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PCGAMESN - Ben Hardwidge
Mar 13, 2025
Finding the best gaming motherboard isn’t always straightforward, as your choices depend on the CPU you want to install. Not only will AMD chipsets not work with Intel CPUs, but newer Ryzen 9000 and 7000-series chips also won’t work in older AMD motherboards that support the Ryzen 5000 range. Likewise, you can’t put a new Intel Core Ultra CPU into an old LGA1700 motherboard. As the central component of your gaming PC, it’s important to nail this choice.
Once you’ve established which socket you need for your CPU, there’s an exhaustive list of other considerations. Do you plan to overlock your CPU? How many USB ports do you need? What type of gaming RAM does your board support? Will it even fit in your PC case? Don't worry, though, as we explain all these factors and more in the how to choose a gaming motherboard section at the bottom of this guide. Plus there's an FAQ to answer the most common questions for motherboard buyers.
