LGA 1700 DDR5 Motherboards
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 B760-Plus 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 B760-Plus 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, 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode), 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots |
| Chipset | Intel Z790 |
| Multi GPU Support | None |
| Rear Ports | 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C, 3 x USB 3.2, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x DisplayPort, 1 x HDMI, 1 x VGA, 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, 3 x Audio jacks |
| 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, 1 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 |
MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI is designed for gamers, providing a stable, solid, and durable foundation for their PC builds. Coming up with Wi-Fi 7 solution, 2.5G LAN, DDR5, PCIe 5.0 solutions, and exclusive M.2 Shield Frozr, it's ready for Intel® 14th Gen and 13th Gen Core processors.
| Socket Type | Intel LGA1700 |
|---|---|
| CPU Support | Intel 12th to 14th Generation |
| Max Supported RAM | 192GB |
| RAM Technology | DDR5 (Dual-channel) |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot |
| Chipset | Intel Z790 |
| Multi GPU Support | None |
| Rear Ports | 2x USB Type-C®, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 1 x DisplayPort, 1 x HDMI port, 1 x Wi-Fi Module, 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port, 5 x Audio jacks, 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port |
| Internal I/O connectors | 7 x 4-pin Fan headers, 4 x M.2 slots, 8 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 | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 |
