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ASUS
ASUS PRIME B460M-K LGA 1200 Intel B460 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$90 .15
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133* * 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: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887/897
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel B460
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: PRIME B460M-K
  • Item #: 9SIVG8GKWN9163
  • Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
$90 .15
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ASUS Prime B760M-K D4, LGA 1700 mATX motherboard with PCIe 4.0, two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, ...
$137 .70
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  • CPU Type: Intel Core 13th Gen (LGA 1700)
  • Model #: BEB760M-K
  • Item #: 9SIVG8GKWN9167
  • Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
$137 .70
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ASUS WS X299 PRO LGA 2066 Intel X299 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 ATX Intel Motherboard
$445 .10
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 4133(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. * Actual memory frequency differs from Intel CPU types and memory module. Please check Intel official site for more detail about the memory types supported by each CPU.
  • Number of Memory Slots: Intel Core X-series Processors (6-core above): 8 x DIMM Intel Core X-series Processors (4-core): 4 x DIMM
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC S1220A
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 2066
  • Chipset: Intel X299
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: WS X299 PRO
  • Item #: 9SIVG8GKWN9094
  • Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
$445 .10
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MSI
MSI PRO B760-VC WIFI GEN5 BULK LGA 1700 Intel B760 ATX Motherboard
$155 .81
  • Memory Standard: Memory Support 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) MT/s Max. overclocking frequency: - 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 7000+ MHz - 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz - 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6000+ MHz - 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MHz
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Supports S/PDIF output
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel B760
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: PRO B760-VC WIFI GEN5 BULK
  • Item #: 9SIV1UZKWK8772
  • Return Policy: Deal Targets Return Policy
$155 .81
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE Z370 AORUS Ultra Gaming (rev. 1.0) LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z370 HDMI USB ...
$104 .64
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 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
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel Z370
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z370 AORUS Ultra Gam
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2571
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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ASUS Z170-DELUXE LGA 1151 Intel Z170 HDMI USB 3.1 USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
$175 .00
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 3466*(*O.C.)/ 3400*/ 3333*/ 3300*/ 3200*/ 3000*/ 2800*/ 2666*/ 2400*/ 2133
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1150
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
  • Chipset: Intel Z170
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (gray, 2 from SATA Express), by Intel Z170 Express Chipset 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (black), by ASMedia SATA 6Gb/s controller**** **** These SATA ports are for data hard drivers only. ATAPI devices are not supported.
  • Model #: Z170-DELUXE
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWK9556
  • Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
$175 .00
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE GA-H97-HD3 LGA 1150 Intel H97 HDMI USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
$85 .00
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  • Memory Standard: DDR3 1600/ 1333
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x240pin
  • PCI Express x16: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) * The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the PCI Express x1 slots. The PCI Express x1 slots will become unavailable when a PCIe x4 expansion card is installed. * When installing a x8 or above card in the PCIEX4 slot, make sure to set PCIE Slot Configuration (PCH) in BIOS Setup to x4.
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1150
  • Chipset: Intel H97
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Model #: GA-H97-HD3
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2575
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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MSI
MSI Z270 GAMING M3 LGA 1151 Intel Z270 HDMI USB 3.1 ATX Motherboards - Intel
$162 .50
  • 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 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 maximum support 2 x M.2 PCIe SSDs + 6 x SATA HDDs. Please refer to page 33 for M.2 slots with examples of various combination possibilities.
  • Model #: Z270 GAMING M3
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWK6528
  • Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
$162 .50
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ASUS Z170-P LGA 1151 Intel Z170 HDMI USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
$100 .50
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 3466*(*O.C.)/ 3400*/ 3333*/ 3300*/ 3200*/ 3000*/ 2800*/ 2666*/ 2400*/ 2133
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
  • Chipset: Intel Z170
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (gray)
  • Model #: Z170-P
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWK9559
  • Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
$100 .50
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ASUS ROG Maximus IX Code LGA1151 DDR4 DP HDMI M.2 Z270 ATX Motherboard with ...
$630 .00
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 4000+(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3300(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2666(OC)/ 2400(OC)/ 2133
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: ROG SupremeFX S1220
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
  • Chipset: Intel Z270
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: MAXIMUS IX CODE
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWK9580
  • Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
$630 .00
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE GA-Z170-HD3 (rev. 1.0) LGA 1151 Intel Z170 HDMI USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
$61 .00
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 3466*(*O.C.)/ 3400*/ 3333*/ 3300*/ 3200*/ 3000*/ 2800*/ 2666*/ 2400*/ 2133
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
  • Chipset: Intel Z170
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
  • Model #: GA-Z170-HD3
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2569
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
$61 .00
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ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero(WiFi 6E) LGA 1700(Intel®12th&13th Gen) ATX gaming ...
$334 .00
  • 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 ALC4082
  • 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 #: 90MB18E0-M0AAY0
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM1888
  • Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
$334 .00
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE Z390 M GAMING LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 HDMI USB 3.1 Micro ATX Intel ...
$159 .00
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel Z390
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z390 M GAMING
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2530
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
$159 .00
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE Z690 AORUS PRO LGA 1700 Intel Z690 ATX Motherboard with DDR5, Quad M.2, ...
$256 .00
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  • Memory Standard: DDR5 6200(OC) / 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 AORUS PRO
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2578
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE Z370 AORUS Gaming 7 (rev. 1.0) LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z370 HDMI USB 3.1 ...
$145 .00
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 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
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel Z370
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z370 AORUS Gaming 7
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2574
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE B660 GAMING X AX DDR4 B660 Intel LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard with DDR4, Triple ...
$219 .00
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 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 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel B660
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • PCI Express 4.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16 * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
  • Model #: B660 GAMING X AX DDR4
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2573
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
$219 .00
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GIGABYTE Z370 AORUS Gaming 3 LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z370 HDMI USB 3.1 ATX Intel ...
$125 .00
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 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
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel Z370
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z370 AORUS Gaming 3
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2579
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
$125 .00
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-SLI LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
$100 .00
  • Memory Standard: DDR3 3000*(*O.C.)/ 2933*/ 2800*/ 2666*/ 2600*/ 2500*/ 2400*/ 2200*/ 2133*/ 2000*/ 1866*/ 1800*/ 1600/ 1333
  • Number of Memory Slots: 4x240pin
  • PCI Express x16: 1 (x8)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1150
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1150
  • Chipset: Intel Z97
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Model #: GA-Z97X-SLI
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWK9210
  • Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
$100 .00
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MSI
MSI PRO H410M-A PRO LGA 1200 Intel H410 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$102 .00
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  • Memory Standard: Intel Core i7/i9 Supports up to DDR4 2933 MHz Intel Core i5 and below Supports up to DDR4 2666 MHz
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892
  • Brand: MSI
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel H410
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: H410M-A PRO
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2349
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
$102 .00
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE Z490 UD AC LGA 1200 Intel Z490 ATX Motherboard with Dual M.2, SATA 6Gb/s, USB ...
$139 .00
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  • Memory Standard: Intel Core i9/i7 processors: Support for DDR4 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: 4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel Z490
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: Z490 UD AC
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK2570
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE H310N 2.0 LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel H310 Mini ITX Intel Motherboard
$109 .00
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  • Memory Standard: DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz memory modules * To support 2666 MHz or XMP memory, you must install a 9th or 8th Generation Intel Core i9/i7/i5 processor.
  • Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
  • Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887
  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Chipset: Intel H310
  • Form Factor: Mini ITX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: H310N 2.0
  • Item #: 9SIVR5CKWK4403
  • Return Policy: XianTaoHengCanFuShiYouXianGongSi Return Policy
$109 .00
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ASUS PRIME B560M-A LGA 1200 Intel B560 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$158 .00
  • Memory Standard: DDR4 5000(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3200 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133* * 11th Gen Intel 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: Realtek ALC897
  • Brand: ASUS
  • CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel B560
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: PRIME B560M-A
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM1884
  • Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
$158 .00
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MSI MAG B560M MORTAR LGA 1200 Intel B560 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
$111 .00
  • Memory Standard: Supports 1R 3200 / 2933 / 2666 / 2133 (11th Gen Intel CPU, by JEDEC & POR) Supports 1R 2933 / 2666 / 2133 (10th Gen Intel CPU, by JEDEC & POR) Max overclocking frequency: 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5066+ 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4600+ 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4266+ 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 B560
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Model #: MAG B560M MORTAR
  • Item #: 9SIVRE6KWK6530
  • Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
$111 .00
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MSI PRO B365M PRO-VH LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel B365 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX Intel ...
$82 .00
  • 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 #: 9SIVRE6KWK6521
  • Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
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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