Motherboards Reviews

Updated X870E Valkyrie is improved but still lags behind the ‘Big Four’

Loads of USB ports, ultra-fast memory support, and all lots of AI/Easy features

The Crosshair X870E Hero gets a sleek new design and more features without a price increase over last-gen.

Z890 motherboards hit the scene with improved looks, more PCIe lanes, and added features

The updated Taichi offers a new look, DIY-friendly functionality, loads of features and costs less than the X670E Taichi!

Priced at $499.99, the X870E Aorus Master gets a slight facelift, a lot more USB ports (including USB 4.0), and fast storage with three PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 sockets.

MSI’s X870E Carbon is a premium motherboard with robust power delivery, several “EZ” features, solid performance, and four USB Type-C ports on the rear IO.

This sub-$200 white Micro ATX board has an anime theme, ample connectivity, and solid gaming performance, but it lacks in several areas.

MSI’s Pro B650M-P is a budget Micro ATX offering for business users. It offers ample storage options and full support for the 9000 series processors at an entry-level price point.

The MSI B650I edge has almost everything you want in a Mini-ITX board and is reasonably priced. However, if you need many rear USB ports or PCIe 5.0-capable M.2 sockets, look elsewhere.