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Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for best motherboards.

Motherboards are the backbone of your computer. They hold all the other pieces together and provide power to each component. The right motherboard can make a PC faster, more fun, and more functional. Browse the top-ranked list of best motherboards below along with associated reviews and opinions.

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  1. MSI - MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI DDR4 Socket LGA 1700 USB 3.2 Intel Motherboard - Front_Zoom
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    "By far the best motherboard I’ve owned, plenty of headers and quality is great...The best motherboard for 12th gen intel CPU"

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    PREMIUM HARDWARE DESIGN With years of experience, MSI is no stranger to building high- performance motherboards. Our R&D and engineering teams have reviewed countless designs, evaluated a wide selection of high quality components, and developed products for reliability even under extreme conditions. DIRECT 18 + 1 +1 PHASES POWER DESIGN Unleash and sustain maximum performance with an aggressive VRM design built with a total of direct 16 +1+1 power phases. Combining 2x 8-pin power connectors and exclusive Core Boost technology, MPG series motherboard is ready to sustain heavy daily work. Core Boost technology combines MSI’s premium layout and digital power design which allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. Not only supporting multi-core CPU, also creating the perfect conditions for your CPU overclocking. MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need to get more FPS. MSI conducts thorough memory testing with the most popular memory brands under extreme conditions to ensure your system runs stable no matter what. Our memory partners include brands like Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, G.Skill and many more to optimize memory modules, configurations and even improve overclocking. The advanced SMT(Surface Mount Technology) welding process reduces the defect rate of slot solder joints, electromagnetism, and interference. Combining with exclusive Memory Boost technology allows MSI motherboards to deliver the clean and pure high-frequency DDR5 signal. The XMP (Extreme Memory Profiles) in MSI BIOS are tested and certified by MSI OC LAB. It is easy to enable with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability.
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    "By far the best motherboard I’ve owned, plenty of headers and quality is great...The best motherboard for 12th gen intel CPU"

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    PREMIUM HARDWARE DESIGN With years of experience, MSI is no stranger to building high- performance motherboards. Our R&D and engineering teams have reviewed countless designs, evaluated a wide selection of high quality components, and developed products for reliability even under extreme conditions. DIRECT 18 + 1 +1 PHASES POWER DESIGN Unleash and sustain maximum performance with an aggressive VRM design built with a total of direct 16 +1+1 power phases. Combining 2x 8-pin power connectors and exclusive Core Boost technology, MPG series motherboard is ready to sustain heavy daily work. Core Boost technology combines MSI’s premium layout and digital power design which allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. Not only supporting multi-core CPU, also creating the perfect conditions for your CPU overclocking. MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need to get more FPS. MSI conducts thorough memory testing with the most popular memory brands under extreme conditions to ensure your system runs stable no matter what. Our memory partners include brands like Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, G.Skill and many more to optimize memory modules, configurations and even improve overclocking. The advanced SMT(Surface Mount Technology) welding process reduces the defect rate of slot solder joints, electromagnetism, and interference. Combining with exclusive Memory Boost technology allows MSI motherboards to deliver the clean and pure high-frequency DDR5 signal. The XMP (Extreme Memory Profiles) in MSI BIOS are tested and certified by MSI OC LAB. It is easy to enable with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability.
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  2. MSI - MAG B650 Tomahawk WIFI (Socket LGA 1718) USB 3.2 AMD Motherboard - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Best Motherboard...Had it for a mouth and gave me the best gaming experience....Motherboard...Great motherboard and is fast enough to run smoothly forever"

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    The MAG series fights aloneside gamers in pursuit of honor. With added military-inspired elements in these gaming products, they were reborn as the symbol of sturdiness and durability.
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    "Best Motherboard...Had it for a mouth and gave me the best gaming experience....Motherboard...Great motherboard and is fast enough to run smoothly forever"

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    The MAG series fights aloneside gamers in pursuit of honor. With added military-inspired elements in these gaming products, they were reborn as the symbol of sturdiness and durability.
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  3. GIGABYTE - X670 AORUS ELITE AX (Socket AM5) USB 3.2 Gen2 AMD Motherboard - Front_Zoom
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    "Good motherboard but terrible value...Vrms are good for moderate overclocking. The bios are not the best. But this motherboard is overpriced. That is my main issue with this product....Great motherboard would recommend to anyone building on AM5."

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    A new era is here. The X670 AORUS ELITE AX supports AM5 Processors and features and unparalleled performance. GIGABYTE X670 motherboards come with upgraded power design, high grade storage standards, and outstanding connectivity that enables you to optimize your performance.
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    "Good motherboard but terrible value...Vrms are good for moderate overclocking. The bios are not the best. But this motherboard is overpriced. That is my main issue with this product....Great motherboard would recommend to anyone building on AM5."

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    A new era is here. The X670 AORUS ELITE AX supports AM5 Processors and features and unparalleled performance. GIGABYTE X670 motherboards come with upgraded power design, high grade storage standards, and outstanding connectivity that enables you to optimize your performance.
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  4. GIGABYTE - B650 AORUS ELITE AX (Socket AM5) USB 3.2 Gen2 AMD Motherboard - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "The best motherboard !!!...This Motherboard is working so good . So excellent !!! For someone want to have a cheap motherboard...Gigabyte is "THE" b650 motherboard to buy...Very good motherboard that does not gauge your eyes out. Of all the b650 motherboards, Gigabytes are the fastest boot times."

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    A new era is here. The B650 AORUS ELITE AX supports AM5 Processors and features and unparalleled performance. GIGABYTE B650 motherboards come with upgraded power design, high grade storage standards, and outstanding connectivity that enables you to optimize your performance.
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    "The best motherboard !!!...This Motherboard is working so good . So excellent !!! For someone want to have a cheap motherboard...Gigabyte is "THE" b650 motherboard to buy...Very good motherboard that does not gauge your eyes out. Of all the b650 motherboards, Gigabytes are the fastest boot times."

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    A new era is here. The B650 AORUS ELITE AX supports AM5 Processors and features and unparalleled performance. GIGABYTE B650 motherboards come with upgraded power design, high grade storage standards, and outstanding connectivity that enables you to optimize your performance.
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  5. MSI - B550 TOMAHAWK (Socket AM4) USB-C Gen2 AMD ATX GAMING Motherboard - Front_Zoom
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    "Motherboard...Great quality motherboard, if your a gamer then this motherboard is worth it....Tomahawk motherboard...Great motherboard especially for the price. Does what a motherboard should."

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    The MAG series was born through rigorous quality testing and designed to be a symbol of sturdiness and durability. Focused on providing the best user experience, the MAG series has a simple installation process coupled with a friendly user interface for entry level gamers. MAG B550 TOMAHAWK features high-bandwidth and low-latency 2.5G plus Gigabit LAN for power users. Onboard 2.5Gbps connectivity provides incredible data transfer speed faster than ever before. MSI LAN Manager automatically classifies and prioritizes the latency-sensitive for your applications, giving you the best online experience with low latency.
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    "Motherboard...Great quality motherboard, if your a gamer then this motherboard is worth it....Tomahawk motherboard...Great motherboard especially for the price. Does what a motherboard should."

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    The MAG series was born through rigorous quality testing and designed to be a symbol of sturdiness and durability. Focused on providing the best user experience, the MAG series has a simple installation process coupled with a friendly user interface for entry level gamers. MAG B550 TOMAHAWK features high-bandwidth and low-latency 2.5G plus Gigabit LAN for power users. Onboard 2.5Gbps connectivity provides incredible data transfer speed faster than ever before. MSI LAN Manager automatically classifies and prioritizes the latency-sensitive for your applications, giving you the best online experience with low latency.
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  6. ASUS - ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO (Socket LGA 1700) USB 3.2 Intel Motherboard - Front_Zoom
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    "Best Motherboard you can buy. Nothing else needs to be said. ...Best motherboard performance very well the Best..."

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    ROG provides you with the very best gaming-audio inputs and outputs, with special shielded designs, and a collection of carefully selected professional-grade audio components
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    "Best Motherboard you can buy. Nothing else needs to be said. ...Best motherboard performance very well the Best..."

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    ROG provides you with the very best gaming-audio inputs and outputs, with special shielded designs, and a collection of carefully selected professional-grade audio components
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  7. ASUS - TUF GAMING X670E-PLUS WIFI (Socket AM5) AMD Ryzen 7000 Series ATX Motherboard - Front_Zoom
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    "Amazing motherboard with fast Wi-Fi....Extremely recommend this motherboard, huge upgrade over my last, fast wifiX DDR5...Amazing motherboard...Wish it had more rgb on it but other than it was a amazing motherboard"

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    ASUS TUF GAMING X670E-PLUS WIFI takes all the essential elements of the latest AMD Ryzen 7000-series processors and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability.
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    "Amazing motherboard with fast Wi-Fi....Extremely recommend this motherboard, huge upgrade over my last, fast wifiX DDR5...Amazing motherboard...Wish it had more rgb on it but other than it was a amazing motherboard"

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    ASUS TUF GAMING X670E-PLUS WIFI takes all the essential elements of the latest AMD Ryzen 7000-series processors and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability.
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  8. ASUS - ROG CROSSHAIR X670E HERO USB-C Gen2 AMD Motherboard with LED Lighting - Front_Zoom
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    "One of the best motherboards for AMD...Best quality...Can’t go wrong with Asus motherboard, always the best quality and features"

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    Unyielding power delivery and robust thermal management form the indelible tenets of its creed. Hyperspeed connectivity, comprehensive PCIE 5.0 and DDR5 support, and Polymo lighting add potent layers of build personalization on top. And the finishing touches are added by exclusive utilities and overclocking controls that allow you to uniquely flex the performance of Ryzen 7000 Series processors. Define your AM5 build with the ROG Crosshair X670E Hero.
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    "One of the best motherboards for AMD...Best quality...Can’t go wrong with Asus motherboard, always the best quality and features"

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    Unyielding power delivery and robust thermal management form the indelible tenets of its creed. Hyperspeed connectivity, comprehensive PCIE 5.0 and DDR5 support, and Polymo lighting add potent layers of build personalization on top. And the finishing touches are added by exclusive utilities and overclocking controls that allow you to uniquely flex the performance of Ryzen 7000 Series processors. Define your AM5 build with the ROG Crosshair X670E Hero.
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  9. ASUS - PRIME Z790-A WIFI (Socket LGA 1700) USB 3.2 Intel Motherboard - Front_Zoom
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    "Great Motherboard...An outstanding powerful and stable motherboard with an advanced feature set....Great motherboard for the proce point! Does everything i need and more!"

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    ASUS Prime series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 12th and 13th Generation Intel Core processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, PRIME Z790-A WIFI provides daily users and DIY PC builders a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software and firmware features.
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    "Great Motherboard...An outstanding powerful and stable motherboard with an advanced feature set....Great motherboard for the proce point! Does everything i need and more!"

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    ASUS Prime series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 12th and 13th Generation Intel Core processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, PRIME Z790-A WIFI provides daily users and DIY PC builders a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software and firmware features.
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  10. MSI - PRO Z690-A Socket LGA 1700 USB 3.2 Intel Motherboard - Front_Zoom
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    "Great Motherboard...Great motherboard for the money. Board worked perfectly for my upgrade....Great motherboard at this price point...Doesn't feel flimsy or cheap, and is probably one of the best LGA1700 mobos for the price right now."

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    PRO series helps users work smarter by delivering an efficient and productive experience. Featuring stable functionality and high-quality assembly, PRO series motherboards provide not only optimized professional workflows but also less troubleshooting and longevity. With more cores’ processors, thermal and power design is more important to make sure the temperature keeps lower. MSI extended PWM heatsink with 7W/mK thermal pad ensures even high-end processors to run in full speed with MSI motherboards. World’s fastest SSDs can start to lower performance when getting hot. Part of the motherboards heatsink design, M.2 SHIELD FROZR is the next generation M.2 thermal solution to avoid this by offering the best thermal protection to make sure that SSD maintains maximum performance. MSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans. Total Fan Control allows you check your primary system characteristics in a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets for CPU and motherboard, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically. Designed to support the most popular All-In-One & customized water cooling solutions on the market. A dedicated water pump PIN header supports up to 2 amp, giving you full control of the water pump speed. A clearly marked ‘keep-out-zone’ allows for easy and safe installation and a perfect fit. 14 + 1 +1 POWER DESIGN Unleash and sustain maximum performance with an aggressive VRM design built with a total of 14 digital CPU power phases. Combining 2x 8-pin power connectors and exclusive Core Boost technology, PRO series motherboard is ready to sustain heavy daily work. MSI OC LAB does not merely work hard on extreme overclocking. The XMP memory profile has great improvement on performance and efficiency for Z690 . Easy to enable XMP profile with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability. Core Boost technology combines MSI's premium layout and optimized power design which allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. Not only supporting multi-core CPU, also creating the perfect conditions for your CPU overclocking.
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    "Great Motherboard...Great motherboard for the money. Board worked perfectly for my upgrade....Great motherboard at this price point...Doesn't feel flimsy or cheap, and is probably one of the best LGA1700 mobos for the price right now."

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    PRO series helps users work smarter by delivering an efficient and productive experience. Featuring stable functionality and high-quality assembly, PRO series motherboards provide not only optimized professional workflows but also less troubleshooting and longevity. With more cores’ processors, thermal and power design is more important to make sure the temperature keeps lower. MSI extended PWM heatsink with 7W/mK thermal pad ensures even high-end processors to run in full speed with MSI motherboards. World’s fastest SSDs can start to lower performance when getting hot. Part of the motherboards heatsink design, M.2 SHIELD FROZR is the next generation M.2 thermal solution to avoid this by offering the best thermal protection to make sure that SSD maintains maximum performance. MSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans. Total Fan Control allows you check your primary system characteristics in a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets for CPU and motherboard, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically. Designed to support the most popular All-In-One & customized water cooling solutions on the market. A dedicated water pump PIN header supports up to 2 amp, giving you full control of the water pump speed. A clearly marked ‘keep-out-zone’ allows for easy and safe installation and a perfect fit. 14 + 1 +1 POWER DESIGN Unleash and sustain maximum performance with an aggressive VRM design built with a total of 14 digital CPU power phases. Combining 2x 8-pin power connectors and exclusive Core Boost technology, PRO series motherboard is ready to sustain heavy daily work. MSI OC LAB does not merely work hard on extreme overclocking. The XMP memory profile has great improvement on performance and efficiency for Z690 . Easy to enable XMP profile with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability. Core Boost technology combines MSI's premium layout and optimized power design which allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. Not only supporting multi-core CPU, also creating the perfect conditions for your CPU overclocking.
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