10 Best Motherboards for Intel

Not the most budget-friendly, but still inexpensive Standard-ATX motherboard with pretty decent potential. Perfectly adapted to Intel processors and at the same time insensitive to old components, there is even a couple of archaic PCI slots. Moreover, there are two slots for video cards on board, plus support for CrossFire X, i.e. there is a prospect of assembling a computer for games. But you also need to understand the existing limitations - the RAM operates at frequencies no higher than 2666 MHz, plus the board is poorly adapted to work with operating systems below Windows 10. In addition, the reviews are full of complaints about the fragility of the textolite, i.e. the board itself and all components must be mounted with the utmost care.

Ultra-compact motherboard made in microATX form factor. "Toy" dimensions affected the content: only one PCI-Ex1 and PCI-Ex16 slots, the absence of M.2 and only a couple of slots for RAM. It is worth considering the density of the location, which can create problems during installation - not all components will fit in size. On the other hand, this is a time-tested budget model that can become a reliable basis for an office or home work PC built on an Intel processor. A nice bonus will be a special BIOS section for overclocking RAM, albeit with limited functionality. There are also problems with the exact translation into Russian.

Budget and very compact microATX motherboard with Intel LGA 1151-v2 socket. Supports a wide range of processors and has everything you need to build a nimble office PC. On the market since 2019, i.е. has already been tested in the case and does not receive a large number of quality-related complaints, plus the manufacturer has measured out a 3-year warranty. The key drawback is that there are only two slots for RAM, and with a very narrow limitation of supported frequencies. It also uses a PCI Express 2.0 bus with a very low bandwidth, which means that the board is completely unsuitable for games. At the same time, this model boasts optimal preparation for using the graphics built into the CPU - there are three video outputs at once and a well-developed BIOS menu for settings.

A popular motherboard from Gigabyte, focused on assembling an inexpensive computer for games based on an Intel processor. It is distinguished by a very rich set of expansion ports, the presence of 12 power phases (important when overclocking components), as well as a wide range of supported RAM frequencies. Moreover, the board has 4 slots for RAM, and the maximum amount has been raised to 128 GB. Also, the advantages of this model include thoughtful cooling and overall compactness. But it was not without drawbacks: the M.2 ports are mounted extremely unsuccessfully, which complicates the installation of SSD drives, and there is only one HDMI from the standard video outputs.

Budget board with a swing to be used as the basis of a PC for games. Supports the installation of 4 sticks of RAM with a total capacity of up to 128 GB and with a fairly wide range of operating frequencies. There are two slots for video cards and five additional power outputs for cooling system fans, i.e. everything you need for a future upgrade of your PC is provided. There are enough connectors for peripherals, even for integrated graphics there are as many as three ports. On the other hand, the manufacturer saved on "invisible" elements: the power phases are cut down to 9, and RAM support is devoid of ECC functions that automatically correct errors in RAM operation.

A powerful solution for the mid-budget segment for building PCs based on Intel CPUs. This motherboard has good gaming potential, but is still more adapted to work with graphics applications and other professional software that require the highest system performance. The Z390 Extreme4 has three video card slots and three M.2 slots for SSD drives, and that's not counting a decent set of other connectors that allow you to "pick up" a large number of auxiliary equipment. There is also a tangible drawback - the upper limit of RAM rests on the mark of 64 GB, which limits the possibility of an upgrade. Another problem that often pops up in reviews is the difficulty in finding drivers.

A good motherboard with a high-quality study of overclocking options for Intel processors, although the automatic boost mode does not always work correctly, unnecessarily overestimating the processor voltage. It is rich in connectors, ports and expansion slots, so it will fit any set of equipment, plus it is ready to assemble systems for games based on several video cards (up to three). Of course, it received a gaming backlight, plus RGB ribbon extensions included in the package. On the other hand, there is a limited amount of supported RAM (up to 64 GB), and even without ECC protection features. Among other shortcomings, we highlight unstable work under operating systems younger than Windows 10.

A promising novelty for assembling a top-end gaming computer based on the latest Intel processors. This motherboard immediately received three slots for mounting video cards, plus four M.2 slots for SSD drives, as well as four RAM slots with support for up to 128 GB and operating frequencies up to 4800 MHz. Of course, with such capabilities, powerful options for overclocking components are also announced. The cooling system is also well-designed, both on the board itself and in the future with 6 fan power connectors. As for the shortcomings, the manufacturer saved on backlighting, leaving only the leads for mounting LED strips, removed the video outputs for the graphics built into the CPU and installed a network adapter that is characterized by high speed, but instability in operation.

A powerful innovation that allows you to build the best PC for gaming using an Intel processor. The board immediately provides three slots for video cards with options for combining via SLI or CrossFire X, there are four RAM slots supporting up to 128 GB and an operating frequency of 5000 MHz. Everything you need to safely overclock components is also provided: as many as 6 connectors for powering additional fans, 12 power phases, support for the most advanced technologies available for 2020. The only thing that spoils the picture a little is not the best elaboration of the BIOS menu, which complicates the work with the items responsible for overclocking. We also note the use of the PCI Express 3.0 standard bus, which reduces the data transfer rate.

A reliable motherboard for an Intel processor, which has been confidently holding its leading position in the Russian market since 2018. Allows you to assemble a very powerful PC for games, although not the best due to the limitations on the amount of RAM supported - no more than 64 GB. One of the features is three slots for video cards with the ability to combine both via SLI and CrossFire X. The upgrade / overclocking potential is also not bad: the BIOS menu is well thought out, there is reliable VRM cooling, plus 11 power phases and five connectors for additional fans. Among the shortcomings (in addition to the already mentioned RAM limitation), we highlight the lack of support for ECC technology, which protects the RAM from errors in automatic mode. Also disappointing is the lack of built-in wireless modules.