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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
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
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ASRock
Asrock H510M-HDV/M.2 SE Intel 1200 Micro ATX DDR4 Motherboard
$121 .33
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ASRock B860M Pro RS WiFi LGA 1851 Intel B860 SATA 6Gb/s Intel Core Ultra DDR5 Micro ATX ...
$267 .55
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  • Memory Standard: Up to DDR5 8666+(OC)
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (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 Pro RS WiFi
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2602
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ASUS
ASUS ROG Strix Z690-F Gaming WiFi 6E LGA 1700(Intel® 12th&13th Gen) ATX gaming ...
$418 .37
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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)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4080
  • 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
  • Model #: 90MB18M0-M0AAY0
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2687
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MSI
MSI PRO Z390-A PRO LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard ...
$155 .58
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MSI PRO B365M PRO-VH LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel B365 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX Intel ...
$95 .13
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel B365
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* * The SATA1 port will be unavailable when an M.2 SATA SSD module has been installed in the M.2 slot.
  • Model #: B365M PRO-VH
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2341
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE B860M D2H Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) LGA 1851 Motherboard, mATX, DDR5, 2x ...
$199 .00
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MSI
MSI Z270-A PRO LGA 1151 Intel Z270 USB 3.1 ATX Intel Motherboard
$137 .57
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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 6th Gen processors support DDR4 3600(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2600(OC)/ 2400(OC)/ 2133
  • 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 #: 9SIVR5CKWK2619
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ASRock
ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming 4 LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 ATX Intel Motherboard
$158 .51
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 4300+(OC)*/ 4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3800(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 2933(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892
  • Brand: ASRock
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel Z390
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s Connectors, support RAID, NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug* * If M2_1 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_5 will be disabled. * If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_1 will be disabled. * If M2_2 is occupied by a PCIe-type M.2 device, SATA3_0 will be disabled.
  • Model #: Z390 Phantom Gam 4
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2485
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MSI
MSI MEG Z490I UNIFY LGA 1200 Intel Z490 Mini ITX Intel Motherboard
$257 .36
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  • Memory Standard: Supports 1R 2933/ 2666/ 2133 MHz * 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5000+ MHz 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4600+ MHz * Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel Z490
  • Form Factor: Mini ITX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1 1. The SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA device into M2_1 slot.
  • Model #: MEG Z490I UNIFY
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2203
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MSI
MSI MAG B660M MORTAR WIFI DDR4 LGA 1700 Intel B660 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX Intel ...
$223 .37
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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 Supports Dual-Channel mode Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) Please refer to www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1200
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700 * Dedicated LGA1700 mounting bracket is required.
  • Chipset: Intel B660
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports (SATA5~8, from B660 Chipset) 1 2x SATA 6Gb/s ports (SATA_A & SATA_B, from ASMedia ASM1061)
  • Model #: MAG B660M MORTAR WIFI DDR4
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2143
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ASUS
ASUS ROG Maximus XIII Extreme Glacial LGA 1200 Intel Z590 Extended ATX Intel ...
$1,067 .32
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 5333(OC) / 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* * 11th Gen Intel Core 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: ROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel Z590
  • Form Factor: Extended ATX...
  • Model #: MAXIMUS XIII EXT GLA
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2697
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ASUS
ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390 Gaming Motherboard LGA1151 (Intel 8th and 9th Gen) ...
$350 .97
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 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.)*/ 3300(O.C.)*/ 3200(O.C.)*/ 3000(O.C.)*/ 2800(O.C.)*/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: ROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio S1220 CODEC
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel Z390
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Maximus XI Formula
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2714
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ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING LGA 1200 (Intel 10th Gen) Intel Z490 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel ...
$279 .00
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 4800(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.)/ 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 S1220A
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel Z490
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: STRIX Z490-F GAMING
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2709
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MSI
MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 LGA 1700 Intel Z690 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard
$242 .77
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 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 ALC897
  • 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 #: PRO Z690-A DDR4
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2852
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE GA-B250M-DS3H (rev. 1.0) LGA 1151 Intel B250 HDMI USB 3.1 Micro ATX Intel ...
$75 .66
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2400*/ 2133 * To support 2400 MHz or XMP memory, you must install a 7th generation processor.
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
  • Chipset: Intel B250
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: GA-B250M-DS3H
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK1982
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE B360M DS3H LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel B360 HDMI USB 3.1 Micro ATX Intel ...
$93 .37
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 * To support 2666 MHz or XMP memory, you must install an 8th Generation Intel Core i7/i5 processor.
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel B360
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: B360M DS3H
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2000
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE GA-H81M-DS2 LGA 1150 Intel H81 USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$50 .17
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  • Memory Standard: DDR3 1600/1333
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x240pin
  • PCI Express x16: 1 x PCI Express x16
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1150
  • Chipset: Intel H81
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Model #: GA-H81M-DS2
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK1994
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE Z490 VISION D LGA 1200 Intel Z490 ATX Motherboard with Triple M.2, SATA 6Gb/s, ...
$383 .21
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2666
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • PCI Express x16: 1 x PCI Express x16
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220-VB
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel Z490
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Model #: Z490 VISION D
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2051
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE Z590 AORUS PRO AX LGA 1200 Intel Z590 ATX Motherboard with 4 x M.2, PCIe 4.0, ...
$235 .73
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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 ALC4080
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel Z590
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z590 AORUS PRO AX
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2059
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE B760M DS3H DDR5 LGA 1700 Intel B760 Micro ATX Motherboard,with Integrated ...
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GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS XTREME LGA 1700 Intel Z790 EATX Motherboard with DDR5, M.2, PCIe ...
$1,575 .00
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  • Memory Standard: Support for DDR5 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 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory 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
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel Z790
  • Form Factor: E-ATX Form Factor
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • PCI Express 5.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, suppo...
  • Model #: Z790 AORUS XTREME
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2019
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GIGABYTE Z490M GAMING X LGA 1200 Intel Z490 Micro-ATX Motherboard with M.2, SATA ...
$292 .44
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  • Memory Standard: Support for DDR4 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
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1200
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel Z490
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z490M GAMING X
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK1991
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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