MSI Motherboards under $200

2 MSI motherboards under $200. Prices run $160 to $199.

MSISpec score 9.4

LGA1851, mATX, DDR5, 5G

+LGA 1851 socket supports Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors

+Wi-Fi 6E onboard wireless connectivity

+5G LAN port for fast wired networking

$159.99

as of 11/04/2026 00:18 PST - Details

MSISpec score 8.9

LGA1851, ATX, DDR5, 4 Memory slots

+LGA 1851 socket supports Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors

+Wi-Fi 7 onboard wireless connectivity

+2.5G LAN port for fast wired networking

−Full ATX size needs a larger case

$199.99

as of 11/04/2026 00:18 PST - Details

Compare specs

motherboard	Socket	Form factor	Memory type	Memory slots	PCIe x16 slots	Spec score	Price
	LGA1851	mATX	DDR5			9.4	$159.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:18 PST - Details
	LGA1851	ATX	DDR5	4	1	8.9	$199.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:18 PST - Details

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