Motherboards
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO ATX LGA 1700 Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- Intel Z790 Chipset
- LGA 1700 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR5 RAM Slots
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MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- AMD B650 Chipset
- AM5 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR5 RAM Slots
MSI MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- Intel Z790 Chipset
- LGA 1700 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR5-6666 (OC)
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
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MSI MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- Intel Z790 Chipset
- LGA 1700 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR5 Slots
ASUS PRIME H610I-PLUS D4 LGA 1700 Mini-ITX Motherboard
- Mini-ITX Form Factor
- Intel H610 Chipset
- LGA 1700 Socket
- 2 x Dual-Channel DDR4-3200 Slots
ASUS PRIME Z790-A WIFI LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- Intel Z790 Chipset
- LGA 1700 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR5-7000 (OC)
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MSI MPG X670E CARBON WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- AMD X670 Chipset
- AM5 Socket
- 4 x DDR5 RAM Slots
MSI MPG X570S CARBON MAX WIFI AM4 ATX Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- AMD X570 Chipset
- AM4 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR4-5300 (OC)
ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS (Wi-Fi) AM4 ATX Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- AMD X570 Chipset
- Socket AM4
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR4-4400 (OC)
ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- Intel Z790 Chipset
- LGA 1700 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR5-7200 (OC)
Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX AM5 ATX Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- B650 Chipset
- AM5 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR5 RAM Slots
Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- Z790 Chipset
- LGA 1700 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR5 RAM Slots
MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- Intel Z790 Chipset
- LGA 1700 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR5-6800 (OC)
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI Micro-ATX Motherboard
- Micro-ATX Form Factor
- AMD B550 Chipset
- AM4 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR4 Slots
Gigabyte B550 AORUS Master AM4 ATX Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- AMD B550 Chipset
- AM4 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR4-5400 (OC)
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Gigabyte B650I AORUS ULTRA AM5 Mini-ITX Motherboard
- Mini-ITX Form Factor
- B650 Chipset
- AM5 Socket
- 2 x Dual-Channel DDR5 RAM Slots
ASUS ProArt X670E Creator WIFI ATX Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- AMD X670 Chipset
- Socket AM5
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR5-6400 (OC)
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MSI MEG X670E ACE AM5 E-ATX Motherboard
- E-ATX Form Factor
- AMD X670 Chipset
- AM5 Socket
- 4 x DDR5 RAM Slots
ASUS PRIME B660M-A D4 LGA 1700 Micro-ATX Motherboard
- Micro-ATX Form Factor
- Intel B660 Chipset
- LGA 1700 Socket
- 4x Dual-Channel DDR4-5333 (OC) Slots
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MSI PRO B760-P WIFI DDR4 LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- B760 Chipset
- LGA 1700 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR4 RAM Slots
MSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- Intel Z690 Chipset
- LGA 1700 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR4-5200 (OC)
Gigabyte B650 AORUS PRO AX AM5 ATX Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- B650 Chipset
- AM5 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR5 RAM Slots
ASUS TUF GAMING X670E-PLUS WIFI ATX Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- AMD X670 Chipset
- Socket AM5
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR5-6400 (OC)
ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI AM5 Mini-ITX Motherboard
- Mini-ITX Form Factor
- B650 Chipset
- AM5 Socket
- 2 x Dual-Channel DDR5 RAM Slots
MSI A520M-A PRO AM4 Micro-ATX Motherboard
- Micro-ATX Form Factor
- AMD A520 Chipset
- AM4 Socket
- 2 x Dual-Channel DDR4-4600 (OC)
ASUS TUF Gaming B550-Plus Wi-Fi II AM4 ATX Gaming Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- AMD B550 Chipset
- AM4 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR4-4866 (O.C.)
Gigabyte Z790 UD AX LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- Z790 Chipset
- LGA 1700 Socket
- 4 x Dual-Channel DDR5 RAM Slots
MSI PRO X670-P WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboard
- ATX Form Factor
- AMD X670 Chipset
- AM5 Socket
- 4 x DDR5 RAM Slots
MSI MPG B650I EDGE WIFI AM5 Mini-ITX Motherboard
- Mini-ITX Form Factor
- AMD B650 Chipset
- AM5 Socket
- 2 x Dual-Channel DDR5 RAM Slots
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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.