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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE Z690 AORUS XTREME LGA 1700 Intel Z690 EATX Motherboard with DDR5, Quad M.2, ...
$1,034 .69
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  • Memory Standard: DDR5 6600(OC) / 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5800(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5400(OC) / 5200(OC) / 4800 / 4000
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: 1 ESS ES9280AC DAC chip + 2 ESS ES9080 chips
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel Z690
  • Form Factor: Extended ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z690 AORUS XTREME
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2095
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ASUS
ASUS ROG Strix Z390-E Gaming LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 ATX Intel Motherboard
$206 .08
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3733(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 * 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: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: ROG SupremeFX S1220A High Definition Audio CODEC
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel Z390
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Strix Z390-E Gaming
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2635
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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MSI
MSI MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI LGA 1700 Intel Z790 SATA 6Gb/s DDR5 ATX Motherboard
$488 .42
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ASRock
ASRock Z390 PHANTOM GAMING SLI/ac LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s ...
$258 .70
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 4300+(OC)*/ 4266(OC)/ 4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3800(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 2933(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892
  • Brand: ASRock
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel Z390
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s Connectors, support RAID, NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug* * If M2_1 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_1 will be disabled. * If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_5 will be disabled.
  • Model #: Z390 Phan Gam SLI AC
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2486
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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MSI MAG B660M MORTAR DDR4 Intel 12th/13th Gen LGA1700 Intel Motherboard ...
$249 .00
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 3200
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • PCI Express x16: 1x PCIe 3.0
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel B660
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: B660MMOD4
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2620
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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MSI MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI LGA 1200 Intel Z490 ATX Intel Motherboard
$294 .28
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  • Memory Standard: Supports 1R 2933/ 2666/ 2133 MHz 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5000+ MHz 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4500+ MHz 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ MHz 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1200-VD1
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel Z490
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* * SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot.
  • Model #: Z490 GAMING EDG WIFI
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2360
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MSI MPG Z790 EDGE TI MAX WIFI LGA 1700(14th,13th,12th Gen) DDR5 Intel Z790 SATA 6Gb/s ...
$435 .00
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  • Memory Standard: Memory 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 Max. overclocking frequency: - 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 7800+ MHz - 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6600+ MHz - 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz - 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MHz
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4080 Codec 7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel Z790
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 8 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: MPG Z790 EDGE TI MAX WIFI
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2373
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ASUS
ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI Intel Z690 LGA 1700 ATX
$305 .86
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ASRock
ASRock H610M-ITX/AC LGA 1700 Intel H610 SATA 6Gb/s DDR4 Mini ITX Motherboard
$150 .85
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 3200
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
  • Brand: ASRock
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700 * Dedicated LGA1700 mounting bracket is required.
  • Chipset: Intel H610
  • Form Factor: Mini ITX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s* * If M2_1 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_0 will be disabled.
  • Model #: H610M-ITX/AC
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2489
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ASRock
ASRock H470M-HDV/M.2 LGA 1200 Intel H470 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$121 .43
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133* * Core (i9/i7) support DDR4 up to 2933; Core (i5/i3), Pentium and Celeron support DDR4 up to 2666. * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
  • Brand: ASRock
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel H470
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: H470M-HDV/M.2
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2474
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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GIGABYTE
Gigabyte HD3 Intel B365 LGA 1151 Micro ATX DDR4-SDRAM Motherboard
$192 .40
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  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
  • Chipset: Intel B365
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • CPU Type: Celeron Dual-Core
  • Series: B365M HD3
  • Model #: B365M HD3
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK1948
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE B360 HD3 LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel B360 HDMI USB 3.1 ATX Intel Motherboard
$104 .75
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 * To support 2666 MHz or XMP memory, you must install an 8th Generation Intel Core i7/i5 processor.
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel B360
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: B360 HD3
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK1956
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE B360M D3H LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel B360 HDMI USB 3.1 Micro ATX Intel ...
$108 .18
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 * To support 2666 MHz or XMP memory, you must install an 8th Generation Intel Core i7/i5 processor.
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel B360
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: B360M D3H
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK1977
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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ASUS
ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-I GAMING (WiFi 6) LGA 1200 (Intel 10th Gen) Intel Z490 SATA 6Gb/s ...
$200 .23
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 4800(O.C.)/ 4600(O.C)/ 4500(O.C)/ 4400(O.C)/ 4333(O.C.)/ 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3733(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000/ 2933/ 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: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: ROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel Z490
  • Form Factor: Mini ITX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: STRIX Z490-I GAMING
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2733
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE GA-H81M-S1 (rev. 2.1) LGA 1150 H81 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX ...
$69 .93
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ASUS
ASUS PRIME H510M-E LGA 1200 Intel H510 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$88 .14
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 3200(OC) / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133* * 11th Gen Intel processors support 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 natively. * 10th Gen Intel Core i9 / i7 processors support 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 natively, others will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2666MHz. * 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: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897/887
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel H510
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: PRIME H510M-E
  • Item #: 9SIVG8GKWP5170
  • Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
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ASUS
ASUS TUF Z390-PLUS GAMING LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 HDMI USB 3.1 ATX Intel ...
$145 .44
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3733(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 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). * The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor.
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC S1200A High Definition Audio CODEC
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel Z390
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (gray) * When a device is installed on the M.2_2 socket, SATA_5/6 port cannot be used.
  • Model #: TUF Z390-PLUS GAMING
  • Item #: 9SIVG8GKWN9673
  • Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
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ASUS
ASUS Pro WS Z890-ACE SE Z890 LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard, Intel® Core Ultra Series 2 Ready, ...
$479 .99
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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
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ASUS ROG STRIX B560-A GAMING WIFI LGA 1200 Intel B560 ATX Intel Motherboard
$311 .72
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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 i9 / i7 processors support 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 natively, others will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2666MHz. * 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: ROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel B560
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: STRIX B560-A GAM WIF
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2705
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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MSI
MSI PRO B760M-A DDR4 II LGA 1700 Intel B750 SATA 6Gb/s mATX Motherboard
$169 .27
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ASUS ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi 6E LGA 1700(Intel® 12th&13th&14th Gen)ATX gaming ...
$421 .94
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  • Memory Standard: DDR5 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5800(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5400(OC) / 5200(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4800 * Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM module vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list.
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700 * Designed with dual mounting holes compatible with both Intel LGA1700 and LGA1200 cooling brackets.
  • Chipset: Intel Z690
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s * RAID configuration and boot drives are not supported on the SATA6G_E1-2 ports.
  • Model #: 90MB18J0-M0AAY0
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2655
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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 FORMULA LGA 1700(Intel®14th &13th&12th Gen) ATX gaming ...
$1,100 .00
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  • Memory Standard: DDR5 8000 (OC)/7800(OC)/7600(OC)/7400(OC)/ 7200(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/6200(OC)/6000(OC)/5800Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile II (AEMP II) Supports DIMM Flex * 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/. * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4 x DIMM slots, max. 192GB, DDR5
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel Z790
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6G...
  • Model #: ROG MAXIMUS Z790 FORMULA
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2695
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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ASUS ROG STRIX Z590-I GAMING WIFI LGA 1200 Intel Z590 Mini ITX Intel Motherboard
$361 .49
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 5133(OC) / 5000(OC) / 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 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133* * 10th Gen Intel Core i7 / i9 processors support 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 natively, others will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2666MHz. * 11th Gen Intel processors support 3200 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 natively. * 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: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel Z590
  • Form Factor: Mini ITX...
  • Model #: STRIX Z590-I GAM WIF
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2721
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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MSI MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI DDR4 LGA 1700 Intel Z790 SATA 6Gb/s DDR4 ATX Motherboard
$629 .00
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  • Memory Standard: Supports 1R 2133/2666/3200 MHz (by JEDEC & POR) Max overclocking frequency: - 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5333+ MHz - 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4800+ MHz - 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ MHz - 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz Supports Dual-Channel mode Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • 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 #: MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI DDR4
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2776
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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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