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Motherboards

The motherboard links every part: its socket and chipset set which processors it accepts, and its size must match the case. Then look at the slots for memory and fast storage, the rear ports and whether wireless networking is built in. Advanced overclocking features and decorative heatsinks only matter to a small minority of users.

Rated on these criteria

  • Connectivity
  • Storage
  • Memory
  • M.2 slots
  • Price
The buying guide

Choose by use

The right product depends on the situation. Each page below takes the category’s criteria and changes their weight for one specific need.

Motherboard for a home file server For a home file server, the motherboard needs many storage connectors rather than fast USB ports on the back panel. Read Motherboard for a video editing workstation For a video editing workstation, the motherboard needs many fast ports on the back panel to connect external drives and accessories without delay. Read Motherboard for a virtualization workstation For a workstation running several virtual machines, the motherboard must above all accept a large amount of memory to share between them. Read

What we rate in this category

Every product in the category is rated from 0 to 100 on these criteria : the same for all of them, whichever merchant sells it.

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Connectivity
This criterion measures the number of fast USB ports available on the rear of the board. The longer the bar, the more ports it offers.
Storage
This criterion measures the number of connectors available to plug in storage drives. The longer the bar, the more drives the board accepts.
Memory
This criterion measures the maximum amount of memory the board can hold. The longer the bar, the more it can accommodate.
M.2 slots
This criterion measures the number of slots available for fast M.2 format drives. The longer the bar, the more slots the board offers.
Price
This criterion compares the price of this motherboard to those found on the market for equivalent models.

Price brackets by tier

Orders of magnitude, not displayed prices: a price only appears on Kalyneo once it has been collected from a merchant, with its collection date.

Under €150

Entry-level chipset with few memory and storage slots, enough to build a simple office setup without room to expand.

€150 to €270

More slots for memory and fast storage, a wider range of rear ports and wireless connectivity usually built in.

Over €270

High-end chipset, reinforced power delivery for overclocking, extensive connectivity and refined heatsinks.

The buying guide for this category Buying guide: how to choose a motherboard A motherboard is chosen primarily on its connectivity, its storage slots and its maximum memory, since these capacities set the limits for future upgrades. Price follows these characteristics rather than the other way around. Read the guide

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