Motherboards

A motherboard is the central hub and main conduit of your PC build, keeping everything in your system build ticking. The computer motherboard ensures every piece of hardware communicates with each other through the CPU and memory, so if it’s broken your PC is as well. There is a vast selection of PC motherboard options for users to buy packed with various specs, uses and capabilities. Choosing the right motherboard isn’t easy but is vital for the running of your computer.

How To Find A Motherboard For a Processor

There are various factors you must consider when selecting a motherboard:

Platform: The first choice you have is to make a decision if you want an Intel or AMD CPU. Both offer entry level options for general PC and ultra-powerful options that can handle high end graphics and video editing. For more on Intel and AMD processors, read the section below.

Sockets and Chipsets: You can’t just buy any motherboard, you must find the right one that matches with the sockets and chipsets of the CPU you intend to buy. This is because the two parts are firmly attached in your machine so that the software and hardware can communicate. Different chipsets provide different combinations of support to your RAM, GPUs and more.

Form factor: Motherboards come in various sizes to accommodate each PC build. Generally, the bigger the motherboard, the more components it can support.

Intel And Amd Processors

When you buy a PC motherboard, it’s important to check the socket type to ensure you buy the right components. The motherboard must match the socket type of the CPU you have or intend to add to your PC for smooth running. Most processors are designed to work with Intel processors and AMD processors.

Intel motherboards aren’t backwards or forwards compatible, so it’s vital that you purchase an Intel processor that is suitable. AMD motherboard bundles have corresponding processors to ensure you match them perfectly. We also have computer motherboards from trusted brands such as ASUS, Gigabyte, MSI that work with Intel and AMD.

ASUS motherboards such as the ASUS Prime are fantastic investments, with 4x DDR4 memory slots, an AMD X570 chip and an AMD Socket, you will see improvements in your PC’s performance, especially if you do a lot of gaming.

Gaming PC Motherboards

How much is a gaming motherboard? Well, you can get cheap gaming motherboards from our extensive range of the highest quality components.

Many avid gamers trust an Intel motherboard to run the latest games on the highest settings. Gaming PC motherboard options like the Asus ROG Maximus XI Hero and the MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Edge AC are highly rated for their performance and reliability.

If you’re looking for a discount motherboard for gaming, the Asus Tuf Z390-Plus provides incredible power at a low price, making it perfect for budget gaming.

Gamers with a bigger budget can invest in the ASUS ROG Rampage VI Extreme Encore to add another top of the range component to your gaming PC rig.

How Expensive Are Motherboards?

At Box, the prices of motherboards start at £200 right up to £830. The price will depend on the size of the motherboard and the amount of components it can support.

Browse and get cheap motherboards from Box.co.uk and find the perfect PC motherboard bundle for your computer.