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ASUS
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Extreme (WiFi 6E) LGA 1700(Intel®12th&13th Gen) EATX gaming ...
$1,499 .00
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  • Memory Standard: DDR5 7800+(OC)/7600(OC)/7400(OC)/ 7200(OC) / 7000(OC) / 6800(OC) / 6600(OC) / 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5800(OC) / 5600 / 5400 / 5200 / 5000 / 4800 * Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM modules 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: Realtek ALC4082
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel Z790
  • Form Factor: Extended ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2719
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ASUS ROG Strix Z390-H Gaming Motherboard LGA1151 (Intel 8th and 9th Gen) ATX DDR4 DP ...
$160 .89
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 4133+(OC)*/ 4000(OC)*/ 3866(OC)*/ 3733(OC)*/ 3600(OC)*/ 3466(OC)*/ 3400(OC)*/ 3333(OC)*/ 3300(OC)*/ 3200(OC)*/ 3000(OC)*/ 2800(OC)*/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
  • 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-H Gaming
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2730
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ASUS ROG Maximus XI Apex LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 ATX Intel Motherboard
$487 .36
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 4800(O.C.)/ 4700(O.C.)/ 4600(O.C.)/ 4500(O.C.)/ 4400(O.C.)/ 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/ 3300(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2933(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Memory * * Double Capcity DRAM support depends on the DRAM models
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: ROG SupremeFX 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 #: Maximus XI Apex
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2657
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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ASUS ROG Strix Z790-A Gaming WiFi D5 LGA 1700 ATX (16 + 1 power stages, DDR5, four M.2 ...
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ASUS TUF Gaming Z590-Plus WiFi 6, LGA 1200 (Intel 11th/10th Gen) ATX Gaming ...
$349 .00
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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* * 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 ALC S1200A
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel Z590
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: TUF GAM Z590-PLUS WI
  • Item #: 9SIVG8GKWN9611
  • Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
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ASUS PRIME B660M-K D4 LGA 1700 Intel B660 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$199 .00
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 5333(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3333(OC) / 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)
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel B660
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • PCI Express 4.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16 * Actual support may vary by CPU.
  • Model #: PRIME B660M-K D4
  • Item #: 9SIVG8GKWN9166
  • Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
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ASUS ROG Strix B760-F Gaming WiFi Intel B760(13th and 12th Gen) LGA 1700 ATX ...
$351 .87
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  • Memory Standard: DDR5 5600
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback Audio Features - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - Savitech SV3H712 AMP - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Premium audio capacitors - Audio cover
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel B760
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: ROG STRIX B760-F GAMING WIFI
  • Item #: 9SIVG8GKWN9750
  • Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE C246N-WU2 LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel C246 Mini ITX Intel Motherboard
$359 .00
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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 Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel C246
  • Form Factor: Mini ITX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0~3)
  • Model #: C246N-WU2
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK4409
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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GIGABYTE GA-Z270P-D3 (rev. 1.0) LGA 1151 Intel Z270 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 ATX ...
$163 .51
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GIGABYTE GA-Z270P-D3 (rev. 1.0) LGA 1151 Intel Z270 HDMI USB 3.1 ATX Motherboards - ...
$107 .98
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 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(O.C.)/ 2400/ 2133
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
  • Chipset: Intel Z270
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: GA-Z270P-D3
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK1993
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE B560 HD3 LGA 1200 Intel B560 ATX Intel Motherboard
$117 .44
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 5333(OC) / DDR4 5133(OC) / DDR4 5000(OC) / 4933(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4700(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4500(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4300(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3800(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3666(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3300(OC) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 (11th Gen Intel Core i9 / i7 / i5 processors) DDR4 2933 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 (10th Gen Intel Core i9 / i7 processors) DDR4 2666 / 2400 / 2133 (10th Gen Intel Core i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron processors)
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek Audio CODEC
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel B560
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: B560 HD3
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK1969
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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GIGABYTE GA-H81M-S2PH LGA 1150 Intel H81 HDMI USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$97 .24
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  • Memory Standard: DDR3 1600/1333
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x240pin
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1150
  • Chipset: Intel H81
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 2 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: GA-H81M-S2PH
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK1954
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE B360 AORUS Gaming 3 WIFI LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel B360 HDMI USB 3.1 ATX ...
$147 .12
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 * 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 B360
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: B360 AORUS GAM3 WIFI
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK1985
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 HDMI USB ...
$1,399 .00
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 4400(O.C.)/ 4333(O.C.)/ 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
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220-VB codec
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel Z390
  • Form Factor: Extended ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z390 AORUS XTREME WA
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK1898
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE B460M DS3H V2 (rev 1.0) LGA 1200 Intel B460 Micro-ATX Motherboard with M.2, ...
$86 .47
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2933 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 (Intel Core i9 / i7 processors) DDR4 2666 / 2400 / 2133 (Intel Core i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron processors)
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek Audio CODEC
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel B460
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: B460M DS3H V2
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK1881
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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GIGABYTE GA-X150M-PLUS WS (rev. 1.0) LGA 1151 Intel C232 USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel ...
$88 .89
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2133
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
  • Chipset: Intel C232
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: GA-X150M-PLUS WS
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK1966
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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ASUS
ASUS ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming WiFi II LGA 1700(Intel 14th, Intel 13th & 12th Gen) DDR5 ATX ...
$699 .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(OCNon-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*
  • 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): Supports 5 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
  • PCI Express 5.0 x16: Intel® CoreTM Processors (13th & 12th Gen)* 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (support x16 mode)**
  • Model #: ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2639
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ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-H Gaming (WiFi 6E) LGA 1700(Intel12th&13th Gen) ATX gaming ...
$411 .55
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ASUS ROG Maximus XIII Hero (WiFi 6E) Z590 LGA 1200 (Intel 11th/10th Gen) ATX Gaming ...
$390 .00
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 5333(OC)/ 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 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* * 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 Core 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: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel Z590
  • Form Factor...
  • Model #: ROG MAXIMUS XIII HER
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2627
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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MSI
MSI Z590-A PRO LGA 1200 Intel Z590 ATX Intel Motherboard
$166 .14
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 1R 3200 / 2933 / 2666 / 2133 for 11th Gen Intel CPU (by JEDEC & POR) DDR4 1R 2933 / 2666 / 2133 for 10th Gen Intel CPU (by JEDEC & POR) Max overclocking frequency: 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5333 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4700+ 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel Z590
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z590-A PRO
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2150
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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MSI MEG Z390 GODLIKE LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 USB 3.1 Extended ATX Intel ...
$359 .89
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 4600(OC)/ 4533(OC)/ 4500(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)/ 2800(OC)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: 2 x Realtek ALC1220 Codecs
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel Z390
  • Form Factor: Extended ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s * M.2_2 slot, U.2 port and SATA ports share the bandwidth.
  • Model #: MEG Z390 GODLIKE
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2147
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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MSI MSI PRO B760M-G ProSeries Motherboard (mATX, 12th/13th Gen Intel Core, LGA 1700 ...
$199 .00
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MSI B560M PRO-E LGA 1200 Intel B560 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$92 .93
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  • Memory Standard: Supports 1R 3200 / 2933 / 2666 / 2133 (11th Gen Intel CPU, by JEDEC & POR) Supports 1R 2933 / 2666 / 2133 (10th Gen Intel CPU, by JEDEC & POR) Max overclocking frequency: 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 4800 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4600+
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel B560
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: B560M PRO-E
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2152
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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MSI MAG B460M MORTAR LGA 1200 Intel B460 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$116 .40
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  • Memory Standard: Intel Core i7/i9 Supports up to DDR4 2933 MHz Intel Core i5 (Below) Supports up to DDR4 2666 MHz
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1200
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel B460
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1 1 SATA1 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot.
  • Model #: MAG B460M MORTAR
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2338
  • 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