Motherboard - AM4 ITX
The motherboard is responsible for controlling everything in a computer. A high quality motherboard is the foundation of building a good PC as essentially every other component plugs into it, 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 to ensure not only is it suitable for the rest of the system but actually exceeds that threshold so that it will support future upgrades. We regularly test what is available on the market 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 future proof for upgrades later down the line.
The most important thing when choosing a motherboard is what socket type it uses and what CPUs it supports as certain boards will only support certain processor technologies (EG an Intel based motherboard will only support a certain generation of Intel CPU and an AMD based motherboard will only support a certain generation of AMD CPU). Of course we have already taken the guess work out of choosing a motherboard, the default choice is what is appropriate and compatible to support the rest of the system and the rest of the options available to you are all compatible. If you are upgrading, then look out for how much RAM it will support, how many expansion slots it has, what rear ports it has and any integrated features such as a wireless card or fancy sound card.
Asus ROG STRIX B650E-I Gaming WIFI
To keep up with the big boys, the ROG Strix B650E-I comes stacked with a beefy power solution and a quiet thermal array, giving it a nice share of headroom to push for faster frequencies. But the speed doesn’t stop there: memory, graphics cards, and storage can all be cranked to the max thanks to DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 support.
Socket Type | AMD AM5 |
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CPU Support | AMD Socket AM5 "Raphael" for AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Desktop Processors |
Max Supported RAM | 64GB |
RAM Technology | DDR5 (Dual-Channel) |
Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 5.0 |
Chipset | AMD B650 Chipset |
Rear Ports | 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C, 5 x USB 3.2, 2 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x HDMI port, 1 x Wi-Fi Module, 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port, 3 x LED-illuminated audio jacks, 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port, 1 x BIOS FlashBack button , 1 x FlexKey button |
Integrated Features | Extreme Engine Digi+, Asus Q-Design, Asus Thermal Solution, Asus EZ DIY, Aura Sync |
ASRock A520M-ITX/ac
The ASRock A520M-ITX/ac is a great Mini ITX motherboard for professionals who command an excellent reliability for their system. Prepared with M.2 slot that supports both SATA3 6Gb/s and four PCIe Gen3, the quality interface that excels data transfer speeds up to 32Gb/s. Featuring high quality manufactured 2oz Copper, for PCB layers providing lower temperatures and higher energy productivity for overclocking. With on-board Dual USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports, users can accomplish double the data transfer rate.
Socket Type | AM4 |
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CPU Support | AMD Ryzen |
Max Supported RAM | 64GB |
RAM Technology | DDR4 (Dual-channel) |
Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 (x16) |
Chipset | AMD A520 |
Multi GPU Support | None |
Rear Ports | 2 x Antenna Ports,1 x PS-2 Port, 1 x HDMI Port, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 2 x USB 2.0 Ports, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C Port, 1 x RJ45 Port, HD Audio Jacks |
Internal I/O connectors | 1 x RGB Header, 1 x ARGB Header, 1 x CPU Fan Connector, 2 x Chassis Fan Connector, 1 x HD Audio Connector, 1 x USB 2.0 Header, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header |
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