Complete Motherboard Buying Guide: Chipsets, Sockets, Form Factors, and Compatibility Essentials | Funifytools


The motherboard is the central circuit board that connects CPU, GPU, RAM, storage, and PSU so the system works as one.

It drives performance (VRM quality, PCIe bandwidth, memory layout), expansion (PCIe/M.2/USB), and safety (protections, Dual BIOS/Flashback).

Key parts include the CPU socket, VRM, memory slots (DDR4/DDR5), PCIe slots (Gen 3/4/5), M.2/SATA storage, chipset, and rear I/O.

Platform notes: Intel 300→700 series (LGA1700 for 12th–14th gen, Z for OC); AMD AM4 (A/B/X) and AM5 (B650/X670/X670E, DDR5 & PCIe 5.0).

Before buying, match socket/chipset, check VRM and I/O, plan lanes/M.2, pick the right form factor, and favor boards with BIOS Flashback/diagnostics.


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