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Refurbished: ASUS PRIME B250M-A Intel LGA B250 1151 MicroATX M.2 Desktop Motherboard ...
$89 .00
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- CPU Type: Core i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron (LGA1151)
- Model #: PRIME B250M-A R A
- Item #: 9SIVG8GKWP5168
- Return Policy: roboshine Return Policy
Refurbished: ASUS MAXIMUS XII APEX ATX Intel Motherboard
$419 .00
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 4800(O.C.)/ 4700(O.C)/ 4600(O.C)/ 4500(O.C)/ 4400(O.C)/ 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/ 3300(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2933(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2133 MHz Memory */* Double Capcity DRAM support depends on the DRAM models
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (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): Intel Z490 Chipset:/6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)*3/*3 M.2_1 shares bandwidth with PCIe x4 slot, when M.2_1 is populated a x2 device, PCIe x4 slot will running at x1 mode, when M.2_1 is populated a x4 device, PCIe x4 slot will be disabled//ASMedia SATA 6Gb/s controller:/2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)...
- Model #: MAXIMUSXIIAPEXSNREC
- Item #: 9SIVNP2KJ96352
- Return Policy: xujiajia Return Policy
Refurbished: GIGABYTE H370 AORUS Gaming 3 WIFI LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel H370 HDMI ...
$109 .00
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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 ALC1220
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151 (300 Series)
- Chipset: Intel H370
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: H370 AORUS GAM3 WIF
- Item #: 9SIVMRNKWT9136
- Return Policy: dnajknwd Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI B250M PRO-V Intel B250 LGA 1151 DDR4 32GB Micro ATX Motherboard
$67 .60
- Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR4 2400/2133MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887 decoding chip - 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
- Chipset: Intel B250
- CPU Type: Supports 6th/7th generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors, as well as Intel Pentium and Celeron processors with pin LGA1151
- Maximum Memory Supported: 32GB
- PCI Slots: 1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
- Model #: 1211981-1-60
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3432
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI H510M-A PRO Intel H510 LGA 1200 DDR4 64GB Micro ATX Motherboard
$80 .50
- Memory Standard: Support dual-channel DDR4 3200/3000/2933/2800/2666/2400/ 2133MHz memory Support ECC UDIMM memory module (running in non-ECC mode) Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 2.0 technology
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel H510
- CPU Type: Supports 10th Gen Intel Core Processors, 11th Gen Intel Core Processors, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors1
- Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB
- PCI Slots: 1x PCIe x16 slot (From CPU) Support up to PCIe 4.0 for 11th Gen Intel CPU Support up to PCIe 3.0 for 10th Gen Intel CPU 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot (From PCH) 1x M.2 slot with E key for WiFi module only(M2_2)
- Model #: 1211981-1-98
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3433
- 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 H170 GAMING M3 Intel H170 LGA 1151 DDR4 64GB ATX Motherboard
$77 .90
- Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR4 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 H170
- CPU Type: 6th generation Intel Core ™ i3/i5/i7, Intel Pentium/Celeron processors with LGA1151 architecture
- Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB
- PCI Slots: 2 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots 2 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots 3 PCI slots
- Model #: 1211981-1-162
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2872
- 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: Dell Inspiron 13 7300 2-In-1 Motherboard i5-10210U 1.6GHz DDR3 8GB RAM ...
$49 .99
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- CPU Type: Motherboard
- Model #: Y3H95, 0Y3H9, CN-0Y3H95
- Item #: 9SIVG1JK9P2295
- Return Policy: Fastparts Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI B360-A PRO Intel B360 LGA 1151 DDR4 64GB ATX Motherboard
$80 .50
- Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR4 2666/2400/2133MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892 decoding chip 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1151
- Chipset: Intel B360
- CPU Type: 8th generation Intel Core processors with LGA1151 support, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors
- Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB
- PCI Slots: 2 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16/x4 modes) 4 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
- Model #: 1211981-1-10
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3417
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: GIGABYTE B360M D3H LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel B360 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB ...
$95 .00
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 2666
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892
- 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 D3H
- Item #: 9SIVMRNKWT9028
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Refurbished: MSI PRO H410I PRO WIFI LGA 1200 Intel H410 SATA 6Gb/s Mini ITX Intel ...
$139 .00
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 2933
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1200
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1200
- Chipset: Intel H410
- Form Factor: Mini ITX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: H410I PRO WIFI
- Item #: 9SIVMRNKWT9052
- 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 Z370 GAMING PRO CARBON Intel Z370 LGA 1151 DDR4 64GB ATX ...
$126 .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 ALC1220 Decoder Chip - 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects - Supports S/PDIF output
- 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: 3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 modes) 3 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
- Model #: 1211981-1-393
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3567
- Return Policy: soft_9 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: 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
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Refurbished: MSI Z87-GD65 GAMING Intel Z87 LGA 1150 DDR3 32GB ATX Motherboard
$72 .80
- Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR3 3000 (overclocking)/2800/2666/2600/2400/ 2200/2133/2000/1866/1600/1333/1066MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1150 Codec - 7.1-channel high-quality sound effects - Supports S/PDIF output
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1150
- Chipset: Intel Z87
- CPU Type: 4th Generation Intel Core ™ i7/Core ™ i5/Core ™ i3/Pentium/Celeron processors with Socket 1150 architecture
- Maximum Memory Supported: 32GB
- PCI Slots: 3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 operating modes) 4 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
- Model #: 1211981-1-341
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2968
- Return Policy: soft_9 Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI PRO Z690-A Intel Z690 LGA 1700 DDR5 128GB ATX Motherboard
$195 .50
- Memory Standard: Supports dual-channel DDR5 6666 (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™ , 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 #: 1211981-1-217
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWY2895
- Return Policy: soft_9 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 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 PRO Z690-P DDR4 LGA 1700 Intel Z690 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard
$209 .00
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 3200 / 2666 / 2133 (by JEDEC & POR) Max overclocking frequency: 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5000+ 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4600+ 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): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: PRO Z690-P DDR4
- Item #: 9SIVMRNKWT9157
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Refurbished: MSI MPG Z790I EDGE WIFI LGA 1700 Intel Z790 SATA 6Gb/s DDR5 Mini ITX ...
$329 .00
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- Memory Standard: Supports 1R 5600 MHz (by JEDEC & POR) Max. overclocking frequency: - 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 8000+ MHz - 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6600+ MHz Supports Intel- XMP3.0 OC Supports Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4080
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel Z790
- Form Factor: Mini ITX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: MPG Z790I EDGE WIFI
- Item #: 9SIVMRNKWP7737
- Return Policy: dnajknwd Return Policy
Refurbished: MSI Z97 GAMING 3 Intel Z97 LGA 1150 DDR3 32GB ATX Motherboard
$90 .70
- Memory Standard: Support DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1866/2000/2133/2200/ 2400/2600/2666/2800/3000/3100/3200/3100/3200 (OC) MHz memory
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1150 Codec - 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio - Supports S/PDIF output
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1150
- Chipset: Intel Z97
- CPU Type: Supports 4th and 5th Generation Intel Core™ Processors, and Intel Pentium and Celeron Processors for Socket LGA1150
- Maximum Memory Supported: 32GB
- PCI Slots: 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E2, supports x16 speed) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot (PCI_E4, supports x4 speed)* 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots * The PCIe x1 slots (PCI_E1, PCI_E3) will be unavailable when installing an expansion card in the PCI_E4 slot.
- Model #: 1211981-1-352
- Item #: 9SIVRE6KWM3550
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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
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.
