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Refurbished: MSI MEG Z590 GODLIKE Intel Z590 LGA 1200 DDR4 128GB E-ATX Motherboard
$449 .99
- Memory Standard: Support dual channel DDR4 5600 (OC)/5333 (OC)/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 ALC4082 Codec + ESS ES9218PQ Combo DAC/HPA 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Supports S/PDIF output
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel Z590
- CPU Type: Supports 10th Gen Intel Core™ Processors, 11th Gen Intel Core™ Processors, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors 1 Processor socket LGA1200
- Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
- PCI Slots: 3x PCIe x16 slots Support x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4, x8/x4+x4/x4, x8+x8/x0/x4, x8+(x4+x4)/x0/x4 PCI_E1 & PCI_E2 slots...
- Model #: 1211981-1-323
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3492
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI H270 GAMING M3 Intel H270 LGA 1151 DDR4 64GB ATX Motherboard
$98 .50
- Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR4 2400/2133MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220 decoding chip - 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects - Supports S/PDIF output
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
- Chipset: Intel H270
- 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 (x16/x4 mode supported) * 4 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
- Model #: 1211981-1-165
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2846
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI Z97I GAMING AC Intel Z97 LGA 1150 DDR3 16GB Mini-ITX Motherboard
$147 .30
- Memory Standard: Support DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1866/2000/2133/2200/ 2400/2600/2666/2800/3000/3100/3200 (OC) MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1150 Codec - 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio - Supports S/PDIF output
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1150
- Chipset: Intel Z97
- CPU Type: Supports 4th and 5th Generation Intel Core™ Processors, and Intel Pentium and Celeron Processors for Socket LGA1150
- Maximum Memory Supported: 16GB
- PCI Slots: 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
- Model #: 1211981-1-361
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3580
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI Z370 KRAIT GAMING Intel Z370 LGA 1151 DDR4 64GB ATX Motherboard
$93 .30
- 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: Dual Realtek ALC1220 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 3 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
- Model #: 1211981-1-394
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3573
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI Z87M GAMING Intel Z87 LGA 1150 DDR3 32GB Micro ATX Motherboard
$113 .90
- Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR3 3000 (overclocking)/2800/2666/2600/2400/ 2200/2133/2000/1866/1600/1333/1066MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1150 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 Gen Intel Core ™ i7/Core ™ i5/Core ™ i3/Pentium/Celeron processors with LGA 1150 architecture
- Maximum Memory Supported: 32GB
- PCI Slots: 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
- Model #: 1211981-1-349
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3500
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PLUS Intel Z390 LGA 1151 DDR4 64GB ATX Motherboard
$119 .00
- Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel 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: Intel Core ™ 9000 Series/8th Gen Intel Core ™/Pentium Gold/Celeron processors with LGA1151 pin
- Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB
- PCI Slots: 2 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots 4 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots 1 M.2 slot (E key, can only be used to install modules with Intel Wireless-AC (CNVi) built in)
- Model #: 1211981-1-294
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2939
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI X99S SLI Krait Edition Intel X99 LGA 2011-V3 DDR4 128GB ATX Motherboard
$183 .30
- Memory Standard: Supports four-channel DDR4 2133/2200/2400/2600/2666/2750/3000/ 3110/3333 (OC) MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1150 Codec - 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio - Supports S/PDIF output
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 2011-v3
- Chipset: Intel X99
- CPU Type: Supports New Intel Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition for LGA2011-3 Socket.
- Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
- PCI Slots: 4 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (PCI_E1,3,5,6), support up to 3-way mode - 1-way mode: x16/ x0/ x0/ x0 - 2-way mode: x16/ x16/ x0/ x0*, 16/ x8/ x0/ x0** - 3-way mode: x16/ x16/ x0/ x8*, x8/ x8/ x8/ x0** 2x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots (PCI_E2,4) * For the CPU that supports 40 PCIe lanes ** For the CPU that supports 28 PCIe lanes
- Model #: 1211981-1-291
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2932
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI MAG B660 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 Intel B660 LGA 1700 DDR4 128GB ATX ...
$298 .90
- Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR4 4800 (OC)/4600 (OC)/4400 (OC)/4266 (OC)/4200 (OC)/4000 (OC)/3800 (OC)/3733 (OC)/3600 (OC)/3466 (OC)/3400 (OC)/3333 (OC)/3200 (OC)/3200 (JEDEC)/2933 (JEDEC)/2666 (JEDEC)/2400 (JEDEC)/2133 (JEDEC) MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220P Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Supports S/PDIF output
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel B660
- CPU Type: Supports 12th Gen Intel Core™, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors Processor socket LGA1700
- Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
- PCI Slots: 2x PCIe x16 slots PCI_E1 (From CPU) Support up to PCIe 4.0 PCI_E2 (From B660 chipset) Support up to PCIe 3.0 x4 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot (From B660 chipset)
- Model #: 1211981-1-197
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2874
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS Intel Z490 LGA 1200 DDR4 128GB ATX ...
$142 .10
- 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 (from chipset, supports x4 mode) 3x PCIe x1 slots (from chipset)
- Model #: 1211981-1-307
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2969
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI H55M-P31 Intel H55 LGA 1156 DDR3 16GB Micro ATX Motherboard
$52 .20
- Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR3 2133 (overclocking)/2000 (overclocking)/1800 (overclocking)/1600 (overclocking)/1333/1066MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC889 Audio Chip Support 7.1 channel sound effects detected by intelligent sound interface Compatible with Azalia 1.0 specifications Compliant with Microsoft Vista Premium specifications
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1156
- Chipset: Intel H55
- CPU Type: Intel i3/i5/i7 based processors with Socket 1156 architecture
- Maximum Memory Supported: 16GB
- PCI Slots: 1 PCI Express x16 slot (supports PCI Express bus specification v2.0) 1 PCI Express x1 slot (supports PCI Express bus specification v2.0) 1 PCI 2.3 specification 32-bit main bus slot (supports 3.3v/5v PCI main bus interface)
- Model #: 1211981-1-107
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3461
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI PRO H610M-G DDR4 Intel H610 LGA 1700 DDR4 64GB Micro ATX ...
$126 .70
- Memory Standard: 2 DDR4 slots, total support up to 64GB Supports 1R 2133/2666/2933/3200 MHz (by JEDEC & POR) Supports dual channel mode Support non-ECC, unbuffered memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892/ ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel H610
- CPU Type: Supports 12th Gen Intel Core™ Processors, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors Processor socket LGA1700
- Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB
- PCI Slots: 1x PCIe x16 slot (From CPU) Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x16 1x PCIe x1 slot Supports PCIe 3.0 x1 1x M.2 slot with E-key for PCIe WiFi module only (M2_ WIFI1)
- Model #: 1211981-1-186
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KX15236
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI PRO B760M-A DDR4 II Intel B760 LGA 1700 DDR5 128GB Micro ATX ...
$234 .70
- 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: 2X 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) PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset)
- Model #: 1211981-1-205
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2896
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI H81M-E33 PLUS Intel H81 LGA 1150 DDR3 16GB Micro ATX Motherboard
$59 .90
- Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR3 1600/1333/1066MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887 Decoder Chip
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1150
- Chipset: Intel H81
- CPU Type: 4th Gen Intel Core ™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processors with LGA 1150 architecture
- Maximum Memory Supported: 16GB
- PCI Slots: 1 PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 1 PCIe 2.0 x1 slot
- Model #: 1211981-1-141
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3453
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UD3H ATX Intel Motherboard
$106 .00
- Memory Standard: DDR3 2666(OC)/1600/1333/1066
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x240pin
- Audio Chipset: VIA VT2021
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1155
- Chipset: Intel Z77
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 2 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: GA-Z77X-UD3HSNRFB
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KXC1304
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: Gigabyte GA-H110M-H LGA 1151 Intel H110 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ...
$120 .36
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- Brand: GIGABYTE
- Model #: GA-H110M-H
- Item #: 9SIVS10KUP5895
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited 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 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
Refurbished: ASUS AM4 TUF GAMING X570-Plus ATX Motherboard with PCIe 4.0, Dual M.2, ...
$149 .86
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- Model #: TUF GAMING X570-PLUS
- Item #: 9SIVG8GKWP7974
- Return Policy: roboshine 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
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.
