ASUS Republic of Gamers Crosshair X870E Hero AM5 ATX Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- AMD X870E Chipset
- AM5 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR5 Slots
ASUS ProArt Z890-Creator WiFi LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- Intel Z890 Chipset
- LGA 1851 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR5 Slots
ASUS TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS WIFI AM5 M-ATX Motherboard
- M-ATX Form Factor
- AMD B850 Chipset
- AM5 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR5 Slots
ASUS PRIME B760M-A AX LGA 1700 Micro-ATX Motherboard
- Micro-ATX Form Factor
- Intel B760 Chipset
- LGA1700 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR5 RAM Slots
MSI PRO A620M-E Micro-ATX AM5 Motherboard
- Micro-ATX Form Factor
- A620 Chipset
- AM5 Socket
- 2 x Dual-Channel DDR5 RAM Slots
ASUS Republic of Gamers STRIX B850-I GAMING WIFI AM5 Mini-ITX Motherboard
- Mini-ITX Form Factor
- AMD B850 Chipset
- AM5 Socket
- 2 x Dual-Channel DDR5 Slots
ASUS ROG STRIX B760-I GAMING WIFI LGA1700 Mini-ITX Motherboard
- Mini-ITX Form Factor
- Intel B760 Chipset
- LGA1700 Socket
- 2 x Dual-Channel DDR5 RAM Slots
MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- AMD X870E Chipset
- AM5 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR5 Slots
MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- AMD B650 Chipset
- AM5 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR5-6000 (OC)
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Processor & ASUS ProArt Z890-Creator WiFi Motherboard Kit
- 24 Cores & 24 Threads
- 3.7 GHz P-Core Clock Speed
- 5.5 GHz Maximum Turbo Boost Frequency
- 36MB Cache Memory
Gigabyte X870E AORUS PRO ICE AM5 ATX Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- AMD X870E Chipset
- AM5 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR5 Slots
MSI PRO H610M-G WIFI DDR4 LGA 1700 Micro-ATX Motherboard
- Micro-ATX Form Factor
- H610 Chipset
- LGA 1700 Socket
- 2 x Dual-Channel DDR4 Slots
MSI PRO X870-P WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- AMD X870 Chipset
- AM5 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR5 Slots
ASUS TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- AMD B850 Chipset
- AM5 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR5 Slots
AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT 3.8 GHz Eight-Core AM4 Processor Kit with MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI AM4 M-ATX Motherboard
- 8 Cores & 16 Threads
- 3.8 GHz Base | 4.8 GHz Max Boost
- Zen 3 Architecture
- Includes Wraith Prism Cooler
ASUS Republic of Gamers STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- AMD X870 Chipset
- AM5 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR5 Slots
MSI PRO B760M-P DDR4 LGA 1700 Micro-ATX Motherboard
- Micro-ATX Form Factor
- B760 Chipset
- LGA 1700 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR4 RAM Slots
ASUS TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- AMD B650 Chipset
- AM5 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR5 Slots
ASUS PRIME X870-P WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- AMD X870 Chipset
- AM5 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR5 Slots
ASUS TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS WIFI LGA 1700 ATX Gaming Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- Intel Z790 Chipset
- LGA 1700 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR5 Slots
ASUS Pro WS WRX90E-SAGE SE EEB Motherboard
- EEB Form Factor
- AMD WRX90 Chipset
- sTR5 Socket
- 8 x Quad-Channel DDR5
MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- AMD B650 Chipset
- AM5 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR5 RAM Slots
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 4.5 GHz Eight-Core AM5 Processor Kit with MSI X670E GAMING PLUS WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboard
- 8 Cores & 16 Threads
- 4.5 GHz Base | 5.4 GHz Max Boost
- 8MB L2 & 32MB L3 Cache
- Zen 4 Architecture
MSI PRO Z790-VC WIFI LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- Intel Z790 Chipset
- LGA 1700 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR5
Gigabyte X870 GAMING WIFI6 AM5 ATX Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- AMD X870 Chipset
- AM5 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR5 Slots
Gigabyte B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E ICE AM5 Micro-ATX Motherboard
- Micro-ATX Form Factor
- AMD B850 Chipset
- AM5 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR5 Slots
MSI PRO H610M-G DDR4 Micro-ATX LGA 1700 Motherboard
- Micro-ATX Form Factor
- Intel H610 Chipset
- LGA 1700 Socket
- 2 x Dual-Channel DDR4-3200 Slots
Gigabyte B650I AORUS ULTRA AM5 Mini-ITX Motherboard
- Mini-ITX Form Factor
- B650 Chipset
- AM5 Socket
- 2 x Dual-Channel DDR5 RAM Slots
Learning About Computer & Gaming Motherboards
Motherboards are responsible for connecting the various electronic components of computer systems. Also called a mainboard or logic board, it's the connective framework of a PC. It enables the interoperation of the central processing unit (CPU), memory (RAM), storage device, and peripherals.
What Is a Motherboard?
This printed circuit serves as the communication backbone of a computer system. All computing devices, including smartphones, tablets, and laptops, have motherboards. However, the ones found in desktop PCs are the easiest to repair and replace. System builders refer to these when talking about the components required in building custom PCs.
Types of Motherboards
There are three motherboard form factors for desktop PCs. The largest is the ATX motherboard. In addition to being physically bigger than the others, it also offers more expansion slots. A micro-ATX (mATX) is 2.4 inches shorter, while a mini-ITX unit is significantly smaller. Choose a mini-ITX to build a small desktop PC. Besides sockets for a processor, computer memory RAM, and storage, this form factor usually only has one expansion slot.
The Best AM4 Motherboard for You
The sockets and chipset on a motherboard are the two key features when considering compatible processors and RAM units. For system memory, look for a motherboard with the right DIMM slots. For fast memory, choose a DDR4 gigabyte motherboard over one with slots for DDR3 RAM units.
Each logic board has a socket that fits a specific family of CPU processors and slots for one or more DDRAM modules. The chipset is the board's interface between the processor, RAM, and connected peripherals. If you opt for an Intel Core, Celeron, or Pentium processor, you'll need one with an LGA 1151 socket. This slot is for 6th, 7th, and 8th-generation processors. However, not every LGA 1151 motherboard will work with chips in these generations. For example, only those with 300-series chipsets are compatible with 8th-gen Intel processors. The most popular socket for AMD processors is the AM4 socket.
Motherboards for High-End PCs
Most high-end PCs use the full-sized ATX or smaller mATX model. The ATX form factor has room for more components. For example, some ATX boards have eight RAM slots, while mATX units usually top out at four. If you're shopping for gaming and VR motherboards, find ones that support overclocking and have large heat sinks.
For those building high-end gaming PCs, it's best to look for a motherboard that supports the most powerful CPUs. If you have an Intel Core X processor, you'll need a gaming motherboard with an LGA 2066 socket. A mainboard with a TR4 socket fits an AMD Ryzen Threadripper CPU.
Consider size and chipset as well as available slots and sockets when looking to buy motherboards. Check out the large inventory of motherboards and other desktop PC components at B&H Photo and Video to find everything you need to build a fast and powerful custom PC.