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Refurbished: MSI ARSENAL GAMING B360M MORTAR LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel B360 SATA ...
$94 .89
- Memory Standard: DDR4 2666
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
- Chipset: Intel B360
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: B360M MORTAR
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM7545
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: ASUS ROG MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME Z170 1151 ATX Gaming Motherboard M.2 ...
$335 .00
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- CPU Type: Core i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron (LGA1151)
- Model #: MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME SNRFB
- Item #: 9SIVNP2KJC3758
- Return Policy: xujiajia Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PLUS LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 ATX Intel ...
$124 .48
- 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
- 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. Please refer user manual for details.
- Model #: Z390 GAMING PLUS REF
- Item #: 9SIVS10KUH1674
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
Refurbished: GIGABYTE Z690 AERO G LGA 1700 Intel Z690 ATX Motherboard with DDR5, Quad ...
$199 .00
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- Memory Standard: DDR5 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 AERO G
- Item #: 9SIVMRNKWT9126
- Return Policy: dnajknwd Return Policy
Refurbished: ASUS LGA1151 DDR4 DisplayPort HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 H170 ATX ...
$302 .00
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- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
- CPU Type: Core i7 / i5 / i3 (LGA1151)
- Model #: H170 PRO GAMING
- Item #: 9SIVNP2KJ95551
- Return Policy: xujiajia Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI PRO Z690-P DDR4 LGA 1700 Intel Z690 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard
$209 .00
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 3200 / 2666 / 2133 (by JEDEC & POR) Max overclocking frequency: 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5000+ 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4600+ 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+
- 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 Z690
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: PRO Z690-P DDR4
- Item #: 9SIVMRNKWT9157
- Return Policy: dnajknwd Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI B365M PRO-VDH Intel B365 LGA 1151 DDR4 64GB Micro ATX Motherboard
$98 .50
- Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR4 2666/2400/2133MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892 7.1 channel high-quality audio
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
- Chipset: Intel B365
- CPU Type: Supports 9th/8th Intel, Core/Pentium, Gold/Celeron processors (LGA 1151 interface)
- Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB
- PCI Slots: 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1
- Model #: 1211981-1-76
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3310
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI B150M NIGHT ELF Intel B150 LGA 1151 DDR4 64GB Micro ATX Motherboard
$75 .30
- Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR4 2133MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1150 Codec - 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
- Chipset: Intel B150
- 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 (supports x16/x4 modes) 2 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
- Model #: 1211981-1-55
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3370
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI H97I AC Intel H97 LGA 1150 DDR3 16GB Mini-ITX Motherboard
$146 .20
- Memory Standard: Support DDR3 1066/1600MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892 Codec - 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio - Supports S/PDIF output
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1150
- Chipset: Intel H97
- CPU Type: Supports 4th and 5th Generation Intel Core™ processors, and Intel Pentium and Celeron Processors for LGA 1150 socket
- Maximum Memory Supported: 16GB
- PCI Slots: 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot - 1 x Half-size mini-PCIe slot* * Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth card pre-installed.
- Model #: 1211981-1-152
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2842
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero(WiFi 6E) LGA 1700(Intel®12th&13th Gen) ATX ...
$309 .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 * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- 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
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: 2 x PCI Express 5.0 x16 * Actual support may vary by CPU. * Support x16 or x8/x8 modes. * When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1, PCIEX16(G5)_2 will run x8 only and if ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_2, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 only.
- Model #: 90MB18E0-M0AAY0
- Item #: 9SIVG8GKWS4724
- Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI Z97 GAMING 3 Intel Z97 LGA 1150 DDR3 32GB ATX Motherboard
$90 .70
- Memory Standard: Support DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1866/2000/2133/2200/ 2400/2600/2666/2800/3000/3100/3200/3100/3200 (OC) MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1150 Codec - 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio - Supports S/PDIF output
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1150
- Chipset: Intel Z97
- CPU Type: Supports 4th and 5th Generation Intel Core™ Processors, and Intel Pentium and Celeron Processors for Socket LGA1150
- Maximum Memory Supported: 32GB
- PCI Slots: 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E2, supports x16 speed) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot (PCI_E4, supports x4 speed)* 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots * The PCIe x1 slots (PCI_E1, PCI_E3) will be unavailable when installing an expansion card in the PCI_E4 slot.
- Model #: 1211981-1-352
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3550
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
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
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI MEG Z490 GODLIKE Intel Z490 LGA 1200 DDR4 128GB E-ATX Motherboard
$388 .90
- Memory Standard: Support dual-channel DDR4 2133/2200/2400/2666/2800/3000/3200/ 3400/3600/3800/4000MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220 Codec + ESS E9018 combo DAC 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Supports Optical 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: 3x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, support x16/ x0/ x4 or x8/ x8/ x4 mode PCI_E1 & PCI_E2 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 PCI_E3 slot (From chipset) Supports up to PCIe 3.0 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
- Model #: 1211981-1-318
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2971
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI Z270 GAMING PRO CARBON LGA 1151 Intel Z270 HDMI USB 3.1 ATX Intel ...
$199 .00
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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 3800(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2600(OC)/ 2400(OC)/ 2133 MHz* * Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
- Chipset: Intel Z270
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* * M.2 and SATA ports combination details please refer user manual.
- Model #: Z270 GAMING PRO CAR
- Item #: 9SIVMRNKWT9000
- Return Policy: dnajknwd Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI MAG B760M MORTAR WIFI Intel B760 LGA 1700 DDR5 256GB Micro ATX ...
$234 .70
- Memory Standard: Support dual channel DDR5 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 ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Performance Audio Supports S/PDIF output
- 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 LGA1700
- Maximum Memory Supported: 256GB
- PCI Slots: 2X PCI-E x16 slots (quantity) Supports x16/x4 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 #: 1211981-1-206
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2900
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Dark Hero (WiFi 7) LGA 1700(14th,13th,12th Gen) ...
$439 .00
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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)/60Non-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.asus.c...
- Model #: ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO
- Item #: 9SIVG8GKWU0199
- Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON Motherboard, Intel Z390 HDMI SATA ...
$114 .50
- 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)
- 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.
- HDMI: 1 x HDMI
- Model #: B-MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON FANXI
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM8208
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI Z170A GAMING PRO CARBON Intel Z170 LGA 1151 DDR4 64GB ATX ...
$90 .70
- 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 Gen Intel Core ™ i3/i5/i7 processors with LGA1151 architecture, and Intel Pentium/Celeron processors
- Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB
- PCI Slots: 3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supporting x16/x0/x4 or x8/x8/x4 modes) 4 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
- Model #: 1211981-1-371
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3575
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI PRO H610M-G DDR4 Intel H610 LGA 1700 DDR4 64GB Micro ATX ...
$126 .70
- Memory Standard: 2 DDR4 slots, total support up to 64GB Supports 1R 2133/2666/2933/3200 MHz (by JEDEC & POR) Supports dual channel mode Support non-ECC, unbuffered memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892/ ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel H610
- CPU Type: Supports 12th Gen Intel Core™ Processors, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors Processor socket LGA1700
- Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB
- PCI Slots: 1x PCIe x16 slot (From CPU) Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x16 1x PCIe x1 slot Supports PCIe 3.0 x1 1x M.2 slot with E-key for PCIe WiFi module only (M2_ WIFI1)
- Model #: 1211981-1-186
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KX15236
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: GIGABYTE Z490I AORUS ULTRA LGA 1200 Intel Z490 Mini-ITX Motherboard with ...
$209 .00
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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 memory modules Intel Core i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processors: Support for DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz memory modules
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (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: Mini ITX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: Z490I AORUS ULTRA
- Item #: 9SIVMRNKWT9066
- Return Policy: dnajknwd Return Policy
Refurbished: ASUS PRIME Z490-V Intel Z490 1200 LGA ATX M.2 Desktop Motherboard A
$208 .28
- Memory Standard: DDR4
- PCI Express x16: 1
- Brand: ASUS
- Form Factor: ATX
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1x PCI Express 3.0 x16
- Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
- PCI Slots: 1 x PCI Slot
- RJ45: 1 x RJ45
- Model #: PRIME Z490-V MR A
- Item #: 9SIVS10KUH1456
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI MAG B560M MORTAR WIFI LGA 1200 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$199 .00
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- Memory Standard: Supports 1R 2133/ 2666/ 2933 MHz for 10th Gen Intel CPU (by JEDEC & POR) Supports 1R 2133/ 2666/ 2933/ 3200 MHz for 11th Gen Intel CPU (by JEDEC & POR) Max overclocking frequency: 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5066+ MHz 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4600+ MHz 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4266+ MHz 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz Supports Dual-Channel mode Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- PCI Express x16: 2 x PCI Express x16
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897 Codec Supports S/PDIF output
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel B560
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Model #: MAG B560M MORTAR WIF
- Item #: 9SIVSYUKWW7600
- Return Policy: OujinbaihuSHOP Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI B150M ICAFE D3 Intel B150 LGA 1151 DDR3 32GB Micro ATX Motherboard
$72 .80
- Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR3 1600/1333/1066MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887 Decoder Chip 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
- Chipset: Intel B150
- CPU Type: Supports 6th generation LGA1151 architecture Intel Core i3/i5/i7, Intel Pentium, Celeron processors
- Maximum Memory Supported: 32GB
- PCI Slots: 1 PCIe 3.0 x 16 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 x 1 slots
- Model #: 1211981-1-49
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3383
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: TUF H310M-PLUS GAMING Intel H310 1151 LGA MicroATX Desktop ...
$199 .00
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- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
- Chipset: Intel H310
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Series: TUF
- Model #: TUF H310M-PLUS G MR
- Item #: 9SIVT8HKWG4577
- Return Policy: YunYunKeJiShiZhuangDian Return Policy
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.
