Motherboards
The motherboard is responsible for controlling everything in a computer. A high quality motherbard is the foundation of building a good PC, start off with something below par and your CPU, RAM, graphics card and other devices will bottleneck and you will find you will not be getting full performance.
Each motherboard we use in our computers are all of the upmost highest quality. We have tested hundreds of them to make sure what we choose is the right choice for your PC the result is not only a great foundation for a PC but gives superb performance, lastability and are furture proof for upgrades later down the line.
UK Gaming computers motherboards tend to remain constent in each model of PC. The reason for this is to stop you accidently choosing an upgrade that is not compatible with the rest of the system.
ASUS P5KPL-AM SE M-ATX
The ASUS P5KPL-AM SE M-ATX motherboard can be found in our budget range of PCs. It offers fantastic value for money for what you get, and because its ASUS, its of the highest quality.
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Technical Specifications:
- Socket type - 775
- CPU Support - Dual-Core / Quad-core
- Max Bus Speed - 1333 MHz
- Max Supported RAM - 4GB
- RAM Technology - DDR2
- Expansion Slots - 1 x PCI Express x16‚1 x PCI Express x1‚1 x 32-bit PCI
Integrated
- Audio - Sound card - 5.1 channel surround
- Networking - Realtek RTL8102EL - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
- Graphics Controller - ntel GMA 3100 ( 256 MB ) - Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
- Back Panel I/O Ports - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard‚1 x PS/2 Mouse‚1 x COM‚1 x VGA‚4 x USB2.0‚1 x LAN‚3 x Audio
- Internal I/O Connectors - 1 x 24-pin ATX Power‚1 x 4 pin ATX 12V Power‚2 x USB2.0‚1 x SPDIF OUT‚1 x CD Audio‚1 x Audio‚1 x AUX‚3 x Fan
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ASUS P5P43TD PRO
The ASUS ASUS P5P43TD PRO motherboard can be found in our Dual and Quad core PCs. It offers a high FSB, DDR3 RAM, great stability, RAID and superb overclocking capabilities
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Technical Specifications:
- Socket type - 775
- CPU Support - Dual-Core / Quad-core
- Max Bus Speed - 1600 MHz (OC)
- Max Supported RAM - 16GB
- RAM Technology - DDR3
- Expansion Slots - 1 x PCI Express x16‚2 x PCI Express x1‚3 x 32-bit PCI
Integrated
- Audio - 7.1 channel surround
- Networking - L1E Gb LAN
- Back Panel I/O Ports - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse‚1 x Parallel‚1 x COM‚1 x Optical S/PDIF Output‚6 x USB2.0‚1 x IEEE1394‚1 x eS-ATA‚1 x LAN‚6 x Audio
- Internal I/O Connectors - 1 x 24-pin ATX Power‚1 x 4 pin ATX 12V Power‚3 x USB2.0‚1 x SPDIF-out connector‚1 x Audio‚1 x CD Audio‚3 x Fan
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ASUS P5QC
The ASUS PP5QC motherboard can be found in our Dual and Quad Core range of PCs. It is packed full of features, very fast and great for overclocking. It is also very future proof as it accepts both DDR2 (upto 16GB) and DDR3 (upto 8GB) RAM , the latest graphics cards and Intels latest CPU offerings.
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Technical Specifications:
- Socket type - 775
- CPU Support - Dual-Core / Quad-core
- Max Bus Speed - 1600 MHz
- Max Supported RAM - 16GB DDR2, 8GB DDR3
- RAM Technology - DDR2 and DDR3
- Expansion Slots - 1 x PCI Express x16‚3 x PCI Express x1‚2 x 32-bit PCI
Integrated
- Audio - Sound card - 7.1 channel surround
- Networking - Gigabit Ethernet
- Back Panel I/O Ports - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard‚1 x PS/2 Mouse‚6 x USB2.0‚1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Output‚1 x IEEE1394a‚1 x LAN‚6 x Audio
- Internal I/O Connectors - 1 x 24-pin ATX Power‚1 x 8 pin ATX 12V Power‚3 x USB2.0‚1 x COM‚2 x Drive Xpert SATA connectors‚1 x IEEE1394a‚1 x Audio‚1 x SPDIF OUT‚1 x CD Audio‚4 x Fan
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ASUS SKT-1156 P7P55D LE
The ASUS P7P55D LE motherboard can be found in our i5 and i7 range of PCs. It is loaded with features, very fast and great for overclocking. It is also very future proof as it accepts upto a whopping 16GB of DDR3 RAM , the latest graphics cards and Intels latest CPU offerings.
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Technical Specifications:
- Socket type - 1156
- CPU Support - Core i5/i7 socket LGA1156
- Max Supported RAM - 16GB DDR3
- RAM Technology - DDR3
- Expansion Slots - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 (x16)‚1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 (x4)‚2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1‚3 x 32-bit PCI
Integrated
- Audio - Sound card - 7.1 channel surround
- Networking - Gigabit Ethernet
- Back Panel I/O Ports - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard‚1 x PS/2 Mouse‚8 x USB2.0‚1 x Optical S/PDIF Output‚1 x eS-ATA‚1 x LAN‚6 x Audio
- Internal I/O Connectors - 1 x 24-pin ATX Power‚1 x 4 pin ATX 12V Power‚3 x USB2.0‚1 x Front panel audio‚1 x S/PDIF connector‚1 x CD Audio‚1 x MemOK! button‚1 x COM
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MSI X58M
The MSI X58M is a bit of a dark horse in the motherboard world. From no where MSI released this motherboard smashing records and winning awards left right and center. It is loaded with features, very fast and great for overclocking. It is also very future proof as it accepts upto a whopping 24GB of DDR3 RAM , the latest graphics cards and Intels latest CPU offerings.
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Technical Specifications:
- Socket type - 1366
- CPU Support - Core i7 socket LGA1366
- Max Supported RAM - 24GB DDR3
- RAM Technology - DDR3
- Expansion Slots - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16‚1 x PCI Express x4‚1 x 32-bit PCI
Integrated
- Audio - Sound card - 7.1 channel surround
- Networking - Gigabit Ethernet
- Back Panel I/O Ports - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard‚1 x PS/2 Mouse‚1 x eS-ATA‚1 x IEEE1394‚6 x USB2.0‚1 x LAN‚6 x Audio
- Internal I/O Connectors - 1 x 24-pin ATX Power‚1 x 8 pin ATX 12V Power‚1 x CD Audio‚1 x Audio‚1 x COM‚3 x USB2.0‚1 x OC Switch‚1 x Power Button‚1 x Clear CMOS jumper‚1 x SPDIF-out connector
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ASUS P6T DELUXE V2
Extreme components require an Extreme Motherboard! This motherboard supports the latest Intel Core i7 processors in the LGA1366 package which has memory controller integrated to support 3-channel (6 DIMMs) DDR3 memory. Supporting Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) with system bus up to 6.4GT/s and a max bandwidth of up to 25.6GB/s, the Intel Core i7 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. The P6TD breaks the boundaries to bring you the multi-GPU choice of either Nvidia SLI or ATI CrossFireX. Get ready to change your gaming style with faster frame rates. 16+2 phase power design, 16-phase for vCore and extra 2-phase for QPI/Memory controller inside CPU, can provide the highest power efficiency, and hence generates less heat to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. With the high quality power components such as low RDS (on) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with lower hysteresis loss and 100% Japan-made high quality conductive polymer capacitors, ASUS 16+2 phase VRM design also ensure longer component life and minimum power loss.
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Technical Specifications:
- Socket type - 1366
- CPU Support - Core i7 socket LGA1366
- Max Supported RAM - 24GB DDR3
- RAM Technology - DDR3
- Expansion Slots - 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 (at x16,x16,x1 or x16, x8, x8 speed)‚1 x PCI Express x4‚2 x 32-bit PCI
Integrated
- Audio - Sound card - 7.1 channel surround
- Networking - Twin Gigabit Ethernet
- Back Panel I/O Ports - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port‚8 x USB2.0‚1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Output‚1 x Optical S/PDIF Output‚2 x LAN‚1 x IEEE1394‚1 x eS-ATA‚6 x Audio
- Internal I/O Connectors - 1 x 24-pin ATX Power‚1 x 8 pin ATX 12V Power‚3 x USB2.0‚1 x IEEE1394a‚1 x Audio‚1 x S/PDIF Output connector‚1 x CD Audio‚5 x Fan
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