Motherboard - 12th Generation Intel
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 PRIME H610M-K D4
ASUS Prime series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 12th Generation Intel® processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, PRIME H610M-K D4 provides daily users and DIY PC builders a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software and firmware features.
| Socket Type | Intel LGA1700 |
|---|---|
| CPU Support | Intel 12th Generation Alder Lake |
| Max Supported RAM | 64GB |
| RAM Technology | DDR4 (Dual-channel) |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot |
| Chipset | Intel H610 |
| Multi GPU Support | None |
| Rear Ports | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A) 1 x D-Sub port 1 x HDMI® port 1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet port 3 x Audio jacks 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port |
| Internal I/O connectors | 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin 1 x 24-pin 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 1 x M.2 slot (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header sup |
| Integrated Features | ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - DIGI+ VRM - LANGuard - Overvoltage Protection - SafeSlot Core - Stainless-Steel Back I/O ASUS Q-Design - Q-DIMM - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Aluminum heatsink design ASUS Lighting Control - RGB header |
Asus PRIME B760M-K D4
ASUS PRIME series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 12th & 13th Generation Intel® Core™ processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, Prime B760M-K D4 provides daily users and DIY PC builders a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software and firmware features. ASUS PRIME B760M-K D4 is perfect for those seeking to create a sleek, futuristic-looking build, thanks to its black and white finish and iridescent metallic nameplate and PCB cover.
| Socket Type | LGA1700 |
|---|---|
| CPU Support | Intel 12th & 13th Generation |
| Max Supported RAM | 64GB |
| RAM Technology | DDR4 (Dual-channel) |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, 2 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slots |
| Chipset | Intel B760 |
| Multi GPU Support | None |
| Rear Ports | 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) 1 x VGA port 1 x HDMI® port 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port 3 x Audio jacks 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port |
| Integrated Features | ASUS 5X PROTECTION III, ASUS 5X PROTECTION III, ASUS EZ DIY, ASUS Thermal Solution, Aura Sync |
Asus PRIME Z790-P D4
The Asus PRIME Z790-P D4 motherboard is designed to cope with the demands of 12th, 13th and 14th Generation Intel® Core™ processors, with boosted power delivery and an optimized cooling design providing more surface area for heat dissipation.
| Socket Type | Intel LGA1700 |
|---|---|
| CPU Support | Intel 12th, 13th & 14th Generation |
| Max Supported RAM | 128GB |
| RAM Technology | DDR4 (Dual-channel) |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, 3 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode), 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot, |
| Chipset | Intel Z790 |
| Multi GPU Support | None |
| Rear Ports | 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C, 3 x USB 3.2, 4 x USB 2.0, 1 x DisplayPort, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, 3 x Audio jacks, 1 x PS/2 |
| Internal I/O connectors | 5 x Fan headers, 3 x M.2 slots, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports, 1 x USB Type-C header, 2 x USB 3.0 headers, 2 x USB 2.0 headers, 3 x ARGB headers, 1 x RGB header |
| Integrated Features | ASUS 5X PROTECTION III, ASUS Q-Design, ASUS Thermal Solution, ASUS EZ DIY, ASUS Aura Sync |
Asus PRIME Z790-P D5
ASUS Prime series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 12th, 13th and 14th Generation Intel® processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, Prime Z790-P provides users and PC DIY builders a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software and firmware features.
| Socket Type | Intel LGA1700 |
|---|---|
| CPU Support | Intel 12th, 13th & 14th Generation |
| Max Supported RAM | 128GB |
| RAM Technology | DDR5 (Dual-channel) |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, 3 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode), 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot, |
| Chipset | Intel Z790 |
| Multi GPU Support | None |
| Rear Ports | 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C, 3 x USB 3.2, 4 x USB 2.0, 1 x DisplayPort, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, 3 x Audio jacks, 1 x PS/2 |
| Internal I/O connectors | 5 x Fan headers, 3 x M.2 slots, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports, 1 x USB Type-C header, 2 x USB 3.0 headers, 2 x USB 2.0 headers, 3 x ARGB headers, 1 x RGB header |
| Integrated Features | ASUS 5X PROTECTION III, ASUS Q-Design, ASUS Thermal Solution, ASUS EZ DIY, ASUS Aura Sync |
Asus ROG Strix Z690-F Gaming WIFI
ROG Strix Z690-F Gaming WiFi offers premium-grade power delivery and cooling to unleash the full force of 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors. Framerates and load times can be boosted even further by all-new support for DDR5 memory and PCIe® 5.0 video cards. Plus, ASUS-exclusive intelligent controls help optimize PC settings, while onboard WiFi 6E can bring lightning-fast data transfers to an endless variety of scenarios. On top of all that, DIY-friendly innovations help simplify the PC building process to get to you up and running smoothly.
| Socket Type | Intel LGA1700 |
|---|---|
| CPU Support | Intel 12th Generation Alder Lake |
| Max Supported RAM | 128GB |
| RAM Technology | DDR5 (Dual-channel) |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot |
| Chipset | Intel Z690 |
| Multi GPU Support | None |
| Rear Ports | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports, 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (6 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®), 2 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x HDMI® port, 1 x Wi-Fi Module, 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port, 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks, 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port |
| Internal I/O connectors | 8 x 4-pin Fan headers, 4 x M.2 slots, 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header, 2 x USB 2.0 headers, 3 x ARGB headers, 1 x AURA RGB header, 1 x Front Panel Audio header, 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) |
| Integrated Features | Extreme Engine Digi+, ASUS Thermal Solution, ASUS EZ DIY, AURA Sync, ASUS HYDRANODE, ROG Exclusive Software |
Asus ROG Maximus Z690 Hero
The ROG Maximus Z690 Hero is a quintessential strand of the Republic of Gamers DNA, replete with high-octane components to satisfy users who seek an introduction to the enthusiast-grade Maximus line. Its arsenal of cooling, power delivery and connectivity stands ready to handle whatever the latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors throw at it. And with its new animated Polymo lighting display on the I/O cover that dazzles with vibrant RGB logos and patterns, the ROG Maximus Z690 Hero has the looks to match its leverage.
| Socket Type | Intel LGA1700 |
|---|---|
| CPU Support | Intel 12th Generation Alder Lake |
| Max Supported RAM | 128GB |
| RAM Technology | DDR5 (Dual-channel) |
| Expansion Slots | 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot |
| Chipset | Intel Z690 |
| Multi GPU Support | None |
| Rear Ports | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports, 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (6 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®), 2 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x HDMI® port, 1 x Wi-Fi Module, 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port, 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks, 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port |
| Internal I/O connectors | 8 x 4-pin Fan headers, 4 x M.2 slots, 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header, 2 x USB 2.0 headers, 3 x ARGB headers, 1 x AURA RGB header, 1 x Front Panel Audio header, 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) |
| Integrated Features | Extreme Engine Digi+, ASUS Thermal Solution, ASUS EZ DIY, AURA Sync, ASUS HYDRANODE, ROG Exclusive Software |
