Motherboards Reviews

Sub-$400 X870E board packs in all the features

MSI’s Z890 Godlike offers next-level flagship-class features and a high-end aesthetic, but the price will be a turnoff for most.

Asus’ ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming Wifi is a premium board with loads of USB ports, five M.2 sockets, robust power delivery, high-quality audio, and a high-end appearance.

ASRock’s budget Mini-ITX B860I Lighting offers good value and is well-rounded, but it lacks Wi-Fi 7, which its peers do not.

Budget-class B850 Tomahawk offers fast LAN and dual PCIe 5.0 M.2 sockets

Budget mini-ITX offers a well-rounded solution for the money.

Sub $230 board offers big value compared to Z890, but not against its peers.

Made to be a cheaper option for AM5, the Aorus Elite is a well-balanced board with Wi-Fi 7, several DIY-friendly features, and more for under $230.

The X870E Godlike offers the most M.2 connectivity and USB Type-C ports for the platform, plus an LED screen and lavish looks, but it costs a pretty penny.

ASRock’s Z890 Taichi OCF is a $599 overclocker-focused board for Intel’s latest platform. It’s also mostly great for daily use, though there aren’t a lot of USB-A ports.