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Refurbished: MSI MPG B560I GAMING EDGE WIFI Intel B560 LGA 1200 DDR4 64GB Mini-ITX ...
$196 .10
- 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 #: 1211981-1-190
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2848
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI H170A GAMING PRO Intel H170 LGA 1151 DDR4 64GB ATX Motherboard
$85 .60
- Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR4 2133MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1150 Decoder Chip - 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects - Supports S/PDIF output
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
- Chipset: Intel H170
- CPU Type: 6th generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7, Pentium/Celeron processors with LGA1151 architecture
- Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB
- PCI Slots: 2 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots * 2 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots 3 PCI slots
- Model #: 1211981-1-161
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KX12507
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI H87M-E35 Intel H87 LGA 1150 DDR3 16GB Micro ATX Motherboard
$59 .90
- Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR3 1600/1333/1066MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887 Audio Chip - Supports 8-channel audio output - Compliant with Azalia 1.0 specifications
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1150
- Chipset: Intel H87
- CPU Type: Intel Core ™ i7/Core ™ i5/Core ™ i3/Pentium/Celeron processors with Socket 1150 architecture
- Maximum Memory Supported: 16GB
- PCI Slots: 1X PCIe x16 slots 2X PCIe 2.0 x1 slots 1 x PCIe slot
- Model #: 1211981-1-149
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3474
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI B365M PRO-VH Intel B365 LGA 1151 DDR4 32GB Micro ATX Motherboard
$88 .20
- Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR4 2666/2400/2133MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887 decoding chip 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
- Chipset: Intel B365
- CPU Type: Supports 8th generation, 9th generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors with LGA1151
- Maximum Memory Supported: 32GB
- PCI Slots: 1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
- Model #: 1211981-1-75
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3437
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI ZH77A-G43 Intel H77 LGA 1155 DDR3 32GB ATX Motherboard
$49 .60
- Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR3 2200 (overclocking)/2000 (overclocking)/1800 (overclocking)/1600/1333/1066MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892 Audio Chip - 8.1 channel sound effects that support intelligent sound interface detection Compatible with Azalia 1.0 specifications
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1155
- Chipset: Intel H77
- CPU Type: Third-generation Intel Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron processors that support Socket 1155 architecture
- Maximum Memory Supported: 32GB
- PCI Slots: 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot PCI_E2 up to PCIe 3.0 x16 speeds 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot PCI_E4 supports up to PCIe 2.0 x4 speeds 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slot 3 x PCI slots
- Model #: 1211981-1-129
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3454
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WiFi Intel Z490 LGA 1200 DDR4 128GB ATX ...
$162 .70
- Memory Standard: Support dual-channel DDR4 2133/2200/2400/2666/2800/3000/3200/ 3400/3600/3800/4000MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1200-VD1 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Supports 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: 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from CPU) Support up to PCIe 4.0 for 11th Gen Intel CPU Support up to PCIe 3.0 for 10th Gen Intel CPU 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x4 mode, from chipset) 2x PCIe x1 slots (from chipset)
- Model #: 1211981-1-311
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3483
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI H310M PRO-VD Intel H310 LGA 1151 DDR4 32GB Micro ATX Motherboard
$65 .00
- Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR4 2666/2400/2133MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887 decoding chip 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
- Chipset: Intel H310
- CPU Type: 8th Gen Intel Core ™ processors with LGA1151 support, as well as Intel Pentium Gold and Celeron processors
- Maximum Memory Supported: 32GB
- PCI Slots: 1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
- Model #: 1211981-1-170
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2859
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI Z370 TOMAHAWK Intel Z370 LGA 1151 DDR4 64GB ATX Motherboard
$95 .90
- Memory Standard: Support dual-channel DDR4 4000 + (OC)/3866 (OC)/3733 (OC)/3600 (OC)/3466 (OC)/3400 (OC)/3333 (OC)/3300 (OC)/3200 (OC)/3000 (OC)/2800 (OC)/2667/2400/2133 MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892 decoding chip - 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects - Supports S/PDIF output
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
- Chipset: Intel Z370
- CPU Type: 8th Gen Intel Core ™ processors with LGA1151 support, as well as Intel Pentium and Celeron processors
- Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB
- PCI Slots: 3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16/x4/x1 modes) * 3 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots **
- Model #: 1211981-1-388
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3545
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI Z270-A PRO Intel Z270 LGA 1151 DDR4 64GB ATX Motherboard
$106 .20
- Memory Standard: Support dual-channel DDR4 3800 (OC)/3600 (OC)/3200 (OC)/3000 (OC)/2800 (OC)/2600 (OC)/2400/2133MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892 decoding chip - 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
- Chipset: Intel Z270
- CPU Type: Supports 6th/7th generation Intel Core ™ i3/i5/i7 processors, as well as Intel Pentium and Celeron processors with pin LGA1151
- Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB
- PCI Slots: 2 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16/x4 modes) 4 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
- Model #: 1211981-1-377
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3551
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI Z270 GAMING M7 Intel Z270 LGA 1151 DDR4 64GB ATX Motherboard
$183 .30
- Memory Standard: Support dual-channel DDR4 4000 (OC)/3800 (OC)/3600 (OC)/3200 (OC)/3000 (OC)/2800 (OC)/2600 (OC)/2400/2133MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Dual Realtek ALC1220 Decoding Chip - 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
- Chipset: Intel Z270
- CPU Type: Supports 7th/6th generation Intel Core ™ i3/i5/i7 processors with LGA 1151, and Intel Pentium and Celeron processors
- Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB
- PCI Slots: 3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16/x0/x0, x8/x8/x0, x8/x4/x4 modes) 3 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
- Model #: 1211981-1-385
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3581
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI Z790 PRO Z790-A MAX WIFI Intel Z790 LGA 1700 DDR5 256GB ATX ...
$414 .60
- 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 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 Chipse...
- Model #: 1211981-1-227
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2888
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI PRO B760M-E Intel B760 LGA 1700 DDR5 128GB Micro ATX Motherboard
$157 .60
- Memory Standard: Support 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
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
- 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 LGA 1700
- Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
- PCI Slots: 1X PCI-E x16 slots (quantity) 1X PCI-E x1 slot (quantity) PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU) PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)
- Model #: 1211981-1-203
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2889
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: ASUS PRIME H510T2/CSM Mini-ITX Industrial Control Motherboard - OEM
$159 .00
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- CPU Type: ATOM
- Model #: ymdzWhs-11
- Item #: 9SIVG8GKWY0848
- Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
Refurbished: GIGABYTE GA-H97-HD3 LGA 1150 Intel H97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX ...
$159 .00
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- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1150
- Model #: GA-H97-HD3
- Item #: 9SIVMRNKWX8160
- Return Policy: dnajknwd Return Policy
Refurbished: GIGABYTE GA-Z77P-D3 Motherboard Supports 3rd Gen. Intel® 22nm CPUs and ...
$289 .00
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- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1155
- CPU Type: Celeron / Core i3 / Core i5 / Core i7 / Intel Core 2nd gen (LGA 1155) / Intel Core 3rd Gen (LGA 1155) / Pentium
- Model #: GA-Z77P-D3
- Item #: 9SIVNP2KJC3749
- Return Policy: xujiajia Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI MAG B760M MORTAR II Intel B760 LGA 1700 DDR5 256GB Micro ATX ...
$260 .40
- Memory Standard: Support 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
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition 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: 1X PCI-E x16 slots (quantity) 1x PCI-E x4 slot PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU) PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset)
- Model #: 1211981-1-202
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KX12508
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI Z370 GAMING PRO CARBON AC LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z370 HDMI ...
$95 .16
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 4000+(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3300(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
- Chipset: Intel Z370
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* * M.2 and SATA ports maximum support 1 x M.2 PCIe SSD + 1 x M.2 SATA SSD + 5 x SATA HDDs.
- Model #: Z370 GAM PRO CARB AC
- Item #: 9SIVMRNKWT9097
- Return Policy: dnajknwd Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI H410M-A PRO Intel H410 LGA 1200 DDR4 64GB Micro ATX Motherboard
$93 .30
- Memory Standard: Support dual-channel DDR4 2133/2200/2400/2666/2800/2933MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: RealtekALC892/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 #: 1211981-1-94
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3420
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT Maximus LGA1151 Motherboard
$362 .00
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- Brand: ASUS
- Model #: MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT SNRFB
- Item #: 9SIVNP2KJC3763
- Return Policy: xujiajia Return Policy
Refurbished: ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) LGA 1200 Intel Z490 ATX Intel ...
$369 .00
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 4800(OC) / 4700(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4500(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3200(OC) / 3000(OC) / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 * 10th Gen Intel Core i9/i7 CPUs support 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively, Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: ROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC S1220
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel Z490
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI)
- Item #: 9SIVNP2KJ96022
- Return Policy: xujiajia Return Policy
Refurbished: GIGABYTE GA-B85M-D3H LGA 1150 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$99 .00
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- Memory Standard: DDR3 1600/ 1333
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x240pin
- PCI Express x16: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1150
- Chipset: Intel B85
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Model #: GA-B85M-D3H
- Item #: 9SIVMRNKWY1816
- Return Policy: dnajknwd Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI G41M-P34 Intel G41 LGA 775 DDR3 8GB Micro ATX Motherboard
$67 .60
- Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR3 1333 (overclocking)/1066/800MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: VIA VT1828S high-end sound effect chip - Support 7.1 channel sound effects Compatible with Azalia 1.0 specifications
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 775
- Chipset: Intel G41
- CPU Type: Intel Core 2 Quad/Core 2 Duo based processors with Socket 775 architecture Intel Yorkfield, Wolfdale processors with Socket 775 architecture Support FSB 1333/1066/800 MHz Support VRD 11.1 processor power design standard Support FMB 05a@95W
- Maximum Memory Supported: 8GB
- PCI Slots: 1 PCI Express x16 slot (supports PCI Express bus specification v1.0) 1 PCI Express x1 slot 1 PCI 2.3 specification 32-bit main bus slot (supports 3.3v/5v PCI main bus interface)
- Model #: 1211981-1-92
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3367
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: ASUS TUF GAMING B560M-PLUS LGA 1200 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$102 .18
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 5000(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3200 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133* * 11th Gen Intel processors support 3200 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 natively. * 10th Gen Intel Core i7 / i9 processors support 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 natively, others will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2666. * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types.
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887/897
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel B560
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: TUF GAMING B560M-PLU
- Item #: 9SIVG8GKWP7487
- Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
Refurbished: ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-E GAMING LGA 1200 (Intel 10th Gen) Intel Z490 (WiFi 6) ...
$138 .25
- Memory Standard: DDR4 4800(O.C.)/ 4600(O.C)/ 4500(O.C)/ 4400(O.C)/ 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3733(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2933(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* 10th Gen Intel Core i9/i7 CPUs support 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 natively, Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: ROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel Z490
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: STRIX Z490-E GAMING
- Item #: 9SIVS10KUN2332
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited 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.
