{"id":93272,"date":"2025-06-30T17:00:14","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T09:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/?p=93272"},"modified":"2025-06-30T17:15:23","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T09:15:23","slug":"best-motherboards-gaming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/best-motherboards-gaming\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Best Motherboards For Gaming (2025) To Power Your Rig"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the best motherboards for gaming is critical, whether you\u2019re a first-time builder or a seasoned PC enthusiast. Think of the motherboard as the foundation and nervous system of your computer \u2013 it dictates what your gaming PC can and cannot do. And with today\u2019s ever-expanding array of chipsets, sockets, and features, finding the right fit can feel like navigating a maze. But once you know what to look for, certain boards will start standing out \u2013 not just on spec sheets, but in how well they bring your entire build together.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quick comparison: Best motherboards for gaming (2025)<\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Motherboard (Platform)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Key Features<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Price Tier<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ASRock X870E Taichi (AMD AM5)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flagship X870E chipset<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USB4 (40 Gbps)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wi-Fi 7 &amp; 5GbE LAN<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E-ATX form factor<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-End \ud83d\udcb0\ud83d\udcb0\ud83d\udcb0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gigabyte X670 Aorus Elite AX (AMD AM5)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4x M.2 slots<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13 rear USB ports<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wi-Fi 6E &amp; 2.5Gb LAN<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long upgrade path<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mid \ud83d\udcb0\ud83d\udcb0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus WiFi (AMD AM5)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robust 12+2 power stages<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large heatsinks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DDR5 support<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affordable ATX board<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budget &#8211; Mid\ud83d\udcb0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero (Intel LGA1700)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20+1 phase VRM<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PCIe 5.0 (GPU &amp; M.2)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dual Thunderbolt 4<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.5Gb LAN, Wi-Fi 6E<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-End \ud83d\udcb0\ud83d\udcb0\ud83d\udcb0\ud83d\udcb0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi (Intel LGA1700)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16+1+1 phase VRM<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4x M.2 slots<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plenty of USB 3.x ports<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wi-Fi 6E &amp; 2.5Gb LAN<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mid \ud83d\udcb0\ud83d\udcb0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ASUS ROG Strix B760-F Gaming WiFi (Intel LGA1700)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16+1 power stages<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium audio (ALC4080)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3x M.2 slots<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stylish RGB design<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mid \ud83d\udcb0\ud83d\udcb0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gigabyte B760 Aorus Elite AX (Intel LGA1700)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12+1+1 phase VRM<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3x M.2 &amp; 4x SATA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wi-Fi 6E &amp; 2.5Gb LAN<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solid value ATX board<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budget &#8211; Mid\ud83d\udcb0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best motherboards for gaming (2025): AMD<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. ASRock X870E Taichi: Flagship AM5 masterpiece<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_93279\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-93279\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-93279\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ASRock-X870E-Taichi.webp\" alt=\"ASRock X870E Taichi gaming motherboard\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ASRock-X870E-Taichi.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ASRock-X870E-Taichi-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ASRock-X870E-Taichi-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ASRock-X870E-Taichi-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ASRock-X870E-Taichi-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-93279\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: Tech Dynamic)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Why to get<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Why not to get<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flagship performance at better value<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultra-fast networking (Wi-Fi 7 &amp; dual LAN)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extensive USB connectivity (USB4)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent VRM and cooling design<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">User-friendly features for DIY builds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large E-ATX size limits case options<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polarizing aesthetics with prominent RGB<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No built-in 10Gb Ethernet<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for the best AM5 motherboards for gaming, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/ASROCK-X870E-TAICHI-Motherboard-i.32559623.29480784215\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ASRock X870E Taichi<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a top contender. This board is built for AMD\u2019s newest <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/ryzen\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ryzen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> chips (7000 series and beyond) and delivers near-flagship features at a price lower than many competing high-end boards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In our research, we found the X870E Taichi comes loaded with ultra-fast connectivity \u2013 including USB4 Type-C ports (40Gbps), updated networking like Wi-Fi 7 and 5 GbE Ethernet, and robust power delivery to fuel high-core-count CPUs. In fact, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/asrock\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ASRock\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Taichi line has impressed reviewers in recent years by offering premium specs at a more affordable price than rivals. The latest X870E Taichi continues that trend, making it easy to recommend for building a high-end Ryzen 7000\/8000\/9000 gaming rig.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Specifications<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Chipset \/ Socket<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD X870E chipset\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AM5 socket<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Form Factor<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extended ATX (E-ATX)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Memory Support<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4x DDR5 DIMM slots, up to 256 GB capacity<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Expansion Slots<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2x PCIe 5.0 x16 (x16\/x8+x8), CrossFire support<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Storage<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1x PCIe 5.0 M.2<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3x PCIe 4.0 M.2<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6x SATA III<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Networking<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wi-Fi 7<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1x 5Gb LAN<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1x 2.5Gb LAN<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Notable Features<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USB4 (40Gbps)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Active VRM cooling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tool-less M.2 slots<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Debug LED<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Gigabyte X670 Aorus Elite AX: Best value X670 motherboard<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_93277\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-93277\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-93277\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Gigabyte-X670-Aorus-Elite-AX.webp\" alt=\"Gigabyte X670 Aorus Elite AX motherboard for gaming\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Gigabyte-X670-Aorus-Elite-AX.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Gigabyte-X670-Aorus-Elite-AX-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Gigabyte-X670-Aorus-Elite-AX-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Gigabyte-X670-Aorus-Elite-AX-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Gigabyte-X670-Aorus-Elite-AX-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-93277\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: TechstuffSingapore)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Why to get<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Why not to get<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent performance-to-price ratio<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple high-speed M.2 slots (including PCIe 5.0)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great USB connectivity (13 ports)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong VRM design supports high-end CPUs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robust and user-friendly design<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No PCIe 5.0 GPU slot (PCIe 4.0 only)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic onboard audio codec<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fewer premium features (no debug LEDs, minimal RGB lighting)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not interested in those flagship prices? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/Gigabyte-X670-Aorus-Elite-AX-AM5-Motherboard-with-WIFI-(For-AMD-Ryzen-7000-CPU)-i.192417774.23202784683\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gigabyte\u2019s X670 Aorus Elite AX<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a top-rated motherboard that hits the sweet spot for AMD\u2019s AM5 platform. It\u2019s often cited as the best <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/AMD\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> X670 gaming <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/motherboard\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">motherboard<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because it offers just about everything you could need for a high-performance build, without the exorbitant cost.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This board is loaded with features: four M.2 slots for plenty of NVMe SSD storage, a whopping 13 USB ports on the rear I\/O, plus AMD\u2019s RZ616 Wi-Fi 6E module and 2.5 GbE LAN for speedy networking. Despite this richness, the Aorus Elite AX is priced around $450, making it more value-for-money than other pricier X670E boards.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Specifications<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Chipset \/ Socket<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD X670 chipset<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AM5 socket (supports Ryzen 7000 series processors)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Form Factor<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ATX (Standard ATX)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Memory Support<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4x DDR5 DIMM slots (up to 256\u202fGB, supports high-frequency DDR5 like 8000\u202fMT\/s OC)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Expansion Slots<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (graphics slot)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x2 mode) for additional cards<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Storage<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4x M.2 NVMe slots (1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 3x PCIe 4.0 x4)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4x SATA III ports<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Networking<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.5\u202fGb Ethernet (Realtek RTL8125)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wi-Fi 6E wireless + Bluetooth 5.2 module<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Notable Features<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16+2+2 phase digital VRM with high-current stages<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Q-Flash Plus (USB BIOS update without CPU)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrated I\/O shield<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple USB 3.2 Gen2 ports + USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (20\u202fGbps) on rear<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus WiFi: Rock-solid budget AM5 board<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_93275\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-93275\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-93275\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ASUS-TUF-Gaming-B650-Plus-WiFi.webp\" alt=\"ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus WiFi\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ASUS-TUF-Gaming-B650-Plus-WiFi.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ASUS-TUF-Gaming-B650-Plus-WiFi-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ASUS-TUF-Gaming-B650-Plus-WiFi-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ASUS-TUF-Gaming-B650-Plus-WiFi-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ASUS-TUF-Gaming-B650-Plus-WiFi-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-93275\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: Performance PC Pte Ltd)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Why to get<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Why not to get<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great value for budget AM5 builds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solid power delivery (12+2 phase VRM)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern connectivity (20Gbps USB-C, Wi-Fi 6)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Efficient cooling and reliable performance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY-friendly design with essential features<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No PCIe 5.0 GPU slot (PCIe 4.0 only)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wi-Fi 6 instead of Wi-Fi 6E<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic audio and minimal RGB features<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited expansion options compared to premium models<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re on a tighter budget, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/Asus-TUF-GAMING-B650M-PLUS-WIFI-B650-M-PLUS-B650M-Gaming-Motherboard-(3-YEARS-WARRANTY-BY-AVERTEK-ENTERPRISES-PTE-LTD)-i.697821916.21159586286\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TUF B650-Plus WiFi<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is highly recommended as a motherboard for gaming with AMD\u2019s Ryzen 7000 CPUs. Priced around $350, the TUF B650-Plus focuses on essentials and reliability. It features a robust 12+2 DrMOS power stage design with chunky heatsinks, meaning it can handle even a high-end Ryzen 9 7950X without breaking a sweat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early AM5 adopters might recall some BIOS teething issues at launch, but boards like this TUF series have since matured into stable and hassle-free performers on the new platform. And while you may not get extravagant extras, what you do get is rock-solid performance and durability (true to the TUF name), plus modern must-haves like DDR5 support, Wi-Fi 6, and plenty of USB ports.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Specifications<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Chipset \/ Socket<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD B650 chipset<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AM5 socket (supports Ryzen 7000 series processors)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Form Factor<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ATX (Standard ATX)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Memory Support<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4x DDR5 DIMM slots (up to 128\u202fGB, supports DDR5-6400+ OC; EXPO ready)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Expansion Slots<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (for graphics)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2x PCIe 4.0 x1 slots for expansion cards<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Storage<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3x M.2 NVMe slots (1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 2x PCIe 4.0 x4)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4x SATA III ports (RAID 0\/1\/10 support)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Networking<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Realtek 2.5\u202fGb Ethernet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) wireless + Bluetooth 5.2<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Notable Features<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12+2 power stages (60A MOSFETs) capable of running high-core-count CPUs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large VRM and M.2 heatsinks for cooling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USB 3.2 Gen 2&#215;2 Type-C (20\u202fGbps) port on rear<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BIOS Flashback button for easy BIOS updates<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best motherboards for gaming (2025): Intel<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #212121; font-size: 1.563em;\">4. ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero: Premium Z790 powerhouse\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_93280\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-93280\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-93280\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ASUS-ROG-Maximus-Z790-Hero.webp\" alt=\"ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero motherboard for gaming\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ASUS-ROG-Maximus-Z790-Hero.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ASUS-ROG-Maximus-Z790-Hero-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ASUS-ROG-Maximus-Z790-Hero-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ASUS-ROG-Maximus-Z790-Hero-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ASUS-ROG-Maximus-Z790-Hero-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-93280\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: Vii PC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Why to get<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Why not to get<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Superior VRM and overclocking capabilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next-gen PCIe 5.0 support (GPU\/M.2)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exceptional connectivity (Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 6E)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium audio and build quality<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced troubleshooting features (OLED debug display)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extremely expensive<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lacks 10Gb Ethernet despite price<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overkill for typical gaming builds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stepping into Intel territory, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/ASUS-ROG-MAXIMUS-Z790-HERO-Motherboard-Intel-i7-13700KF-13700KF-Processor-BUNDLE-i.16573133.20266880398\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ROG Maximus Z790 Hero<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an enthusiast-grade motherboard that pulls out all the stops. Part of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/Asus\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ASUS\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> flagship ROG lineup, the Z790 Hero is built to satisfy overclockers and hardcore gamers who want the best of the best. This board boasts a 20+1 phase VRM with high-amperage stages, meaning it can overclock Intel 12th\/13th Gen processors (and the upcoming 14th Gen refresh) with ease. The Maximus Hero even has some ROG signature touches like a pre-mounted I\/O shield, Q-Code debug display, BIOS flashback, and onboard buttons for making the PC building and tuning process a joy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All this luxury does come at a steep price. And interestingly, some competing ultra-premium boards throw in extras like 10 GbE networking, which the Hero lacks. But unless you truly need such niche features, the Z790 Hero covers practically everything an enthusiast could desire.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Specifications<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Chipset \/ Socket<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel Z790 chipset\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LGA1700 socket (Intel 12th\/13th Gen CPUs)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Form Factor<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ATX<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Memory Support<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4x DDR5 slots (up to 192GB, supports DDR5-7800+ OC)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Expansion Slots<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (x16 or x8\/x8)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Storage<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1x PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot (via bundled add-in card)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4x PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6x SATA III ports<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Networking<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wi-Fi 6E<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Notable Features<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dual Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (20Gbps)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium audio (ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 + ESS Sabre DAC)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Q-Code debug OLED<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RGB AniMe Matrix Lighting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onboard buttons (BIOS Flashback, Clear CMOS, PCIe Slot Q-Release) for easier maintenance and recovery processes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi: Best all-rounder Intel board<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_93278\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-93278\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-93278\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MSI-MAG-Z790-Tomahawk-WiFi.webp\" alt=\"MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi motherboard gaming pc\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MSI-MAG-Z790-Tomahawk-WiFi.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MSI-MAG-Z790-Tomahawk-WiFi-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MSI-MAG-Z790-Tomahawk-WiFi-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MSI-MAG-Z790-Tomahawk-WiFi-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MSI-MAG-Z790-Tomahawk-WiFi-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-93278\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: Wafu Wave)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Why to get<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Why not to get<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent mid-range performance and value<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abundant storage connectivity (4x M.2, 7x SATA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robust power delivery (16+1+1 VRM)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong network and USB connectivity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reliable, well-rounded gaming motherboard<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots (all PCIe 4.0)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited features for extreme overclocking (no onboard debug LEDs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DDR5-only, higher overall cost due to expensive DDR5 RAM<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MSI\u2019s MAG Tomahawk series has long been beloved for delivering high-end features at mid-range prices, and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/MSI-MAG-Z790-TOMAHAWK-WIFI-ATX-Motherboard-LGA1700-DDR5-PCIe-5.0-Wi-Fi-6E-for-Intel-14th-Gen-MB6304-i.1225083413.24895469733\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Z790 Tomahawk WiFi<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is no exception. It\u2019s often hailed as the best gaming motherboard for Intel LGA1700 in terms of value, offering a huge number of ports and features for the cash.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This ATX board is a true all-rounder. It supports both 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors out of the box (and is 14th Gen-ready with a BIOS update). You get four M.2 slots for ample NVMe SSD storage, plenty of SATA ports for additional drives, and a healthy assortment of USB ports. The Tomahawk\u2019s 16+1+1 VRM design and large heatsinks provide stable power even for an i7 or i9, though it\u2019s more geared toward running stock or mildly boosted clocks. Still, features like Wi-Fi 6E networking and 2.5 GbE LAN are built in, so you\u2019re covered for fast internet out of the box.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another plus is the support for both <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/ddr5\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DDR5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/ddr4\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DDR4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> variants, giving budget builders flexibility. Overall, the MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk hits a sweet spot: it\u2019s robust, feature-rich, and reasonably priced. It\u2019s no wonder this board comes highly recommended by experienced builders as a go-to choice for a gaming PC in 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Specifications<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Chipset \/ Socket<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel Z790 chipset<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LGA 1700 socket (supports 12th\/13th\/14th Gen Intel Core)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Form Factor<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ATX (Standard ATX size)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Memory Support<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4x DDR5 DIMM slots (up to 128\u202fGB total, supports DDR5-7200+ OC)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Expansion Slots<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (for GPU)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Storage<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4x M.2 NVMe slots (PCIe 4.0)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7x SATA III ports<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Networking<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel 2.5G LAN<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel Wi-Fi 6E<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Notable Features<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USB-C 3.2 Gen2x2 20\u202fGbps port<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robust 16+1+1 phase VRM (90A stages) for high-end CPUs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onboard BIOS Flashback button<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. ASUS ROG Strix B760-F Gaming WiFi: Stylish mid-range gaming board<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_93274\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-93274\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-93274\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ASUS-ROG-Strix-B760-F-Gaming-WiFi.webp\" alt=\"ASUS ROG Strix B760-F Gaming WiFi motherboard for gaming\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ASUS-ROG-Strix-B760-F-Gaming-WiFi.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ASUS-ROG-Strix-B760-F-Gaming-WiFi-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ASUS-ROG-Strix-B760-F-Gaming-WiFi-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ASUS-ROG-Strix-B760-F-Gaming-WiFi-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ASUS-ROG-Strix-B760-F-Gaming-WiFi-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-93274\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: Vii PC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Why to get<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Why not to get<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium VRM design handles high-end CPUs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong connectivity and high-speed memory support<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Superior onboard audio and networking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stylish design and solid build quality<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good balance of price and features compared to entry-level Z790<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expensive for a B-series motherboard<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No CPU overclocking support (B760 chipset limitation)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots (PCIe 4.0 only)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited storage compared to higher-end boards<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t need the extreme overclocking capability of a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/z790\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Z790<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> board, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/b760\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B760<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> chipset board like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/ASUS-ROG-STRIX-B760-F-GAMING-WIFI-B760-B760-F-Intel-B760-Chipset-Wi-Fi-6E-Socket-LGA1700-ATX-Motherboard-i.16573133.20270403199\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ROG Strix B760-F Gaming WiFi<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can save you some cash while still delivering a premium gaming experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Strix B760-F is a well-equipped mainstream <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/intel\/motherboard\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel motherboard<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that brings many <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/rog\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ROG<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> luxuries into the mid-range segment. It features 16+1 teamed power stages, which is plenty to comfortably run and turbo-boost any 13th Gen Core i5 or i7. We also love that ASUS didn\u2019t skimp on things like the audio \u2013 it uses a premium ROG SupremeFX (ALC4080) sound codec for high-quality onboard audio.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Convenience features like Q-Latch (tool-less M.2 and PCIe slot latches) make building with this board a breeze. And while there may be cheaper B760 boards with just as many features, you\u2019re paying for the ROG polish and extras here. Pair it with a locked 13600K\/14600K or similar, and you\u2019ll have a rock-solid, stylish gaming PC that\u2019s ready to rock out of the box.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Specifications<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Chipset \/ Socket<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel B760 Chipset<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LGA1700 Socket (Supports Intel 12th &amp; 13th Gen CPUs)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Form Factor<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ATX<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Memory Support<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4x DDR5 slots (up to 128\u202fGB, supports DDR5-7800 OC)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Expansion Slots<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (GPU)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Storage<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3x PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4x SATA III ports<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Networking<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wi-Fi 6E<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Notable Features<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (20Gbps)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium onboard audio (ROG SupremeFX ALC4080)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Q-LED diagnostic indicators<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BIOS Flashback button for convenient BIOS updates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ARGB lighting and headers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Gigabyte B760 Aorus Elite AX: Feature-packed budget choice<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_93276\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-93276\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-93276\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Gigabyte-B760-Aorus-Elite-AX.webp\" alt=\"Gigabyte B760 Aorus Elite AX best motherboard for gaming pc\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Gigabyte-B760-Aorus-Elite-AX.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Gigabyte-B760-Aorus-Elite-AX-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Gigabyte-B760-Aorus-Elite-AX-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Gigabyte-B760-Aorus-Elite-AX-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Gigabyte-B760-Aorus-Elite-AX-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-93276\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: ALLSTARS)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Why to get<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Why not to get<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outstanding value for budget-oriented builds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robust VRM design (12+1+1 phases)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern connectivity (Wi-Fi 6E, 20Gbps USB-C)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">User-friendly design features<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reliable, stable performance for mid-range CPUs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No CPU overclocking (B760 chipset limitation)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PCIe 4.0 only, lacks PCIe 5.0 slots<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic onboard audio solution<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Close in price to lower-end Z790 boards, limiting value appeal<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rounding out our list is a true budget hero from Gigabyte: the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/Gigabyte-B760-AORUS-Elite-AX-Aorus-Elite-AX-B760-Aorus-Elite-AX-DDR5-Intel-LGA1700-Mainboard-(Warranty-3years)-i.174596330.23169367312\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B760 Aorus Elite AX<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that brings a lot to the table. In terms of core features, it covers all the essentials a gaming build needs. You get a 12+1+1 phase VRM design, solid for running stock Intel chips up to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/intel%20core%20i7%20processor\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Core i7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, three M.2 SSD slots and four SATA ports for additional drives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Networking is current-gen with built-in Wi-Fi 6E wireless and a 2.5 GbE Ethernet port. The board also provides a good assortment of USB ports. Essentially, the Aorus Elite AX gives you peace of mind that none of the basics are missing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One noteworthy omission at this level is overclocking support, which is expected of typical B760 boards, but that\u2019s why Intel offers cheaper chipsets. Also, USB4\/Thunderbolt ports don\u2019t make an appearance here. However, given what it does include for the money, the Gigabyte B760 Aorus Elite AX stands out as one of the best budget motherboards for gaming builds in 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 90.2497%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 29.0829%;\"><b>Specifications<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70.9171%;\"><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 29.0829%;\"><b>Chipset \/ Socket<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70.9171%;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel B760 chipset<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LGA 1700 socket (supports 12th &amp; 13th Gen Core, with native 14th Gen refresh support)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 29.0829%;\"><b>Form Factor<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70.9171%;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ATX (also available in mATX variant as B760M AORUS Elite AX)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 29.0829%;\"><b>Memory Support<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70.9171%;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4x DDR5 DIMM slots (up to 192\u202fGB with new 48\u202fGB modules; supports XMP 3.0 and speeds up to ~ DDR5-7200 OC)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 29.0829%;\"><b>Expansion Slots<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70.9171%;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (CPU lanes for GPU)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2x PCIe 3.0 x16 (from chipset, running in x4\/x2 modes) for add-in cards<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 29.0829%;\"><b>Storage<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70.9171%;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3x M.2 NVMe slots (PCIe 4.0 x4 each)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4x SATA III ports (B760 platform maxes at PCIe 4.0 for storage)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 29.0829%;\"><b>Networking<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70.9171%;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel 2.5\u202fGb Ethernet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel Wi-Fi 6E wireless + Bluetooth 5.3<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 29.0829%;\"><b>Notable Features<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70.9171%;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12+1+1 twin hybrid VRM design (solid power for a locked-chipset board)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Q-Flash Plus (BIOS update without CPU)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PCIe EZ-Latch for tool-less M.2 and PCIe installation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrated I\/O shield<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No more boredom with the best motherboards for gaming (2025)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building or upgrading a gaming PC can be intimidating, but picking the right motherboard ensures the rest of your components can truly shine. Remember, the \u201cbest\u201d board for you is one that fits your CPU choice, supports your desired features, and stays within budget. And if you\u2019re planning a full build, don\u2019t miss our other guides \u2013 check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/best-cpu-coolers\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best CPU coolers<\/a> for keeping your processor chilled, our step-by-step tutorial on <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/how-to-build-pc-step-by-step\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how to build a PC<\/a>, or our roundup of the <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/best-graphics-cards\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best graphics cards<\/a> to pair with your new motherboard!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chip thrills await!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":55,"featured_media":93273,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":{"format":"standard","override":[{"template":"2","parallax":"1","layout":"right-sidebar","sidebar":"default-sidebar","second_sidebar":"default-sidebar","sticky_sidebar":"1","share_position":"bottom","share_float_style":"share-monocrhome","show_featured":"1","show_post_meta":"1","show_post_author":"1","show_post_author_image":"1","show_post_date":"1","post_date_format":"default","post_date_format_custom":"Y\/m\/d","show_post_category":"1","show_post_reading_time":"1","post_reading_time_wpm":"300","post_calculate_word_method":"str_word_count","show_zoom_button":"0","zoom_button_out_step":"2","zoom_button_in_step":"3","show_post_tag":"1","show_prev_next_post":"1","show_popup_post":"1","number_popup_post":"3","show_author_box":"1","show_post_related":"1","show_inline_post_related":"0"}],"image_override":[{"single_post_thumbnail_size":"no-crop","single_post_gallery_size":"crop-715"}],"trending_post_position":"meta","trending_post_label":"Trending","sponsored_post_label":"Sponsored by","disable_ad":"0"},"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_override_bookmark_settings":{"override_bookmark_button":"0","override_show_bookmark_button":"0"},"jnews_social_meta":[],"jnews_review":[],"enable_review":"","type":"percentage","name":"","summary":"","brand":"","sku":"","good":[],"bad":[],"score_override":"","override_value":"","rating":[],"price":[],"jnews_override_counter":{"view_counter_number":"0","share_counter_number":"0","like_counter_number":"0","dislike_counter_number":"0"},"jnews_post_split":{"post_split":[{"template":"1","tag":"h2","numbering":"asc","mode":"normal","first":"0","enable_toc":"0","toc_type":"normal"}]},"footnotes":""},"categories":[205],"tags":[203,1983,1802,336,382],"class_list":["post-93272","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tech-gadgets","tag-computer-components","tag-custom-pc","tag-gaming-setup","tag-tech-gadgets","tag-tech-review"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>7 Best Motherboards For Gaming (2025) To Power Your Rig<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Build smarter, game better. 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