Motherboards
Motherboards for AMD and Intel processors — in ATX, micro-ATX and mini-ITX form factors. Choose by the processor socket, the chipset, the memory type and the number of M.2 connectors. The socket and memory type are fixed by the board and cannot be swapped.
Motherboards
Boards the processor, memory, graphics card and drives are fitted to and which link them together — in ATX, micro-ATX and mini-ITX form factors to suit the case, with sockets for AMD and Intel processors.
The socket has to match first — a board supports one socket and only the processors made for it, for example AM4 and AM5 on AMD or LGA 1700 and LGA 1851 on Intel. Choose motherboards around the processor you want to fit, not the other way round.
The chipset sets the feature list — the number of PCIe lanes, whether overclocking is possible, and how many USB ports and M.2 and SATA connectors there are. The memory type goes with it: a board supports either DDR4 or DDR5, and moving from one generation to the other means replacing the board.
The form factor governs case size and the number of slots — ATX has the most expansion slots, micro-ATX is the compromise and mini-ITX fits small builds but usually offers just one PCIe slot and two memory slots. Go through the rear I/O panel, the networking and any Wi-Fi as well.
A newer processor may need a BIOS update on an older board; some boards can do it even with no processor fitted. Unplug the computer from the mains before fitting, hold the board by its edges, discharge static electricity and use the standoffs. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions and the list of supported processors and memory.
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