Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for motherboards for gaming computers.
It's time to get serious about your gaming PC. If you want to take your game to the next level, you'll need a good gaming motherboard. A good gaming motherboard is designed specifically for gamers and is engineered with features that will give you an edge in online multiplayer games. Here are some of the best motherboards for gaming on the market today.
GIGABYTE - Z690 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4 Socket 1700 USB 3.2 Intel Motherboard with RGB Lighting - Black
Model: Z690 A ELITE AX DDR4SKU: 6485742Top comment"This is my 3rd or 4th Gigabyte motherboard. Honestly it is one of the least intimidating motherboards to work with, only issue i ran into is the placement of the front panel USB C port; it is placed on the right side of the PCI-E which makes it a bit challenging to connect your case's USB-C plug into the port with a GPU in place. ...Used this motherboard and i5 13600k to upgrade computer. Amazing set up. 32 gigs ram and 3060 for now. ...Great Motherboard"
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The King of Gaming is here. The Z690 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4 supports 12th Gen Intel Processors and unparalleled performance. GIGABYTE Z690 motherboards come with upgraded power design, high grade storage standards, and outstanding connectivity that enables you to optimize your performance.Top comment"This is my 3rd or 4th Gigabyte motherboard. Honestly it is one of the least intimidating motherboards to work with, only issue i ran into is the placement of the front panel USB C port; it is placed on the right side of the PCI-E which makes it a bit challenging to connect your case's USB-C plug into the port with a GPU in place. ...Used this motherboard and i5 13600k to upgrade computer. Amazing set up. 32 gigs ram and 3060 for now. ...Great Motherboard"
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The King of Gaming is here. The Z690 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4 supports 12th Gen Intel Processors and unparalleled performance. GIGABYTE Z690 motherboards come with upgraded power design, high grade storage standards, and outstanding connectivity that enables you to optimize your performance.See all MotherboardsMSI - B550 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI (Socket AM4) USB-C Gen2 AMD ATX GAMING Motherboard - Black
Model: B550TMHWKWIFISKU: 6504286Top comment"Everyone should go for this motherboard, it’s high end and provides a decent performance for gaming...Great for gaming"
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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 making it the best choice for entry level gamers. MAG B550 TOMAHAWK WIFI 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.Top comment"Everyone should go for this motherboard, it’s high end and provides a decent performance for gaming...Great for gaming"
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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 making it the best choice for entry level gamers. MAG B550 TOMAHAWK WIFI 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.See all MotherboardsMSI - PRO Z690-A WIFI Socket LGA 1700 USB 3.2 Intel Motherboard - Black
Model: PRO Z690-A WIFISKU: 6492913Top comment"The gui MSI uses isn't great but the motherboard is a solid one!...Motherboard...Great mother board works well for gaming paired with an I9 13900kf"
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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.Top comment"The gui MSI uses isn't great but the motherboard is a solid one!...Motherboard...Great mother board works well for gaming paired with an I9 13900kf"
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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.See all MotherboardsMSI - MPG X670E CARBON WIFI (Socket LGA 1718) USB 3.2 AMD Motherboard - Black
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The MPG series brings out fashionable products by showing extremely unique styles and expressing a conceited attitude towards the challenge of the gaming world. With extraordinary performance and style, the MPG series defines the future of gaming fashion.See all MotherboardsProduct Description
The MPG series brings out fashionable products by showing extremely unique styles and expressing a conceited attitude towards the challenge of the gaming world. With extraordinary performance and style, the MPG series defines the future of gaming fashion.See all MotherboardsMSI - MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 Socket 1700 USB 3.2 Intel Motherboard - Black
Model: MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4SKU: 6484565Top comment"This motherboard is a great value for what it offers. First off it's one of the few Z690 ddr4 motherboards that are available. ...I would recommend this for high end gaming."
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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.Top comment"This motherboard is a great value for what it offers. First off it's one of the few Z690 ddr4 motherboards that are available. ...I would recommend this for high end gaming."
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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.See all MotherboardsASUS - ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI (Socket AM5) USB 3.2 AMD Motherboard
Model: ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFISKU: 6523721Top comment"New to PC gaming and first PC build...New to PC gaming and this was my first build ever. I bought this as a bundle. ...ROG STRIX B650E-F Gaming WiFi...The motherboard works well and has lots of features that allow me to keep upgrading in the future like the PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot (currently I only use the PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot). "
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AMD’s latest 7000-series CPUs have arrived, and we launched a full family of X670E motherboards to accompany them. Featuring PCIe 5.0 connectivity and across-the-board DDR5 support.Top comment"New to PC gaming and first PC build...New to PC gaming and this was my first build ever. I bought this as a bundle. ...ROG STRIX B650E-F Gaming WiFi...The motherboard works well and has lots of features that allow me to keep upgrading in the future like the PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot (currently I only use the PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot). "
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AMD’s latest 7000-series CPUs have arrived, and we launched a full family of X670E motherboards to accompany them. Featuring PCIe 5.0 connectivity and across-the-board DDR5 support.See all MotherboardsASUS - TUF GAMING X670E-PLUS WIFI (Socket AM5) AMD Ryzen 7000 Series ATX Motherboard
Model: TUF GAMING X670E-PLUS WIFISKU: 6523727Top comment"Best motherboard for gaming...Amazing motherboard for the price. All the slots that you need for a too tier gaming pc....TUF gaming motherboard...I hope you’ll love it as well if you enjoy the games and this motherboard is the best deal!"
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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.Top comment"Best motherboard for gaming...Amazing motherboard for the price. All the slots that you need for a too tier gaming pc....TUF gaming motherboard...I hope you’ll love it as well if you enjoy the games and this motherboard is the best deal!"
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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.See all MotherboardsMSI - MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI (Socket LGA 1700) USB 3.2 Intel Motherboard - Black
Model: MPG Z790 EDGE WIFISKU: 6532231Top comment"Great motherboard!!!...,you get all the FPS you need and is very faster after test a different Z790 motherboards....I definitely recommend this motherboard"
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The MPG series brings out fashionable products by showing extremely unique styles and expressing a conceited attitude towards the challenge of the gaming world. With extraordinary performance and style, the MPG series defines the future of gaming fashion.Top comment"Great motherboard!!!...,you get all the FPS you need and is very faster after test a different Z790 motherboards....I definitely recommend this motherboard"
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The MPG series brings out fashionable products by showing extremely unique styles and expressing a conceited attitude towards the challenge of the gaming world. With extraordinary performance and style, the MPG series defines the future of gaming fashion.See all MotherboardsASUS - ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI (Socket LGA 1700) USB 3.2 Intel Motherboard
Model: ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFISKU: 6523725Top comment"Best MB for Gaming...nice product really good motherboard for gaming!!!"
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The flagship ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming WiFi motherboard is designed with boosted power delivery and optimized cooling to cope with the demands of powerful Intel Core processorsTop comment"Best MB for Gaming...nice product really good motherboard for gaming!!!"
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The flagship ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming WiFi motherboard is designed with boosted power delivery and optimized cooling to cope with the demands of powerful Intel Core processorsSee all MotherboardsMSI - MAG B650 Tomahawk WIFI (Socket LGA 1718) USB 3.2 AMD Motherboard - Black
Model: MAG B650 Tomahawk WIFISKU: 6528249Top comment"Great for gaming...Great Motherboard...The upgrade to DDR5 capable motherboard was a real boost to gaming."
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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.Top comment"Great for gaming...Great Motherboard...The upgrade to DDR5 capable motherboard was a real boost to gaming."
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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.See all Motherboards