{"id":20406,"date":"2022-11-03T12:25:33","date_gmt":"2022-11-03T11:25:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=20406"},"modified":"2023-02-04T03:13:47","modified_gmt":"2023-02-04T02:13:47","slug":"how-much-is-a-motherboard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-much-is-a-motherboard\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much does A PC Motherboard cost? [Motherboard Pricing Tiers explained]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-668444c973289\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-668444c973289\" class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-668444c973289\" checked><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-much-is-a-motherboard\/#How_Much_Do_Motherboards_Cost_To_Manufacture\" title=\"How Much Do Motherboards Cost To Manufacture?\">How Much Do Motherboards Cost To Manufacture?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-much-is-a-motherboard\/#How_Much_Is_a_Motherboard\" title=\"How Much Is a Motherboard?\">How Much Is a Motherboard?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-much-is-a-motherboard\/#Understanding_Motherboard_Pricing_Tiers\" title=\"Understanding Motherboard Pricing Tiers\">Understanding Motherboard Pricing Tiers<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-much-is-a-motherboard\/#Entry-Level_Motherboards_Under_100\" title=\"Entry-Level Motherboards: Under $100\">Entry-Level Motherboards: Under $100<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-much-is-a-motherboard\/#Mid-Range_Motherboards_Under_200\" title=\"Mid-Range Motherboards: Under $200\">Mid-Range Motherboards: Under $200<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-much-is-a-motherboard\/#High-End_Motherboards_Under_350\" title=\"High-End Motherboards: Under $350\">High-End Motherboards: Under $350<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-much-is-a-motherboard\/#Enthusiast_Motherboards_350_and_Higher\" title=\"Enthusiast Motherboards: $350 and Higher\">Enthusiast Motherboards: $350 and Higher<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-much-is-a-motherboard\/#A_note_on_Motherboards_and_CPU_Generations\" title=\"A note on Motherboards and CPU Generations\">A note on Motherboards and CPU Generations<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-much-is-a-motherboard\/#How_Motherboard_Size_Impacts_Pricing\" title=\"How Motherboard Size Impacts Pricing\">How Motherboard Size Impacts Pricing<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-much-is-a-motherboard\/#Do_More_Expensive_Motherboards_Improve_Performance\" title=\"Do More Expensive Motherboards Improve Performance?\">Do More Expensive Motherboards Improve Performance?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-much-is-a-motherboard\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-much-is-a-motherboard\/#Are_Used_and_Refurbished_Motherboards_Worth_Buying\" title=\"Are Used and Refurbished Motherboards Worth Buying?\">Are Used and Refurbished Motherboards Worth Buying?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-much-is-a-motherboard\/#How_Should_Premium_Motherboard_Features_Be_Prioritized\" title=\"How Should Premium Motherboard Features Be Prioritized?\">How Should Premium Motherboard Features Be Prioritized?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-much-is-a-motherboard\/#Over_to_You\" title=\"Over to You\">Over to You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>How much is a motherboard, and how much should you be spending on one for your PC build?<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s break down the answers to those questions and more motherboard cost-related topics in this article.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Do_Motherboards_Cost_To_Manufacture\"><\/span>How Much Do Motherboards Cost To Manufacture?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While it\u2019s difficult to find the exact cost of materials and manufacturing for a modern motherboard, taking a closer look at the materials in question can give us a better idea of how much it all stacks up.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In terms of raw materials, the two biggest components that go into a motherboard are fiberglass and copper<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20418\" style=\"width: 2166px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20418\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20418\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Components-of-a-Motherboard.jpg\" alt=\"Components of a Motherboard\" width=\"2166\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Components-of-a-Motherboard.jpg 2166w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Components-of-a-Motherboard-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Components-of-a-Motherboard-1024x511.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Components-of-a-Motherboard-768x383.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Components-of-a-Motherboard-1536x766.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Components-of-a-Motherboard-2048x1021.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2166px) 100vw, 2166px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20418\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20418 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202166%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Components of a Motherboard\" width=\"2166\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202166%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2166w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2166px) 100vw, 2166px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Components-of-a-Motherboard.jpg 2166w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Components-of-a-Motherboard-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Components-of-a-Motherboard-1024x511.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Components-of-a-Motherboard-768x383.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Components-of-a-Motherboard-1536x766.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Components-of-a-Motherboard-2048x1021.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Components-of-a-Motherboard.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-20418\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asrock.com\/mb\/Intel\/Z590%20OC%20Formula\/index.html#Overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ASRock<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Fiberglass is relatively inexpensive, but <strong>copper can be somewhat costly despite how common it is, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomshardware.com\/news\/motherboard-and-gpus-under-pressure-due-to-copper-foil-pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>even experiencing price surges and all-time highs in 2021<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Other materials contribute to a motherboard\u2019s cost, too, but this is the baseline from which we can start building a better understanding of motherboard pricing.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the most part, motherboards aren\u2019t particularly expensive pieces of hardware, especially not when compared to CPUs or GPUs.<\/p>\n<p>However, motherboards can still end up costing a pretty penny, especially high-end motherboards, so let\u2019s start talking about how much these motherboards cost you, the end user.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Is_a_Motherboard\"><\/span>How Much Is a Motherboard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Well, the answer to this depends on the pricing tier of the motherboard in question.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some motherboards are as cheap as $50-60, but high-end motherboards can easily reach and exceed $200, with <em>particularly<\/em> niche enthusiast boards going as high as $800 - $1000!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Most users shouldn\u2019t be spending much more than $200 on their motherboard unless the extra features being touted by those multi-hundred dollar boards are actually needed for your workload.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To break down why this is my recommendation, I\u2019ll also need to take a moment to talk about motherboard pricing tiers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Motherboard_Pricing_Tiers\"><\/span>Understanding Motherboard Pricing Tiers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, motherboards actually tend to fall into a few different pricing tiers. These tiers will usually correspond to the motherboard <em>chipset<\/em> being included on the board, even if the chipset itself isn\u2019t necessarily high-cost.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The motherboard chipset is directly tied to what CPUs will be compatible with your board, whether or not you\u2019ll be able to overclock them, how many <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-to-pcie-lanes\/\">PCIe-Lanes<\/a> are available for expansion cards and drives, support for DDR5 RAM, and other motherboard features, like RAM tweaking and overclocking, Thunderbolt support, or 10 Gigabit Ethernet.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Because of how integral the chipset is to the board's features in question, higher-end chipsets tend to be relegated to more expensive motherboards<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>There wouldn\u2019t be much point in slapping an overclocking-capable chipset onto a cheap motherboard because chances are the rest of the board (<a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/motherboard-vrm-guide\/\">especially the motherboard VRMs<\/a>) wouldn\u2019t actually be suitable for CPU overclocking.<\/p>\n<p><strong>So, how much is a motherboard with the features you\u2019re looking for? I\u2019ll give you some expected price ranges and features to look out for now:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Side Note: Intel and AMD have two fairly different approaches to CPU overclocking that should be made clear before you proceed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Intel boards relegate overclocking to their highest-end chipsets and specifically <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/locked-vs-unlocked-cpu\/\">unlocked CPUs<\/a>. AMD not only allows every CPU to be overclocked but tends to unlock the feature for mid-range and even some entry-level priced boards well before Intel does.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Entry-Level_Motherboards_Under_100\"><\/span>Entry-Level Motherboards: Under $100<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_20419\" style=\"width: 1578px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20419\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20419\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/GIGABYTE-B450M-DS3H-AM4.jpg\" alt=\"GIGABYTE B450M DS3H AM4\" width=\"1578\" height=\"860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/GIGABYTE-B450M-DS3H-AM4.jpg 1578w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/GIGABYTE-B450M-DS3H-AM4-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/GIGABYTE-B450M-DS3H-AM4-1024x558.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/GIGABYTE-B450M-DS3H-AM4-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/GIGABYTE-B450M-DS3H-AM4-1536x837.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1578px) 100vw, 1578px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20419\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20419 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201578%20860%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"GIGABYTE B450M DS3H AM4\" width=\"1578\" height=\"860\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201578%20860%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1578w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1578px) 100vw, 1578px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/GIGABYTE-B450M-DS3H-AM4.jpg 1578w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/GIGABYTE-B450M-DS3H-AM4-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/GIGABYTE-B450M-DS3H-AM4-1024x558.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/GIGABYTE-B450M-DS3H-AM4-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/GIGABYTE-B450M-DS3H-AM4-1536x837.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/GIGABYTE-B450M-DS3H-AM4.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-20419\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newegg.com\/gigabyte-b450m-ds3h\/p\/N82E16813145083\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newegg<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Aimed at people who want to build a basic PC<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>No overclocking features or very little thermal headroom, if any<\/li>\n<li>Conservative RAM overclocking features, if available<\/li>\n<li>Lack of any premium features and connectivity options<\/li>\n<li>Limited NVMe\/high-speed PCIe lanes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mid-Range_Motherboards_Under_200\"><\/span>Mid-Range Motherboards: Under $200<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_20420\" style=\"width: 1153px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20420\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20420\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASUS-ROG-STRIX-B550-A-GAMING.jpg\" alt=\"ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING\" width=\"1153\" height=\"774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASUS-ROG-STRIX-B550-A-GAMING.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASUS-ROG-STRIX-B550-A-GAMING-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASUS-ROG-STRIX-B550-A-GAMING-1024x687.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASUS-ROG-STRIX-B550-A-GAMING-768x516.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1153px) 100vw, 1153px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20420\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20420 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201153%20774%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING\" width=\"1153\" height=\"774\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201153%20774%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1153w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1153px) 100vw, 1153px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASUS-ROG-STRIX-B550-A-GAMING.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASUS-ROG-STRIX-B550-A-GAMING-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASUS-ROG-STRIX-B550-A-GAMING-1024x687.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASUS-ROG-STRIX-B550-A-GAMING-768x516.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASUS-ROG-STRIX-B550-A-GAMING.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-20420\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newegg.com\/asus-rog-strix-b550-a-gaming\/p\/N82E16813119349\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newegg<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Aimed at professionals, gamers, and other general consumers<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Overclocking sometimes available; should have decent thermal headroom in this price range<\/li>\n<li>RAM overclocking features are present and should be able to handle your XMP\/EXPO memory overclocking profiles for most memory kits<\/li>\n<li>Some extra features, like Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, will start to show up on some boards in this price tier<\/li>\n<li>More NVMe\/PCIe x16 slots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High-End_Motherboards_Under_350\"><\/span>High-End Motherboards: Under $350<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_20421\" style=\"width: 2206px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20421\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20421\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASUS-Prime-X670-P-AM5.jpg\" alt=\"ASUS Prime X670-P AM5\" width=\"2206\" height=\"1292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASUS-Prime-X670-P-AM5.jpg 2206w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASUS-Prime-X670-P-AM5-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASUS-Prime-X670-P-AM5-1024x600.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASUS-Prime-X670-P-AM5-768x450.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASUS-Prime-X670-P-AM5-1536x900.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASUS-Prime-X670-P-AM5-2048x1199.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2206px) 100vw, 2206px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20421\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20421 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202206%201292%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"ASUS Prime X670-P AM5\" width=\"2206\" height=\"1292\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202206%201292%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2206w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2206px) 100vw, 2206px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASUS-Prime-X670-P-AM5.jpg 2206w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASUS-Prime-X670-P-AM5-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASUS-Prime-X670-P-AM5-1024x600.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASUS-Prime-X670-P-AM5-768x450.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASUS-Prime-X670-P-AM5-1536x900.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASUS-Prime-X670-P-AM5-2048x1199.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASUS-Prime-X670-P-AM5.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-20421\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newegg.com\/asus-prime-x670-p\/p\/N82E16813119590?quicklink=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newegg<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Aimed at professionals, avid gamers, and enthusiasts<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>CPU overclocking is available, usually with good-to-great thermal headroom (of course, outliers do pop up now and then)<\/li>\n<li>RAM overclocking is always available<\/li>\n<li>Good-to-great NVMe\/PCIe x16 slot support with some boards offering PCIe bifurcation (x8\/x8) on the first two PCIe x16 slots<\/li>\n<li>Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Thunderbolt, 10Gbe, and other extras start to show up in most offerings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enthusiast_Motherboards_350_and_Higher\"><\/span>Enthusiast Motherboards: $350 and Higher<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_20422\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20422\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20422\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASRock-X670E-Taichi-AM5.jpg\" alt=\"ASRock X670E Taichi AM5\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASRock-X670E-Taichi-AM5.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASRock-X670E-Taichi-AM5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASRock-X670E-Taichi-AM5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASRock-X670E-Taichi-AM5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASRock-X670E-Taichi-AM5-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASRock-X670E-Taichi-AM5-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASRock-X670E-Taichi-AM5-825x464.jpg 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASRock-X670E-Taichi-AM5-594x335.jpg 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASRock-X670E-Taichi-AM5-420x236.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20422\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20422 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201920%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"ASRock X670E Taichi AM5\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201920%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASRock-X670E-Taichi-AM5.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASRock-X670E-Taichi-AM5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASRock-X670E-Taichi-AM5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASRock-X670E-Taichi-AM5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASRock-X670E-Taichi-AM5-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASRock-X670E-Taichi-AM5-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASRock-X670E-Taichi-AM5-825x464.jpg 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASRock-X670E-Taichi-AM5-594x335.jpg 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASRock-X670E-Taichi-AM5-420x236.jpg 420w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ASRock-X670E-Taichi-AM5.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-20422\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newegg.com\/asrock-x670e-taichi\/p\/N82E16813162071\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newegg<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Aimed at heavy-duty professionals, gaming enthusiasts, or performance junkies<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The best overclocking capabilities for CPU and RAM, though not always worth the increase in price (especially once you get really high up there)<\/li>\n<li>The absolute best extensibility experience wrt PCIe and M.2 slots<\/li>\n<li>Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other extras should be present and perform well<\/li>\n<li>Often come with goodies that won't influence performance at all, such as specific aesthetics or RGB<\/li>\n<li>Might have better cooling with elaborate heat pipes, or water-cooling support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_note_on_Motherboards_and_CPU_Generations\"><\/span>A note on Motherboards and CPU Generations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the above price tiers are somewhat valid for most Motherboards, there are CPU and Motherboard Generations that can be considerably more or less expensive throughout all SKUs.<\/p>\n<p>This might have to do with expensive power delivery for a specific generation of CPUs, chipset cooling, incorporation of new technology like a RAM-gen bump or PCIe-gen bump, or a socket change from LGA to PGA, to name a few. In any case, high-end technology such as motherboards always depends on supply and demand, not just consumer demand but on raw material supply and availability as well, which can influence prices globally.<\/p>\n<p>A good example is AMD's lineup of X670E, X670, B650E, and B650 Motherboards, which are considerably more expensive than the previous generation. Finding a previous-gen B550 board below $100 is easy, but a current-gen B650 board below even $200 is nearly impossible.<\/p>\n<p>So, motherboard pricing has significantly changed (for the worse) in the past couple of years.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Motherboard_Size_Impacts_Pricing\"><\/span>How Motherboard Size Impacts Pricing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Motherboard size also impacts pricing, but not always in the way you would necessarily think<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20423\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20423\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20423\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Motherboard-form-factors.jpg\" alt=\"Motherboard form factors\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Motherboard-form-factors.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Motherboard-form-factors-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Motherboard-form-factors-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Motherboard-form-factors-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Motherboard-form-factors-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20423\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20423 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Motherboard form factors\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Motherboard-form-factors.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Motherboard-form-factors-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Motherboard-form-factors-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Motherboard-form-factors-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Motherboard-form-factors-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Motherboard-form-factors.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-20423\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/rog.asus.com\/motherboards-group\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ASUS<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>For example, you may expect smaller motherboards to be <em>less<\/em> expensive due to using fewer raw materials, but that isn\u2019t actually how it works.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mini ITX motherboards\u2014 the smallest standard motherboard size\u2014 tend to be more expensive than their ATX and Micro ATX counterparts even if they offer the same features<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This applies especially to high-end Mini ITX boards. Despite using fewer raw materials, there is still a tangible cost in R&amp;D of small board layouts and manufacturing of a high-end Mini ITX board that you\u2019ll see reflected in a higher price than its ATX contemporaries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Micro ATX is smaller than ATX, but not so small that they\u2019re priced higher. In fact, many Micro ATX boards seem to cost about the same or even <em>less<\/em> than their full-sized ATX counterparts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This...actually kind of makes sense, if only because Micro ATX boards aren\u2019t nearly as tightly packed as a Mini ITX board is and they mostly just like cut-down versions of an ATX board. Because that\u2019s basically what they are.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Finally, you can pretty much count on an Extended ATX board to be the most expensive option. This will usually be less about raw materials or R&amp;D and more about the features that get stuffed into your typical Extended ATX boards<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>EATX boards are generally expected to have 4-8 RAM slots, more <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/what-does-pcie-x16-mean\/\">full-size PCIe x16 slots<\/a>, more NVMe slots, high-speed and\/or dual LAN etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If there was ever a form factor aimed directly at \u201chigh-end\u201d rather than just being big or small, it\u2019s probably Extended ATX, though it\u2019s also the biggest standard board size.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_More_Expensive_Motherboards_Improve_Performance\"><\/span>Do More Expensive Motherboards Improve Performance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Yes!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>...within reason.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re concerned about the performance of your PC, there are going to be some important questions to ask yourself before buying a motherboard:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Are You Overclocking Your CPU?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Are You Using High-Speed RAM?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Are You Using or Planning To Use 2 or More NVMe Drives or PCIe x16 Expansion Cards?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For CPU overclocking concerns,<\/strong> you don\u2019t just want to stop at getting an overclocking-supported chipset. You\u2019ll also want to ensure your board has high-quality VRMs that enable a good to overclock, especially if you\u2019re using a high-end CPU.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20424\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20424\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20424\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Features-of-Overclocking-Capable-Motherboards.jpg\" alt=\"Features of Overclocking Capable Motherboards\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Features-of-Overclocking-Capable-Motherboards.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Features-of-Overclocking-Capable-Motherboards-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Features-of-Overclocking-Capable-Motherboards-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Features-of-Overclocking-Capable-Motherboards-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Features-of-Overclocking-Capable-Motherboards-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20424\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20424 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Features of Overclocking Capable Motherboards\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Features-of-Overclocking-Capable-Motherboards.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Features-of-Overclocking-Capable-Motherboards-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Features-of-Overclocking-Capable-Motherboards-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Features-of-Overclocking-Capable-Motherboards-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Features-of-Overclocking-Capable-Motherboards-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Features-of-Overclocking-Capable-Motherboards.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-20424\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/rog.asus.com\/us\/motherboards\/rog-crosshair\/rog-crosshair-x670e-extreme-model\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ASUS<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>For RAM overclocking concerns<\/strong>, you\u2019ll need to consult the specs of your motherboard before buying it. Your motherboard manufacturer will list all RAM speeds tested for your board on their QVL (usually on the support page of that motherboard). Make sure that this includes the advertised speed of your RAM kit of choice. Although manufacturers do list memory speeds on the technical specs page (shown below), the top values are generally optimistic at best and unrealistic at worst since they might be speeds achieved in ideal conditions with very low-density memory, etc.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20425\" style=\"width: 2178px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20425\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-20425 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ROG-CROSSHAIR-X670E-HERO-RAM-Support.jpg\" alt=\"ROG CROSSHAIR X670E HERO RAM Support\" width=\"2178\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ROG-CROSSHAIR-X670E-HERO-RAM-Support.jpg 2178w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ROG-CROSSHAIR-X670E-HERO-RAM-Support-300x95.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ROG-CROSSHAIR-X670E-HERO-RAM-Support-1024x323.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ROG-CROSSHAIR-X670E-HERO-RAM-Support-768x242.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ROG-CROSSHAIR-X670E-HERO-RAM-Support-1536x484.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ROG-CROSSHAIR-X670E-HERO-RAM-Support-2048x646.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2178px) 100vw, 2178px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20425\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-20425 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202178%20687%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"ROG CROSSHAIR X670E HERO RAM Support\" width=\"2178\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202178%20687%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2178w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2178px) 100vw, 2178px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ROG-CROSSHAIR-X670E-HERO-RAM-Support.jpg 2178w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ROG-CROSSHAIR-X670E-HERO-RAM-Support-300x95.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ROG-CROSSHAIR-X670E-HERO-RAM-Support-1024x323.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ROG-CROSSHAIR-X670E-HERO-RAM-Support-768x242.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ROG-CROSSHAIR-X670E-HERO-RAM-Support-1536x484.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ROG-CROSSHAIR-X670E-HERO-RAM-Support-2048x646.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/ROG-CROSSHAIR-X670E-HERO-RAM-Support.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-20425\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/rog.asus.com\/motherboards\/rog-crosshair\/rog-crosshair-x670e-hero-model\/spec\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ASUS<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>For multi-NVMe or multi-GPU users, you\u2019ll need a motherboard that prioritizes bandwidth.<\/strong> Look for high-end boards with multiple full-speed NVMe or PCIe x16 slots to ensure the best performance for your machine.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20426\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20426\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20426\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Additional-PCIe-slots-on-premium-motherboards.jpg\" alt=\"Additional PCIe slots on premium motherboards\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Additional-PCIe-slots-on-premium-motherboards.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Additional-PCIe-slots-on-premium-motherboards-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Additional-PCIe-slots-on-premium-motherboards-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Additional-PCIe-slots-on-premium-motherboards-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Additional-PCIe-slots-on-premium-motherboards-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20426\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20426 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Additional PCIe slots on premium motherboards\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Additional-PCIe-slots-on-premium-motherboards.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Additional-PCIe-slots-on-premium-motherboards-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Additional-PCIe-slots-on-premium-motherboards-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Additional-PCIe-slots-on-premium-motherboards-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Additional-PCIe-slots-on-premium-motherboards-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Additional-PCIe-slots-on-premium-motherboards.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-20426\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/rog.asus.com\/motherboards\/rog-crosshair\/rog-crosshair-x670e-extreme-model\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ASUS<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Used_and_Refurbished_Motherboards_Worth_Buying\"><\/span>Are Used and Refurbished Motherboards Worth Buying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If they\u2019re from a reputable seller that you trust, yes!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Motherboards aren\u2019t particularly likely to be the point of failure when a PC starts to age out. Most manufacturers offer up to 3 year warranties on their motherboards, which gives us a rough idea about the mean time to failure for this specific hardware part. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This makes them generally fine to purchase secondhand, but <strong>only from a reseller, you trust who will refund you if the board doesn\u2019t actually work.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Should_Premium_Motherboard_Features_Be_Prioritized\"><\/span>How Should Premium Motherboard Features Be Prioritized?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Well, that part is really going to depend on you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>But I think some features like the number of NVMe slots, PCIe bifurcation (important if running multiple GPUs), LAN speed, Dual LAN availability, and Wi-Fi availability are worth keeping in mind when considering spending more on your motherboard. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CPU overclocking is another facet you can consider as it lets you maximize the performance of the processor that you already paid for.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other stuff, I would generally consider secondary unless you know the features are useful for you. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>For example, if you want a desktop PC for a college dorm or shared living situation but won\u2019t be able to wire it up, getting a motherboard with great built-in Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth support makes sense!<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20427\" style=\"width: 1365px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20427\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20427\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Wifi-6-Ready-X670-aorus-elite.jpg\" alt=\"Wifi 6 Ready X670 aorus elite\" width=\"1365\" height=\"564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Wifi-6-Ready-X670-aorus-elite.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Wifi-6-Ready-X670-aorus-elite-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Wifi-6-Ready-X670-aorus-elite-1024x423.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Wifi-6-Ready-X670-aorus-elite-768x317.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20427\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20427 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201365%20564%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Wifi 6 Ready X670 aorus elite\" width=\"1365\" height=\"564\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201365%20564%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Wifi-6-Ready-X670-aorus-elite.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Wifi-6-Ready-X670-aorus-elite-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Wifi-6-Ready-X670-aorus-elite-1024x423.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Wifi-6-Ready-X670-aorus-elite-768x317.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/Wifi-6-Ready-X670-aorus-elite.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-20427\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigabyte.com\/Motherboard\/X670-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-10#kf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gigabyte<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>But if you don\u2019t need those features, there\u2019s no reason to spend extra money on a motherboard that just happens to have them, unless the other features of the board keep it competitive with other boards that don\u2019t have wireless functionality.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_to_You\"><\/span>Over to You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>And that\u2019s it!<\/p>\n<p>How much is a motherboard and how much should you be spending on it?<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>With any luck, this article helped answer that question for you and explained the reasons why. But if you have any remaining questions, feel free to sound off in the <a href=\"#comments\">comments<\/a> below or visit the G100 team and community on our dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">Forums<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Until then or until next time, happy PC building! And don\u2019t forget: Micro ATX is a pretty good standard if you want a smaller PC without spending too much extra for the privilege.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How much is a motherboard, and how much should you be spending on one for your PC build? Let\u2019s break down the answers to those questions and more motherboard cost-related topics in this article. How Much Do Motherboards Cost To Manufacture? 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