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ASUS
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) LGA 1200 (Intel 10th Gen) Intel Z490 (WiFi 6) SATA ...
$285 .18
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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.)/ 3733(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2933/ 2800/ 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
  • Model #: ROG MAXIMUS 12 HEROW
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2712
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE B560M AORUS PRO AX LGA 1200 Intel B560 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$208 .55
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  • Memory Standard: 11th Generation Intel Core i9/i7/i5 processors: Support for DDR4 5333(O.C.)/ DDR4 5133(O.C.)/DDR4 5000(O.C.)/4933(O.C.)/4800(O.C.)/ 4700(O.C.)/ 4600(O.C.)/ 4500(O.C.)/ 4400(O.C.)/ 4300(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 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz memory modules 10th Generation Intel Core i9/i7 processors: Support for DDR4 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules 10th Generation Intel Core i5/i3 /Pentium/Celeron processors: Support for DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel B560
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • PCI Express 4.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running...
  • Model #: B560M AORUS PRO AX
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK1973
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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GIGABYTE
Gigabyte motherboard B560M DS3H V3 DDR4 LGA 1200 Micro ATX HDMI
$129 .42
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE Z790 D DDR4 LGA 1700 Intel Z790 ATX Motherboard with DDR4, Triple M.2, PCIe ...
$379 .00
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  • Memory Standard: Support for DDR4 5333(O.C.)/ DDR4 5133(O.C.)/DDR4 5000(O.C.)/4933(O.C.)/4800(O.C.)/ 4700(O.C.)/ 4600(O.C.)/ 4500(O.C.)/ 4400(O.C.)/ 4300(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 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz memory modules
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek Audio CODEC High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings. Support for S/PDIF Out
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel Z790
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z790 D DDR4
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2110
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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MSI
MSI MAG Z590 TORPEDO LGA 1200 Intel Z590 ATX Intel Motherboard
$212 .38
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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 #: MAG Z590 TORPEDO
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2156
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE B760M GAMING X DDR4 (LGA 1700,Micro ATX , PCIe 4.0x16 M.2 Slot ,2.5GbE LAN , ...
$205 .63
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE Z590 AORUS MASTER LGA 1200 Intel Z590 ATX Motherboard with Triple M.2, PCIe ...
$499 .00
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz memory modules (11th Gen Intel Core i9 / i7 / i5 processors) DDR4 2933 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz memory modules (10th Gen Intel Core i9 / i7 processors) DDR4 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz memory modules (10th Gen Intel Core i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron processors)
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220-VB * The front panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel Z590
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z590 AORUS MASTER
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2017
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS PRO AX LGA 1200 Intel Z490 ATX Motherboard with Dual M.2, SATA ...
$211 .84
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  • Memory Standard: Intel Core i9/i7 processors: Support for DDR4 5000(O.C.)/ 4933(O.C.)/ 4800(O.C.)/ 4700(O.C.)/ 4600(O.C.)/ 4500(O.C.)/ 4400(O.C.)/ 4300(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.)/ 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Intel Core i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processors: Support for DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220-VB codec * The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel Z490
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z490 AORUS PRO AX
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2040
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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ASUS
ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-F GAMING WIFI LGA 1700 Intel Z690 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel ...
$446 .32
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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)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek 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
  • Model #: ROG STRIX Z690-F GAM
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2688
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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MSI
MSI PRO B365M PRO-VH LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel B365 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$89 .97
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel B365
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* * The SATA1 port will be unavailable when an M.2 SATA SSD module has been installed in the M.2 slot.
  • Model #: B365M PRO-VH
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2340
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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MSI PRO B365M PRO-VDH LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel B365 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$128 .12
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel B365
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* * The SATA1 connector will be unavailable when an M.2 SATA SSD module has been installed in the M.2_1 slot.
  • Model #: B365M PRO-VDH
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2243
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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ASRock
ASRock Z590 EXTREME WIFI 6E LGA 1200 Intel Z590 ATX Intel Motherboard
$349 .00
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  • Memory Standard: 11th Gen Intel Core Processors support DDR4 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 4800+(OC)* 10th Gen Intel Core Processors support DDR4 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 4666+(OC)* * 11th Gen Intel Core (i9/i7/i5) support DDR4 up to 3200; Core (i3), Pentium and Celeron support DDR4 up to 2666. * 10th Gen Intel Core (i9/i7) support DDR4 up to 2933; Core (i5/i3), Pentium and Celeron support DDR4 up to 2666.
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220
  • Brand: ASRock
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel Z590
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s Connectors, support RAID, NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug* * If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_1 will be disabled. * If M2_3 is occupied, SATA3_4 and SATA3_5 will be disabled.
  • Model #: Z590 EXTREME WIFI 6E
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2465
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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MSI PRO H310M PRO-VDH PLUS LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel H310 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 ...
$89 .01
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  • Memory Standard: Supports DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz* * 2666 MHz for I7 and I5 processors only.
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel H310 This chipset is ME11 firmware based and doesn’t feature SDA3.0.
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: H310M PRO-VDH PLUS
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2158
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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MSI
MSI PRO Z490-A PRO LGA 1200 Intel Z490 ATX Intel Motherboard
$141 .73
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  • Memory Standard: Supports 1R 2933/ 2666/ 2133 MHz 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 4800+ MHz 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4266+ 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 ALC892
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel Z490
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1 1. SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot.
  • Model #: Z490-A PRO
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2132
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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MSI
MSI Z790 PROJECT ZERO LGA1700 Wi-Fi 7 DDR5 Back Connect Design ATX Motherboard
$425 .00
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  • Memory Standard: Memory Support 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
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • PCI Express x16: 3x PCI-E x16 slot 1x PCI-E x1 slot 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 Chipset)
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel Z790
  • Form Factor: ATX (Back Connect)
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z790 PROJECT ZERO
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2371
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE B860M GAMING X WIFI6E Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) LGA 1851 Motherboard, mATX, ...
$230 .90
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  • Memory Standard: DDR5 5600 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 9200
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel B860
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • PCI Express 5.0 x16: CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16) * The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
  • Model #: B860M GAMING X WIFI6E
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2125
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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ASUS
ASUS ProArt Z790-Creator WiFi 6E LGA 1700(Intel 14th & 13th & 12th Gen) ATX content creator ...
$1,399 .00
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  • Memory Standard: DDR5 7200(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/ 6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600/ 5400/ 5200/ 5000/ 4800MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) OptiMem II * 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 (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek S1220A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in) - Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback* Audio Fea...
  • Model #: PROART Z790-CREATOR WIFI
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2746
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE B760M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E DDR4 GEN5 LGA 1700 Intel B760 M-ATX Motherboard ...
$249 .00
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ASUS ProArt B760-CREATOR Intel B760 LGA 1700 ATX motherboard,Advanced AI PC ...
$399 .00
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ASUS
ASUS Mainboard PRIME B760M-K - micro ATX - Socket LGA1700 - Intel B760
$130 .20
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  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Type: Computer Accessories
  • Model #: 90MB1FI0-M1EAY0
  • Item #: 9SIVG8GKWP5113
  • Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
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ASUS PRIME H510M-F Motherboard (mATX,Intel H510,LGA 1200,2 x DDR4,PCIe 4.0/3.0 ...
$95 .69
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  • CPU Type: Intel Core 11th Gen (LGA 1200)
  • Model #: BEASUS PRIME H510M-F
  • Item #: 9SIVG8GKWP5164
  • Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
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MSI
MSI PRO B365M PRO-VH LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel B365 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX Intel ...
$95 .13
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel B365
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* * The SATA1 port will be unavailable when an M.2 SATA SSD module has been installed in the M.2 slot.
  • Model #: B365M PRO-VH
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2341
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming 4 LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 ATX Intel Motherboard
$158 .51
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 4300+(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_5 will be disabled. * If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_1 will be disabled. * If M2_2 is occupied by a PCIe-type M.2 device, SATA3_0 will be disabled.
  • Model #: Z390 Phantom Gam 4
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2485
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi LGA 1851 Intel B860 SATA 6Gb/s Intel Core Ultra DDR5 Micro ATX ...
$267 .55
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  • Memory Standard: Up to DDR5 8666+(OC)
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
  • Brand: ASRock
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel B860
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: B860M Pro RS WiFi
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2602
  • 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.

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.

By NeweggBusiness Staff