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MSI PRO B760-P WIFI DDR4 LGA 1700 (l12th&13th Gen), SATA 6Gb/s motherboard, WiFi ...
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$149 .99
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- Memory Standard: Memory Support 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)
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel B760
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 4.0 x16: 2 x PCI Express 4.0 x16
- Model #: PRO B760-P WIFI DDR4
- Item #: 9B-13-144-587
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI PRO B760M-P DDR4 LGA 1700 Intel B760 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX Motherboard
$114 .99
- Memory Standard: DDR4 3200
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- PCI Express x16: 1 x PCI Express x16
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel B760
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Model #: PRO B760M-P DDR4
- Item #: 9B-13-144-597
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS B760M-AYW WIFI D4 II Intel B760 (LGA 1700) microATX mATX motherboard, PCIe 5.0 ...
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$99 .99
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- Memory Standard: DDR4 2133 / DDR4 2400 / DDR4 2666 / DDR4 2667 / DDR4 2933 / DDR4 3200 / DDR4 3333 / DDR4 3400 / DDR4 3466 / DDR4 3600 / DDR4 3733 / DDR4 4000 / DDR4 4266 / DDR4 4400 / DDR4 4600 / DDR4 4800 / DDR4 5000 / DDR4 5066 / DDR4 5333
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR4)
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel B760
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
- Model #: B760M-AYW WIFI D4 II
- Item #: 9B-13-119-744
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASRock B860 Rock WiFi 7 LGA 1851 Intel B860 ATX Motherboard
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- Memory Standard: Supports up to 8666+(OC)
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: ASRock
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel B860
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: CPU: - 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode
- Model #: B860 Rock WiFi 7
- Item #: 9B-13-162-246
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE AX LGA 1700 Intel Z790 ATX Motherboard with DDR5, Quad M.2, ...
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$189 .99
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- Memory Standard: Support for DDR5 7600(O.C.) /7400(O.C.) /7200(O.C.) /7000(O.C.) /6800(O.C.) /6600(O.C.) / 6400(O.C.) / 6200(O.C.) / 6000(O.C.) / 5800(O.C.) / 5600(O.C.) / 5400(O.C.) / 5200(O.C.) / 4800 / 4000 memory modules Dual channel memory architecture Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode) Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek Audio CODEC High Definition Audio
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel Z790
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: Z790 AORUS ELITE AX
- Item #: 9B-13-145-417
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE B760M GAMING PLUS WIFI DDR4 LGA 1700 Intel B760 M-ATX Motherboard with ...
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$139 .99
- Memory Standard: DDR4 3200
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR4)
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel B760
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 4.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x16
- Model #: B760M GAMING PLUS WIFI DDR4
- Item #: 9B-13-145-505
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 Ultra Core (Series 2) LGA 1851, ATX, DDR5, 4x M.2, PCIe ...
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$199 .99
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- Memory Standard: DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / 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 8933 / DDR5 9066 / DDR5 9200
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
- Model #: Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
- Item #: 9B-13-145-527
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI LGA 1700 Intel Z790 SATA 6Gb/s DDR5 ATX Motherboard
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$199 .99
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- Memory Standard: Supports 1R 5600 MHz (by JEDEC & POR) - 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 6800+ MHz - 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz - 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz - 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MHz Supports Intel XMP3.0 OC Supports Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4080
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel Z790
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 7x SATA 6Gb/s ports - SATA_1& SATA_5_6& SATA_7_8 (From Z790 chipset) - SATA_A1_A2 (From ASM1061)
- Model #: MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-144-567
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
MSI Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI LGA 1700 Intel Z790 SATA 6Gb/s ATX DDR5 PCI-E x16 slot Wi-Fi ...
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$159 .99
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- Memory Standard: DDR5 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)
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel Z790
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-144-637
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE Ultra Core (Series 2) LGA 1851, ATX, DDR5, 4x M.2, ...
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- Memory Standard: DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / 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 8933 / DDR5 9066 / DDR5 9200
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
- Model #: Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE
- Item #: 9B-13-145-526
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASRock Z890 Pro RS LGA 1851 Intel Z890 ATX Motherboard
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$169 .99
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- Memory Standard: DDR5 4400 / DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / 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 8666 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 8933 / DDR5 9000 / DDR5 9066
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC897
- Brand: ASRock
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: Z890 Pro RS
- Item #: 9B-13-162-176
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MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI LGA 1700 (280) DDR5 ATX Motherboards - Intel, SATA 6Gbps, ...
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$159 .99
- Memory Standard: 4x DDR5, Maximum Memory Capacity 192GB Memory Support DDR5 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 6800+ 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 Supports Intel® XMP 3.0 OC Supports Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel B760
- Form Factor: ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 4.0 x16: 2 x PCI Express 4.0 x16
- Model #: B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-144-600
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS PRIME H810M-A WIFI-CSM Intel H810 LGA 1851 mATX motherboard, 6+1+1+1 ...
$140 .99
- Memory Standard: DDR5 4400 / DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: ASUS
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel H810
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 4.0 x16: Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot
- Model #: PRIME H810M-A WIFI-CSM
- Item #: 9B-13-119-715
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MSI PRO B760M-P LGA 1700 Intel B760 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX Motherboard
$120 .99
- Memory Standard: Memory Support DDR5 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 6800+ 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
- Brand: MSI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel B760
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): * SATA5 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_2 slot.
- Model #: PRO B760M-P
- Item #: 9B-13-144-709
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE Z590I VISION D LGA 1200 Intel Z590 Mini ITX Intel Motherboard
$340 .16
- 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 #: 9SIVSN9KWT6412
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MSI MPG B860I EDGE TI WIFI Motherboard, Mini-ITX - Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors ...
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$218 .99
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: MSI Computer
- Model: B860I EDGE TI WIFI
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel B860
- Serial ATA (SATA): 2 x SATA 6Gb/s
- HDMI: 1 x HDMI
- PCI Express 5.0 x16: 1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
- Model #: B860I EDGE TI WIFI
- Item #: 9B-13-144-711
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASRock N100M Micro ATX (280) Motherboards - Intel, 1 DDR4 DIMM, 2 SATA3, 1 M.2 Intel ...
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- Memory Standard: 1 x DDR4 DIMM Slot - Supports DDR4 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 3200 - Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode) - Max. capacity of system memory: 32GB
- Brand: ASRock
- Chipset: - Intel® Quad-Core Processor N100 (Up to 3.4 GHz) - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors *Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
- PCI Express 3.0 x16: - 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x2 mode* - 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2)* - 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 Intel® CNVio (Integrated WiFi/BT)** *Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks **M.2 PCI Express module is not supported
- Max LAN Speed: Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Realtek 8111H
- CPU Type: - Intel® Quad-Core Processor N100 (Up to 3.4 GHz) ...
- Model #: N100M
- Item #: 9B-13-162-134
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE H610M D3W WIFI6 Intel LGA 1700 Micro ATX Motherboard, Supports ...
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- Memory Standard: Support up to DDR5 5600 MT/s memory module
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1700
- Chipset: Intel H610
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- PCI Express 4.0 x16: CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x16
- Model #: H610M D3W WIFI6
- Item #: 9B-13-145-617
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS Pro B760M-CT-CSM Intel socket LGA1700 for 13th&12th Gen Intel processors mATX ...
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- Memory Standard: DDR5 4800
- Number of Memory Slots: 4x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Supports: Jack-detection, Front Panel Jack-retasking - Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback * 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
- Chipset: Intel B760
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- Model #: Pro B760M-CT-CSM
- Item #: 9B-13-119-633
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Gigabyte Z790 UD Motherboard CPU LGA1700 Intel DDR5 HDMI
$230 .00
- Memory Standard: DDR5-SDRAM
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Type: Computer Accessories
- Wireless LAN: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
- Model #: 1Z790 UD
- Item #: 9SIVSN9KWT6401
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GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X Intel LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard, Support Core Ultra ...
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- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Channel Supported: Dual Channel
- Buffer Supported: Un-buffered
- Audio Channels: 7.1 Channels
- Bluetooth: Yes
- Model #: Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X
- Item #: 9B-13-145-621
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASRock W790 WS Intel® W790 (LGA 4677) CEB workstation Extended ATX Motherboard 4 ...
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- Memory Standard: Supports DDR5 ECC, buffered memory (RDIMM/ RDIMM-3DS/ RDIMM-9x4) up to 6800+(OC)* 1DPC Up to 6800+ MHz (OC), 4800 MHz Natively for Xeon W9, Xeon W7 and Xeon W5. 2DPC Up to 6000+ MHz (OC), 4400 MHz Natively for Xeon W9, Xeon W7 and Xeon W5. Supports 4400 MHz Natively for Xeon W3, W5-3423 and W5-3433. Overclocking is not supported. * Actual support may vary by CPU * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)
- Number of Memory Slots: 8x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec) Nahimic Audio
- Brand: ASRock
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 4677
- Chipset: Intel W790
- Form Factor: Extended ATX
- Serial ATA (SATA): 8 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
- Model #: W790 WS
- Item #: 9B-13-162-113
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
GIGABYTE H810M S2H GEN5 Intel LGA 1851 mATX Motherboard, Support Core Ultra (Series 2), ...
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$112 .99
- Memory Standard: DDR5 6400
- Number of Memory Slots: 2x288pin (DDR5)
- PCI Express x16: 1 x PCI Express x16
- Audio Chipset: Realtek® Audio CODEC
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- CPU Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel H810
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- Model #: H810M S2H GEN5
- Item #: 9B-13-145-623
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
ASUS Pro WS W790-ACE Intel® W790 (LGA 4677) CEB workstation motherboard, PCIe 5.0 ...
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- Memory Standard: 6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/5800(OC)/5600(OC)/5400(OC)/5200(OC)/5000(OC)/4800 ECC Registered Memory* * Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support under the Support tab or visit https://www.asus.com/support/
- Number of Memory Slots: 8x288pin (DDR5)
- Audio Chipset: Realtek S1220A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in) - Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback* Audio F...
- Model #: Pro WS W790-ACE
- Item #: 9B-13-119-638
- Return Policy: Standard 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.
