10 Best Motherboards for Ryzen

A well-balanced budget motherboard made in the micro-ATX form factor, i.е. allows you to assemble a PC in a compact case. However, at the same time, this can also become a disadvantage - the location of the slots on the board is too close, which may cause problems when installing components. Otherwise, this AM4 socket motherboard is a typical representative of the budget segment: two RAM slots, a minimal set of expansion slots and limited overclocking options. As a bonus, the manufacturer provided a connector for powering the LED backlight strip, but at the same time installed only one connector for connecting an additional CO fan.

Compact micro-ATX form factor motherboard. It has an AM4 socket for Ryzen family processors and the most minimal set of expansion slots: two for RAM, plus one each for PCI-Ex1 and PCI-Ex16. The model is the most budgetary and is suitable for office PCs or home workstations without the need to frequently run demanding software. At the same time, users note the presence in the BIOS of sufficient functionality for accurate overclocking of the RAM and CPU, but in this case, problems with overheating of the VRM are possible. Another disadvantage of the A320M-HDV R4.0 - the inability to update the BIOS firmware online, you will have to do it manually from a USB flash drive.

Budget model with AM4 socket, focused on building office PCs or home computers for study and simple entertainment. Accordingly, this motherboard received a small number of expansion slots and supports no more than 32 GB of RAM. At the same time, there are additional cooling radiators on the board, which implies the possibility of overclocking, so getting the most out of Ryzen processors will not be a problem. As for the obvious shortcomings, first of all, users point to the presence of only two slots for RAM and the lack of connectors for additional fans. There are also complaints about ergonomics, for example, the video card blocks access to one of the SATA ports.

Mid-budget motherboard for Ryzen processors. It offers a very wide range of options for building a PC for any purpose: from office machines to simple computers for games without the presence of unnecessary bells and whistles. I received 4 slots for RAM, but with a reduced frequency range, which limits the overclocking functionality. At the same time, there are two slots for video cards with support for CrossFire X technology. Other features include a variety of ports on the rear panel, where there is even one Type C. On the other hand, this model could use larger heatsinks on the VRM, additional power phases and improved the quality of the translation of some subsections of the BIOS menu.

An interesting model with an AM4 socket for AMD Ryzen series stones. The board is not the most budgetary, and therefore received a fairly rich selection of expansion slots and a motley company of connectors on the rear panel, including USB Type C. It supports the installation of up to two video cards via CrossFire X, i.e. quite suitable for building a solid PC for games, but the entry-level due to overclocking limitations - the range of supported frequencies of the RAM is cut, plus the VRM cooling radiators are poorly fixed, which reduces their efficiency. In general, we get a perfectly balanced motherboard that has been on the Russian market since 2018, i.e. its reliability and high rating are confirmed by time.

This relatively budget motherboard from MSI is a real bestseller among motherboards with socket AM4 for Zen architecture Ryzen series processors. The B450-A PRO MAX provides the broadest possibilities for assembling productive configurations, even with a swing towards gaming computers, but at an entry level. The key difference is support for a wide range of RAM frequencies, plus the presence of four PCI-Ex1 expansion slots and two Ex16 expansion slots for video cards with the ability to combine via CrossFire X. Add to this Realtek HD Audio 7.1 sound, a wide selection of connectors and ports, including outdated LPT, and we get a motherboard for all occasions. Among the shortcomings in the reviews, complaints about ergonomics and poor elaboration of the BIOS menu often appear.

A popular AM4 socket model that offers everything you need to build a quality PC for gaming, but in the reviews there are quite often complaints about factory defects, which led to a low rating. On the other hand, this motherboard offers the best range of supported RAM frequencies, is friends with the latest Ryzen processors and has received reliable VRM cooling with a reserve for maximum hardware overclocking. At the same time, the board loves a careful attitude - it is assembled on a thin textolite, plus all the fasteners seem flimsy. Another common problem is possible driver update conflicts under Windows 10.

Powerful gaming board for AMD Ryzen processors. It supports up to 128 GB of RAM on four slots with an operating frequency of up to 4000 MHz, it is possible to mount two video cards, and 14 power phases and a well-developed BIOS menu will provide maximum options for overclocking hardware. We also note a rich set of USB ports: 9 on the board itself and 10 on the rear panel. PCI expansion slots work through the high-speed PCI Express 4.0 bus, which is no less important for building a top-end gaming computer. The list of shortcomings is dominated by a small number of connectors for connecting additional cooling fans and an unsuccessful design of the heatsink on the M.2 slot, which creates a gap between the SSD drive and the heatsink itself.

A budget gaming motherboard with an AM4 socket for installing AMD Ryzen processors. There are 4 RAM slots with support for a total capacity of up to 64 GB, while the upper threshold of the memory operating frequency is limited to 3535 MHz, which slightly reduces overclocking capabilities. On the other hand, there are 10 power phases, a convenient BIOS menu and 4 fan connectors, so you can get the most out of your hardware without fear of overheating. Of course, on board its own gaming lights, plus a couple of sockets for LED strips. Among the negative reviews, two points stand out: the memory limitation already mentioned above and the conflict between slots - when a second SSD is connected to M.2, two SATA connectors are automatically turned off.

This motherboard is new for 2020 with the promise of being the best socket AM4 gaming board for Ryzen family CPUs. Key features of the model: support for 128 GB of RAM with a frequency of up to 4400 MHz, high overclocking potential, PCI Express version 4.0 and first-class SupremeFX sound with 7.1-channel output. As befits a gaming model, there is support for combining two video cards, plus ample opportunities for creating custom LED backlighting. No critical shortcomings have been identified yet, but users have complaints about the design of the clips on the PCI-Ex16 slots, plus I would like to have a built-in Wi-Fi module and more power phases to expand overclocking options.