Gaming Motherboards

3 gaming motherboards from ASUS, MSI, GIGABYTE and more. Prices run $225 to $291.

Boards whose listing states DDR5 memory and a full-size ATX layout, which is what a current gaming build is put together from.

We do not pick by hand: a motherboard is here because its listed specs pass the checks.

ASUSSpec score 9.5

LGA1851, ATX, DDR5, 5 M.2 slots

+Intel Z890 chipset for LGA 1851 processors

+Five M.2 slots for extensive storage expansion

+Built-in Wi-Fi 7 for wireless connectivity

−Full ATX size needs a large case

$291.99

as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details

NZXTSpec score 8.9

LGA1851, ATX, DDR5, 4 M.2 slots

+Four M.2 slots for fast storage

+Supports DDR5 memory

+Wi-Fi 7 support

No current price. Check it at the store.

MSISpec score 8.9

LGA1851, ATX, DDR5, 256GB

+Wi-Fi 7: the highest wi-fi of the 64 here

+256GB maximum memory: the highest maximum memory of the 6 here

$225.00

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

Compare specs

Socket	Form factor	Memory type	Wired LAN	Wi-Fi	Spec score	Price
LGA1851	ATX	DDR5		Wi-Fi 7	9.5	$291.99 as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details
LGA1851	ATX	DDR5	5G	Wi-Fi 7	8.9	No current price
LGA1851	ATX	DDR5	2.5G	Wi-Fi 7	8.9	$225.00 as of 11/04/2026 00:18 PST - Details

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