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30 motherboards under $250 from ASUS, MSI, GIGABYTE and more. Most cost $162 to $231, and half cost less than $195.

GIGABYTESpec score 8.3

AM4, DDR4, 4 Memory slots, 2 M.2 slots

+Wi-Fi 7 built in, the newest wireless standard listed here
+2.5G LAN for faster wired networking
+Four RAM slots supporting DDR4 memory
$204.00-9%Was: $223.44
as of 11/04/2026 15:07 PST - Details
StaclikSpec score 9.1

LGA2011-3, ITX, DDR4, 2 M.2 slots

+Mini-ITX form factor for compact NAS builds
+Ten SATA ports for many storage drives
+Two M.2 NVMe slots for fast cache or boot drives
−Requires LGA2011-3 Xeon E5 v3/v4 processors
$203.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:08 PST - Details
ShangzhaoyuanSpec score 8.5

LGA2011-3, E-ATX, DDR4, 256GB

+Dual CPU support for multi-processor workloads
+Supports up to 256GB of RAM
+Four PCIe x16 slots for multiple expansion cards
−Large E-ATX form factor needs a full-size case
−Uses the older LGA2011-3 socket
$184.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.3

LGA1700, ATX, DDR4, 3 M.2 slots

+Three M.2 slots for expanding storage
+DDR4 memory support for a lower-cost memory platform
+2.5Gb LAN for faster wired networking
−ATX form factor needs a larger case
−No built-in Wi-Fi
$247.04
as of 11/04/2026 12:09 PST - Details
HkuxzrSpec score 8.3

LGA2011-3, ITX, DDR4, 6 Memory slots

+Ten SATA ports for many storage drives
+Four 2.5GbE Intel i226-V network ports
+Six RAM slots for DDR4 memory
−Mini-ITX form factor offers limited expansion space
$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:10 PST - Details
UdptcpSpec score 8.1

LGA1151, ITX, DDR4, 2 Memory slots

+Mini ITX form factor fits compact builds
+Supports ECC memory for error-checking RAM
+Four 2.5G LAN ports for network storage
−Only two RAM slots limit total memory
$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:19 PST - Details
HkuxzrSpec score 8.0

LGA2011-3, ITX, DDR4, 2 Memory slots

+Two 10GbE Intel X550-T2 network ports
+Two M.2 NVMe slots for fast storage
+Intel C612 chipset for LGA2011-3 processors
−Only two SATA ports for storage drives
−Only two RAM slots for DDR4 memory
$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:10 PST - Details
RomindlySpec score 7.8

LGA1700, ITX, DDR4, 2 Memory slots

+Compact Mini-ITX form factor for small builds
+Supports up to 64GB of DDR4 memory
+Dual 2.5G LAN ports
−Only one PCIe x16 slot
−Two RAM slots limit expansion
$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
WisoquSpec score 7.8

LGA2011-3, E-ATX, DDR4, 8 Memory slots

+Eight memory slots support up to 64GB of RAM
+ECC memory support for error-checking
+Gigabit LAN for wired networking
−Maximum memory of 64GB limits large workloads
−Extended ATX size needs a large case
$246.27
as of 11/04/2026 08:11 PST - Details
Generic

LGA1200, ATX, DDR4, Intel B560

+ATX form factor fits standard full-size cases
+Supports LGA 1200 Intel processors
+Uses DDR4 memory
−Intel B560 chipset is a mid-range platform for LGA 1200
$185.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:10 PST - Details
Generic

LGA1151, DDR4, Intel Z270

+Intel Z270 chipset supports processor overclocking
+Uses DDR4 memory
+Supports LGA 1151 Intel processors
−Older LGA 1151 socket limits processor upgrade options
$198.08
as of 11/04/2026 15:06 PST - Details
Generic

LGA1151, ATX, DDR4, Intel H170

+ATX form factor fits standard full-size cases
+Uses DDR4 memory, a common and widely available type
+Supports LGA 1151 socket for Intel processors
−Intel H170 chipset is an older platform
−Name lists 64GB memory support, which is a maximum capacity
$223.68
as of 11/04/2026 15:07 PST - Details
Tytmsca

LGA1151, mATX, DDR4, Intel Z170

+Micro-ATX form factor suits compact builds
+Uses DDR4 memory, a common and widely available type
+Intel Z170 chipset supports overclocking on compatible processors
−LGA 1151 is an older Intel socket
−Intel Z170 is an older chipset platform
$221.74
as of 11/04/2026 15:07 PST - Details
Generic

LGA1200, mATX, DDR4, Intel H410

+Micro-ATX form factor fits smaller cases
+LGA 1200 socket for Intel Core i3 and i5 processors
+Supports up to 64GB of DDR4 memory
−Intel H410 chipset offers limited overclocking support
$193.94
as of 11/04/2026 15:07 PST - Details
Generic

LGA1151, ATX, DDR4, Intel Z170

+Supports up to 64GB of DDR4 memory
+Includes M.2 slot for fast NVMe storage
+Uses ATX form factor with full expansion space
−Uses older LGA 1151 socket and DDR4 memory
$182.58
as of 11/04/2026 15:07 PST - Details
Bjnskdgagb

AM4, mATX, DDR4, AMD A520

+AMD A520 chipset for AM4 Ryzen processors
+Micro-ATX form factor fits many standard cases
+Supports up to 64GB of DDR4 memory
−A520 chipset offers fewer features than newer AMD chipsets
$179.18
as of 11/04/2026 00:16 PST - Details
Bjnskdgagb

LGA1200, mATX, DDR4, 1 M.2 slots

+Intel B460 chipset with LGA1200 socket
+One M.2 slot for fast SSD storage
+DDR4 memory support up to 64GB
−Only one M.2 slot limits fast storage expansion
$221.28
as of 11/04/2026 00:16 PST - Details
Bjnskdgagb

LGA1151, DDR4, Intel H110

+Intel H110 chipset for LGA1151 processors
+Supports DDR4 memory up to 32GB
+Supports Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors
−H110 chipset offers limited overclocking support
$151.76
as of 11/04/2026 00:16 PST - Details
Bjnskdgagb

LGA1151, ATX, DDR4, Intel H170

+Full ATX form factor
+Supports DDR4 memory
+Intel H170 chipset with LGA1151 socket
−Larger ATX size needs a full-size case
$159.50
as of 11/04/2026 00:16 PST - Details
Bjnskdgagb

LGA1200, DDR4, Intel H410

+Intel H410 chipset with LGA1200 socket
+Supports DDR4 memory
+Includes USB 3.0 ports
−Intel H410 chipset offers limited overclocking options
$151.28
as of 11/04/2026 00:16 PST - Details
GIGABYTESpec score 8.3

AM4, DDR4, 4 Memory slots, 2 M.2 slots

+2.5G LAN for faster wired networking
+Wi-Fi 6E built in for wireless networking
+Four RAM slots supporting DDR4 memory
$194.30
as of 11/04/2026 15:07 PST - Details
Generic

LGA2011-3, DDR4, Intel X99

+Built on the Intel X99 chipset
+Supports E5 V3 and V4 series processors
+Works with DDR4 ECC and non-ECC memory
$230.82
as of 11/04/2026 15:07 PST - Details
Generic

LGA2011-3, DDR4

+Supports DDR4 memory
+Includes SATA3 connectivity
+Includes USB 3.0 ports
$201.44
as of 11/04/2026 15:07 PST - Details
Generic

LGA1151, ATX, DDR4, Intel Z390

+Intel Z390 chipset for LGA1151 processors
+ATX form factor with room for full-size expansion
+Uses DDR4 memory
$171.26
as of 11/04/2026 00:16 PST - Details
Generic

AM4, mATX, DDR4, AMD B450

+AMD B450 chipset for AM4 Ryzen processors
+Micro-ATX form factor fits many standard cases
+Supports up to 128GB of DDR4 memory
$237.46
as of 11/04/2026 00:16 PST - Details
Jwzfccore

LGA1151, mATX, DDR4, Intel B365

+Micro-ATX form factor fits smaller cases
+Supports DDR4 memory
+LGA1151 socket for Intel processors
$231.60
as of 11/04/2026 00:16 PST - Details
Jwzfccore

AM4, DDR4, AMD B450

+AM4 socket for Ryzen processors
+Dual-channel DDR4 memory support
+M.2 NVMe slot for fast storage
$216.82
as of 11/04/2026 00:16 PST - Details
Tytmsca

LGA1151, ATX, DDR4, Intel B365

+ATX form factor with room for full expansion
+DDR4 memory support
+Intel B365 chipset for LGA 1151 processors
$161.66
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details

Compare specs

motherboardSocketForm factorMemory typeWired LANChipsetSpec scorePrice
AM4DDR42.5GAMD B5508.3$204.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:07 PST - Details
LGA2011-3ITXDDR410GIntel C6129.1$203.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:08 PST - Details
LGA2011-3E-ATXDDR41GIntel X998.5$184.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
LGA1700ATXDDR42.5GIntel B6608.3$247.04
as of 11/04/2026 12:09 PST - Details
LGA2011-3ITXDDR42.5GIntel C6128.3$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:10 PST - Details
LGA1151ITXDDR42.5GIntel C2468.1$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:19 PST - Details
LGA2011-3ITXDDR410GIntel C6128.0$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:10 PST - Details
LGA1700ITXDDR42.5GIntel H6107.8$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
LGA2011-3E-ATXDDR41GIntel C6127.8$246.27
as of 11/04/2026 08:11 PST - Details
LGA1200ATXDDR4Intel B560n/a$185.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:10 PST - Details

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