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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE B365 HD3 LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel B365 ATX Intel Motherboard
$98 .71
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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 (operate in non-ECC mode) Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules * 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 B365
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: B365 HD3
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK1895
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MSI
MSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 LGA 1700 ATX Intel Motherboard
$321 .53
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  • Memory Standard: 1R 3200 / 2933 / 2666 / 2133 (by JEDEC & POR) Max overclocking frequency: 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5200+ 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4800+ 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 1700 * Dedicated LGA1700 mounting bracket is required.
  • Chipset: Intel Z690
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2225
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE Z790I AORUS ULTRA LGA 1700 Intel Z790 Mini-ITX Motherboard with DDR5, Dual ...
$431 .13
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  • Memory Standard: DDR5 8000(O.C.) / 7800(O.C.) / 7600(O.C.) / 7200(O.C.) / 7000(O.C.) / 6800(O.C.) / 6600(O.C.) / 6400(O.C.) / 6200(O.C.) / 6000(O.C.) / 5600(O.C.) / 5400(O.C.) / 5200(O.C.) / 4800 / 4400
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4080
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel Z790
  • Form Factor: Mini ITX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 2 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z790I AORUS ULTRA
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2091
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE B560M DS3H LGA 1200 Intel B560 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$169 .68
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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)
  • 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 at x16 (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 4.0 standard.) (Note)
  • Model #: B560M DS3H
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2129
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE Z690 AORUS ULTRA LGA 1700 Intel Z690 ATX Motherboard with DDR5, Quad M.2, ...
$543 .20
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  • Memory Standard: DDR5 6200(OC) / 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 AORUS ULTRA
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2094
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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MSI
MSI MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS LGA 1200 Intel Z490 ATX Intel Motherboard
$262 .77
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  • Memory Standard: Supports 1R 2933 / 2666 / 2133 * 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5000+ 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4500+ 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ * Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1200-VD1 Codec
  • 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.
  • Model #: MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2137
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MSI MPG B760M EDGE TI WIFI LGA 1700 Intel B760 SATA 6Gb/s DDR5 Micro ATX Motherboard ...
$272 .00
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  • Memory Standard: DDR5 5600
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel B760
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: MPG B760M EDGE TI WIFI
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2383
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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MSI MAG B660M BAZOOKA DDR4 LGA 1700 Intel B660 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$259 .00
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 4800+ (OC)
  • 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 B660
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: MAG B660M BAZOOKA DDR4
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2146
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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ASRock H610M-HDV/M.2+ D5 LGA 1700 Micro ATX DDR5 Intel H610 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX ...
$101 .04
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  • Memory Standard: 13th Gen Intel Core Processors support DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 5600* 12th Gen Intel Core Processors support DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 4800* * Actual support may vary by CPU * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec)
  • Brand: ASRock
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel H610
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: H610M-HDV/M.2+ D5
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2472
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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MSI MAG B660M MORTAR MAX WIFI DDR4 LGA 1700 Intel B660 Micro ATX CLOCKGEN ...
$252 .14
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  • Memory Standard: Supports 1R 2133/ 2666/ 3200 MHz (by JEDEC & POR) Max overclocking frequency: 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5333+ MHz 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 3600+ MHz * Please refer to www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel B660
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (SATA5~8, from B660 Chipset) 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (SATA_A & SATA_B, from ASMedia ASM1061) * SATA8 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_2 slot.
  • Model #: MAG B660M MORTAR MAX WIFI DDR4
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2257
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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MSI
MSI MEG Z590 UNIFY-X LGA 1200 Intel Z590 ATX Intel Motherboard
$260 .65
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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 5600 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4800+
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (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 #: MEG Z590 UNIFY-X
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2310
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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MSI MAG B460 TOMAHAWK LGA 1200 Intel B460 ATX Intel Motherboard
$187 .69
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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: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * * SATA1 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot.
  • Model #: MAG B460 TOMAHAWK
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2332
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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ASRock
ASRock H610M-H2/M.2 LGA 1700 Intel H610 SATA 6Gb/s DDR4 Micro ATX Motherboard
$149 .00
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ASUS
ASUS ROG Strix Z590-E Gaming WiFi 6E LGA 1200 (Intel 11th/10th Gen) ATX Gaming ...
$328 .82
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ASUS ROG Strix Z590-A Gaming WiFi 6 LGA 1200 (Intel 11th/10th Gen) ATX White Scheme ...
$207 .58
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 5333(OC) / 5133(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4500(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4267(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 i9 / i7 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).
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel Z590
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: ROG Strix Z590-A Gaming WiFi
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2664
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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ASUS
ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA(ROG x Evangelion Collaboration) LGA ...
$1,599 .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
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel Z690
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s * RAID configuration and boot drives are not supported on the SATA6G_E1-2 ports.
  • Model #: 90MB1BX0-M0AAY0
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2665
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS PRO X LGA 1700(14th,13th,12th Gen) Intel Z790 X ATX Motherboard ...
$389 .00
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  • Memory Standard: Support for DDR5 8266(O.C) / 8200(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 7950(O.C) / 7900(O.C) / 7800(O.C) / 7600(O.C.) / 7400(O.C.) / 7200(O.C.) / 7000(O.C.) / 6800(O.C.) / 6600(O.C.) / 6400(O.C.) / 6200(O.C.) / 6000(O.C.) / 5800(O.C.) / 5600(O.C.) / 5400(O.C.) / 5200(O.C.) / 4800 / 4000 MT/s memory modules
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220-VB CODEC *The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio. 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 Express Chipset
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z790 AORUS PRO X
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK4410
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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ASUS
ASUS PRIME H310M-K LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel H310 USB 3.1 uATX Intel Motherboard
$83 .07
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 * The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor. ** DDR4 2666MHz and higher memory modules will run at max. 2666MHz on Intel 8th Gen. 6-core or higher processors; DDR4 2400MHz and higher memory modules will run at max. 2400MHz on Intel 8th Gen. 4-core processors. *** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List).
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel H310
  • Form Factor: uATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (gray)
  • Model #: PRIME H310M-K
  • Item #: 9SIVG8GKWN8971
  • Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
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ASUS WS Z390 PRO LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 HDMI USB 3.1 ATX Intel Motherboard
$531 .94
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 4266(O.C.)/ 4200(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3800(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 * 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: Realtek ALC S1220A
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel Z390
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: WS Z390 PRO
  • Item #: 9SIVG8GKWN9492
  • Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
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ASRock
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ASRock H810M-X LGA 1851 Intel H810 Micro ATX Motherboard
$99 .99
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  • Memory Standard: Up to DDR5 6400
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
  • Brand: ASRock
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel H810
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: H810M-X
  • Item #: 9B-13-162-235
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS TACHYON DUO X ICE Intel LGA 1851 EATX Motherboard, Support Core ...
$599 .99
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  • Memory Standard: DDR5 10400
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
  • PCI Express x16: 2 x PCI Express x16
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel Z890
  • Form Factor: Extended ATX
  • Model #: Z890 A TACHYON D X E
  • Item #: 9B-13-145-620
  • Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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ASUS H61M-K LGA 1155 Intel H61 (B3) uATX Intel Motherboard
$145 .00
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  • Memory Standard: DDR3 2200(O.C.)/ 2133(O.C.)/ 2000(O.C.)/ 1866(O.C.)/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066, Non-ECC, Un-buffered
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x240pin
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1155
  • Chipset: Intel H61 (B3)
  • Form Factor: uATX
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 *1 *1: Intel 3rd Generation Core processors support PCIe 3.0 speed.
  • Model #: H61M-K
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK4414
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE Z890M A ELITE WIFI7 LGA 1851 Intel Z890 Micro ATX Motherboard
$299 .00
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  • Memory Standard: Support for up to DDR5 9200 (O.C)
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel Z890
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • PCI Express 5.0 x16: 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 #: Z890M A ELITE WIFI7
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK4396
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ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Dark Hero (WiFi 7) LGA 1700(14th,13th,12th Gen) DDR5 ATX ...
$791 .41
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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)/6Non-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...
  • Model #: ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2632
  • 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