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Refurbished: MSI MEG Z590 UNIFY Intel Z590 LGA 1200 DDR4 128GB ATX Motherboard
$269 .00
- Memory Standard: Support dual channel DDR4 5600 (OC)/5333 (OC)/5200 (OC)/5000 (OC)/4800 (OC)/4600 (OC)/4533 (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)/2933 (JEDEC)/2666 (JEDEC)/2400 (JEDEC)/2133 (JEDEC) MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4080 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Supports S/PDIF output
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel Z590
- CPU Type: Supports 10th Gen Intel Core™ Processors, 11th Gen Intel Core™ Processors, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors Processor socket LGA1200
- Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
- PCI Slots: 1x PCIe x16 slot (PCI_E2, from CPU) Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x16 with11th Gen CPU Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x16 with10th Gen CPU 1x PCIe 3.0 x4 s...
- Model #: 1211981-1-320
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2975
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: ASUS Prime Z790-P WiFi D4 LGA 1700(Intel 14th & 13th & 12th Gen) ATX ...
$219 .69
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- Memory Standard: 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 5333(OC)/5133(OC)/5066(OC)/5000(OC)/ 4800(OC)/4700(OC)/4600(OC)/4500(OC)/4400(OC)/4266(OC)/4133(OC)/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: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- 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 to support 7.1 Surround Sou...
- Model #: PRIME Z790-P WIFI D4
- Item #: 9SIVG8GKWS7416
- Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI X99A GAMING 7 Intel X99 LGA 2011-V3 DDR4 128GB ATX Motherboard
$198 .70
- Memory Standard: Supports four-channel DDR4 2133/2200 (OC)/2400 (OC)/2600 (OC)/2666 (OC)/2750 (OC)/3000 (OC)/3110 (OC)/3333 (OC) MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1150 Decoder Chip - 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects - Supports S/PDIF output
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 2011-v3
- Chipset: Intel X99
- CPU Type: Intel Core ™ i7 processors with new LGA 2011-3 slots
- Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
- PCI Slots: 4 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, supporting 3-way mode - 1-way mode: x16/x0/x0/x0 - 2-way mode: x16/x16/x0/x0 *, 16/x8/x0/x0 ** - 3-way mode: x16/x16/x0/x8 *, x8/x8/x8/x0 ** 2 PCIe 2.0 x1 slots Limited to CPUs that support 40 PCIe channel specifications. Limited to CPUs that support 28 PCIe channel specifications.
- Model #: 1211981-1-286
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2947
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI B75MA-E33 Intel B75 LGA 1155 DDR3 16GB Micro ATX Motherboard
$48 .30
- Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR3 2400 (overclocking)/2200 (overclocking)/2000 (overclocking)/1800 (overclocking)/1600/1333/1066MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887 Audio Chip - Supports 8-channel sound effects detected by intelligent sound interface Compatible with Azalia 1.0 specifications
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1155
- Chipset: Intel B75
- CPU Type: 3rd Gen Intel Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron processors with Socket 1155 architecture
- Maximum Memory Supported: 16GB
- PCI Slots: 1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slot 1 x PCI slot
- Model #: 1211981-1-26
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3389
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI Z590-A PRO Intel Z590 LGA 1200 DDR4 128GB ATX Motherboard
$180 .40
- Memory Standard: Support dual channel DDR4 5333 (OC)/5200 (OC)/5000 (OC)/4800 (OC)/4600 (OC)/4533 (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)/2933 (JEDEC)/2666 (JEDEC)/2400 (JEDEC)/2133 (JEDEC) MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel Z590
- CPU Type: Supports 10th Gen Intel Core™ Processors, 11th Gen Intel Core™ Processors, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors Processor socket LGA1200
- Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
- PCI Slots: 2x PCIe x16 slots Support x16/ x4 PCI_E1 (from CPU) Supports up to PCIe 4.0 for 11th Gen Intel CPU Supports up to PCIe 3.0 for 10th Gen Intel CPU PCI_E3 (from Z590 chipset) Sup...
- Model #: 1211981-1-319
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2974
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI Z370 PC PRO Intel Z370 LGA 1151 DDR4 64GB ATX Motherboard
$106 .20
- Memory Standard: Support dual-channel DDR4 4000 + (OC)/3866 (OC)/3733 (OC)/3600 (OC)/3466 (OC)/3400 (OC)/3333 (OC)/3300 (OC)/3200 (OC)/3000 (OC)/2800 (OC)/2667/2400/2133 MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887 decoding chip - 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
- Chipset: Intel Z370
- CPU Type: 8th Gen Intel Core ™ processors with LGA1151 support, as well as Intel Pentium and Celeron processors
- Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB
- PCI Slots: 2 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (x16/x4 mode supported) * 3 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots ** 31 PCI slots
- Model #: 1211981-1-398
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3586
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI B360M FIRE Intel B360 LGA 1151 DDR4 32GB Micro ATX Motherboard
$68 .98
- Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR4 2666/2400/2133MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
- Chipset: Intel B360
- CPU Type: Supports 8th Gen Intel Core processors, and Intel Pentium Gold and Celeron processors for Socket LGA1151
- Maximum Memory Supported: 32GB
- PCI Slots: 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
- Model #: MSI B360M FIRE
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM7559
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: ASUS ROG Rampage VI Extreme Encore LGA 2066 DDR4 256GB ATX ...
$559 .00
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- Memory Standard: 8 x DIMM, supports up to 256GB, DDR4 4266 (overclocking)/4133 (overclocking)/4000 (overclocking)/3866 (overclocking)/3800 (overclocking)/3600 (overclocking)/3466 (overclocking)/3200 (overclocking)/3000 (overclocking)/2933/2800/2666/2400/ 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory 8 x DIMM, supports up to 256GB, DDR4 4266 (overclocking)/4133 (overclocking)/4000 (overclocking)/3866 (overclocking)/3800 (overclocking)/3600 (overclocking)/3466 (overclocking)/3200 (overclocking)/3000 (overclocking)/2933 (overclocking)/2800 (overclocking)/2666/2400 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory
- Audio Chipset: Sonic Studio III intelligent sound management software + Sonic Studio virtual audio mixer - DTS Sound Unbound - ESS SABRE9018Q2C DAC/AMP - Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback * 6 - LED personalized lighting effect design - audio divider supports breathing light effe...
- Model #: ASUS ROG Rampage VI Extreme Encore XZ
- Item #: 9SIVG8GKWT8460
- Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
Refurbished: HP ProDesk 600 G4 DM Motherboard L17653-001 L04546-002 L28951-001 ...
$59 .99
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- CPU Type: Intel Core 9th Gen (LGA 1151)
- Model #: L31628-601
- Item #: 9SIVG1JK5H5186
- Return Policy: Fastparts 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 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: ASUS PRIME H270-PLUS Intel Motherboard LGA-1151 DDR4 Dual M.2 PRIME ...
$302 .00
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- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
- Model #: 3fe-046192000143630
- Item #: 9SIVNP2KJ95588
- Return Policy: xujiajia Return Policy
Refurbished: BIOSTAR TB250-BTC D+ LGA1151 SODIMM DDR4 2400 8 GPU Support Mining ...
$114 .39
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- CPU Type: Intel Core 7th Gen (LGA 1151)
- Model #: H2020B07B8G5RJC
- Item #: 9SIVMNFKKS0555
- Return Policy: haoyuzeshang Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI X99A GAMING PRO CARBON Intel X99 LGA 2011-V3 DDR4 128GB ATX ...
$196 .10
- Memory Standard: Support dual-channel DDR4 3466 (OC)/3400 (OC)/3333 (OC)/3200 (OC)/3000 (OC)/2933 (OC)/2800 (OC)/2666 (OC)/2600 (OC)/2400/2200 (OC)/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 2011-v3
- Chipset: Intel X99
- CPU Type: Intel Core ™ i7 Delicate Edition processor with new LGA 2011-3 socket support Supports Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0 technology *
- Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
- PCI Slots: 4 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots * CPU with 40 PCIe channel specifications supporting x16/x0/x0/x0, x16/x16/x0/x0, x16/x16/x0/x8, x8/x16/x8/x8 modes CPU with 28 PCIe channel specifications supporting x16/x0/x0/x0, x16/x8/x0/x0, x8/x8/x8/x0, x8/x8/x4 modes 2 PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
- Model #: 1211981-1-287
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2929
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI Z590-A PRO LGA 1200 Intel Z590 SATA 6Gb/s ATX DDR4 PCIe 4.0 2.5G LAN ...
$127 .01
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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 5333 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4700+ 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 1200
- Chipset: Intel Z590
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: Z590-A PRO
- Item #: 9SIVMRNKWX8165
- Return Policy: dnajknwd 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 X99S GAMING 7 Intel X99 LGA 2011-3 DDR4 128GB ATX Motherboard
$139 .60
- Memory Standard: Supports four-channel DDR4 2133/2200 (OC)/2400 (OC)/2600 (OC)/2666 (OC)/2750 (OC)/3000 (OC)/3110 (OC)/3333 (OC) MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1150 decoding chip - 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects - Supports S/PDIF output
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 2011-3
- Chipset: Intel X99
- CPU Type: Intel Core ™ i7 processors with new LGA 2011-3 socket support
- Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
- PCI Slots: 4 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, supporting 3-way mode - 1-way mode: x16/x0/x0/x0 - 2-way mode: x16/x16/x0/x0 *, 16/x8/x0/x0 ** - 3-way mode: x16/x16/x0/x8 *, x8/x8/x8/x0 ** 2 PCIe 2.0 x1 slots * Limited to CPUs that support 40 PCIe channel specifications Limited to CPUs that support 28 PCIe channel specifications.
- Model #: 1211981-1-280
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2933
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI MAG Z390 TOMAHAWK Intel Z390 LGA 1151 DDR4 128GB ATX Motherboard
$131 .90
- Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR4 4400MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892 decoding chip 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects Supports S/PDIF output
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
- Chipset: Intel Z390
- CPU Type: Intel Core ™ 9000 Series/8th Gen Intel Core ™/Pentium Gold/Celeron processors with LGA 1151 pin
- Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
- PCI Slots: 3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16/x4/x1 modes) 2 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots 1 M.2 slot (E key) for Intel CNVi wireless modules only
- Model #: 1211981-1-296
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KX16596
- 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: MSI MPG Z590 GAMING PLUS LGA 1200 Intel Z590 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel ...
$139 .00
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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 5333 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4700+ 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 #: MPG Z590 GAMING PLUS
- Item #: 9SIVMRNKWT9116
- 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 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 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: 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
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.
