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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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$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
ASRock W790 WS Intel® W790 (LGA 4677) CEB workstation Extended ATX Motherboard 4 ...
$879 .99
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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
GIGABYTE H810M S2H GEN5 Intel LGA 1851 mATX Motherboard, Support Core Ultra (Series 2), ...
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$112 .99
- Memory Standard: DDR5 6400
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
- PCI Express x16: 1 x PCI Express x16
- Audio Chipset: Realtek® Audio CODEC
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel H810
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Model #: H810M S2H GEN5
- Item #: 9B-13-145-623
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS Pro B760M-CT-CSM Intel socket LGA1700 for 13th&12th Gen Intel processors mATX ...
$137 .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* - Supports: Jack-detection, Front Panel Jack-retasking - Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback * 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 B760
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: Pro B760M-CT-CSM
- Item #: 9B-13-119-633
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI MEG Z890 UNIFY-X LGA 1851 Intel Z890 ATX Motherboard
$699 .99
- 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 / DDR5 9466 / DDR5 9500 / DDR5 9600
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4082
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: MEG Z890 UNIFY-X
- Item #: 9B-13-144-683
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Plus WiFi LGA 1700(Intel14th & 13th & 12th Gen) ATX gaming ...
$238 .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/ 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 under the Support tab or visit https://www.asus.com/support/ * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel Z790
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: Intel® 14th, 13th & 12th Gen Processors* 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
- Model #: TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS WIFI 6E
- Item #: 9B-13-119-618
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS MASTER AI TOP Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) LGA 1851 Motherboard, ...
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$549 .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
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
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
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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$259 .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
Z890M GAMING X LGA 1851 Intel Z890 Micro ATX (280) Motherboards - Intel
$159 .99
- 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
GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS PRO ICE Ultra Core (Series 2) LGA 1851, ATX, DDR5, 5x M.2, PCIe 5.0, ...
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$259 .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
ASUS PRIME H610I-PLUS D4 LGA 1700 (Intel 12th & 13th Gen & Intel vPro) mini ITX ...
$114 .99
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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 Z890M AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE Ultra Core (Series 2) LGA 1851, ATX, DDR5, 3x M.2, ...
$169 .99
- 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 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE
- Item #: 9B-13-145-532
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 Ultra Core (Series 2) LGA 1851, ATX, DDR5, 4x M.2, PCIe ...
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$199 .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: 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
- Model #: Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
- Item #: 9B-13-145-527
- 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
MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI II LGA 1700 Intel Z790 SATA 6Gb/s DDR5 ATX Motherboard
Save: $30.00 (14%)
$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 ELITE WIFI7 ICE Ultra Core (Series 2) LGA 1851, ATX, DDR5, 4x M.2, ...
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$200 .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: 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
- Model #: Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE
- Item #: 9B-13-145-526
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS PRIME H610M-A D4-CSM LGA 1700 (Intel 12th & 13th Gen) Micro-ATX Commercial ...
$124 .45
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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 * Dedicated LGA1700 mounting bracket is required.
- Chipset: Intel H610
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: PRIME H610M-A D4-CSM
- Item #: 9SIV009GW54267
- Return Policy: Antonline.com Return Policy
ASUS Prime X299-A II LGA 2066 Intel X299 ATX Intel Motherboard
$271 .39
- Memory Standard: DDR4 4266(O.C.)/ 4200(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
- Number of Memory Slots: 8x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek S1220A High Definition Audio CODEC
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 2066
- Chipset: Intel X299
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)* * The SATA6G_7 shares bandwidth with PCIeX1_2.
- Model #: Prime X299-A II
- Item #: 9SIV1DSKAY4226
- Return Policy: NothingButSavings Return Policy
ASUS PRO B860M-CT-CSM Intel B860 (LGA 1851) mATX Motherboard, PCIe 5.0, DDR5, 2x ...
$186 .12
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- Memory Standard: Supports up to 8666+ MT/s(OC)
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel B860
- 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 #: PRO B860M-CT-CSM
- Item #: 9SIV009KTB4884
- Return Policy: Antonline.com Return Policy
ASUS PRIME H810M-A-CSM Intel H810 LGA 1851 mATX motherboard, 6+1+1+1 Discrete ...
$146 .35
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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
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel H810
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 4.0 x16: Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot
- Model #: PRIME H810M-A CSM
- Item #: 9SIV009KFB0972
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ASUS PRO H810M-CT-CSM Micro-ATX Intel H810 Business Motherboard, Intel Core Ultra ...
$146 .35
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- Memory Standard: Supports up to 6400MT/s
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel H810
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot
- Model #: 90MB1MMM-MVAAYC
- Item #: 9SIV009KTJ2685
- Return Policy: Antonline.com 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.
