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MSI
MSI PRO B660M-G DDR4 LGA 1700 Intel B660 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$159 .04
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  • Memory Standard: Supports ADL-s 1R 3200 / 2933 / 2666 / 2133 * 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 4600+ 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ * Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (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 * SATA7 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_2 slot.
  • Model #: PRO B660M-G DDR4
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2138
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MSI H610M BOMBER DDR4 1700 3200(MAX) 1x Intel® I219V Gigabit LAN controller Mirco-ATX ...
$138 .49
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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII APEX (WiFi 6) LGA 1200 Intel Z490 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard ...
$263 .12
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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.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/ 3300(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2933(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2133 MHz Memory * * Double Capcity DRAM support depends on the DRAM models
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: ROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel Z490
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): Intel Z490 Chipset: 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)*3 *3 M.2_1 shares bandwidth with PCIe x4 slot, when M.2_1 is populated a x2 device, PCIe x4 slot will running at x1 mode, when M.2_1 is populated a x4 device, PCIe x4 slot will be disabled ASMedia SATA 6Gb/s controller: 2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)...
  • Model #: MAXIMUS XII APEX
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2726
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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ASUS ROG STRIX Z590-I GAMING WIFI LGA 1200 Intel Z590 Mini ITX Intel Motherboard
$361 .49
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 5133(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4700(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4500(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133* * 10th Gen Intel Core i7 / i9 processors support 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 natively, others will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2666MHz. * 11th Gen Intel processors support 3200 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 natively. * 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: 2x288pin (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: Mini ITX...
  • Model #: STRIX Z590-I GAM WIF
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2721
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ASUS PRIME Z270-A LGA 1151 Intel Z270 HDMI USB 3.1 ATX Motherboards - Intel
$119 .36
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 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(O.C.)/ 2400(O.C.)/ 2133
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek S1220A
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
  • Chipset: Intel Z270
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (gray)
  • Model #: PRIME Z270-A
  • Item #: 9SIVG8GKWN9019
  • Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
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ASUS TUF Gaming B560M-PLUS WiFi LGA1200 (Intel®11th/10th Gen) Micro ATX Gaming ...
$153 .59
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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 ALC897
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel B560
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: TUF GAM B560M-PLUS W
  • Item #: 9SIVG8GKWN9116
  • Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
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ASUS PRIME Z390M-PLUS LGA 1151 Intel Z390 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel ...
$120 .48
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  • Memory Standard: 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.)/MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
  • Chipset: Intel Z390
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: PRIME Z390M-PLUS
  • Item #: 9SIVG8GKWN9170
  • Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
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ASUS PRIME B365M-K LGA 1151 Intel B365 SATA 6Gb/s mATX Form Factor Intel Motherboard
$84 .21
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
  • Chipset: Intel B365
  • Form Factor: mATX Form Factor
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: PRIME B365M-K
  • Item #: 9SIVG8GKWN9143
  • Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
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ASUS H110M-K LGA 1151 Intel H110 USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$96 .31
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2133
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
  • Chipset: Intel H110
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
  • Model #: H110M-K
  • Item #: 9SIVG8GKWN8981
  • Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
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ASUS PRIME Z590M-PLUS LGA 1200 Intel Z590 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$174 .63
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 5133(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4700(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4500(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133* * 10th Gen Intel Core i7 / i9 processors support 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 natively, others will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2666MHz. * 11th Gen Intel processors support 3200 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 natively. * 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 ALC897
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel Z590
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 5 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: PRIME Z590M-PLUS
  • Item #: 9SIVG8GKWN9610
  • Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
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ASUS Prime Z790M-Plus LGA 1700(Intel 14th & 13th & 12th Gen) microATX motherboard ...
$193 .52
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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/ 4800 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) OptiMem II * Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/. * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback Audio Features - Audio Shielding - Prem...
  • Model #: PRIME Z790M-PLUS
  • Item #: 9SIVG8GKWN9717
  • Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
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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 PRIME B460M-K LGA 1200 Intel B460 DDR4 Micro ATX Motherboard ...
$78 .58
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  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel B460
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • CPU Type: Core i9 / i7 / i5 / i3 (11th / 10th Gen, LGA1200)
  • Model #: 90MB1400-M0EAY0
  • Item #: 9SIVG8GKWP5158
  • Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
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ASUS Prime X299-Deluxe II LGA 2066 Intel X299 USB 3.1 ATX Intel Motherboard
$386 .92
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)*/ 3400(O.C.)*/ 3333(O.C.)*/ 3300(O.C.)*/ 3200(O.C.)*/ 3000(O.C.)*/ 2800(O.C.)*/ 2666 * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
  • Number of Memory Slots: 8x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek S1220A
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 2066
  • Chipset: Intel X299
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 8 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports* * The SATA6G_7 shares bandwidth with PCIEX1_2. * SATA6G_5 & SATA6G_6 shares bandwidth with PCIEX16_3 when using 28-lane CPU.
  • Model #: Prime X299-Deluxe II
  • Item #: 9SIVG8GKWN9129
  • Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE GA-H81M-S1 (rev. 2.1) LGA 1150 Intel H81 USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$55 .10
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  • Memory Standard: DDR3 1600/ 1333 non-ECC, 1.5V
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x240pin
  • PCI Express x16: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1150
  • Chipset: Intel H81
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Model #: GA-H81M-S1
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK1995
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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GIGABYTE
Gigabyte B460M D2V LGA 1200 DDR4 Micro ATX VGA DVI Intel B460 SATA3 GB460MD2V
$130 .89
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MSI
MSI MAG B460M MORTAR WIFI LGA 1200 Intel B460 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$129 .01
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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: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1 1 SATA1 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot.
  • Model #: MAG B460M MORTAR WIF
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2160
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GIGABYTE
Gigabyte Z790M AORUS ELITE Motherboard CPU LGA1700 Intel DDR5 HDMI 2.5GbE LAN
$209 .30
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GIGABYTE B760M AORUS ELITE AX D4 LGA 1700 Intel B760 M-ATX Motherboard with DDR4, ...
$209 .60
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MSI MPG Z390I GAMING EDGE AC LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 HDMI USB 3.1 Mini ITX Intel ...
$160 .22
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 4600(OC)/ 4533(OC)/ 4500(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)/ 2800(OC)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel Z390
  • Form Factor: Mini ITX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* * The SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA device into M2_1 slot.
  • Model #: Z390I GAMING EDGE AC
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2186
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GIGABYTE Z590 AORUS ELITE AX LGA 1200 Intel Z590 ATX Motherboard with Triple M.2, PCIe ...
$365 .00
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 5400 (OC) / DDR4 5333(OC) / DDR4 5133(OC) / DDR4 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 (11th Generation Intel Core i9 / i7 / i5 processors) DDR4 2933 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 (10th Generation Intel Core i9 / i7 processors) DDR4 2666 / 2400 / 2133 (10th Generation Intel Core i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron processors)
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220-VB * The back 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 ELITE AX
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2058
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ASRock
ASRock Z490 Extreme4 LGA 1200 Intel Z490 ATX Intel Motherboard
$351 .98
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  • Memory Standard: Supports DDR4 4266+(OC)*/ 4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3800(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 non-ECC, un-buffered memory * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) * 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 ALC1200
  • Brand: ASRock
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel Z490
  • 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 by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_5 will be disabled.
  • Model #: Z490 Extreme4
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2468
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 HDMI USB 3.1 ATX Intel ...
$140 .67
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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 ALC1220P-VB2 Codec
  • 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.
  • Model #: Z390 GAMING PRO CARB
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2215
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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ASRock B860M-X LGA 1851 Intel B860 SATA 6Gb/s Intel Core Ultra DDR5 Micro ATX ...
$172 .14
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  • Memory Standard: Up to DDR5 9066+(OC)
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (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-X
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2598
  • 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