AM5, ATX, DDR5, 4 M.2 slots
Motherboards under $500
25 motherboards under $500 from Supermicro, ASUS and GIGABYTE. Most cost $412 to $497, and half cost less than $438.
Top brands: Supermicro (4)
Spec score 9.5
+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
as of 11/03/2026 21:56 PST - DetailsProduct details
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 11/03/2026 21:56 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score9.5
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 25 motherboards on this page+Wi-Fi 7: the highest wi-fi of the 6 here
+10G: the highest wired lan of the 7 here
+4 m.2 slots: the most m.2 slots of the 7 here
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Spec score 9.2
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
as of 11/03/2026 23:11 PST - DetailsProduct details
GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D Dark Wood AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard, Support Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 Series, DDR5, 16+2+2 Power
$499.99as of 11/03/2026 23:11 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score9.2
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 25 motherboards on this page+Wi-Fi 7: the highest wi-fi of the 6 here
+4 m.2 slots: the most m.2 slots of the 7 here
+4 memory slots: the most memory slots of the 6 here
+5G: only 1 of 7 here have a higher wired lan
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Spec score 8.5
LGA1700, ATX, DDR5, 2.5G
+LGA1700 socket supports Intel 12th, 13th and 14th Gen processors
+DDR5 memory support
+2.5G LAN for faster wired networking
−ATX form factor needs a standard full-size case
$425.75
as of 11/04/2026 00:18 PST - DetailsProduct details
MSI MPG Z790 Edge WiFi Gaming Motherboard (Supports 12th/13th/14th Gen Intel Processors, LGA 1700, DDR5, PCIe 5.0, M.2,
$425.75as of 11/04/2026 00:18 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.5
Pros
+LGA1700 socket supports Intel 12th, 13th and 14th Gen processors
+DDR5 memory support
+2.5G LAN for faster wired networking
+Wi-Fi 6E wireless built in
Cons−ATX form factor needs a standard full-size case
Compared with the 25 motherboards on this page−Wi-Fi 6E: 4 of the 6 here have a higher wi-fi
−2.5G: 4 of the 7 here have a higher wired lan
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Spec score 9.1
AM5, ATX, DDR5, 4 M.2 slots
+Wi-Fi 7: the highest wi-fi of the 6 here
+4 m.2 slots: the most m.2 slots of the 7 here
$455.32-5%List: $479.99
as of 11/03/2026 21:57 PST - DetailsProduct details
ASUS ROG Strix X870E-A Gaming WIFI7 NEO AM5 ATX Motherboard, DDR5, DIMM Fit, WiFi 7, 5Gb LAN, PCIe 5.0, 4X M.2, 2X
$455.32as of 11/03/2026 21:57 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score9.1
Compared with the 25 motherboards on this pagePros
+Wi-Fi 7: the highest wi-fi of the 6 here
+4 m.2 slots: the most m.2 slots of the 7 here
+5G: only 1 of 7 here have a higher wired lan
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Spec score 8.3
LGA1700, ATX, DDR5, 2 PCIe x16 slots
+Two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots for graphics and expansion cards
+ECC memory support for error correction
+Three M.2 slots for storage expansion
$426.99
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ASUS Pro WS W680-ACE IPMI Intel LGA1700 ATX workstation motherboard,2x PCIe 5.0x16 slot,DDR5,ECC memory,2x2.5 Gb
$426.99as of 11/03/2026 21:56 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.3
Pros
+Two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots for graphics and expansion cards
+ECC memory support for error correction
+Three M.2 slots for storage expansion
+DDR5 memory support
+ATX form factor for more expansion room
Compared with the 25 motherboards on this page−2.5G: 4 of the 7 here have a higher wired lan
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Spec score 8.4
LGA1700, ITX, DDR5, 2 Memory slots
+Mini-ITX form factor for compact builds
+Intel Z790 chipset for LGA1700 CPUs
+Two M.2 slots for storage expansion
−Only two RAM slots limit memory expansion
−Only one PCIe x16 slot
$442.99
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ASRock Phantom Gaming Intel Z790I Lightning WiFi DDR5 DIMMs up to 8600+ (OC) MHz 128GB LGA1700 M.2 Mini-ITX Motherboard
$442.99as of 11/03/2026 21:56 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.4
Pros
+Mini-ITX form factor for compact builds
+Intel Z790 chipset for LGA1700 CPUs
+Two M.2 slots for storage expansion
+Built-in Wi-Fi 6E connectivity
+2.5G LAN for faster wired networking
Cons−Only two RAM slots limit memory expansion
−Only one PCIe x16 slot
Compared with the 25 motherboards on this page−2 m.2 slots: 5 of the 7 here have more m.2 slots
−Wi-Fi 6E: 4 of the 6 here have a higher wi-fi
−2 memory slots: 4 of the 6 here have more memory slots
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AM4, mATX, 4 Memory slots, AMD B550
+Micro-ATX form factor fits smaller cases
+AMD B550 chipset with AM4 socket for Ryzen processors
+Four DDR4 memory slots for larger memory configurations
−Micro-ATX layout offers fewer expansion slots than ATX
$446.16
as of 11/03/2026 23:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Gaming Motherboard Fit for ASRock B550M PG Riptide Motherboard Support Ryzen 5 3600 5600 5700X3D 5800X3DCPU 4xDDR4
$446.16as of 11/03/2026 23:07 PST - Details
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+Micro-ATX form factor fits smaller cases
+AMD B550 chipset with AM4 socket for Ryzen processors
+Four DDR4 memory slots for larger memory configurations
Cons−Micro-ATX layout offers fewer expansion slots than ATX
Compared with the 25 motherboards on this page+4 memory slots: the most memory slots of the 6 here
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AM5, AMD B650
+AMD B650 chipset for AM5 Ryzen 7000 and 8000 processors
+Uses the AM5 socket for current Ryzen processors
+Gaming WiFi model includes built-in WiFi
−Micro-ATX form factor is a smaller board for limited cases
$463.18
as of 11/04/2026 00:16 PST - DetailsProduct details
Mother Board Fit for MSI B650M Gaming WiFi B650 Ryzen ™ 7000 8000 Series Motherboard Socket AM5
$463.18as of 11/04/2026 00:16 PST - Details
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+AMD B650 chipset for AM5 Ryzen 7000 and 8000 processors
+Uses the AM5 socket for current Ryzen processors
+Gaming WiFi model includes built-in WiFi
Cons−Micro-ATX form factor is a smaller board for limited cases
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Intel Z590
+Built on the Intel Z590 chipset
+LGA 1200 socket fits 10th and 11th generation Intel processors
+Named with WiFi, offering built-in wireless connectivity
−Limited to 10th and 11th generation Intel processors
$492.32
as of 11/04/2026 00:16 PST - DetailsProduct details
motherboard Fit For MSI MPG Z590 G AMING EDGE WIFI Blade | Motherboard 1200 Pin 10/11th Generation
$492.32as of 11/04/2026 00:16 PST - Details
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+Built on the Intel Z590 chipset
+LGA 1200 socket fits 10th and 11th generation Intel processors
+Named with WiFi, offering built-in wireless connectivity
Cons−Limited to 10th and 11th generation Intel processors
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AM4, mATX, 2 Memory slots, AMD A520
+Micro-ATX form factor for compact builds
+AM4 socket supports 5600G, 5700X3D and 5800X3D processors
+Two DDR4 memory slots
−Only two memory slots limits total RAM expansion
$419.90
as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - DetailsProduct details
Placa Madre Fit for Gigabyte A520M K V2 Motherboard Support 5600G 5700X3D 5800X3D CPU 2xDDR4 5100MHz NVME M.2 PCIe 3.0
$419.90as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - Details
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+Micro-ATX form factor for compact builds
+AM4 socket supports 5600G, 5700X3D and 5800X3D processors
+Two DDR4 memory slots
+NVMe M.2 support over PCIe 3.0
Cons−Only two memory slots limits total RAM expansion
Compared with the 25 motherboards on this page−2 memory slots: 4 of the 6 here have more memory slots
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LGA2011, E-ATX, DDR4, Intel C612
+Dual LGA2011 sockets for two processors
+Intel C612 chipset
+Uses DDR4 memory
−E-ATX form factor needs a large case
$438.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Supermicro X10DRH-IT-B Dual LGA2011/ Intel C612/ DDR4/ SATA3&USB3.0/ V&2GbE/ EATX Server Motherboard$438.00as of 11/04/2026 07:10 PST - Details
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+Dual LGA2011 sockets for two processors
+Intel C612 chipset
+Uses DDR4 memory
Cons−E-ATX form factor needs a large case
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Spec score 9.0
AM5, DDR5, 4 Memory slots, 3 M.2 slots
+Three M.2 sockets for storage expansion
+5G LAN for fast wired networking
+Built-in Wi-Fi 7 connectivity
$415.73
as of 11/03/2026 23:11 PST - DetailsProduct details
GIGABYTE B850 AORUS Elite-P Ice Motherboard | AMD Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs, digital 16+2+2-phase VRM, up to 8200MHz DDR5
$415.73as of 11/03/2026 23:11 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score9.0
Pros
+Three M.2 sockets for storage expansion
+5G LAN for fast wired networking
+Built-in Wi-Fi 7 connectivity
+Supports DDR5 memory up to 8200MHz
Compared with the 25 motherboards on this page+Wi-Fi 7: the highest wi-fi of the 6 here
+4 memory slots: the most memory slots of the 6 here
+5G: only 1 of 7 here have a higher wired lan
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AM4, DDR4, AMD B450
+Supports AMD AM4 processors
+Uses DDR4 memory
+AMD B450 chipset supports AM4 processors
$455.83
as of 11/03/2026 23:00 PST - DetailsProduct details
for B450I Gaming Plus AC Motherboard DDR4 B450 AM4 Board for MSI, for Computers
$455.83as of 11/03/2026 23:00 PST - Details
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+Supports AMD AM4 processors
+Uses DDR4 memory
+AMD B450 chipset supports AM4 processors
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LGA1200, ATX, 4 Memory slots, Intel Z590
+Z590 chipset supports LGA1200 Intel processors
+ATX form factor offers room for expansion cards
+Four RAM slots for a larger memory configuration
$413.94
as of 11/03/2026 23:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Gaming Motherboard Fit for ASUS Prime Z590-V Motherboard LGA1200 Support I9-11900KF 10900K I7-11700F 10600K I5-11600K
$413.94as of 11/03/2026 23:07 PST - Details
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+Z590 chipset supports LGA1200 Intel processors
+ATX form factor offers room for expansion cards
+Four RAM slots for a larger memory configuration
Compared with the 25 motherboards on this page+4 memory slots: the most memory slots of the 6 here
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AM4, AMD X570
+AMD X570 chipset for AM4 Ryzen processors
+AM4 socket fits Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 chips
+TUF Gaming line with Wi-Fi support
$408.94
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Gaming Motherboard Fit for ASUS X570 Motherboard AM4 TUF Gaming X570-PLUS (WI-FI) Supports Ryzen 5 5600G 5600/Ryzen 7
$408.94as of 11/03/2026 23:07 PST - Details
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+AMD X570 chipset for AM4 Ryzen processors
+AM4 socket fits Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 chips
+TUF Gaming line with Wi-Fi support
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DDR4, Intel B760
+Built on the Intel B760 chipset
+Uses DDR4 memory with dual-channel design
+Bundled with a Core i3 13100F processor
$489.00
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Gaming Motherboard Fit for SOYO Classic B760M Motherboard with, Core I3 13100F CPU Processor Set Dual Channel DDR4
$489.00as of 11/03/2026 23:07 PST - Details
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+Built on the Intel B760 chipset
+Uses DDR4 memory with dual-channel design
+Bundled with a Core i3 13100F processor
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LGA1200, ATX, DDR4, 2 M.2 slots
+Supports ECC memory for error correction
+Two M.2 slots for fast storage
+Full ATX form factor for expansion options
$488.60
as of 11/04/2026 00:16 PST - DetailsProduct details
motherboard Fit For ASUS W480 W480/SYS | LGA 1200 DDR4-2933 ECC Dual M.2 Support I3-1030 10325 10400F 11400 11700
$488.60as of 11/04/2026 00:16 PST - Details
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+Supports ECC memory for error correction
+Two M.2 slots for fast storage
+Full ATX form factor for expansion options
+LGA 1200 socket for Intel processors
+Supports DDR4-2933 memory
Compared with the 25 motherboards on this page−2 m.2 slots: 5 of the 7 here have more m.2 slots
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LGA2011-3, DDR4
+Supports ECC memory for error-corrected RAM
+Supports DDR4 memory
+NVMe M.2 support
$416.57
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Placa Madre Fit for HUANANZHI X10X99 16D Dual CPU Server Motherboard Set LGA 2011-3 DDR4 ECC RAM Support NVME M.2
$416.57as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - Details
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+Supports ECC memory for error-corrected RAM
+Supports DDR4 memory
+NVMe M.2 support
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AM5, mATX, DDR5, AMD B650
+Micro-ATX form factor for compact builds
+AM5 socket supports current AMD Ryzen processors
+Supports DDR5 memory
$409.64
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Placa Madre Fit for JGINYUE B650M Night Devil Desktop Gaming Motherboard AM5 DDR5 96GB 9000MHz M-ATX USB 3.2 M.2x2 for
$409.64as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - Details
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+Micro-ATX form factor for compact builds
+AM5 socket supports current AMD Ryzen processors
+Supports DDR5 memory
+Two M.2 slots for NVMe storage
+USB 3.2 ports
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LGA1200, ATX
+ATX form factor for standard server and workstation cases
+Intel W580 chipset for LGA 1200 processors
+Server motherboard design for business workloads
$497.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
SUPERMICRO MBD-X12SAE-5-O ATX Server Motherboard LGA 1200 Intel W580$497.00as of 11/04/2026 07:10 PST - Details
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+ATX form factor for standard server and workstation cases
+Intel W580 chipset for LGA 1200 processors
+Server motherboard design for business workloads
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LGA1366
+LGA 1366 socket for Intel processors
+Supermicro server-grade board design
−Older DDR3 memory standard limits upgrade options
$449.95
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Supermicro Intel 945GC DDR3 800 LGA 1366 Motherboards X8DTL-6L-O$449.95as of 11/04/2026 07:10 PST - Details
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+LGA 1366 socket for Intel processors
+Supermicro server-grade board design
Cons−Older DDR3 memory standard limits upgrade options
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LGA1700, mATX
+Micro-ATX form factor for compact builds
+LGA 1700 socket for Intel processors
$419.00
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Pros
+Micro-ATX form factor for compact builds
+LGA 1700 socket for Intel processors
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$411.58
as of 11/03/2026 23:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Gaming Motherboard 6050A3022501-MB-A01 Mainboard Fit for HP Elitebook 840 850 G6 Laptop Motherboard CPU:I5-8265U
$411.58as of 11/03/2026 23:07 PST - Details
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$420.93
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Server Motherboard Embedded Industrial Control Motherboard 15GEL 15JA00-A2 EPIA-LT15000AG
$420.93as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
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$435.94
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Server Motherboard Fit for MATROX Industrial Image Acquisition Card SOL6MCL* Y7184-01 REV.B
$435.94as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
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Compare specs
| motherboard | Socket | Form factor | Memory type | Chipset | Spec score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM5 | ATX | DDR5 | AMD X870E | 9.5 | $499.99 as of 11/03/2026 21:56 PST - Details | |
| AM5 | ATX | DDR5 | AMD X870E | 9.2 | $499.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:11 PST - Details | |
| LGA1700 | ATX | DDR5 | Intel Z790 | 8.5 | $425.75 as of 11/04/2026 00:18 PST - Details | |
| AM5 | ATX | DDR5 | AMD X870E | 9.1 | $455.32 as of 11/03/2026 21:57 PST - Details | |
| LGA1700 | ATX | DDR5 | Intel W680 | 8.3 | $426.99 as of 11/03/2026 21:56 PST - Details | |
| LGA1700 | ITX | DDR5 | Intel Z790 | 8.4 | $442.99 as of 11/03/2026 21:56 PST - Details | |
| AM4 | mATX | AMD B550 | n/a | $446.16 as of 11/03/2026 23:07 PST - Details | ||
| AM5 | AMD B650 | n/a | $463.18 as of 11/04/2026 00:16 PST - Details | |||
| Intel Z590 | n/a | $492.32 as of 11/04/2026 00:16 PST - Details | ||||
| AM4 | mATX | AMD A520 | n/a | $419.90 as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - Details |





















