Top rated Motherboards
Here's a ranking of the top rated products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.
1. ASUS ROG Strix B450-F Gaming
The ROG Strix motherboards offer comprehensive control over fans, water pumps, and even all-in-one (AIO) water coolers. Users can assign three configurable temperature sensors to each connector for monitoring. This can be done either through Fan Xpert 4 or UEFI. Whether the system is cooled by air or water, the auto-tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single mouse click. Additionally, there is an Extreme Quiet mode that reduces all fan speeds below the default minimum setting, keeping the system whisper-quiet during light tasks.
The ROG Strix B450-F Gaming motherboard provides more than enough power for Ryzen processor cores, along with cooling, memory, and connectivity options for various hardware components. This allows you to build your system exactly the way you want – whether on a tight budget or with high-end components for the highest demands. Numerous design variations, customization options, extensive validation lists, and the widest range of components in the industry make building and personalizing a gaming system with the ROG Strix B450-F Gaming easier than ever before.
2. ASUS ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING
The motherboards of the ROG Strix B550 Gaming series are designed for those who want to harness the great performance of their builds. They offer a feature set typically found in the high-end ROG Strix X570 Gaming series, including modern PCIe 4.0 connectivity. The ROG Strix B550-A Gaming provides robust power delivery and effective cooling, and is equipped for AMD Ryzen 3rd generation CPUs. As an added bonus, the outstanding performance is complemented by a stunning silver-white finish and a Cyberpunk-inspired aesthetic that delivers a striking look.
3. ASUS ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming
The ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming helps you get the most out of your gaming build with improved power delivery and optimized cooling. The intelligent control features provide you with an easy way to manage overclocking, cooling, and networking settings. With this, you have everything you need to unlock the full potential of your build for top-tier gaming performance.
4. Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX
The Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX ATX motherboard is an ATX motherboard with the high-end Intel Z790 chipset and socket LGA 1700. The motherboard is suitable for desktop processors of the 12th generation and 13th generation Intel Core CPUs, codename: Alder Lake and Raptor Lake. It supports DDR5 working memory with up to 7.600 MHz. With an extended voltage interface of 16+1+2 phases, this motherboard is perfect for OC enthusiasts. In addition to passively cooled voltage converters, the Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX impresses with further features such as reset jumpers and clear CMOS jumpers.
5. MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI
With years of experience, MSI is no stranger to building high-performance motherboards. R&D and engineering teams have reviewed countless designs, evaluated a wide range of high-quality components, and developed products for reliability even under extreme conditions. For processors with more cores, thermal and power design becomes crucial to ensure that temperatures remain lower. MSI's advanced PWM heatsink and improved circuit design ensure that even high-end Intel CPUs run at full speed with MSI motherboards. With MSI motherboards, you can manage the speeds and temperatures of all your system and CPU fans. High-performance MSI motherboards are packed with advanced features and the latest technology to tackle any challenge, whether you are a gamer, prosumer, or PC enthusiast. MSI motherboards come equipped with a variety of ports to satisfy gamers. Enhanced audio, advanced LAN networking features, USB, and Mystic Light transform every gaming experience into an impressive one.
6. ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI
This powerful machine is the centerpiece of your next hot rod. With stunning speeds of PCIe 5.0 and WiFi 6E, robust cooling from integrated heatsinks, and advanced power design tailored for Ryzen processors, the ROG Strix B650E-F leaves its competition in the dust.
7. Gigabyte B550 Aorus elite AX V2
In the dark, starless night, the hawk instills fear in the heart of its prey. Even with minimal visibility, the hawk locates its target and patiently waits for the perfect moment to strike. With its laser-sharp vision, the hawk dominates the darkness of the night just as AORUS Core Lighting illuminates the vast AORUS ecosystem. To fully support the 3rd generation AMD Ryzen processors, the B550 AORUS motherboards offer the ultimate power solution, consisting of load balancing, digital control, and multiple phases. After countless experiments and tests, GIGABYTE presents the unbeatable B550 AORUS motherboards for enthusiasts. No compromises and never stop reaching higher. The uncapped performance is complemented by advanced thermal solutions, enlarged heat sinks, high-quality thermal pads, and thermal protection devices. B550 motherboards keep MOSFETs and M.2 SSDs cool even under full load. They provide lower temperatures for enthusiasts, overclockers, and professional gamers.
8. MSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS
The MPG series allows for enhanced RGB control and synchronization. Experiment with personalizing the LED strip on the front. With the MPG series, you can turn your equipment into an eye-catcher.
9. ASUS ROG Strix B550-F Gaming Wifi II
The ASUS ROG Strix B550-F Gaming WIFI II is based on the AMD B550 chipset and supports AMD processors for the AM4 socket. It features four DDR4 slots for up to 128 GB of RAM. Additional features of the ASUS ROG Strix B550-F Gaming include a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, a PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, and three PCIe 3.0 x1 slots. Furthermore, the ASUS ROG Strix B550-F Gaming WIFI II offers 8-channel audio, a 2.5 Gigabit LAN interface, Wi-Fi 6, six SATA3 ports, two M.2 slots, and a variety of USB interfaces.
10. ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PLUS WIFI II
The TUF Gaming B550-Plus WiFi II distills essential elements of the modern AMD platform and combines them with gaming-ready features and proven durability. This motherboard is designed with military-grade components, an enhanced power solution, and a comprehensive set of cooling options, providing solid performance with unwavering gaming stability.
When you build with a TUF Gaming motherboard, you also benefit from the TUF Gaming Alliance – a collaboration between ASUS and trusted industry partners that ensures easier building, excellent compatibility, and complementary aesthetics from the components to the case.
