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Refurbished: MSI MEG Z590I UNIFY LGA 1200 Mini ITX Intel Motherboard
$299 .00
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Refurbished: MSI MAG B460M MORTAR WIFI Intel B460 LGA 1200 DDR4 128GB Micro ATX ...
$124 .20
  • Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR4 2933MHz memory (maximum)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1200 Codec 7.1 channel high fidelity audio Supports S/PDIF output
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel B460
  • CPU Type: Supports 10 Gen Intel Core and Pentium Gold/Celeron processors for LGA1200 slots
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
  • PCI Slots: 1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from CPU) 1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from PCH, supports x4 mode) 1 PCIe 3.0 x1 slot (from PCH)
  • Model #: 1211981-1-16
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3395
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Refurbished: MSI PRO B760M-E Intel B760 LGA 1700 DDR5 128GB Micro ATX Motherboard
$157 .60
  • 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: 1X 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)
  • Model #: 1211981-1-203
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2889
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Refurbished: MSI H87M-E35 Intel H87 LGA 1150 DDR3 16GB Micro ATX Motherboard
$59 .90
  • Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR3 1600/1333/1066MHz memory
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887 Audio Chip - Supports 8-channel audio output - Compliant with Azalia 1.0 specifications
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1150
  • Chipset: Intel H87
  • CPU Type: Intel Core ™ i7/Core ™ i5/Core ™ i3/Pentium/Celeron processors with Socket 1150 architecture
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 16GB
  • PCI Slots: 1X PCIe x16 slots 2X PCIe 2.0 x1 slots 1 x PCIe slot
  • Model #: 1211981-1-149
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3474
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Refurbished: MSI Z370 TOMAHAWK Intel Z370 LGA 1151 DDR4 64GB ATX Motherboard
$95 .90
  • 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: Realtek ALC892 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 (supports x16/x4/x1 modes) * 3 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots **
  • Model #: 1211981-1-388
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3545
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Refurbished: GIGABYTE GA-Z270P-D3 LGA1151 Intel Z270 2-Way Crossfire ATX DDR4 ...
$89 .00
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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 #: 9SIVMRNKWT9021
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Refurbished: ASUS P9X79 LGA 2011 DDR3 64GB ATX Motherboard
$119 .00
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  • Memory Standard: Supports four-channel DDR3 2400 (overclocking)/2133 (overclocking)/1866/1600/1333/ 1066MHz memory
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek "ALC892 Octave high fidelity Audio Encoder Absolute Pitch 192kHz/24bit True Blu-ray Distortionless Audio Blu-ray Disc Audio Content Protection Supports DTS UltraPCll surround audio Support DTS Connect Support audio interface detection, Multi-Streaming technology, and custom front panel audio jack function. The rear panel has a fiber S/PDIF digital output connection port
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 2011
  • Chipset: Intel X79
  • CPU Type: Supports second-generation Intel "Core i7 processor series with LGA2011 specification slots Supports Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 technology
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB
  • PCI Slots: 2 xPCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (dual x16/x16) 1XPCI Expr...
  • Model #: ASUS P9X79 XZ
  • Item #: 9SIVG8GKWN9816
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Refurbished: GIGABYTE GA-H97-HD3 LGA 1150 Intel H97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX ...
$159 .00
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  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1150
  • Model #: GA-H97-HD3
  • Item #: 9SIVMRNKWX8160
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Refurbished: MSI PRO B760M-E DDR4 Intel B760 LGA 1700 DDR4 64GB Micro ATX ...
$157 .60
  • 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 (JEDEC)/2933 (JEDEC)/2666 (JEDEC)/2400 (JEDEC)/2133 (JEDEC) MHz memory
  • 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: 64GB
  • PCI Slots: 1X PCI-E x16 slots (quantity) 1X PCI-E x1 slot (quantity) PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to (From CPU) PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to (From Chipset)
  • Model #: 1211981-1-201
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2883
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Refurbished: MSI Z790 PRO Z790-A MAX WIFI Intel Z790 LGA 1700 DDR5 256GB ATX ...
$414 .60
  • 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 ALC4080 Codec 7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio Supports S/PDIF output
  • 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) 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) PCI_E4 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipse...
  • Model #: 1211981-1-227
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2888
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Refurbished: MSI Z370-A PRO INTEL 8TH GEN ATX DDR4 64GB 2PCIEX16 CFX M.2 DSUB DVI DP ...
$110 .00
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  • Brand: MSI
  • Package Contents: THIS IS A REFURBISHED ITEM AND IT MIGHT HAVE SCRATCHES, BLEMISHES, AND OTHER IMPERFECTIONS => SEE POSTED IMAGES! ADDITIONALLY, THIS ITEM MIGHT HAVE SIGNS OF HANDLING, REPAIR, AND TESTING AS REQUIRED BY THE REFURBISHING PROCESS! MOTHERBOARD COMES IN PLAIN NON-RETAIL BOX WITHOUT ANY ACCESSORIES AS PICTURED! IF IT'S NOT PICTURED => IT'S NOT INCLUDED!
  • Model #: Z370-A PRO
  • Item #: 9SIVMRNKWX7320
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Refurbished: MSI B360M PRO-VDH LGA1151 Intel B360 USB3.0 Micro-ATX ...
$79 .98
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Refurbished: MSI Z97 GAMING 9 AC Intel Z97 LGA 1150 DDR3 32GB ATX Motherboard
$185 .80
  • Memory Standard: Supports DDR3 1066-3200 (OC) MHz memory
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1150 decoding chip - 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects - Supports S/PDIF output CMedia CM6631A (for JAUD1) - Supports USB 2.0 high-speed sound effects
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1150
  • Chipset: Intel Z97
  • CPU Type: 4th and 5th generation Intel Core ™ Processors, Intel Pentium, Celeron processors with Socket 1150 architecture
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 32GB
  • PCI Slots: 3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 operating modes) 3 PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
  • Model #: 1211981-1-357
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3566
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Refurbished: MSI Z170 Krait GAMING Intel Z170 LGA 1151 DDR4 64GB ATX Motherboard
$80 .50
  • 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 processor with LGA1151 pin support
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB
  • PCI Slots: 3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16/x0/x4 or x8/x8/x4 modes) 3 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots 1 PCI slot
  • Model #: 1211981-1-364
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3548
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Refurbished: ASUS ROG MAXIMUS VIII GENE LGA1151 DDR4 M.2 SATA 6Gb/s USB3.1 Type A ...
$326 .00
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 3800*(*O.C.)/ 3733*/ 3600*/ 3500*/ 3466*/ 3400*/ 3333*/ 3300*/ 3200*/ 3000*/ 2800*/ 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 2015 High Definition Audio CODEC
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
  • Chipset: Intel Z170
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
  • Model #: MAXIMUS VIII GENE
  • Item #: 9SIVNP2KJC3759
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Refurbished: Dell Inspiron 3464 AIO Intel Core i5-7200U 2.5GHz Motherboard JYH5J 0JYH5J
$89 .44
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  • CPU Type: Intel Core 9th Gen (LGA 1151)
  • Model #: JYH5J
  • Item #: 9SIVG1JK5H5198
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Refurbished: MSI B75MA-E33 LGA 1155 Intel B75 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel ...
$39 .99
  • Memory Standard: DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1800*/2000*/2200*/ 2400* MHz (OC, 22nm CPU required)
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x240pin
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1155
  • Chipset: Intel B75
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 1 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: B75MA-E33
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KX18215
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Refurbished: MSI MPG Z790 EDGE TI MAX WIFI Intel Z790 LGA 1700 DDR5 192GB ATX ...
$710 .10
  • Memory Standard: Support dual-channel DDR5 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 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
  • CPU Type: Support Intel Core™ 14th/ 13th/ 12th Gen Processors, Intel Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors LGA 1700
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 192GB
  • PCI Slots: 2X PCI-E x16 slots (quantity) 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 #: 1211981-1-243
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2904
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Refurbished: ASUS WS Z390 PRO LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 ...
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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
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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
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Refurbished: MSI K9N Neo V3 nVIDIA nForce 560 Socket AM2 DDR2 ATX Motherboard
$47 .10
  • Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR2 533/667/800 memory, up to 8GB
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: Socket AM2
  • Chipset: nVIDIA nForce 560
  • Maximum Memory Supported: No data yet
  • Series: MSI K9N Neo V3
  • SATA RAID: 4 SATA II interfaces, support RAID 0/1/0 + 1/5/JBOD
  • Model #: 1211981-1-399
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3587
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Refurbished: MSI NF725GM-P31 nVIDIA nForce 7025-630a Socket AM3 DDR3 16GB Micro ATX ...
$44 .50
  • Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR3 1333/1066/800MHz memory
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887 Chip - Supports 7.1 channel sound effects detected by intelligent sound interface Compatible with Azalia 1.0 specifications
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: Socket AM3
  • Chipset: nVIDIA nForce 7025-630a
  • CPU Type: AM3 slot supports AMD Phenom II X3/X4 & Athlon X2/X3/X4 processors
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 16GB
  • PCI Slots: 1 PCI Express 1.0 x16 slot
  • Model #: 1211981-1-249
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2920
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Refurbished: Dell OEM Latitude 7480 Motherboard System Board with 2.4GHz i5 Processor ...
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  • CPU Type: Motherboard
  • Model #: YF9VM, 0YF9VM, CN-0YF9VM
  • Item #: 9SIVG1JK8G8453
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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