15 best motherboards

This motherboard is the most popular choice for gamers who prefer socket AM4 processors. Yes, the price is not budget, but the potential of the model covers all overpayments. It is based on the B550 chipset, which goes well with the third generation Ryzen CPU line. There is support for CrossFire X for building a gaming PC with a pair of video cards, and the allowable amount of DDR4 RAM on four slots has been increased to 128 GB. The supported memory frequency is also pleasing: from 2133 to 4600 MHz, there is a place for overclockers to turn around.

Reviews for ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PLUS are as positive as possible. Gamers like the preparation of the board for "tuning", a large selection of slots and expansion ports, a good level of overclocking potential, as well as the convenience of working with the BIOS. As for the negative points, many ports are located too close to each other, plus conflicts with some memory sticks are possible, so you should check compatibility before buying.

The board has 3 reinforced power phases and 3 regular ones, albeit in the lower arm and containing a pair of mosfets. Both VRM zones are covered with modest-sized radiators, but thanks to cuts, they have an increased dissipation area for better heat dissipation. 6 cores will be hard to overclock, but it will not be possible to drive over the bus, since not a single “board” on a 450 chipset has such functions.

Traditionally, the board has a curve for ASRock BIOS. Buyers in their reviews praise the many ports. By default, there are 5 slots for connecting coolers or water cooling systems. In order not to take a steam bath once again and not burn the system, it is recommended to have a well-ventilated case or purchase additional turntables.Given the price, it turned out to be an excellent product, with the exception of a random masfette, which changes from delivery to delivery.

The power system holds the overclocking of any six-core machine and is quite capable of pulling the Ryzen 2700 at 4 GHz without any overlays. This is the coldest B450 board on the market thanks to its sturdy power supply and horse-sized heatsink.

The only hot spot is the controller. There is no offset here, but there is the possibility of offline BIOS flashing. "Tomahawk" has 4 slots for high-frequency RAM with a maximum rate of 4133 MHz. Supports 1st and 2nd generation Ryzen processors. MSI did a great job and if it was still possible to get to the bottom of the B350 chipset, then TOMAHAWK will withstand any criticism and give a big head start to competitors, despite not the best sound and network, which is justified by the manufacturer's desire to stuff the power supply to the maximum.

A conditionally budget MicroATX with four DDR4 slots and a 350 chipset, which is suitable for overclocking both the processor and RAM. There are chipset and VRM temperature sensors. The BIOS is convenient and understandable, there are many USB ports - both 2.0 and 3.1. The kit includes two SATA cables, one of which has a curved plug.

The main drawbacks are the ill-conceived location of the SATA outputs, the rather hot south port, and quiet sound. If you plan to connect a three-slot video card, keep in mind that the PCI-e slots will overlap.In the reviews, they share a recipe for improving sound - in the Realtek Audio Console, set: back panel - headphones, set the first two sliders in the equalizer to 11.0, the third to 4.2, the last three - all the way, and also specify the format 192000 Hz 24 Bits. This is the best motherboard for gaming and professional PCs when you don't want to overpay for a 450th chipset, but overclocking capabilities are important.

One of the best motherboards in terms of price and quality. For inexpensive, you get a reliable “board”, which is as easy as possible to install and immediately starts up - without dancing with a tambourine. In the computer, you can install up to 64 GB of memory in four slots. Cooling is passive, and the reviews note that the quality of the cooling system is completely satisfied.

The B450 chipset is ideal for demanding users who are looking for a flexible solution with control over overclocking. If you don't need maximum PCIe bandwidth, but want to build a very capable gaming or work PC, then this motherboard will suit you. The main drawback is the ill-conceived port layout, which often makes it difficult to install two large-sized video cards.

A budget microATX form factor motherboard for assembling a compact office or home computer designed exclusively for work/study.The model supports all Intel processors of the Core i7 line and below, has a pair of DDR3 RAM slots with a frequency of up to 1600 MHz, and is equipped with a 5.1-channel audio chip. This motherboard does not offer anything outstanding, but at the same time it has an excellent balance of features and price, which makes it an excellent choice for building an inexpensive PC.

If you believe a few reviews, then the main trump card of the model is operational reliability and build quality. The manufacturer did not spare the thickness of the textolite and used only proven components, which guarantees a long service life. Only a meager set of connectors disappoints - there is only one PCI-Ex16 and PCI-Ex1 slot, but there are five SATA.

Ideal for those who are looking for an ATX motherboard for the LGA1150 socket. This model is based on the Intel H97 chipset and works well with multi-core processors of the Intel Core i7/i5/i3 lines. It is unlikely that it will be possible to assemble a high-quality gaming computer based on it, after all, DDR3 RAM is supported here, but there are four slots, so the lack of an operating frequency (up to 1600 MHz) can partly be offset by a volume of 32 GB. What will definitely not cause problems is with a set of connectors and ports - the board has everything you need.

Customer reviews speak of the excellent performance of this motherboard in office configurations. Many are pleased with the support for the fastboost option, which speeds up the launch of the operating system, there is also a rich selection of connectors and the presence of support for dual-channel RAM. The key disadvantage of this model, according to users, is an overpriced price.

Relatively budget motherboard based on the Intel B85 chipset, suitable for a wide range of processors, from the Celeron line to the Core i7. There is support for CrossFire X technology, so this is partly a gaming board, although with very limited features. As for RAM, there are four DDR3 slots with dual-channel mode and a limit of 32 GB. An important point is the filling with ports and connectors. The board has a maximum of options, including archaic PS / 2.

According to reviews, this board is the best choice for an office computer that is not planned to be used to work with serious volumes of modern graphics. Users note the detail of the BIOS, the variability of connectors, good adaptation to processors with integrated graphics, and affordability. Among the shortcomings are the outdated RAM format and the excessive compactness of the layout, due to which the video card can overlap some of the other slots.

Compact, reliable working mini-ITX motherboard with backlight and good overclocking capabilities. Three connectors are allocated for fans, there is a separate remote antenna for Wi-Fi, a convenient adapter for reset / power connectors, 4 SATA cables. Implemented the ability to connect an SSD with an M.2 connector. The model is suitable for gaming and semi-gaming computers.

The Z170 chipset allows you to overclock the Intel processor, the sound is excellent, Wi-Fi also works stably, there is also a Bluetooth module. The BIOS is simple and clear. The power circuits and the bridge are almost not heated. If you are looking for a compact and powerful solution, then ASUS Z170I PRO GAMING will not disappoint you one bit and will be the best choice. The manufacturer managed to fit a full set of interfaces into the compact dimensions of the board and provide a convenient location for the ports.

Not everyone will like the fact that the radiators here do not have the largest area, and there are only 6 standard external USB connectors, but in general the model is perfectly balanced. The maximum supported amount of RAM is 128 GB, in total 4 slots are available with support for DDR4 up to high-frequency 4300 MHz.

Buyers in their reviews praise the convenient BIOS, good overclocking capabilities and the lack of ready-made profiles for overclocking. And a piece of advice: don't buy identical models based on the H chipset - they are both more expensive and there are no heatsinks above the socket. Be careful when buying - many manufacturers indicate support for SLI, but this feature is available only on single options.

The PCI slots are conveniently located and do not overlap with installed brackets. The manufacturer allocated 4 slots for RAM. The cooling system on the power circuits does its job perfectly. The package also includes a power supply synchronizer and a Reset and Power button.

In the reviews, users leave purely positive impressions and recommendations to use this particular "board" for mining on 12 cards. The BIOS is user-friendly and is updated over the air. The GIGABYTE GA-B250-FinTech looks beautiful - there is an orange backlight. This is a reliable working motherboard for 12 video cards, from the category of "install it and forget it." Experienced users recommend disabling the mining mod in the BIOS and setting the settings manually. This is the best board that costs less than analogues, and works more stable.

The board is perfect for those who want to build a computer with high processor frequencies. With it, you can overclock the i7-6700 processor to 4.9 GHz on the bus or up to 5 GHz on the multiplier in the case of the i7-7700K. 4 slots for RAM with a frequency of 3400 MHz and up to 64 GB is an excellent indicator for its category. What pleases is the simultaneous support for SLI and CrossFireX technologies.

The board is made in a simple and effective design without frills, the cooling of the power phases is just on top. New drivers are released on the site approximately every 1-2 months. CPU Installation Tool is better not to use, but to install the processor in the old fashioned way, so as not to break anything. The BIOS has many settings and the average user will have to read the manual and watch the guides to get comfortable with the controls.

This is an entry-level board that is not designed for overclocking due to the 760G chipset, relatively weak cooling system and a small number of power circuits. It is able to “start” DDR3 RAM with frequencies up to 1866 MHz, but there are only 2 slots for RAM and one dual-channel mode. The maximum amount of RAM is only 16 GB and it is not able to see more.

It is simply not recommended to drive the processor above 4.1 GHz, otherwise reboots and blue screens of death await you. Solid capacitors do not swell under loads and are made very soundly. From the factory it often comes with the latest or penultimate BIOS version, but it itself is already obsolete. It is not recommended to install processors with a TPD above 95 watts, otherwise the power circuits will warm up and the circuits themselves will melt. Sometimes you come across defective versions with a background sound system at more than 50% volume.

The most balanced socket FM2+ motherboard, literally made to build a computer for the office. It is based on the AMD A68H chipset, which supports a wide range of processors, including past generations of the A10 Pro line. There are two slots for DDR3 RAM with frequencies of 1066-2400 MHz and dual-channel operation. The maximum amount of RAM is 32 GB. The number of expansion slots is not encouraging, but this board is not designed for assembling gaming systems, but offers the bare minimum.

In the reviews, this motherboard is praised for its budget price, but at the same time excellent working potential. The board is practically trouble-free, not capricious, but it is made on a thin textolite, so it will require careful handling when mounted in a PC case.

Budget functional microATX motherboard with socket FM2+ and AMD A68H chipset. For DDR3 RAM, 2 slots are allocated, on which you can install 64 GB in total. Supports dual-channel RAM, multi-core AMD Athlon/A-Series processors.

The reviews note that the margin for overclocking is not very large, since the power circuit starts to get very hot. This is one of the most budget motherboards with two DDR3 slots. The BIOS pleases with fine tuning. The sound is good. The ergonomics of the board is not entirely thought out - a two-slot video card blocks the only PCI-E, although the board is quite wide, and it would be possible to move the chipset and increase the distance between the connectors. If you're looking for an inexpensive USB 3.0 motherboard with 2 RAM slots, this is the best option.