How to choose a recommended motherboard, size, chipset, etc.

This time, we will explain how to choose a motherboard and recommended motherboards.

A motherboard is an essential part when building your own computer.

Therefore, if you want to start building a computer or if you want to know the criteria for choosing a motherboard, please refer to it.

Points to note when choosing a recommended motherboard

First, we will explain the points to be careful about when choosing a motherboard.

Motherboards have various standards and compliance standards for parts, and you need to choose other parts according to these standards, or conversely, choose a motherboard according to CPU etc.

In this section, we will explain the following contents in detail.

• What is the motherboard size (standard)?
• What is a motherboard chipset?
• What is a motherboard CPU socket?

What is the motherboard size (standard)?

Motherboards come in various sizes.

They range from small to large, but the following three types of standards are mainstream.

• ATX: 305×244mm
• microATX: 244×244mm
• Mini-ITX: 170×170mm

The good thing about larger motherboards is that they are expandable. The larger the base, the more parts can be placed on it.

However, just being big doesn't mean it's good; you need to make sure that it will fit in your PC case.

Of course, if you want to build your own small PC, you'll need to choose a smaller motherboard.

What is a motherboard chipset?

The chipset has the role of bridging the data of the CPU to each part. The performance of your computer depends on how fast this chipset works.

Therefore, the chipset is a very important part when building your own PC.
Also, the chipset is often part of the CPU or motherboard, so it cannot be replaced separately.

What is a motherboard CPU socket?

The motherboard has something called a CPU socket. Simply put, a CPU socket is a terminal for connecting a CPU. There are various types of CPU sockets, and only those with a compatible shape can be connected. Therefore, when choosing a motherboard, we recommend considering it in conjunction with the CPU.

First of all, the motherboard and CPU must be made by the same manufacturer.
For example, if you want to use an Intel CPU, you need to choose an Intel motherboard, and if you want AMD, you need to choose an AMD motherboard and CPU. The reason is simple: CPU manufacturers are not compatible with each other. This means that you cannot run an AMD CPU on an Intel motherboard.
However, this only applies to the motherboard and CPU, and there is no need to match the manufacturer for other memory etc.

How to choose the best motherboard for gaming

If you want to play games on your computer, choose a motherboard that supports the specs required by the games you want to play.

For example, it may be a good idea to choose a motherboard by paying attention to the following points.

• Possibility of overclocking function
• Is it scalable?
• Look for a gaming motherboard

Possibility of overclocking function

When playing games on your PC, you want it to run as fast as possible! In such cases, it is possible to improve the operating speed by customizing it.

This is called "overclocking".

Some motherboards have features that allow you to easily configure this overclock.

If you're thinking of overclocking, check to see if it has this feature.

Is it scalable?

If you want to build your own gaming PC, it is important to choose a motherboard that is as expandable as possible.

For example, if the standard of the motherboard explained above is small, it may not be possible to expand the functionality later, or the functionality may simply not be sufficient for a gaming PC.

However, if you use a larger standard motherboard, the size of the PC itself will of course be affected, so be sure to consider the location when choosing.

Look for a gaming motherboard

I want to build a PC for gaming! If you are thinking that, we recommend looking for a gaming motherboard.

Among motherboards, there are models called gaming mothers, and there are motherboards made for computers that play games.

If you look for a motherboard like this, it will be equipped with functions for gaming, so I think it will be easier to find one than checking a huge number of motherboard functions one by one.

Motherboards for gaming include:

ASRock Motherboard B650 PG Lightning Compatible with AMD Ryzen 7000 Series CPU (Soket AM5) B650E

ASRock Intel 10th generation CPU (LGA1200) compatible Micro ATX motherboard with B460 chipset [Domestic authorized distributor product] B460M Pro4

ASUS INTEL 12th generation CPU (LGA1700) compatible H610 chipset mic-ATX motherboard PRIME H610M-E D4

Recommended motherboards for Ryzen

Ryzen is AMD's CPU brand.

There is also a CPU option called Intel's Core i. However, some people choose Ryzen CPUs because they are often cheaper than Core i and have better cost performance.

If you choose this Ryzen CPU, you will need a compatible motherboard.

Ryzen compatible motherboards include the following:

• MSI MEG B550 UNIFY motherboard ATX
  It supports two graphic boards and is characterized by an affordable price.
   MSI MEG B550 UNIFY Motherboard ATX [With AMD B550 chipset] MB5197
• MSI B450 GAMING PLUS MAX ATX Motherboard MB4821
  It is characterized by its low price and excellent cost performance.
  MSI B450 GAMING PLUS MAX ATX Motherboard MB4821
• ASUS AMD AM4 compatible motherboard ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA [ATX]
  This is a high-performance motherboard that has fast communication speed and can handle temperature rises.
  ASUS AMD AM4 compatible motherboard ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA [ATX]

How to choose the motherboard with the best cost performance

When choosing a motherboard, I think there are some people who just want to focus on cost performance.

Of course, it is important to eliminate waste according to the purpose.

Also, if you want to try building your own PC for the first time, you can easily do so by using a cheap motherboard.

However, if you build a computer with a motherboard you choose just because it's cheap, it may not meet the specs required by the apps and games you want to use.

If this happens, you are putting the cart before the horse, so carefully consider what is important to you when building a computer.

If you want to keep the price of a motherboard down, you may want to avoid looking for products that have decorations such as lights or products that have a lot of unused parts.

ASRock AMD Ryzen 5000 Series (Soket AM4) Compatible Micro ATX Motherboard B550M-HDV with B550 Chipset

 ASRock Intel H310 Chip Micro ATX Motherboard H310CM-HDV/M.2 

ASRock Micro ATX Motherboard B365M Pro4 with Intel 8th & 9th Generation CPU (Soket 1151) Compatible B365 Chipset

Comparison table of recommended motherboards

This item lists the motherboards introduced this time.
The specifications are also listed, so please refer to them.

Motherboard for gaming PC

Ryzen compatible motherboard

Good value motherboard

Summary of how to choose a recommended motherboard

This time, we explained how to choose a motherboard and recommended motherboards.

The motherboard is an important part that forms the foundation of a computer.
Therefore, if you make a random selection, you may end up making the mistake of not being able to create the PC you want. I want to build a PC anyway! There's no problem if you just want to do that, but it would be even better if you could create a PC and use the apps and games you want comfortably.

There are motherboards with various specifications, but choose the appropriate motherboard according to your desired use and purpose.