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Refurbished: MSI Z97A GAMING 6 Intel Z97 LGA 1150 DDR3 32GB ATX Motherboard
$119 .00
- Memory Standard: Support DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1866/2000/2133/2200/ 2400/2600/2666/2800/3000/3100/3200/3100/3200 (OC) MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1150 Chip - 7.1 channel high fax sound
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1150
- Chipset: Intel Z97
- CPU Type: Fourth and fifth generation Intel Core ™ Processors, and Intel Pentium and Celeron processors supporting Socket 1150 architecture
- Maximum Memory Supported: 32GB
- PCI Slots: 3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 operating modes) 4 PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
- Model #: 1211981-1-363
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3523
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI Arsenal Gaming Intel Kaby Lake Z270M DDR4 HDMI USB 3 CrossFire ATX ...
$135 .00
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- Memory Standard: 7th Gen processors support DDR4 3800(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2600(OC)/ 2400/ 21336th Gen processors support DDR4 3600(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2600(OC)/ 2400(OC)/ 2133
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
- Chipset: Intel Z270
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports** The SATA1 port will become unavailable when M.2 SATA SSD has been installed in M.2 slot.
- Model #: Z270 GAMING PLUS
- Item #: 9SIVMRNKWT8963
- Return Policy: dnajknwd Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI MAG B760M MORTAR MAX WIFI Intel B760 LGA 1700 DDR5 256GB Micro ATX ...
$273 .20
- Memory Standard: Support dual channel DDR5 7000 + (OC)/6800 (OC)/6600 (OC)/6400 (OC)/6200 (OC)/6000 (OC)/5800 (OC)/5600 (JEDEC)/5400 (JEDEC)/5200 (JEDEC)/5000 (JEDEC)/4800 (JEDEC) MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Performance Audio Supports S/PDIF output
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel B760
- CPU Type: Support Intel Core™ 14th/ 13th/ 12th Gen Processors, Intel Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors LGA1700
- Maximum Memory Supported: 256GB
- PCI Slots: 2X PCI-E x16 slots (quantity) Supports x16/x4 1X PCI-E x1 slot (quantity) PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU) PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset) PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset)
- Model #: 1211981-1-204
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2892
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI H410M PRO-VH Intel H410 LGA 1200 DDR4 64GB Micro ATX Motherboard
$95 .90
- Memory Standard: Support dual-channel DDR4 2133/2200/2400/2666/2800/2933MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek Realtek ALC892/ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel H410
- CPU Type: Supports 10th Gen Intel Core and Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket
- Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB
- PCI Slots: 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (From CPU) 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot (From PCH) 1x M.2 slot with E key for WiFi module only
- Model #: 1211981-1-96
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3424
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: GIGABYTE B365 HD3 LGA 1151 Intel B365 SATA USB 3.1 ATX Motherboard
$93 .70
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- Memory Standard: Support for DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz memory modules Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode) Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules * To support 2666 MHz or XMP memory, you must install a 9th or 8th Generation Intel Core i9/i7/i5 processor.
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
- Chipset: Intel B365
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: B365 HD3
- Item #: 9SIVTERKXY3065
- Return Policy: Zyngear Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI MAG B460M MORTAR Intel B460 LGA 1200 DDR4 128GB Micro ATX ...
$82 .89
- Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR4 2933MHz memory (maximum)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1200 Codec 7.1 channel high fidelity audio Supports S/PDIF output
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel B460
- CPU Type: Supports Gen Intel Core and Pentium Gold/Celeron processors for LGA1200 slots When using the F SKU processor, onboard graphics output is disabled.
- Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
- PCI Slots: 1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from CPU) 1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from PCH, supports x4 mode) 3 PCIe x1 slots (from PCH)
- Model #: MSI MAG B460M MORTAR
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWP2307
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: GIGABYTE Z390 UD LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 ATX Intel Motherboard
$109 .00
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- Memory Standard: Support for DDR4 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3800(O.C.)/ 3733(O.C.)/ 3666(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/ 3300(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
- Chipset: Intel Z390
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: Z390 UD-R
- Item #: 9SIVMRNKWT8940
- Return Policy: dnajknwd Return Policy
Refurbished: Dell Vostro 5581 Motherboard Core i5 1.6GHz Quad Core Intel Graphics UMA ...
$49 .99
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- Model #: 4G9HV, 4G9HV+BB
- Item #: 9SIVG1JKDA9998
- Return Policy: Fastparts Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI Z790 MPOWER Intel Z790 LGA 1700 DDR5 128GB Micro ATX Motherboard
$466 .00
- Memory Standard: Support dual channel DDR5 7800 + (OC)/7600 (OC)/7400 (OC)/7200 (OC)/7000 (OC)/6800 (OC)/6600 (OC)/6400 (OC)/6200 (OC)/6000 (OC)/5800 (OC)/5600 (JEDEC)/5400 (JEDEC)/5200 (JEDEC)/5000 (JEDEC)/4800 (JEDEC) MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Performance Audio Supports S/PDIF output
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel Z790
- CPU Type: Support Intel Core™ 14th/ 13th/ 12th Gen Processors, Intel Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors LGA1700
- Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
- PCI Slots: 2X PCI-E x16 slots (quantity) Supports x16/x4 1X PCI-E x1 slot (quantity) PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU) PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset) PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset)
- Model #: 1211981-1-232
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2908
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI H310M WATER Intel H310 LGA 1151 DDR4 32GB Micro ATX Motherboard
$71 .50
- Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR4 2666/2400/2133MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
- Chipset: Intel H310
- CPU Type: Supports 8th Generation Intel Core™ Processors, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors for Socket LGA1151
- Maximum Memory Supported: 32GB
- PCI Slots: 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
- Model #: 1211981-1-179
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KX12506
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI Z170-A PRO Intel Z170 LGA 1151 DDR4 64GB ATX Motherboard
$75 .00
- Memory Standard: Support dual-channel DDR4 3200 (OC)/3000 (OC)/2800 (OC)/2600 (OC)/2400/2133MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887 Decoder Chip 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
- Chipset: Intel Z170
- CPU Type: 6th generation Intel Core ™ i3/i5/i7, Intel Pentium/Celeron processors with LGA1151 architecture
- Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB
- PCI Slots: 2 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16, x16/x4 modes) 3 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots 2 PCI slots
- Model #: 1211981-1-376
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3547
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI PERFORMANCE GAMING H370 GAMING PLUS LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel ...
$149 .00
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133* * Please refer to www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
- Chipset: Intel H370
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 5 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* * SATA1 port will be unavailable when an M.2 SATA SSD module has been installed in the M.2 slot.
- Model #: H370GAMINGPLUS-REF
- Item #: 9SIVMRNKWT9183
- Return Policy: dnajknwd Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI Intel Z790 LGA 1700 DDR5 256GB ATX Motherboard
$363 .20
- Memory Standard: Support dual-channel DDR5 7200 + (OC)/7000 (OC)/6800 (OC)/6600 (OC)/6400 (OC)/6200 (OC)/6000 (OC)/5800 (OC)/5600 (JEDEC)/5400 (JEDEC)/5200 (JEDEC)/5000 (JEDEC)/4800 (JEDEC) MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4080 Codec 7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio Supports S/PDIF output
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel Z790
- CPU Type: Support Intel Core™ 14th/ 13th/ 12th Gen Processors, Intel Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors LGA 1700
- Maximum Memory Supported: 256GB
- PCI Slots: 3X PCI-E x16 slots (quantity) 1X PCI-E x1 slot (quantity) PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU) PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset) PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset) PCI_E4 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)
- Model #: 1211981-1-235
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2917
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI DDR4 Intel Z790 LGA 1700 DDR4 128GB ATX ...
$414 .60
- Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR4 5333/5200/5066/5000/4800/4600/4533/ 4400/4266/4000/3866/3733/3600/3466/3333 (O.C.)/3200/3000/2933/2800/2666/2400/ 2133MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel Z790
- CPU Type: Support Intel Core™ 14th/ 13th/ 12th Gen Processors, Intel Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors LGA 1700
- Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
- PCI Slots: 3X PCI-E x16 slots (quantity) 1X PCI-E x1 slot (quantity) PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU) PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset) PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset) PCI_E4 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)
- Model #: 1211981-1-233
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KX15239
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI MAG B660M MORTAR WIFI DDR4 LGA 1700 * Dedicated LGA1700 mounting ...
$189 .00
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 4800+ (OC)
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1200
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700 * Dedicated LGA1700 mounting bracket is required.
- Chipset: Intel B660
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: MAG B660M MORTAR WIFI DDR4
- Item #: 9SIVMRNKWT9150
- Return Policy: dnajknwd Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI MPG Z690 Force Wifi DDR5 Intel LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard
$295 .56
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- CPU Type: 12th generation Core/Pentium/Celeron
- Model #: MPG Z690 FORCE WIFI
- Item #: 9SIVS10KX41046
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
Refurbished: ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-G Gaming Wifi Intel LGA 1200 Micro ATX Motherboard
$158 .36
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- CPU Type: Intel Core 10th Gen (LGA 1200)
- Model #: STRIX Z490-G GAM WIF
- Item #: 9SIVS10KS83620
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI Z590-A PRO LGA 1200 ATX Motherboard (LGA 1200, 3 x M.2 Slot, DDR4, ...
$126 .73
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- Brand: MSI
- Form Factor: ATX
- Model #: Z590-A PRO
- Item #: 9SIVMRNKWT9215
- Return Policy: dnajknwd Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI MPG B560I GAMING EDGE Intel B560 LGA 1200 DDR4 64GB Mini-ITX ...
$170 .40
- Memory Standard: Support dual channel DDR4 5200 (OC)/5000 (OC)/4800 (OC)/4600 (OC)/4533 (OC)/4400 (OC)/4300 (OC)/4266 (OC)/4200 (OC)/4133 (OC)/4000 (OC)/3866 (OC)/3733 (OC)/3600 (OC)/3466 (OC)/3400 (OC)/3333 (OC)/3300 (OC)/3200 (OC)/3000 (OC)/2933 (JEDEC)/2666 (JEDEC)/2400 (JEDEC)/2133 (JEDEC) MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel B560
- CPU Type: Supports 10th Gen Intel Core™ Processors, 11th Gen Intel Core™ Processors, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors Processor socket LGA1200
- Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB
- PCI Slots: 1x PCIe x16 slot Support up to PCIe 4.0 for 11th Gen Intel CPU Support up to PCIe 3.0 for 10th Gen Intel CPU
- Model #: 1211981-1-191
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2851
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI B85-G43 GAMING Intel B85 LGA 1150 DDR3 32GB ATX Motherboard
$70 .20
- Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR3 1600/1333/1066MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1150 Codec - 7.1-channel high-quality sound effects
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1150
- Chipset: Intel B85
- CPU Type: 4th Generation Intel Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron processors with Socket 1150 architecture
- Maximum Memory Supported: 32GB
- PCI Slots: 1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x16 operation mode) 1 PCIe 2.0 x16 slot (supports x4 operation mode) 2 PCIe 2.0 x1 slots 3 PCI slots
- Model #: 1211981-1-37
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3390
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI Z390-S01 Intel Z390 LGA 1151 DDR4 128GB ATX Motherboard
$106 .20
- Memory Standard: Supports up to DDR4 4400MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892 decoding chip 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
- Chipset: Intel Z390
- CPU Type: 9th Gen Intel Core ™, Pentium and Celeron processors with LGA1151 pin support
- Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
- PCI Slots: 2 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots 3 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots 1 M.2 slot with E key for Integrated Intel Wireless-AC (CNVi) module only
- Model #: 1211981-1-301
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2950
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI Z87-G55 Intel Z87 LGA 1150 DDR3 32GB ATX Motherboard
$70 .20
- Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR3 3000 (overclocking)/2800/2666/2600/2400/ 2200/2133/2000/1866/1600/1333/1066MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892 Codec - 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects - Supports S/PDIF output
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1150
- Chipset: Intel Z87
- CPU Type: 4th generation Intel Core ™ i7/Core ™ i5/Core ™ i3/Pentium/Celeron processors with Socket 1150 architecture
- Maximum Memory Supported: 32GB
- PCI Slots: 3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots Operating modes are x16/x0/x0, x8/x8/x0, or x8/x4/x4. Please install the expansion card to the PCI_E2 slot first. 4 PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
- Model #: 1211981-1-351
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3530
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI MEG Z490 ACE Intel Z490 LGA 1200 DDR4 128GB ATX Motherboard
$209 .00
- Memory Standard: Support dual-channel DDR4 2133/2200/2400/2666/2800/3000/3200/ 3400/3600/3800/4000MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220 Codec + ESS SABRE9018Q2C combo DAC 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Supports Optical S/PDIF output
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel Z490
- CPU Type: Supports 10th Gen Intel Core™, 11th Gen Intel Core™, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket
- Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
- PCI Slots: 3x PCIe 3.0 16 slots (2 from CPU, 1 from PCH, support 16/0/4, 8/8/4) PCI_E1 & PCI_E3 slots (From CPU) Support up to PCIe 4.0 for 11th Gen Intel CPU Support up to PCIe 3.0 for 10th Gen Intel CPU PCI_E5 slot (From chipset) Supports up to PCIe 3.0 2x PCIe x1 slots (from chipset) PCIE_5 shares lanes with M2_3, please refer to manual for details...
- Model #: 1211981-1-310
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2978
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI Intel Z790 LGA 1700 DDR5 256GB ATX Motherboard
$327 .20
- Memory Standard: Support dual channel DDR5 7000 + (OC)/6800 (OC)/6600 (OC)/6400 (OC)/6200 (OC)/6000 (OC)/5800 (OC)/5600 (JEDEC)/5400 (JEDEC)/5200 (JEDEC)/5000 (JEDEC)/4800 (JEDEC) MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel Z790
- CPU Type: Support Intel Core™ 14th/ 13th/ 12th Gen Processors, Intel Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors LGA 1700
- Maximum Memory Supported: 256GB
- PCI Slots: 3X PCI-E x16 slots (quantity) 1X PCI-E x1 slot (quantity) PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU) PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset) PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset) PCI_E4 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)
- Model #: 1211981-1-228
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KX09962
- Return Policy: soft_9 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.
