Best motherboard deals 2025 — big sales on Intel and AMD motherboards right now

Best Motherboard Deals
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There are some excellent motherboard deals for both AMD and Intel-based systems at our favorite e-tailers, so we’ve put together some of the best sales right here in this article. We’ve selected some of the best, while still considering other factors important in determining which would be the better buy. The deals range from budget to high-end, and you may even find one of our Best Motherboards on the list, too.

While the motherboard doesn’t have a massive impact on performance (as they all perform similarly out of the box with the same hardware), it’s a crucial decision, as it serves as the base for your processor (find the best CPUs here) and is the hub for your PC’s connectivity. This includes USB, storage, networking, audio, and more. Hence, choosing the right one at the right price the first time is vital. We sifted through the active deals at various locations, selecting the best based on our in-depth knowledge gained through reviews, benchmarks, and historical price analysis

We've been seeing deeper discounts on the Intel side than on the AMD side. This makes sense considering the mostly positive reception from reviewers and consumers alike. If you’re a gamer, AMD's X3D chips are second to none, but sometimes, more cache isn’t always the answer. There’s no doubt modern Intel systems are still worth buying, especially if 1080p gaming (where the X3D chips excel) isn’t the primary reason to purchase a PC.

We’ll keep a close eye on the best deals as they become available, and these are the top picks we found at the most popular retailers.

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Best Motherboard Deal Right Now

Intel Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Elite Wifi7
Save $279.99
Intel Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Elite Wifi7: was $929.98 now $649.99 at Newegg
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This incredible combo deal gets you into the latest Intel Z890 platform with a quality motherboard, 32GB of RAM a 360mm AIO and a free Star Wars Outlaws game.

MSI/Corsair/Cooler Master Motherboard, RAM, and AIO Cooler Combo Deal
Save 36% ($267.01)
MSI/Corsair/Cooler Master Motherboard, RAM, and AIO Cooler Combo Deal: was $747 now $479.99 at Newegg
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This Newegg combo bundle pairs a bunch of components for a new AM5 platform build. An MSI MAG Tomahawk X8700E WiFi motherboard, 32GB of Corsair Vengeance DDR5-6400 RAM, and a Cooler Master Elite 240mm AIO Liquid CPU cooler are included in the bundle.

Asus TUF GAMING B850M-E WIFI AMD B850 mATX motherboard + Free Team Group DDR5 6000 16GB RGB Kit with purchase
Save 23% ($50)
Asus TUF GAMING B850M-E WIFI AMD B850 mATX motherboard + Free Team Group DDR5 6000 16GB RGB Kit with purchase: was $219.99 now $169.99 at Newegg
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For $10 more, you can have this Asus TUF Gaming mATX motherboard, perfect for a more compact build and with many of the same features.

MSI B650 Gaming Plus Wifi
Save 30% ($60)
MSI B650 Gaming Plus Wifi: was $199.99 now $139.99 at Newegg
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This MSI B650 ATX motherboard features an AM5 socket, although you may need to flash the BIOS to install the latest AMD Ryzen 9000 series CPUs. This budget board features 2.5G Ethernet, WiFi 6E, support for 256GB RAM, and has seven rear USB-C and USB-A ports.

Gigabyte B650M Gaming-Plus Wifi
Save $8.50
Gigabyte B650M Gaming-Plus Wifi: was $148.49 now $139.99 at Newegg
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Get this B650M Gaming-Plus Wifi for $109.99 (its lowest price ever). Even though the free RAM is gone, it's a solid motherboard to build around your AM5 and next-gen processors. It has plenty of connectivity, including two M.2 sockets, and a 20 Gbps Type-C port on the rear IO. 2.5 GbE and Wi-Fi 6E networking allow for fast downloads or internal transfers. Overall, it's a well-rounded board.

Asus 850 MAX GAMING WIFI W - AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard + Free Team Group DDR5 6000 16GB RGB Kit with purchase
Save 11% ($20)
Asus 850 MAX GAMING WIFI W - AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard + Free Team Group DDR5 6000 16GB RGB Kit with purchase: was $179.99 now $159.99 at Newegg
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This AM5 ATX B850 motherboard with an AM5 CPU socket features PCIe 5.0 support, 3x M.2 slots, Wi-Fi 6E, USB-C, and a very snazzy aesthetic.

Gigabyte B850 Aorus Elite Wifi7
Gigabyte B850 Aorus Elite Wifi7: was $254.99 now $229.99 at Newegg
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The Gigabyte Aorus Elite Wifi7 is a high quality mid-range class motherboard that's on sale right now for $179.99, matching its all-time low price. You get three M.2 sockets (one PCIe5), ample USB ports on the rear IO, fast networking and some DIY features to make building and maintaining your PC easier. Check out our review for details.

Gigabyte X870 Gaming X Wifi7
Save $55
Gigabyte X870 Gaming X Wifi7: was $274.99 now $219.99 at Newegg
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Gigabyte’s X870 Gaming X Wifi 7 is a feature-rich, mid-range motherboard. Boasting a black-on-black design with subtle grey accents and integrated RGB, it suits any dark build theme. Connectivity includes three M.2 sockets, four SATA ports, USB4, integrated Wi-Fi 7, and 2.5 GbE. DIY-friendly features include EZ-Latch for M.2 and PCIe, plus a Wi-Fi EZ plug.

Asus ROG Maximus Z890 Hero
Save 43% ($300)
Asus ROG Maximus Z890 Hero: was $699.99 now $399.99 at Amazon
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Asus’ ROG Maximus Z890 Hero has seen a significant price drop since its release. The Hero offers top-notch specifications and connectivity, a premium appearance, and several AI features for overclocking, cooling, and networking. There aren’t many boards in the market that are better at this price point. Also available on Newegg.

Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Elite Wifi7
Save 17% ($50)
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Elite Wifi7: was $289.99 now $239.99 at Amazon
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This Z890 Aorus Elite Wi-Fi 7 gives you everything expected out of the platform, including overclocking capability, Wi-Fi 7, Thunderbolt 4, a solid (albeit last-gen) audio solution, and MSI’s EZ DIY features (EZ-Latch Plus/Click). Also available at Newegg.

Asus Asus ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming Wifi
Save 40% ($120)
Asus Asus ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming Wifi: was $299.99 now $179.99 at Newegg
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Asus' ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming Wifi is a mini-ITX motherboard with a budget-friendly price. It supports the latest AMD Ryzen CPUs, has two M.2 SSD slots, and features 2.5G Ethernet and WiFi 6E support.

Top Motherboard Deals: Intel

ASRock  B860 Steel Legend Wifi
Save 30% ($60)
ASRock B860 Steel Legend Wifi: was $199.99 now $139.99 at Newegg
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ASRock’s B860 Steel Legend is a white ATX motherboard with plenty of connectivity, including PCIe 5.0 M.2 socket and Thunderbolt 4 on the back panel.

MSI B760M Project Zero Gaming
Save 15% ($30)
MSI B760M Project Zero Gaming: was $199.99 now $169.99 at Amazon
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MSI’s B760M Project Zero Gaming motherboard boasts a solid feature set for your 12th-14th generation processors, with a back-connect design that enhances cable management and aesthetics. However, you will need a case that works with back-connect motherboards (like MSI’s own) for this budget-friendly mATX board.

Asus TUF Gaming B760-Plus Wifi
Save $60
Asus TUF Gaming B760-Plus Wifi: was $199.99 now $139.99 at Amazon
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The TUF Gaming B760-Plus Wi-Fi is a budget-class ATX board and a well-rounded solution offering TUF features (think military-grade components and rigorous testing) for Intel’s 12th-14th gen processors.

Also available at Newegg.

MSI B860 Gaming Plus Wifi
Save 9% ($19.37)
MSI B860 Gaming Plus Wifi: was $209.99 now $190.62 at Amazon
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Stepping up a price bracket in the B860 range, we found the MSI B860 Gaming Plus WiFi is close to 20% off. You get Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 7, and 5 GbE, as well as some of their EZ DIY features, the updated Click BIOS X, and one-click overclocking (memory only on this platform), all of which are attractive at this price. Also available at Newegg.

Asus Z790 Gaming Wifi 7
Save 25% ($50)
Asus Z790 Gaming Wifi 7: was $199.99 now $149.99 at Newegg
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Moving up to the overclocking Z790 platform, we encountered the Asus Z790 Gaming WiFi 7. The Z790 Gaming Wifi is an attractive budget option with a simple black and silver design, capable power delivery, comprehensive specifications, and AI features.

Asus MSI MAG Z890 Tomahawk Wifi
Save 18% ($50)
Asus MSI MAG Z890 Tomahawk Wifi: was $279.99 now $229.99 at Newegg
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MSI's Z890 Tomahawk Wifi is solid budget option in the Z890 space. You get several 'EZ' features on the M.2 and PCIe slots, ample ports, Wifi 7 and 5 GbE, and even 40 Gbps Thunderbolt ports. Also available at Amazon.

Top Motherboard Deals: AMD

Asus ROG Strix X870-A Gaming Wifi
Save $85.04
Asus ROG Strix X870-A Gaming Wifi: was $329.99 now $244.95 at Amazon
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This Asus ROG Strix X870-A Gaming WiFi motherboard is a beautiful white, mid-range board that's ready for heaving gaming. It's an AM5 board that supports the latest AMD Ryzen 9000 series CPUs, has four M.2 slots for huge amounts of SSD storage, and includes a number of useful quality-of-life features.

Gigabyte B850 Gaming X Wifi6E
Save 24% ($50)
Gigabyte B850 Gaming X Wifi6E: was $209.99 now $159.99 at Newegg
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The Gigabyte B850 Gaming X Wifi6E is a solid foundation to build a budget AMD system. While the aesthetic isn’t the most attractive in the list, the comprehensive specifications, features, and especially the discount, bring this value-oriented motherboard towards the top of the list.

Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite Wifi7 Ice
Save 19% ($60)
Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite Wifi7 Ice: was $319.99 now $259.99 at Amazon
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Gigabyte’s X870 Aorus Elite WiFi7 is a white ATX-size board which features the latest hardware, including USB4 ports, Wi-Fi 7, and 2.5 GbE. Its icy white appearance and premium aesthetic are sure to look great inside a white chassis. Also available at Newegg.

MSI X670E Gaming Plus Wifi
Save 12% ($29)
MSI X670E Gaming Plus Wifi: was $249.99 now $220.99 at Amazon
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MSI’s X670E Gaming Plus Wifi is the only X670E board on sale right now. It’s loaded with connectivity, including four M.2 sockets and ample, fast USB ports. You do miss out on 40 Gbps ports, but you won’t find many boards with it at this price.

Asus  X870E-H Gaming Wifi7
Save 35% ($140)
Asus X870E-H Gaming Wifi7: was $399.99 now $259.99 at Newegg
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Asus’ X870E-H Gaming Wifi7 makes the list as it has one of the biggest discounts this side of Intel. This full-featured, all-black motherboard gives you even more connectivity than the X870-based board above. This includes USB 4, 5 GbE, and Wi-Fi 7, dual PCIe 5.0 M.2 storage (four total), a high-end audio solution with integrated amp, and all the AI and Q-Features they offer.

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Joe Shields
Staff Writer, Components

Joe Shields is a staff writer at Tom’s Hardware. He reviews motherboards and PC components.