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An ROG Z890 Maximus Hero board, an over-the-top Ryujin cooler, and a special new kind of RAM highlight the nuances of Intel's just-launched desktop platform. Take a look.

By John Burek  & Matthew Buzzi
Asus Arrow Lake
3.5

The Asus TUF Gaming X870-Plus WiFi is a worthwhile-value X870 AMD motherboard. It brings native Zen 5 support, new looks, the latest connectivity, and several DIY-friendly and AI features for easier use.

By Joe Shields
The Asus TUF Gaming X870-Plus WIFI
4.5
Editors' Choice

Gigabyte's flagship X870E Aorus Master is among the pricier AM5 motherboards using AMD's very latest chipset, but its clever layout and creature comforts make it a first-rate ATX pick for high-end AMD PCs.

Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master

The software updates tackle the CPU bug affecting Intel's 13th and 14th Generation Core chips, but as MSI notes, it's intended to 'mitigate the instability,' not fix the problem completely.

By Michael Kan
Intel i7-14700K

Motherboards based on new 800-series chipsets will come a month or two after the Ryzen 9000 CPUs launch. Until then, you can rely on existing AM5 ones for the new processors.

AMD Ryzen 9000

We spotted more than a dozen of the company's upcoming motherboards at Computex 2024, ready to drop for AMD's and Intel's forthcoming desktop CPUs later this year.

ASRock Motherboards Computex Preview
4.0
Editors' Choice

For about $190 on sale, the Asus Prime Z790-P Wi-Fi is an impressive budget motherboard for Intel-based builds. It has three M.2 sockets, four SATA ports, sufficient power delivery, and speedy performance. Unless you must have PCIe 5.0 M.2 support, it's well worth a look.

By Joe Shields
The Asus Prime Z790-P Wi-Fi

While on the Computex 2024 show floor, we examined all of Gigabyte's upcoming AMD and Intel motherboards and captured our survey on video.

Gigabyte Motherboards At Computex

MSI gave us an early look at some of the first AMD X870 and Intel Arrow Lake motherboards as well as some innovative Intel Z790 motherboards with unique memory technologies.

MSI AMD and Intel Motherboards 2024

The US Trade Representative will exempt graphics cards from the Trump-era tariffs to give companies more time to shift manufacturing away from China.

By Michael Kan
Nvidia GPUs
4.0

A worthwhile budget Mini-ITX effort for Intel CPUs, ASRock's B760I Lightning doesn't have a lot of USB ports, but its hearty power delivery, speedy memory support, and performance (under proper cooling settings) make it a fine foundation for compact builds.

By Joe Shields
The ASRock B760I Edge Wi-Fi
3.5

Gigabyte’s Z790 Aorus Elite AX Ice is a competitive motherboard with a dashing white aesthetic, loads of USB ports, and plenty of storage options for a near-budget price.

By Joe Shields
The Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX Ice Motherboard
4.0

MSI’s B760M Edge Ti Wi-Fi is a well-optioned, slick-looking MicroATX motherboard with storage galore, fast networking, and enough power delivery for flagship-class processors. It's pricey, but better-equipped than most in its class.

By Joe Shields
The MSI B760M Edge Ti Wi-Fi
3.0

Maxsun’s Challenger B650M Wi-Fi is an entry-level MicroATX board for basic builds. It handled our flagship-class Ryzen processor ably, but it's a little light on storage options and USB connectivity.

By Joe Shields
The Maxsun Challenger B650M Wi-Fi Motherboard

At CES 2024, MSI unveiled its no-cables desktop (or, at least, its no-visible-cables desktop!) with a special motherboard and PC case series dubbed “Project Zero.” We built it up—and created the cleanest-looking PC we’ve ever seen.

By John Burek
MSI Project Zero
3.0

The Valkyrie, Biostar's pricey flagship Z790 motherboard, packs five M.2 sockets (including one PCI Express 5.0), lots of fast USB connectivity, and plenty of power and performance. The problem? A plain look and lack of Wi-Fi are painful concessions at close to $500 MSRP.

By Joe Shields
Biostar Z790 Valkyrie overview
4.0

ASRock's PG Z790 Lightning Wi-Fi is a well-equipped motherboard for just under $200, offering three M.2 sockets and six SATA ports, integrated Wi-Fi 6E, capable power delivery, and integrated RGB lighting.

By Joe Shields
ASRock PG Z790 Lighting Wi-Fi overview
4.0

The budget-minded Asus TUF Gaming Z790-Pro Wi-Fi is a solid "Raptor Lake Refresh" option for the money, with native 14th Gen processor support, plenty of M.2 and SATA connectivity, and capable power delivery.

By Joe Shields
Asus TUF Gaming Z790-Pro Wi-Fi overview
3.0

Colorful's CVN B760I Frozen Wi-Fi D5 V20 is a well-equipped Mini-ITX motherboard with an offbeat color scheme and capable power delivery and storage options. If you don't need scads of speedy USB ports, it's an appealing if slightly costly choice.

By Joe Shields

Building a desktop PC, or upgrading an aging one? Here's all you need to know about choosing the right motherboard—plus, our top picks for the latest AMD and Intel CPUs.

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