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ASUS
Refurbished: ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel ...
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Refurbished: MSI B360M PRO-VD Intel B360 LGA 1151 DDR4 32GB Micro ATX Motherboard
$67 .89
  • Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR4 2666/2400/2133MHz memory
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887 decoding chip 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
  • Chipset: Intel B360
  • CPU Type: Supports 8th generation Intel Core processors with LGA1151, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 32GB
  • PCI Slots: 1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
  • Model #: MSI B360M PRO-VD
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM7556
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Refurbished: MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Plus LGA1151 M.2 USB 3.1 Gen 2 DDR4 ATX - ...
$99 .00
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  • 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
  • Model: MPG Z390 GAMING PLUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel Z390
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Model #: MPG Z390 GAMING PLUS
  • Item #: 9SIVMRNKWT9056
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Refurbished: MSI MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI LGA 1200 Intel Z490 ATX Intel ...
$162 .66
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 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)
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel Z490
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s * * SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot. * SATA5 & SATA6 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA/PCIe SSD in the M2_2 slot.
  • Model #: Z490 GAM CAR WIFI
  • Item #: 9SIVMRNKWT8998
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Refurbished: MSI Z170A GAMING M3 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 processors with LGA1151 architecture
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB
  • PCI Slots: 2 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots 2 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots 3 PCI slots
  • Model #: 1211981-1-368
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3564
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Refurbished: MSI MAG B560 TORPEDO Intel B560 LGA 1200 DDR4 128GB ATX Motherboard
$119 .60
  • Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR4 5066 (OC) MHz memory
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Supports S/PDIF output
  • 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: 2x PCIe x16 slots 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 PCI_E2 (from B560 chipset) Support up to PCIe 3.0 x4 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot (from B560 chipset)
  • Model #: 1211981-1-184
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2868
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Refurbished: MSI Z370M MORTAR Intel Z370 LGA 1151 DDR4 64GB Micro ATX Motherboard
$108 .70
  • 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 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: 2 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16/x4 modes) 2 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
  • Model #: 1211981-1-390
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3556
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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
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Refurbished: MSI MAG Z390 TOMAHAWK Intel Z390 LGA 1151 DDR4 128GB ATX Motherboard
$131 .90
  • Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR4 4400MHz 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 Z390
  • CPU Type: Intel Core ™ 9000 Series/8th Gen Intel Core ™/Pentium Gold/Celeron processors with LGA 1151 pin
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
  • PCI Slots: 3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16/x4/x1 modes) 2 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots 1 M.2 slot (E key) for Intel CNVi wireless modules only
  • Model #: 1211981-1-296
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KX16596
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Refurbished: MSI MEG Z390 ACE Intel Z390 LGA 1151 DDR4 128GB ATX Motherboard
$185 .80
  • Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR4 4500MHz 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 Z390
  • CPU Type: Intel Core ™ 9000 Series/8th Gen Intel Core ™/Pentium Gold/Celeron processors with LGA1151 pin
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
  • PCI Slots: 3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots Support x16/x0/x0, x8/x8/x0, x8/x4/x4 modes 3 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
  • Model #: 1211981-1-302
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2953
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Refurbished: MSI MPG B760I EDGE WIFI DDR4 Intel B760 LGA 1700 DDR4 64GB Mini-ITX ...
$345 .20
  • Memory Standard: Support dual-channel DDR4 5333/5200/5066/5000/4800/4600/4533/ 4400/4266/4000/3866/3733/3600/3466/3333 (O.C.)/3200/3000/2933/2800/2666/2400/ 2133MHz memory
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Performance 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) PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU)
  • Model #: 1211981-1-208
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2906
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Refurbished: MSI X99A RAIDER Intel X99 LGA 2011-V3 DDR4 128GB ATX Motherboard
$134 .40
  • 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 ALC892 Decoder Chip - 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects - Supports S/PDIF output
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 2011-v3
  • Chipset: Intel X99
  • CPU Type: Intel Core ™ i7 Delicate Edition processors with new LGA 2011-3 slots
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
  • PCI Slots: 3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (PCI_E1, 3, 5, 6), up to 3-way mode - 1-way mode: x16/x0/x0 - 2-way mode: x16/x16/x0 *, 16/x8/x0 ** - 3-way mode: x8/x16/x8 *, x8/x8/x8 ** 2 PCIe 2.0 x1 slots (PCI_E2, 4) * Limited to CPUs that support 40 PCIe channel specifications Limited to CPUs that support 28 PCIe channel specifications.
  • Model #: 1211981-1-281
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2935
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Refurbished: MSI H270M BAZOOKA Intel H270 LGA 1151 DDR4 64GB Micro ATX Motherboard
$90 .70
  • Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR4 2400/2133MHz memory
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887 decoding chip Codec - 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
  • Chipset: Intel H270
  • CPU Type: Supports 7th/6th generation Intel Core ™ i3/i5/i7 processors with LGA 1151, and Intel Pentium and Celeron processors
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB
  • PCI Slots: 1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode) 2 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
  • Model #: 1211981-1-166
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KX24720
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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
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Refurbished: MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI Intel Z790 LGA 1700 DDR5 192GB ATX ...
$504 .50
  • 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 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 #: 1211981-1-236
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2921
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Refurbished: MSI B250 PC MATE Intel B250 LGA 1151 DDR4 64GB ATX Motherboard
$76 .60
  • Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR4 2400/2133MHz memory
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887 decoding chip - 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
  • Chipset: Intel B250
  • 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) * 3 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots ** 1 PCI slot
  • Model #: 1211981-1-68
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3371
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Refurbished: BIOSTAR TB250-BTC D+ LGA1151 SODIMM DDR4 2400 8 GPU Support Mining ...
$114 .39
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  • CPU Type: Intel Core 7th Gen (LGA 1151)
  • Model #: H2020B07B8G5RJC
  • Item #: 9SIVMNFKKS0555
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Refurbished: ASUS P8Z77-M PRO LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX ...
$310 .00
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  • Memory Standard: DDR3 2400(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/ 2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600/1333
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4×240pin
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1155
  • Chipset: Intel Z77
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 2 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: P8Z77-M PRO
  • Item #: 9SIVNP2KJD5396
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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
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MSI
Refurbished: MSI B150M PRO-VDH Intel B150 LGA 1151 DDR4 64GB Micro ATX Motherboard
$72 .80
  • Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR4 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 B150
  • CPU Type: 6th generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7, Pentium/Celeron processors with LGA1151 architecture
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB
  • PCI Slots: 2 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots * 2 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots 3 PCI slots
  • Model #: 1211981-1-44
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3396
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HP
Refurbished: HP Stream 14-AX Intel Celeron N3060 1.6GHz Motherboard 905305-601 ...
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  • CPU Type: Intel Core 9th Gen (LGA 1151)
  • Model #: L06659-601, 905305-601, DA0P9MB16D0
  • Item #: 9SIVG1JK5H5199
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GIGABYTE
Refurbished: GIGABYTE B460M DS3H V2 (rev 1.0) Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$109 .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: 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 #: B460MDS3HV2SNREC
  • Item #: 9SIVMRNKWT8898
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Refurbished: MSI PRO Z270-A PRO LGA 1151 Intel Z270 USB 3.1 ATX Motherboards - Intel
$69 .40
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  • Memory Standard: 7th Gen processors support DDR4 3800(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2600(OC)/ 2400/ 2133 MHz* 6th Gen processors support DDR4 3600(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2600(OC)/ 2400(OC)/ 2133 MHz* * Please refer to www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
  • Chipset: Intel Z270
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* * The SATA1 port will become unavailable when M.2 SATA SSD has been installed in M.2 slot.
  • Model #: Z270-A PRO
  • Item #: 9SIVMRNKWT9029
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Refurbished: ASUS TUF B360-Plus Gaming LGA1151 (300 Series) DDR4 HDMI VGA M.2 ATX ...
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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