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2 motherboards under $250 from ASUS, MSI, GIGABYTE and more. Prices run $185 to $189.

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
MachinistSpec score 8.9

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

+10 sata ports: the most sata ports of the 12 here
+4 pcie x16 slots: only 1 of 15 here have more pcie x16 slots
$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - Details

Compare specs

motherboardSocketForm factorMemory typeWired LANChipsetSpec scorePrice
LGA2011-3E-ATXDDR41GIntel X998.5$184.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
LGA2011-3E-ATXDDR4Intel X998.9$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - Details

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