Best motherboard deals 2026 — 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 Deals Right Now

Newegg Asus ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WiFi Motherboard, Corsair Vengeance RGB 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5-6400 RAM, and AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU
Save 18% ($236.99)
Newegg Asus ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WiFi Motherboard, Corsair Vengeance RGB 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5-6400 RAM, and AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU: was $1,346.98 now $1,109.99 at Newegg
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This Newegg bundle combines the fastest gaming CPU, AMD's Ryzen 7 9850X3D, an Asus ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WiFi motherboard, and 32GB of Corsair Vengeance DDR5-6400 Memory. Plus, any purchase also comes with two free gifts: an Asus TUF Gaming M4 Air lightweight gaming mouse and a copy of the Crimson Desert video game.

Newegg  1TB WD Black SN850X SSD
Save 18% ($190)
Newegg 1TB WD Black SN850X SSD: was $1,028.98 now $838.98 at Newegg
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This Newegg bundle pairs an AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor and a Gigabyte X870 Gaming WiFi7 motherboard with a 1TB WD Black SN850X SSD, plus a free copy of the game Crimson Desert and a Rosewill Cordless Air Duster with purchase.

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D + 32GB DDR5-6400 RAM + Asus ROG Strix B850
Save 19% ($219.99)
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D + 32GB DDR5-6400 RAM + Asus ROG Strix B850: was $1,178.98 now $958.99 at Newegg
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Get an elite AMD gaming CPU, a sturdy Asus ROG motherboard, and 32GB of DDR5 6400MHz RAM to start your AM5 build for less than $1,000.

AMD X870 Tomahawk, 32GB V-Color Manta XSky DDR5-6400 , Montech King 95, Montech Century II 1050W
Save 22% ($223.79)
AMD X870 Tomahawk, 32GB V-Color Manta XSky DDR5-6400 , Montech King 95, Montech Century II 1050W: was $998.78 now $774.99 at Newegg
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Get a solid deal on this 4-item combo from Newegg. You get a solid budget motherboard (MSI MAG X870 Tomahawk Wifi), 32GB of DDR5-6400 V-Color Manta XSky RAM, a Montech King 95 mid-tower chassis, and a quality Montech Century II 1050W power supply for only $774.99.

AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D / 32GB Corsair Vengeance DDR5 / Asus X870E-E Gaming Wi-Fi
free asus tuf gaming m4 air gaming mouse and crimson desert game
Save 18% ($236.99)
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D / 32GB Corsair Vengeance DDR5 / Asus X870E-E Gaming Wi-Fi: was $1,348.98 now $1,111.99 at Newegg
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Get AMD's fastest gaming CPU, a great AM5 motherboard, and 32GB of speedy DDR5 for as close to pre-AI price crunch prices as you can get.

AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D + Gigabyte X870 + WD_Black 1TB SN850X
Save 18% ($190)
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D + Gigabyte X870 + WD_Black 1TB SN850X: was $1,028.98 now $838.98 at Newegg
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This Newegg bundle pairs an AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor and a Gigabyte X870 Gaming WiFi7 motherboard with a 1TB WD Black SN850X SSD, plus a free copy of the game Crimson Desert and a Rosewill Cordless Air Duster with purchase.

Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master
Save 40% ($200)
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master: was $499.99 now $299.99 at Newegg
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The Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master (we reviewed) delivers Arrow Lake support, Wi-Fi 7, Thunderbolt 4, PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots, 10GbE LAN, DDR5-9500+ (OC), and 14 USB ports in a cleaner ATX design. Priced at 40% off, it's steal for a premium motherboard

Asus Asus ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming Wifi
Save 33% ($100)
Asus Asus ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming Wifi: was $299.99 now $199.99 at Newegg
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This ITX form-factor motherboard can run the latest AMD Ryzen 9000 processors via a BIOS update, and other AM5 CPUs. It also has Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, PCIe 5.0 x16, up to 6400 MT/s RAM support, and two NVMe slots, one of which is PCIe 5.0-capable.

Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite Wifi7 Ice
Save 28% ($90)
Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite Wifi7 Ice: was $319.99 now $229.99 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.

Gigabyte B850 Aorus Elite Wifi7
Save 22% ($55)
Gigabyte B850 Aorus Elite Wifi7: was $254.99 now $199.99 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.

Top Motherboard Deals: Intel

Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Elite Wifi7
Save 31% ($90)
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Elite Wifi7: was $289.99 now $199.99 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 TUF Gaming B760-Plus Wifi
Save 30% ($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.

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.

Top Motherboard Deals: AMD

Asus ROG Strix X870-A Gaming Wifi
Save 30% ($90.01)
Asus ROG Strix X870-A Gaming Wifi: was $299.99 now $209.98 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 X870 Gaming X Wifi7
Save 20% ($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 Asus TUF Gaming X870-Plus Wifi
Save 29% ($81.99)
Asus Asus TUF Gaming X870-Plus Wifi: was $279.99 now $198 at Amazon
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All-time low price

Get an incredible deal on Asus TUF Gaming X870-Plus Wifi. For under $200, the TUF Gaming offers the latest in connectivity including Wi-Fi 7, 40 Gbps Type-C ports (10 total USB ports), PCIe 5.0 slot and four M.2 sockets (one PCIe 5.0), and a quality audio solution. It's a great base to build your AM5-based system on.

Asus Asus ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming Wifi
Save 33% ($100)
Asus Asus ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming Wifi: was $299.99 now $199.99 at Newegg
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This ITX form-factor motherboard can run the latest AMD Ryzen 9000 processors via a BIOS update, and other AM5 CPUs. It also has Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, PCIe 5.0 x16, up to 6400 MT/s RAM support, and two NVMe slots, one of which is PCIe 5.0-capable.

Asus ROG Strix B550-F Gaming WiFi II
Save 22% ($40)
Asus ROG Strix B550-F Gaming WiFi II: was $179.99 now $139.99 at Newegg
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Still using DDR4 and don't want to pay for outlandishly priced DDR5? Upgrade to this inexpensive, handsomely equipped mid-range motherboard from Asus, drop in an AM4-based CPU, and you can get past these expensive times and improve performance without breaking the bank.

MSI MSI Pro B550M-VC Wifi
Save 17% ($20)
MSI MSI Pro B550M-VC Wifi: was $119.99 now $99.99 at Amazon
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Start your AM4 build on the cheap with a budget-class, but plenty-capable MSI Pro B550M-VC Wifi motherboard. For the money you get plenty of connectivity to get by including Wi-Fi 6E and dual 1GbE, nine USB ports on the rear IO, two M.2 sockets (PCIe 4.0 x4), and four SATA ports. It's great for basic office use, and even some late late night gaming.

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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.