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MSI PRO B860-P LGA 1851 Intel B860 SATA 6Gb/s DDR5 PCI-E x16 slot M.2 Thunderbolt4 ...
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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 MAG B860 TOMAHAWK WIFI LGA 1851 Intel B860 SATA 6Gb/s Intel Core Ultra DDR5 ATX ...
$227 .99
  • 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
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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
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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
$168 .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
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ASUS PRIME Z890-P WIFI Z890 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard, Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 2 ...
$229 .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 ROG STRIX Z890-H GAMING WIFI Z890 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard, Intel Core Ultra ...
$286 .99
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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
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  • Model #: ROG STRIX Z890-H GAMING WIFI
  • Item #: 9B-13-119-728
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ASUS TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI Z890 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard, Intel® Core™ Ultra ...
$272 .60
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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 #: 9SIV3HVKW16230
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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
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ASUS PRIME Z890M-PLUS WIFI Z890 LGA 1851 mATX motherboard, Intel® Core™ Ultra Series ...
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$207.99
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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
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ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING WIFI Intel® Z890 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard, Advanced AI ...
$382 .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 ...
$382 .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 ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI Z890 LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard, Intel® Core™ Ultra ...
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$489.99
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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 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
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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
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ASUS PRIME H810M-A-CSM Intel H810 LGA 1851 mATX motherboard, 6+1+1+1 Discrete ...
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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 TUF X299 MARK 2 LGA2066 DDR4 M.2 USB 3.1 X299 ATX Motherboard for Intel Core i9 and ...
$280 .36
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 4000(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
  • Number of Memory Slots: Core X-series Processors (6-core above): 8 x 288pin Core X-series Processors (4-core): 4 x 288pin
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC S1220A
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 2066
  • Chipset: Intel X299
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: TUF X299 Mark 2
  • Item #: 9SIVS10KS78220
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ASUS PRO B860M-CT-CSM Intel B860 (LGA 1851) mATX Motherboard, PCIe 5.0, DDR5, 2x ...
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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
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ASUS PRIME H610M-A D4-CSM LGA 1700 (Intel 12th & 13th Gen) Micro-ATX Commercial ...
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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
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MSI PRO Z890-S WIFI WHITE INTEL Z890 LGA 1851 4x DDR5 4x PCI-E x16 slot 3x M.2, Wi-Fi 7 ...
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  • Memory Standard: 4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB Memory Support 8800 - 6400 (OC) MT/s / 6400 - 4800 (JEDEC) MT/s Max. overclocking frequency: • 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 8800+ MT/s • 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 7200+ MT/s • 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s • 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MT/s Supports Intel® POR Speed and JEDEC Speed Supports Memory Overclocking and Intel® XMP 3.0 Supports Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode Supports Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory Supports CUDIMM • The DIMM slots on this motherboard have double-sided latches. • Memory compatibility and supported speeds can vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration. For detailed information, please refer to the Memory Compatibility List available on the product’s Support page or visit https://www.msi.com/support/.
  • PCI Express x16: 4x PCI-E x16 slot PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5...
  • Model #: PRO Z890-S WIFI WHITE
  • Item #: 9SIV009KF85524
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GIGABYTE H610MS2HV2 Micro ATX Motherboard LGA1700DDR5PCIe 4.0USB-CHDMI/DP
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Supermicro Server Motherboard - Intel C741 Chipset - Socket LGA-4677 - ATX
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MSI B760M-VC WIFI BULK Gaming Desktop Motherboard - Intel B760 Chipset - Socket ...
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  • Brand: MSI
  • Part Number: B760MPROVCWIFI-B
  • Model #: PRO B760M-VC WIFI BULK
  • Item #: 9SIV3HVKW16045
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Asus PRIME H610M-A WIFI LGA 1700 Motherboard DP HDMI VGA Micro ATX WIFI 5
$122 .00
  • Memory Standard: DDR4
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4
  • PCI Express x16: 1 x PCI Express x16
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 14 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: PRIME H610M-A
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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