AM4, mATX, DDR4, 2 Memory slots
Budget Motherboards
10 budget motherboards from MSI, GIGABYTE, ASUS and more. Most cost $67 to $92, and half cost less than $80.
Boards whose listing states DDR4 memory and a micro ATX layout. DDR4 is the cheaper memory and a smaller board is the cheaper board, so this is where a build saves money without losing a graphics slot.
We do not pick by hand: a motherboard is here because its listed specs pass the checks.
Top brands: GIGABYTE (4)
Spec score 7.9
+Micro-ATX form factor fits compact builds
+Supports AMD Ryzen 3000, 4000 and 5000 processors
+Supports DDR4 memory with overclocking up to 4733 MHz
−Only two RAM slots limit total memory capacity
$69.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
ASRock B550M-HDV Socket AM4 Micro-ATX Motherboard, Supports AMD Ryzen 5000/4000/3000 Series Processors, DDR4 4733+(OC),
$69.99as of 11/04/2026 12:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.9
Pros
+Micro-ATX form factor fits compact builds
+Supports AMD Ryzen 3000, 4000 and 5000 processors
+Supports DDR4 memory with overclocking up to 4733 MHz
+Includes one M.2 slot for fast storage
+Four SATA ports for additional drives
Cons−Only two RAM slots limit total memory capacity
Compared with the 10 motherboards on this page−1 m.2 slots: 15 of the 22 here have more m.2 slots
−2 memory slots: 15 of the 25 here have more memory slots
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.0
LGA1200, mATX, DDR4, 2 Memory slots
+Micro ATX form factor for a compact build
+Supports 10th Gen Intel Core processors
+Supports DDR4 memory up to 64GB
−Only two RAM slots, limiting total capacity
$92.69
as of 11/04/2026 00:13 PST - DetailsProduct details
Mingzhe Micro ATX DDR4 Dual Channel Motherboard | Supports 10th Gen Core CPU, 64GB Capacity, VGA and DVI Output,
$92.69as of 11/04/2026 00:13 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+Micro ATX form factor for a compact build
+Supports 10th Gen Intel Core processors
+Supports DDR4 memory up to 64GB
+Dual channel DDR4 memory support
Cons−Only two RAM slots, limiting total capacity
Compared with the 10 motherboards on this page−2 memory slots: 15 of the 25 here have more memory slots
−64GB maximum memory: 5 of the 10 here have a higher maximum memory
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 7.5
LGA1700, mATX, DDR4, 2 Memory slots
+Micro ATX form factor fits smaller cases
+Intel H610 chipset for LGA 1700 processors
+Uses DDR4 memory
−Only two RAM slots limits total memory expansion
$100.74
as of 11/04/2026 12:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
ASUS Prime H610M-E D4-CSM Intel LGA 1700 Micro ATX DDR4 Motherboard
$100.74as of 11/04/2026 12:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.5
Pros
+Micro ATX form factor fits smaller cases
+Intel H610 chipset for LGA 1700 processors
+Uses DDR4 memory
+1G LAN for standard wired networking
Cons−Only two RAM slots limits total memory expansion
Compared with the 10 motherboards on this page−2 memory slots: 15 of the 25 here have more memory slots
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 7.5
LGA1151, mATX, DDR4, 2 Memory slots
+Micro ATX form factor for a compact build
+Supports 6th and 7th Gen Intel Core processors
+Two DDR4 slots for memory upgrades
−Supports only two RAM slots, limiting total capacity
$82.89
as of 11/04/2026 00:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
mATX LGA1151 Motherboard, Supports 6/7 Gen i7 i5 i3, with 2 DDR4 Slots | Pcle 3.0 X16 Slot for GPU, Supports Dual
$82.89as of 11/04/2026 00:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.5
Pros
+Micro ATX form factor for a compact build
+Supports 6th and 7th Gen Intel Core processors
+Two DDR4 slots for memory upgrades
+Supports up to 32GB of memory
+One PCIe 3.0 x16 slot for a graphics card
Cons−Supports only two RAM slots, limiting total capacity
Compared with the 10 motherboards on this page−32GB maximum memory: 7 of the 10 here have a higher maximum memory
−2 memory slots: 15 of the 25 here have more memory slots
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.1
mATX, DDR4, 2 Memory slots, 64GB
+Supports up to 64GB of DDR4 memory
+Includes four SATA ports for storage drives
+Uses Micro-ATX form factor for compact builds
−Only two RAM slots limit total memory expansion
−Uses older B450 chipset
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score8.1
Pros
+Supports up to 64GB of DDR4 memory
+Includes four SATA ports for storage drives
+Uses Micro-ATX form factor for compact builds
+Uses AM4 socket for AMD Ryzen processors
Cons−Only two RAM slots limit total memory expansion
−Uses older B450 chipset
Compared with the 10 motherboards on this page−2 memory slots: 15 of the 25 here have more memory slots
−64GB maximum memory: 5 of the 10 here have a higher maximum memory
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 7.7
AM4, mATX, DDR4, 2 Memory slots
+Uses AM4 socket for AMD Ryzen processors
+Includes NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 slot
+Includes Gigabit LAN
−Only two RAM slots limit total memory expansion
$79.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:11 PST - DetailsProduct details
Gigabyte A520M S2H (AMD Ryzen AM4/MicroATX/4+3 Phases Digital PWM/Gigabyte Gaming GbE LAN/NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2/3$79.99as of 11/03/2026 23:11 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.7
Pros
+Uses AM4 socket for AMD Ryzen processors
+Includes NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 slot
+Includes Gigabit LAN
+Supports DDR4 memory
Cons−Only two RAM slots limit total memory expansion
Compared with the 10 motherboards on this page−1 m.2 slots: 15 of the 22 here have more m.2 slots
−2 memory slots: 15 of the 25 here have more memory slots
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
AM4, mATX, DDR4, 2 Memory slots
+Uses AM4 socket for AMD Ryzen processors
+Supports DDR4 memory
+Includes HDMI and D-Sub video outputs
−Only two RAM slots limit total memory expansion
−Lacks M.2 slot listed on the product
$67.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:11 PST - DetailsProduct details
Gigabyte A520M K V2 Motherboard (AM4/2xDDR4/HDMI/D-Sub/M.2/USB 3.2)
$67.00as of 11/03/2026 23:11 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Uses AM4 socket for AMD Ryzen processors
+Supports DDR4 memory
+Includes HDMI and D-Sub video outputs
+Includes USB 3.2 ports
Cons−Only two RAM slots limit total memory expansion
−Lacks M.2 slot listed on the product
Compared with the 10 motherboards on this page−2 memory slots: 15 of the 25 here have more memory slots
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 7.7
LGA1700, mATX, DDR4, 2 Memory slots
+Supports Intel LGA 1700 processors with DDR4 memory
+Compact micro-ATX form factor for smaller builds
+PCIe 4.0 support
−Only two memory slots limit total RAM capacity
−Single M.2 slot offers limited storage expansion
No price recorded yet.
Product details
GIGABYTE H610M S2H V2 DDR4 (H610/ Intel/LGA 1700/ Micro ATX/ DDR4/ Single M.2/ PCIe 4.0/ USB 3.2 Gen1/ Realtek GbENo price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Spec score7.7
Pros
+Supports Intel LGA 1700 processors with DDR4 memory
+Compact micro-ATX form factor for smaller builds
+PCIe 4.0 support
Cons−Only two memory slots limit total RAM capacity
−Single M.2 slot offers limited storage expansion
Compared with the 10 motherboards on this page−1 m.2 slots: 15 of the 22 here have more m.2 slots
−2 memory slots: 15 of the 25 here have more memory slots
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 7.5
LGA1151, mATX, DDR4, 2 Memory slots
+Compact Micro-ATX form factor for smaller cases
+Supports up to 32GB of RAM
+Uses DDR4 memory
−Only two RAM slots limit total memory expansion
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Mother Board Fit for ASUS B365M-KYLIN Motherboard Intel B365 DDR4 32GBNo price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Spec score7.5
Pros
+Compact Micro-ATX form factor for smaller cases
+Supports up to 32GB of RAM
+Uses DDR4 memory
+1G LAN for wired networking
Cons−Only two RAM slots limit total memory expansion
Compared with the 10 motherboards on this page−32GB maximum memory: 7 of the 10 here have a higher maximum memory
−2 memory slots: 15 of the 25 here have more memory slots
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 7.6
LGA1151, mATX, DDR4, 2 Memory slots
+Micro ATX form factor for compact desktop builds
+Supports up to 32GB of DDR4 memory
+Two DDR4 memory slots for dual-channel memory
$57.79
as of 11/03/2026 22:33 PST - DetailsProduct details
Daconovo Computer Motherboard Micro ATX DDR4 LGA 1151 | Desktop Mainboard, 32GB Dual-channel DDR4, III Storage, PCI-E
$57.79as of 11/03/2026 22:33 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.6
Pros
+Micro ATX form factor for compact desktop builds
+Supports up to 32GB of DDR4 memory
+Two DDR4 memory slots for dual-channel memory
+Fits LGA1151 socket for Intel CPUs
Compared with the 10 motherboards on this page−32GB maximum memory: 7 of the 10 here have a higher maximum memory
−2 memory slots: 15 of the 25 here have more memory slots
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Compare specs
| motherboard | Socket | Form factor | Memory type | Wired LAN | Chipset | Spec score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM4 | mATX | DDR4 | 1G | AMD B550 | 7.9 | $69.99 as of 11/04/2026 12:09 PST - Details | |
| LGA1200 | mATX | DDR4 | 8.0 | $92.69 as of 11/04/2026 00:13 PST - Details | |||
| LGA1700 | mATX | DDR4 | 1G | Intel H610 | 7.5 | $100.74 as of 11/04/2026 12:09 PST - Details | |
| LGA1151 | mATX | DDR4 | 1G | 7.5 | $82.89 as of 11/04/2026 00:07 PST - Details | ||
| mATX | DDR4 | AMD B450 | 8.1 | No current price | |||
| AM4 | mATX | DDR4 | 1G | AMD A520 | 7.7 | $79.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:11 PST - Details | |
| AM4 | mATX | DDR4 | AMD A520 | n/a | $67.00 as of 11/03/2026 23:11 PST - Details | ||
| LGA1700 | mATX | DDR4 | 1G | Intel H610 | 7.7 | No current price | |
| LGA1151 | mATX | DDR4 | 1G | Intel B365 | 7.5 | No current price | |
| LGA1151 | mATX | DDR4 | 7.6 | $57.79 as of 11/03/2026 22:33 PST - Details |








