel XMP 3.0 OC Supports Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel Z790
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports (From Z790 chipset)
- Model #: PRO Z790-P WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-144-571
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS PRIME H610I-PLUS D4 LGA 1700 (Intel 12th & 13th Gen & Intel vPro) mini ITX ...
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 * * Actual memory data rate depends on the CPU types and DRAM modules, for more information refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
- 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 H610
- Form Factor: Mini ITX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: PRIME H610I-PLUS D4-CSM
- Item #: 9B-13-119-572
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE Z890I AORUS ULTRA Ultra Core (Series 2) LGA 1851, Mini-ITX, DDR5, 2x M.2, PCIe ...
$343 .99
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- Memory Standard: Support for DDR5 8800(O.C) / 8600(O.C) / 8400(O.C) /8266(O.C) / 8200(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 7950(O.C) / 7900(O.C) / 7800(O.C) / 7600(O.C.) / 7400(O.C.) / 7200(O.C.) / 7000(O.C.) / 6800(O.C.) / 6600(O.C.) / 6400 / 6200 / 6000 / 5800 / 5600MT/s memory modules.
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
- 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: 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
- Max LAN Speed: 2.5Gbps
- Model #: Z890I AORUS ULTRA
- Item #: 9B-13-145-534
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE Z890 AERO G Ultra Core (Series 2) LGA 1851, ATX, DDR5, 5xM.2, PCIe 5.0, ...
$299 .99
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- Memory Standard: 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 9066 / DDR5 9200
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: 2 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
- Model #: Z890 AERO G
- Item #: 9B-13-145-528
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI II LGA 1700 Intel Z790 SATA 6Gb/s DDR5 ATX Motherboard
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$189 .99
- Memory Standard: DDR5 7800
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- PCI Express x16: 3 x PCI Express x16
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4080
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel Z790
- Form Factor: ATX
- Model #: PRO Z790-A WIFI II
- Item #: 9B-13-144-734
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS PRO ICE Ultra Core (Series 2) LGA 1851, ATX, DDR5, 5x M.2, PCIe 5.0, ...
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$299 .99
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- Memory Standard: 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 9066 / DDR5 9200 / DDR5 9466 / DDR5 9500
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- 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 #: Z890 AORUS PRO ICE
- Item #: 9B-13-145-524
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI LGA 1700 Intel Z790 SATA 6Gb/s DDR5 ATX Motherboard
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- Memory Standard: Supports 1R 5600 MHz (by JEDEC & POR) - 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 6800+ MHz - 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz - 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz - 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MHz Supports Intel XMP3.0 OC Supports Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4080
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel Z790
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 7x SATA 6Gb/s ports - SATA_1& SATA_5_6& SATA_7_8 (From Z790 chipset) - SATA_A1_A2 (From ASM1061)
- Model #: MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-144-567
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS PRIME H610M-E D4-CSM LGA 1700(Intel 12th&13th Gen) mATX commercial ...
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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
GIGABYTE Z890 UD WIFI6E Ultra Core (Series 2) LGA 1851, ATX, DDR5, 3x M.2, PCIe 5.0, Front ...
$209 .99
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- Memory Standard: DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 9066 / DDR5 9200
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- 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 #: Z890 UD WIFI6E
- Item #: 9B-13-145-531
- 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.
