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Motherboards Supporting 256GB of Memory

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5 motherboards supporting 256GB of memory from Shangzhaoyuan, ASRock and ASUS. Most cost $170 to $3,569, and half cost less than $225.

ASUSSpec score 9.1

AM5, E-ATX, DDR5, 256GB

+Nine M.2 slots for extensive storage expansion
+10G LAN for fast wired networking
+Built-in Wi-Fi 7 for current wireless standards
−E-ATX form factor needs a larger, compatible case
−Limited to the AM5 socket
$3,299.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.5

AM5, ATX, DDR5, 4 Memory slots

+Five M.2 slots for fast SSD storage
+Wi-Fi 7 built in
+5G LAN for very fast wired networking
−Only four SATA ports for drives
$3,569.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:09 PST - Details
ASRockSpec score 8.2

AM5, ATX, DDR5, 4 Memory slots

+Supports up to 256 GB of DDR5 memory
+Built-in Wi-Fi 7 for wireless connectivity
+2.5G LAN for faster wired networking
−Single PCIe x16 slot limits graphics card options
$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:09 PST - Details
ASRockSpec score 8.4

LGA1700, ATX, DDR5, 4 Memory slots

+Supports Intel 14th, 13th and 12th Gen processors
+Supports up to 256 GB of DDR5 memory
+Four RAM slots for DDR5 memory
−Single PCIe x16 slot limits graphics card expansion
$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:09 PST - Details
MSISpec score 8.6

LGA1851, ATX, DDR5, 256GB

+256GB maximum memory: the highest maximum memory of the 11 here
$225.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:18 PST - Details

Compare specs

motherboardSocketForm factorMemory typeMaximum memorySATA portsSpec scorePrice
AM5E-ATXDDR5256GB49.1$3,299.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details
AM5ATXDDR5256GB48.5$3,569.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:09 PST - Details
AM5ATXDDR5256GB48.2$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:09 PST - Details
LGA1700ATXDDR5256GB88.4$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:09 PST - Details
LGA1851ATXDDR5256GB8.6$225.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:18 PST - Details

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