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Refurbished: ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII FORMULA LGA 1200 ATX Intel Motherboard
$177 .03
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 4700+(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.)/ 3400(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 S1220
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel Z490
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ** M.2_2 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56. When M.2_2 runs x4 mode, SATA_56 will be disabled. M.2_2 runs x2 mode by default.
- Model #: MAXIMUS XII FORMULA
- Item #: 9SIVG8GKWX8026
- Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI MPG Z490M GAMING EDGE WiFi Intel Z490 LGA 1200 DDR4 128GB Micro ATX ...
$229 .50
- Memory Standard: Support dual-channel DDR4 2133/2200/2400/2666/2800/3000/3200/ 3400/3600/3800/4000MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220 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: 2x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, support x16/ x0 or x8/ x8 mode 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 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
- Model #: 1211981-1-314
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2956
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: GIGABYTE Z690I AORUS ULTRA LITE DDR4 (rev. 1.0) LGA 1700 Intel Z690 SATA ...
$239 .00
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 5333(OC) / 5133(OC) / 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
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4080
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel Z690
- Form Factor: Mini ITX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: Z690I AORUS ULTRA LITE DDR4 (rev. 1.0)
- Item #: 9SIVMRNKWT9569
- Return Policy: dnajknwd Return Policy
Refurbished: Dell OEM Precision 7730 Motherboard System Board Intel i9 Hex Motherboard ...
$149 .99
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- Brand: DELL
- CPU Type: computer-motherboards
- Model #: 1DY8W
- Item #: 9SIVG1JKGD4580
- Return Policy: Fastparts Return Policy
Refurbished: Dell Latitude 5480 Motherboard Intel Core i5-7440HQ 2.8 GHz Processor with ...
$149 .99
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- CPU Type: Motherboard
- Model #: 8J661, 08J661, CN-08J661
- Item #: 9SIVG1JK7Z2574
- Return Policy: Fastparts Return Policy
Refurbished: ASUS B250 MINING EXPERT LGA1151 DDR4 B250 ATX Motherboard ...
$299 .00
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- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
- CPU Type: Core i7 / i5 / i3 (8th Gen, LGA1151)
- Model #: B250 MINING EXPERT
- Item #: 9SIVNP2KJ62401
- Return Policy: xujiajia Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI B560M PRO-VDH WIFI Intel B560 LGA 1200 DDR4 128GB Micro ATX ...
$183 .30
- Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR4 5066 (OC) MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek AL897 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: 128GB
- PCI Slots: 1x PCIe x16 slot (From CPU) PCI_E1 (From CPU) Support up to PCIe 4.0 for 11th Gen Intel CPU Support up to PCIe 3.0 for 10th Gen Intel CPU 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots (From B560 chpiset)
- Model #: 1211981-1-189
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KX12505
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: GIGABYTE H410M S2H V2 LGA 1200 Intel H470 Micro-ATX Motherboard with M.2, ...
$99 .00
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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: 2x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek Audio CODEC
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel H470
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: H410M S2H V2
- Item #: 9SIVMRNKWU0168
- Return Policy: dnajknwd Return Policy
Refurbished: ASUS TUF GAMING H570-PRO WIFI LGA 1200 Intel H570 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel ...
$350 .00
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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 ALC S1200A
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel H570
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: TUF GAM H570-PRO WIF
- Item #: 9SIVNP2KJ73181
- Return Policy: xujiajia Return Policy
Refurbished: ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 FORMULA Intel LGA 1700 ATX DDR5 Desktop ...
$499 .99
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- Memory Standard: DDR5
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Form Factor: ATX
- CPU Type: LGA 1700
- Model #: ROG MAXIMUS Z790 FORMULA N7
- Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK4386
- Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI Z170A XPOWER GAMING TITANIUM EDITION Intel Z170 LGA 1151 DDR4 ...
$111 .30
- Memory Standard: Support dual-channel DDR4 3600 (OC)/3200 (OC)/3000 (OC)/2800 (OC)/2600 (OC)/2400/2133MHz 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 Z170
- CPU Type: 6th generation Intel Core ™ i3/i5/i7, Intel Pentium/Celeron processors with LGA1151 architecture
- Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB
- PCI Slots: 4 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16, x8/x8, x8/x8/x4 or x8/x8/x2 modes) 3 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
- Model #: 1211981-1-372
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3578
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI MPG Z590 GAMING PLUS LGA 1200 Intel Z590 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel ...
$139 .00
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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 ALC4080
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel Z590
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: MPG Z590 GAMING PLUS
- Item #: 9SIVMRNKWT9116
- Return Policy: dnajknwd Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI MAG B760M MORTAR WIFI Intel B760 LGA 1700 DDR5 256GB Micro ATX ...
$234 .70
- 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 #: 1211981-1-206
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2900
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI Z590-A PRO LGA 1200 Intel Z590 SATA 6Gb/s ATX DDR4 PCIe 4.0 2.5G LAN ...
$127 .01
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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 #: 9SIVMRNKWX8165
- Return Policy: dnajknwd Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PLUS LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 ATX Intel ...
$124 .48
- Memory Standard: DDR4 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: Realtek ALC892
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
- Chipset: Intel Z390
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* * M.2 slots and SATA ports share the bandwidth. Please refer user manual for details.
- Model #: Z390 GAMING PLUS REF
- Item #: 9SIVS10KUH1674
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
Refurbished: ASUS LGA1151 DDR4 DisplayPort HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 H170 ATX ...
$302 .00
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- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
- CPU Type: Core i7 / i5 / i3 (LGA1151)
- Model #: H170 PRO GAMING
- Item #: 9SIVNP2KJ95551
- Return Policy: xujiajia Return Policy
Refurbished: ASUS Prime Z370-P ATX Intel Motherboard
$102 .32
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 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 / *The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
- Chipset: Intel Z370
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (gray)
- Model #: Prime Z370-P SNRFB
- Item #: 9SIVS10KUF4463
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI X99S GAMING 7 Intel X99 LGA 2011-3 DDR4 128GB ATX Motherboard
$139 .60
- Memory Standard: Supports four-channel DDR4 2133/2200 (OC)/2400 (OC)/2600 (OC)/2666 (OC)/2750 (OC)/3000 (OC)/3110 (OC)/3333 (OC) MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1150 decoding chip - 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects - Supports S/PDIF output
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 2011-3
- Chipset: Intel X99
- CPU Type: Intel Core ™ i7 processors with new LGA 2011-3 socket support
- Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
- PCI Slots: 4 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, supporting 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 ** 2 PCIe 2.0 x1 slots * Limited to CPUs that support 40 PCIe channel specifications Limited to CPUs that support 28 PCIe channel specifications.
- Model #: 1211981-1-280
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2933
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI MAG B660M MORTAR WIFI DDR5 Intel B660 LGA 1700 DDR5 128GB Micro ...
$260 .40
- Memory Standard: Support dual-channel DDR5 5200 and above MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1200 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 slot (From CPU) Supports PCIe 4.0 x16 PCI_E3 slot (From B660 Chipset) Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
- Model #: 1211981-1-198
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2875
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI PRO Z690-P DDR4 LGA 1700 Intel Z690 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard
$209 .00
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 3200 / 2666 / 2133 (by JEDEC & POR) Max overclocking frequency: 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5000+ 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4600+ 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 1700 * Dedicated LGA1700 mounting bracket is required.
- Chipset: Intel Z690
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: PRO Z690-P DDR4
- Item #: 9SIVMRNKWT9157
- Return Policy: dnajknwd Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI MEG Z790 ACE Intel Z790 LGA 1700 DDR5 256GB E-ATX Motherboard
$735 .80
- 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 ALC4082 Codec + ESS ES9280AQ Combo DAC/HPA 7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio Supports S/PDIF output Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel
- 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) PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU) PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x8 (From CPU) PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset)...
- Model #: 1211981-1-239
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2891
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero(WiFi 6E) LGA 1700(Intel®12th&13th Gen) ATX ...
$309 .00
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- Memory Standard: DDR5 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5800(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5400(OC) / 5200(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4800 * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- 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
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: 2 x PCI Express 5.0 x16 * Actual support may vary by CPU. * Support x16 or x8/x8 modes. * When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1, PCIEX16(G5)_2 will run x8 only and if ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_2, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 only.
- Model #: 90MB18E0-M0AAY0
- Item #: 9SIVG8GKWS4724
- Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
Refurbished: GIGABYTE Z690 AERO G LGA 1700 Intel Z690 ATX Motherboard with DDR5, Quad ...
$199 .00
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- Memory Standard: DDR5 6000(OC) / 5800(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5400(OC) / 5200(OC) / 4800 / 4000
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4080
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700 * Dedicated LGA1700 mounting bracket is required.
- Chipset: Intel Z690
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: Z690 AERO G
- Item #: 9SIVMRNKWT9126
- Return Policy: dnajknwd Return Policy
Refurbished: ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Dark Hero (WiFi 7) LGA 1700(14th,13th,12th Gen) ...
$439 .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)/60Non-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): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: Intel® CoreTM Processors (13th & 12th Gen)* 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (support x16 or x8/x8 modes)** Intel® Z790 Chipset 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/ 1037507/). ** M.2_1 shares bandwidth with PCIEX16(G5)_2. When M.2_1 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_2 will be disabled and PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 only. - To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.c...
- Model #: ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO
- Item #: 9SIVG8GKWU0199
- 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.
