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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE B860M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E ICE Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) LGA 1851 Motherboard, ...
$254 .00
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  • Memory Standard: DDR5 5600 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 9200
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel B860
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • PCI Express 5.0 x16: CPU: - 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 #: B860M A ELT WF6E ICE
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2126
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GIGABYTE B860M AORUS ELITE Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) LGA 1851 Motherboard, mATX, ...
$239 .00
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MSI
MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI LGA 1700(14th,13th,12th Gen) DDR5 ATX 8x SATA 6G 4x ...
$362 .00
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  • Memory Standard: Memory Support 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 Max. overclocking frequency: - 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 7800+ MHz - 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6600+ MHz - 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz - 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MHz
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • 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
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 8 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2386
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GIGABYTE B860M GAMING WIFI6 Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) LGA 1851 Motherboard, mATX, ...
$249 .00
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MSI
MSI B560M-A PRO LGA 1200 Intel B560 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$94 .18
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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 5200 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4700+
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel B560
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: B560M-A PRO
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2151
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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ASRock
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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MSI
MSI Z790 GAMING WIFI D5 (LGA1700,DDR5, DrMOS 12+1+1 Enhanced Power Design ,PCIe ...
$272 .65
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MSI
MSI PRO B360M PRO-VD LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel B360 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$72 .28
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  • Memory Standard: Supports DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel B360
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s * The SATA2 port will be unavailable when an M.2 SATA SSD module has been installed in the M.2 slot.
  • Model #: B360M PRO-VD
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2179
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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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
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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MSI
MSI MEG Z590 UNIFY LGA 1200 ATX Intel Motherboard
$239 .46
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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+ 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 1200
  • Chipset: Intel Z590
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: MEG Z590 UNIFY
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2144
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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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
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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ASUS
ASUS ROG Rampage VI Extreme Encore LGA 2066 Intel X299 Extended ATX Intel Motherboard
$1,127 .76
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3800(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2933/ 2800/ 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: 8x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: ROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC S1220
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 2066
  • Chipset: Intel X299
  • Form Factor: Extended ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 8 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: ROG RAMPAGE VI EX EN
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2698
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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ASUS ROG Rampage VI Extreme Encore LGA 2066 Intel X299 Extended ATX Intel Motherboard
$1,656 .37
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3800(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2933/ 2800/ 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: 8x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: ROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC S1220
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 2066
  • Chipset: Intel X299
  • Form Factor: Extended ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 8 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: RAMPAGE VI EXTRME EN
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2703
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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ASUS
ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi 6E LGA 1700 (Intel 14th & 13th & 12th Gen) mini-ITX ...
$516 .22
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  • Memory Standard: 2 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR5 7200(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/ 6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600/ 5400/ 5200/ 5000/ 4800MHz 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 refer to www.asus.com for memory support list.
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4050
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel Z790
  • Form Factor: Mini ITX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 2 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2707
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ASUS Prime Z590-A LGA 1200 (Intel 11th/10th Gen) ATX Motherboard (14+2 DrMOS Power ...
$312 .94
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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 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), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types.
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek S1220A
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel Z590
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s...
  • Model #: PRIME Z590-A
  • Item #: 9SIVG8GKWN9608
  • Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
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MSI
MSI MAG Z390M MORTAR LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 HDMI USB 3.1 Micro ATX Intel ...
$130 .01
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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 ALC892
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel Z390
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: MAG Z390M MORTAR
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2149
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE GA-B250-FinTech (Rev 1.0) LGA 1151 Intel B250 Cryptocurrency Mining (BTC) ...
$99 .95
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2400(O.C.)*/ 2133
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
  • Chipset: Intel B250
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: GA-B250-FinTech
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK1963
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE Z590 UD AC LGA 1200 Intel Z590 ATX Motherboard with Triple M.2, PCIe 4.0, USB 3.2 ...
$203 .30
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 5333(OC) / 5133(OC) / 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)
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel Z590
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 5 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • PCI Express 4.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16* * Actual support may vary by CPU. * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Expres...
  • Model #: Z590 UD AC
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2105
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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GIGABYTE
Gigabyte B760 GAMING X DDR4 1.0 motherboard
$236 .60
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE Z590I VISION D LGA 1200 Intel Z590 Mini ITX Intel Motherboard
$322 .88
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 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: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4080
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel Z590
  • Form Factor: Mini ITX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z590I VISION D
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2024
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS MASTER LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 ATX Intel Motherboard
$263 .31
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 4400(O.C.)/ 4333(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.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220-VB * The front panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel Z390
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z390 AORUS MASTER
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK1962
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GIGABYTE Z590 VISION D LGA 1200 Intel Z590 ATX Motherboard with Triple M.2, PCIe 4.0, USB ...
$479 .54
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  • Memory Standard: 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(OC) / 3000(OC) / 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 VISION D
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK1959
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GIGABYTE Z590 VISION G LGA 1200 Intel Z590 ATX Motherboard with 4 x M.2, PCIe 4.0, USB 3.2 ...
$327 .81
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 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 VISION G
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK1968
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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GIGABYTE B660M D3H DDR4 Intel LGA 1700 Micro-ATX Motherboard with DDR4, Dual M.2, ...
$164 .24
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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