AM5, ATX, DDR5, 4 Memory slots
Gaming Motherboards
12 gaming motherboards from ASUS, MSI, GIGABYTE and more. Most cost $213 to $499, and half cost less than $279.
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.
Spec score 8.9
+Four M.2 slots for multiple storage drives
+Four DDR5 RAM slots for memory expansion
+Built-in Wi-Fi 7 for wireless connectivity
−2.5G LAN is slower than 5G LAN boards
$273.19-23%List: $354.99
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GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Elite WiFi 7 AMD AM5 LGA 1718 Motherboard, ATX, DDR5, 4X M.2, PCIe 5.0, USB4, 2.5GbE LAN, EZ-Latch
$273.19as of 11/04/2026 15:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.9
Pros
+Four M.2 slots for multiple storage drives
+Four DDR5 RAM slots for memory expansion
+Built-in Wi-Fi 7 for wireless connectivity
+2.5G LAN for wired networking
+AM5 socket for AMD Ryzen processors
Cons−2.5G LAN is slower than 5G LAN boards
Compared with the 12 motherboards on this page+Wi-Fi 7: the highest wi-fi of the 64 here
+4 memory slots: the most memory slots of the 27 here
+4 m.2 slots: only 4 of 37 here have more m.2 slots
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Spec score 9.3
AM5, ATX, DDR5, 4 M.2 slots
+Built-in Wi-Fi 7 for current wireless standards
+10G LAN for fast wired networking
+Four M.2 slots for storage expansion
−Limited to the AM5 socket
$499.99-9%List: $549.99
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ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WiFi AMD AM5 X870E ATX Motherboard PCIe® 5.0 x16 Slots with Full Support for Next-gen GPUs,
$499.99as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score9.3
Pros
+Built-in Wi-Fi 7 for current wireless standards
+10G LAN for fast wired networking
+Four M.2 slots for storage expansion
+Standard ATX form factor fits most cases
+Uses DDR5 memory for current systems
Cons−Limited to the AM5 socket
Compared with the 12 motherboards on this page+Wi-Fi 7: the highest wi-fi of the 64 here
+10G: the highest wired lan of the 64 here
+4 m.2 slots: only 4 of 37 here have more m.2 slots
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Spec score 8.3
LGA1851, ATX, DDR5, 4 M.2 slots
+LGA1851 socket for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors
+Four M.2 slots for storage expansion
+DDR5 memory support
$449.99
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ASUS Pro WS W880-ACE SE Intel® Core™ Ultra Processor (Series 2) LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard, 8+1+2+2 Power Stages, PCIe®
$449.99as of 11/04/2026 12:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.3
Pros
+LGA1851 socket for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors
+Four M.2 slots for storage expansion
+DDR5 memory support
+ATX form factor for more expansion room
+2.5G LAN for faster wired networking
Compared with the 12 motherboards on this page+4 m.2 slots: only 4 of 37 here have more m.2 slots
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Spec score 8.7
AM5, ATX, DDR5, 4 M.2 slots
+AMD B850 chipset for AM5 Ryzen processors
+Four M.2 slots for multiple fast storage drives
+2.5G LAN for faster wired networking
−Full ATX size needs a large case
$199.99-5%Was: $209.99
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ASUS ROG Strix B850-A Gaming WiFi R2 AMD AM5 B850 ATX Motherboard with 14+2+1 Power Stages, DDR5 Support with AEMP,
$199.99as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.7
Pros
+AMD B850 chipset for AM5 Ryzen processors
+Four M.2 slots for multiple fast storage drives
+2.5G LAN for faster wired networking
+Built-in Wi-Fi 7 for wireless connectivity
+14+2+1 power stages for power delivery
Cons−Full ATX size needs a large case
Compared with the 12 motherboards on this page+Wi-Fi 7: the highest wi-fi of the 64 here
+4 m.2 slots: only 4 of 37 here have more m.2 slots
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Spec score 9.3
AM5, ATX, DDR5, 4 M.2 slots
+AMD X870 chipset for AM5 Ryzen processors
+Four M.2 slots for multiple storage drives
+16+2+2 power stages for power delivery
−Full ATX size needs a large case
$285.47
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ASUS ROG Strix X870-A Gaming WiFi AMD AM5 X870 ATX Motherboard 16+2+2 Power Stages, Dynamic OC Switcher, Core Flex,
$285.47as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score9.3
Pros
+AMD X870 chipset for AM5 Ryzen processors
+Four M.2 slots for multiple storage drives
+16+2+2 power stages for power delivery
+Built-in Wi-Fi 7 for wireless connectivity
+DDR5 memory support for current platforms
Cons−Full ATX size needs a large case
Compared with the 12 motherboards on this page+Wi-Fi 7: the highest wi-fi of the 64 here
+4 m.2 slots: only 4 of 37 here have more m.2 slots
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Spec score 8.8
AM5, ATX, DDR5, 4 Memory slots
+Four M.2 slots for multiple storage drives
+Four DDR5 RAM slots for memory expansion
+Built-in Wi-Fi 7 for wireless connectivity
−Only one PCIe x16 slot limits multi-card setups
$499.99
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GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D Dark Wood AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard, Support Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 Series, DDR5, 16+2+2 Power
$499.99as of 11/04/2026 15:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.8
Pros
+Four M.2 slots for multiple storage drives
+Four DDR5 RAM slots for memory expansion
+Built-in Wi-Fi 7 for wireless connectivity
+5G LAN for fast wired networking
+Supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series processors
Cons−Only one PCIe x16 slot limits multi-card setups
Compared with the 12 motherboards on this page+Wi-Fi 7: the highest wi-fi of the 64 here
+4 memory slots: the most memory slots of the 27 here
+5G: only 3 of 64 here have a higher wired lan
+4 m.2 slots: only 4 of 37 here have more m.2 slots
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Spec score 9.1
AM5, ATX, DDR5, 4 Memory slots
+Four M.2 sockets for storage expansion
+5G LAN for fast wired networking
+Built-in Wi-Fi 7 connectivity
$262.99
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GIGABYTE B850 AORUS Stealth Reverse-Connect ATX Motherboard, Support AMD Socket AM5 Processors, DDR5, 14+2+2 Power
$262.99as of 11/04/2026 15:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score9.1
Pros
+Four M.2 sockets for storage expansion
+5G LAN for fast wired networking
+Built-in Wi-Fi 7 connectivity
+Full ATX form factor for more expansion room
+Four DDR5 memory slots
Compared with the 12 motherboards on this page+Wi-Fi 7: the highest wi-fi of the 64 here
+4 memory slots: the most memory slots of the 27 here
+5G: only 3 of 64 here have a higher wired lan
+4 m.2 slots: only 4 of 37 here have more m.2 slots
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Spec score 8.9
AM5, ATX, DDR5, 4 Memory slots
+Wi-Fi 7: the highest wi-fi of the 64 here
+4 memory slots: the most memory slots of the 27 here
$212.95
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GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Elite WIFI7 AMD AM5 LGA 1718 Motherboard, ATX, DDR5, 4X M.2, PCIe 5.0, USB4, WIFI7, 2.5GbE LAN,
$212.95as of 11/04/2026 15:08 PST - Details
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Compared with the 12 motherboards on this pagePros
+Wi-Fi 7: the highest wi-fi of the 64 here
+4 memory slots: the most memory slots of the 27 here
+4 m.2 slots: only 4 of 37 here have more m.2 slots
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Spec score 8.9
LGA1700, ATX, DDR5, 4 Memory slots
+Four M.2 slots for multiple fast storage drives
+LGA 1700 socket supports 12th, 13th and 14th Gen Intel Core processors
+Wi-Fi 6E onboard wireless connectivity
−Full ATX size needs a larger case
$219.99
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MSI PRO Z790-A WiFi II Motherboard, ATX - Supports Intel Core 14th, 13th & 12th Gen Processors, LGA 1700-80A SPS VRM,
$219.99as of 11/04/2026 00:18 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.9
Pros
+Four M.2 slots for multiple fast storage drives
+LGA 1700 socket supports 12th, 13th and 14th Gen Intel Core processors
+Wi-Fi 6E onboard wireless connectivity
+DDR5 memory support with four RAM slots
+2.5G LAN port for fast wired networking
Cons−Full ATX size needs a larger case
Compared with the 12 motherboards on this page+4 memory slots: the most memory slots of the 27 here
+4 m.2 slots: only 4 of 37 here have more m.2 slots
−Wi-Fi 6E: 37 of the 64 here have a higher wi-fi
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Spec score 8.6
LGA1700, ATX, DDR5, 4 M.2 slots
+Four M.2 slots for multiple storage drives
+Supports DDR5 memory
+Wi-Fi 6 built in for wireless connectivity
−Intel Z690 chipset is an older platform generation
$299.87
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GIGABYTE Z690 AORUS Ultra (LGA 1700/ Intel Z690/ ATX/ DDR5/ Quad M.2/ PCIe 5.0/ USB 3.2 Gen2X2/ Type-C/WiFi 6/2.5GbE
$299.87as of 11/04/2026 15:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.6
Pros
+Four M.2 slots for multiple storage drives
+Supports DDR5 memory
+Wi-Fi 6 built in for wireless connectivity
+2.5G LAN for wired networking
+USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C port for fast external devices
Cons−Intel Z690 chipset is an older platform generation
Compared with the 12 motherboards on this page+4 m.2 slots: only 4 of 37 here have more m.2 slots
−Wi-Fi 6: 59 of the 64 here have a higher wi-fi
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Spec score 9.2
LGA1700, ATX, DDR5, 4 Memory slots
+Four M.2 slots for multiple storage drives
+Four DDR5 RAM slots supporting up to 128GB
+Three PCIe x16 slots for expansion cards
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GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Elite AX 1.0 Intel LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard, 4X DDR5~128GB, 3X PCI-E x16, 4X M.2, 6X SATA, 5X USBNo price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Spec score9.2
Pros
+Four M.2 slots for multiple storage drives
+Four DDR5 RAM slots supporting up to 128GB
+Three PCIe x16 slots for expansion cards
+Six SATA ports for traditional drives
+Five USB ports for connecting peripherals
Compared with the 12 motherboards on this page+3 pcie x16 slots: the most pcie x16 slots of the 18 here
+4 memory slots: the most memory slots of the 27 here
+4 m.2 slots: only 4 of 37 here have more m.2 slots
+6 sata ports: only 1 of 8 here have more sata ports
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Spec score 8.9
LGA1851, ATX, DDR5, 4 M.2 slots
+Four M.2 slots for fast storage
+Supports DDR5 memory
+Wi-Fi 7 support
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NZXT N9 Z890 - Intel Z890 LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard - White | Flagship Intel ATX board for Core Ultra Series 2. Wi-Fi 7,No current price. Check it at the store.View on Amazon
Spec score8.9
Pros
+Four M.2 slots for fast storage
+Supports DDR5 memory
+Wi-Fi 7 support
+5G LAN speed for fast networking
+ATX form factor for full-size builds
Compared with the 12 motherboards on this page+Wi-Fi 7: the highest wi-fi of the 64 here
+5G: only 3 of 64 here have a higher wired lan
+4 m.2 slots: only 4 of 37 here have more m.2 slots
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Compare specs
| motherboard | Socket | Form factor | Memory type | Wired LAN | Wi-Fi | Spec score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM5 | ATX | DDR5 | 2.5G | Wi-Fi 7 | 8.9 | $273.19 as of 11/04/2026 15:08 PST - Details | |
| AM5 | ATX | DDR5 | 10G | Wi-Fi 7 | 9.3 | $499.99 as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details | |
| LGA1851 | ATX | DDR5 | 2.5G | 8.3 | $449.99 as of 11/04/2026 12:09 PST - Details | ||
| AM5 | ATX | DDR5 | 2.5G | Wi-Fi 7 | 8.7 | $199.99 as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details | |
| AM5 | ATX | DDR5 | Wi-Fi 7 | 9.3 | $285.47 as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details | ||
| AM5 | ATX | DDR5 | 5G | Wi-Fi 7 | 8.8 | $499.99 as of 11/04/2026 15:08 PST - Details | |
| AM5 | ATX | DDR5 | 5G | Wi-Fi 7 | 9.1 | $262.99 as of 11/04/2026 15:08 PST - Details | |
| AM5 | ATX | DDR5 | 2.5G | Wi-Fi 7 | 8.9 | $212.95 as of 11/04/2026 15:08 PST - Details | |
| LGA1700 | ATX | DDR5 | 2.5G | Wi-Fi 6E | 8.9 | $219.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:18 PST - Details | |
| LGA1700 | ATX | DDR5 | 2.5G | Wi-Fi 6 | 8.6 | $299.87 as of 11/04/2026 15:08 PST - Details |











