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Refurbished: ASUS PRIME B660M-A AC D4 LGA 1700 (Intel 12th & 13th Gen) mATX ...
$339 .00
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 5333(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133* * Actual Memory frequency support depends on the CPU types and DRAM modules, for more information refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* * A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700 * Dedicated LGA1700 mounting bracket is required.
- Chipset: Intel B660
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: PRIME B660M-A AC D4
- Item #: 9SIVNP2KJ72410
- Return Policy: xujiajia Return Policy
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
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited 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: 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
- 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 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 Z790 GAMING WIFI Intel Z790 LGA 1700 DDR5 256GB ATX Motherboard
$363 .20
- 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 ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Supports S/PDIF output
- 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: 256GB
- PCI Slots: 3X PCI-E x16 slots (quantity) 2X PCI-E x1 slots (quantity) PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 4.0 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) PCI_E4 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset) PC...
- Model #: 1211981-1-237
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2884
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
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 TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING LGA 1151 Intel Z370 DDR4 64GB ATX ...
$124 .21
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
- Chipset: Intel Z370
- Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB
- Model #: ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS GAMINGASUS
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWW5785
- Return Policy: soft_9 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: 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 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: 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
- Return Policy: dnajknwd Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI MAG B660M MORTAR WIFI DDR5 Intel B660 LGA 1700 DDR5 128GB Micro ...
$260 .40
- Memory Standard: Support dual-channel DDR5 5200 and above MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1200 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Supports S/PDIF output
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel B660
- CPU Type: Supports 12th Gen Intel Core™, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors Processor socket LGA1700
- Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
- PCI Slots: 2x PCIe x16 slots PCI_E1 slot (From CPU) Supports PCIe 4.0 x16 PCI_E3 slot (From B660 Chipset) Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
- Model #: 1211981-1-198
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2875
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: Dell Latitude 13 3380 Laptop Motherboard Intel i3-6006U CPU 2.0GHz 5KCRX ...
$25 .00
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- CPU Socket Type: FCBGA1356
- Model #: 66FRK, 066FRK, CN-066FRK, 5KCRX
- Item #: 9SIVG1JKDB0011
- Return Policy: Fastparts Return Policy
Refurbished: GIGABYTE B660 AORUS MASTER DDR4 B660 Intel LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard ...
$299 .00
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 3200
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700 * Dedicated LGA1700 mounting bracket is required.
- Chipset: Intel B660
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: B660 AORUS MASTER DDR4
- Item #: 9SIVMRNKWX8164
- Return Policy: dnajknwd Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI MAG B760M MORTAR MAX WIFI DDR4 Intel B760 LGA 1700 DDR4 128GB ...
$268 .30
- Memory Standard: Support dual channel DDR4 5333 (OC)/5200 (OC)/5066 (OC)/5000 (OC)/4800 (OC)/4600 (OC)/4400 (OC)/4266 (OC)/4200 (OC)/4000 (OC)/3800 (OC)/3733 (OC)/3600 (OC)/3466 (OC)/3400 (OC)/3333 (OC)/3200 (JEDEC)/2933 (JEDEC)/2666 (JEDEC)/2400 (JEDEC)/2133 (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: 128GB
- 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 #: 1211981-1-211
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2919
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI MEG Z790 GODLIKE MAX Intel Z790 LGA 1700 DDR5 256GB E-ATX ...
$1,699 .60
- 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 ALC4082 Codec + ESS ES9280AQ Combo DAC/HPA 7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio Supports S/PDIF output 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: 256GB
- PCI Slots: 2X PCI-E x16 slots (quantity) PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU) PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x8 (From CPU)
- Model #: 1211981-1-238
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2887
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI B460M PRO-VDH Intel B460 LGA 1200 DDR4 128GB Micro ATX Motherboard
$101 .00
- Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR4 2933MHz memory (maximum)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel B460
- CPU Type: Supports 10th Gen Intel Core and Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket.
- Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
- PCI Slots: 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from CPU) 2x PCIe x1 slots (from PCH)
- Model #: 1211981-1-25
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3394
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI PRO Z690-A WIFI DDR4 Intel Z690 LGA 1700 DDR4 128GB ATX ...
$291 .20
- Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR4 5200 (OC) MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel Z690
- CPU Type: Supports 12th Gen Intel Core™ Processors, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors Processor socket LGA1700
- Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
- PCI Slots: 3x PCIe x16 slots PCI_E1 (from CPU) Supports up to PCIe 5.0 x16 PCI_E3 & PCI_E4 (from Z690 chipset) Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4& 3.0 x1 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot (from Z690 chipset)
- Model #: 1211981-1-213
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2882
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI Z270 GAMING PRO Intel Z270 LGA 1151 DDR4 64GB ATX Motherboard
$98 .50
- Memory Standard: Support dual-channel DDR4 3800 (OC)/3600 (OC)/3200 (OC)/3000 (OC)/2800 (OC)/2600 (OC)/2400/2133MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220 decoding chip - 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
- Chipset: Intel Z270
- 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: 3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 modes) 3 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
- Model #: 1211981-1-381
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3565
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI MEG Z490I UNIFY Intel Z490 1200 LGA Mini-ITX M.2 Desktop Motherboard A
$182 .36
- Memory Standard: DDR4
- PCI Express x16: 1
- Brand: MSI
- Form Factor: Mini ITX
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: 1x PCI Express 3.0 x16
- Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB
- PCI Slots: 1 x PCI Slot
- RJ45: 1 x RJ45
- Model #: MEG Z490I UNIFY RA
- Item #: 9SIVS10KUH0900
- Return Policy: Yongrui electronic Commerce Co., Limited Return Policy
Refurbished: ASUS Prime Z790-P WiFi LGA 1700 (Intel 13th&12th Gen) ATX Motherboard ...
$399 .00
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- Memory Standard: Supports 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* 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 refer to www.asus.com for memory support list. * 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 - Premium audio capacitors - Dedicated audio PCB layers * A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required ...
- Model #: PRIME Z790-P WIFI
- Item #: 9SIVRTNKX61623
- Return Policy: Jiamayanonly Return Policy
Refurbished: ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-A GAMING LGA 1200 (Intel 10th Gen) Intel Z490 SATA ...
$134 .18
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 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-A GAMING
- Item #: 9SIVG8GKWN9601
- Return Policy: roboshine 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.
