The connector or "socket" (socket) of the motherboard and the processor must coincide. Otherwise it is not possible to put the processor (CPU) in the motherboard.
The choice of motherboard is carried out after.
Connector of the selected processor, we look at the specification to the processor on the official website.
We go to the store, choose your motherboards and put the filter by the connector of the processor chosen by us.
Chipset
The chipset is a chipset that is responsible for the interaction of the processor with almost all embedded and connected devices to the motherboard.
Intel
For Intel processors
- We follow the link
- https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki//scape_chipsetov_intel#m_nastol_computers
- Find a sign with your processor series. The series needs to be viewed in the specification on the official website (). That is, we need.
AMD.
If you choose AMD processor
- We go according to the link https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki//scape_chipsetov_amd
- In the content, select the section under the selected processor. (For example AM4)
- The table shows the chipsets that work with the processor selected by us.
For all necessary
- The store put a filter by chipsets that work with the processor selected by us.
- We put sorting (ascending price)
- Select the motherboard in size (read the section below) and by connection ports.
- If you collect a computer without a separate / discrete video card, I would notice the video ports. For me, it is important to have connectors DVI and HDMI.
- If you collect a computer with a separate / discrete video card, then all the same video outputs will be on your motherboard. You will not use them anyway. will connect to.
- After you have found a suitable motherboard, you need to go and see the specification on the official website and make sure that this motherboard supports your chosen processor.
Form factor (size) motherboard
On the this moment Motherboard form factors are most common.
- ATX - 305 × 244 mm - Accepted by Intel in 1995. The main form factor for full-size boards. Designed for installation in the MinitOwer, FullTower enclosure.
- XL-ATX - 345 × 262 mm - the first board supporting this standard has become Gigabyte GA-890FXA-UD7 released on April 1, 2010. Dimensions of this board allow you to install up to 10 extension boards and require more volumetric builds than ATX cards.
- Microatx- 244 × 244 mm - Adopted by Intel 1997. Abbreviated ATX has less expansion slots
- Miniitx - 170 × 170 mm - developed by VIA in 2001. Often, the composition of these boards is a built-in passive cooling processor. Thanks to which you can collect absolutely silent
- CeB. - 305 x 267mm - server motherboard form factor developed in 2005 by Intel, Dell, IBM and Silicon Graphics, Inc.
The choice of motherboard form factor is determined by the assignment of the computer. If this work stationthen you can choose and CEB or XL-ATX if the game computer is ATX and Microatx if you want
When choosing components, a lot of attention is paid to the issue of their reliability, and for overclockers it can become a decisive factor at all. In a certain way to consciousness of the consumer affects the manufacturer's name, but good reputation does not always guarantee good quality - In the history of each company, there is both successful products and absolutely failing.
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The French Journalists of the Hardware.fr website decided to figure out which of the manufacturers makes the most reliable computer hardware, collecting statistics on the number of returns based on data of a large retail chain. The sample participated in the equipment sold from October 1, 2014 to April 1, 2015, the returns were discussed until October 1, 2015.In the aggregate rating of motherboards leads (in the good sense of the word) ASUS company with 1.89% of returns. It is interesting that this indicator has decreased from 2.43% fixed last year. Gigabyte companies It was also possible to improve the quality and climb the second rating line (2.05% now and 2.96% last year), the third place holds asrock (2.08% and 2.61%), MSI (2.55% and 2.82%) at the fourth place.
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If we consider the data regarding chipsets, the level of failures is highest in the case of decisions taken by enthusiasts. This is Intel X99 (3.84%), Z87 / Z97 (2.63%), AMD 990 (4.58%) and 970 (4.00%). For budget motherboards using chipsets like Intel H81 or AMD A58 / A55, the indicator is quite low and does not exceed one and a half percent.
In the segment of video cards, the smallest return rate from Gainward (1.41%), followed by ASUS, Gigabyte (1.78%) and MSI (2.16%) and other manufacturers. On the same statistic, the most reliable RAM modules makes CRUCIAL (0.33% of returns), power supplies - Be Quiet! (0.73%), solid-state drives - Intel (total 0.18%).
The motherboard is one of the most important components of any computer, regardless of its type. Its technical characteristics play a huge role in performance: the more powerful one is the most powerful part, the faster the PC provides information processing.
What it is
Maternity is called a multi-layered printed design, which is the basic basis on which the calculation system of any computer is built. Most often appearance Such devices even from various brands are very similar, all major parts are located in the same places.
Through metal tracks having high conductivity is transmitted a large number of information. And the higher the transfer rate, the faster the PC is generally operated. It also has a very large impact on the performance speed of slots and ports - sometimes key. Maternity is also often called Mainboard.
Basic components of the board
Most often, the item under consideration consists of the following main components:
- cPS socket;
- ports for connecting external devices;
- iDE, ATA, SATA connectors,
- power connectors from a special block;
Photo: Power Connectors
CPU connector may be of different typesToday there are a few of his varieties.
All of them can be divided into two large groups:
- for Intel production;
- for AMD products.
Each category is still divided into many separate subgroups. For example, intel microprocessors today are most often used Socket H3, Socket G3. AMD microprocessors are currently manufactured to install in Socket G34, Socket S1.
Photo: Supermicro Socket-G34 H8DGI-F-O
There is also a large number of all sorts of modifications of sockets. Some of them are compatible mechanically and electric, some - no.
In order to choose inexpensive
But at the same time a powerful Mainboard, you need to pay attention to several important nuances. All of them relate to the main components present on the device under consideration. As it is from the aggregate of them technical characteristics And the productivity is folded personal computer.
Of course, the video card and the RAM are also important as many other components. But still the primary are the working parameters of Mainboard. Since the entire capacity potential of the CPU and the remaining PC components can only be used if the slots, connectors, tires and sockets can operate at the required speed, support high frequency.
It is very important before purchasing or updating your PC to check whether the frequency of operation of the connectors of the operation of the acquired component corresponds. If MainBoard does not support work at high frequency, then there is simply no sense in acquiring more powerful components.
Video: Choose motherboard
Manufacturer
When selecting the component part of the PC, not only operating parameters are important, but also the manufacturer. The attention should not be paid to little-known brands, since most often the quality of their products is not at the highest level.
At the moment, the leaders in the production and implementation of Mainboard are:
- ASUS;
- Gigabyte;
- EVGA;
- Intel.
ASUS is no doubt the leader among the component manufacturers for the computer. There are many reasons for this, first of all it is extremely high quality as well optimal ratio Performance and prices. Asus is also very closely associated with companies engaged in designing and assembling processors. Which allows you to quickly release updated models.
Gigabyte is nothing distinguished among similar brands, with the exception of a large work resource. But it is precisely the main reason for their popularity.
Photo: Gigabyte GA-F2A88X-D3H Socket FM2
MSI is one of the oldest brands today. He appeared back in 1998. This made it possible to accumulate enormous experience in design and assembly. Mainboard from MSI have a small cost, which does not affect product quality.
Photo: Intel DG41BI Motherboard
EVGA is slightly less known than other manufacturers, but also produces reliable and inexpensive models. Intel specializes in the production of processors. But it does not prevent him from producing the equipment under consideration. The only reasonAccording to which their products of this kind did not receive much distribution: it is compatible with Intel processors.
All the above, the listed brands produce excellent products. Therefore, the choice of B. this case - Rather, the taste.
Form factor
Before purchasing the item under consideration for gaming computer, It is necessary to determine its form factor.
To date, the following configurations are relevant:
- FlexATX;
- DTX and reduced version.
ATX configuration is currently the most common. The rest are relatively rare. There are a large number of ATX modifications, they all have their own specific purpose (http://urla.ru/10000H8V).
All configurations differ from each other. overall dimensionsas well as the various location of the main components.
That is why, before purchasing such an important component of the PC, it is necessary to determine which form factor is required. Most often it depends on the type of system unit.
Socket
By purchasing a good motherboard for games, you need to make sure it is compatible with the other components of the personal computer. If, of course, together with it, the user is not going to change the processor, as well as the remaining components of the PC. But in this case it is important to verify compatibility between all purchased details.
First of all, you should make sure that the processor socket and the acquired Mainboard are identical or at least compatible mechanically and electrically.
Modern CPU from Intel is currently produced for the following types of sockets:
CPU from AMD is designed to use with the following sockets:
Video: Processor for games
Chipset
An important part of the Mainboard is a chipset called "chipset". It depends on the speed of the work of the component part of the PC. When choosing, you should navigate, first of all, the newest versions from the leading manufacturers.
To date, the most modern chipsets from the company Intel are:
There are no special architectural differences between them, but at the expense of PAT 925X technology, it works somewhat faster. If for some reason the possibility to purchase a Mainboard with one of these chip sets is not available, then it is worth staying on any other of the ninth series. Also for the Intel CPU release chipsets NVIDIA, they also possess many advantages.
The most modern chipsets from AMD today are:
- A-series;
- 9th series.
Both are modern enough. The first type chipset is somewhat cheaper, it is necessary to stop on it if the PC is used to work. Chips on the 9th series are designed for processors with 8 cores.
Choosing between components with various chipsets, it is worth preferred to the most modern version. Since the manufacturer lays a greater potential in the news. It is also necessary to make sure that the chipset and CPU are compatible.
Memory slots
When choosing a device under consideration, you must pay attention to the number of slots for installation. random access memory. Since the more their number, the larger the volume of RAM can be used. Typically, slots are pair, 2, 4 and 6 connectors are envisaged. Accordingly, it is planned to use a PC for games, you need to stay on models with large quantity Slots.
Photo: Combination of slots for DDR2 and DDR3.
External connectors
You must pay attention to the connectors and ports present in the rear of the device. Since many games provide for the use of all sorts additional devices (Joysticks, steering and pedals), it is desirable to have multiple USB ports. Since in addition to auxiliary gadgets, it is not rare to connect printers, flash drives, keyboard, mouse and other similar equipment.
Photo: rear panel Motherboard connectors
The remaining external connectors are rarely required, so you can not focus on their availability. The absence of any ports, in addition to USB, in no way affects the convenience of the gameplay.
Additional functions
Also, many of the device under consideration are often supplied with all sorts of additional features:
The energy saving function allows the operating system automatically or on the user command to immerse PCs into sleep. What makes it possible to save electricity and resources. Most models are equipped with a device to play sound. Almost all models are provided with the possibility of controlling the frequency of the processor, which makes it possible to increase its performance.
Best Motherboard for Games 2014-2015
To date, the best products of the type under consideration by the price-quality ratio are several models. It should be divided by the type of chipset, it is it that determines the type of CPU used.
For Intel processor
At the moment, the optimal choice of Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H. Its value is about 3.6 thousand rubles, which is a relatively small amount.
For such a price, the user acquires a device that has the following technical features:
- form factor - ATX;
- there are connections for connecting: SATA (6 pcs.), SATA E (1 pc.);
- i / O interfaces: USB (6 pcs.), COM (1 pc.), DVI, HDMI, PS / 2 (keyboard and mouse), Enternet;
- sLI / CrossFirex is supported.
Despite the small cost, this modification has high performance and excellent functionality.
For processor AMD.
The optimal choice for playing PC is the ASRock Fatal1ty FM2A88X + Killer model. The price fluctuates in the area of \u200b\u200b3.4 thousand rubles. Despite the rather small value, this model has many advantages.
Photo: Motherboard Asrock Fatal1ty FM2A88X + Killer
This model is perfectly equipped with a technical side:
- chipset - AMD88X;
- form factor - ATX;
- croSSFire X mode is supported;
- i / O interfaces: USB (15 pcs.), S / PDIF, HDMI, INTERNET, PS / 2.
There is a large number of slots for expansion, allowing you to install additional equipment.
Table of manufacturers of boards with respect to productivity
The price of the motherboard for games can vary in fairly wide limits. In fact, at the moment all brands produce models with similar working and other parameters. Their cost can fluctuate within a few hundred rubles. The speed of work has a proportional dependence on the price.
| Manufacturer | Model | price, rub. |
| ASUS. | ASUS H61M-K | 2390 |
| ASUS H97I-PLUS | 6990 | |
| X99-Deluxe. | 24 590 | |
| Gigabyte | GA-78LMT-S2P | 2 390 |
| Gigabyte LGA1150 GA-Z87X-UD4H Z87 | 6 850 | |
| Z97x-gaming g1 wifi-bk | 22 690 | |
| MSI | H81M-P33 | 2 550 |
| B85-G43 Gaming | 6 650 | |
| X99S Gaming 9 ACK | 24 550 |
It is necessary to maximally select all the components of the PC, which is planned to be used for games.
Since the comfort of the gaming process directly depends on its performance. And the motherboard has a very large impact on the performance of the game computer.
Introduction
It's no secret that the computer is a complex device consisting of a huge number of parts. But for what is the main part of the main part - motherboard? At the dawn of time, its function was utilitarian - the platform for other components of the computer, having a dozen elementary settings - and nothing more. Over time, the motherboard has taken over more and more functions, and now no one will not surprise the built-in sound card and video card, USB and FireWire controllers. It would seem, since there is nothing more integrate (after all in by the usual computer Now you can rarely meet the extension cards), then the progress was suppressed. How wrong! We will prove the accuracy of the latest approval by the example of the motherboard of one of the patriarchs of the IT industry - the company Micro-Star International Co., Ltd.
We will talk about the confrontation and diagnostic application software. modern plants, Ob. element basethat affects reliability in intensive operation, on branded technologies that simplify the setting and operating a computer that the plugins for the VKontakte social network are by no means for communicators and smartphones, but also for the operating systems built into BIOS, the acceleration of the processor and modern means of overclocking, related capabilities that help other components of the computer work more reliable and more efficiently - in one word, about everything that has invested the manufacturer in his brainchild and what buyers sometimes suspect.
Motherboard is big, what can she?
Can the new generation motherboard give significantly more than decisions of previous generations? Yes!
The motherboard is the biggest board in the computer, and they depend on it. various functions The future computer is both basic, and additional. So, with the main function - to combine all computer devices in ready Systemcapable of performing the task assigned to her - all motherboards are superbly coped. Let's start by S. additional featureswho will make it easier with the computer by making it most comfortable. Usually, such technologies are called, not always revealing their essence. For example, what is "APS" and why is it needed? Let's try to consider some of the most interesting features on the example of MSI MS-7760 X79A-GD65-8D. For clarity to make the following table:
| Description | MSI MS-7760 X79A-GD65-8D |
| Increased current in USB ports for charging smartphones and tablets | Super Charger |
| Utility simplifying bIOS settings | ClickBIOS II. |
| Automatic acceleration | Oc Genie II. |
| Utility update BIOS. | M-Flash. |
| Technology reduction of energy consumption | APS |
| Component base with an enlarged resource | Military Class III. |
| Mini OS for quick access to global Network the Internet | Winki 3. |
| Software for updating firmware and drivers from under Windows | LIVE UPDATE 5. |
| Ability to use discs with a volume of more than 2.2 TB | 3TB + Infinity. |
| Compliance with surround playback standards | THX, HD Audio |
Although the above list, of course, does not pretend to be complete, alone listed technologies already allow us to conclude that the high-quality motherboard meets most of the needs of both ordinary users and specialists.
"VKontakte" can not wait!
Can the motherboard make it so that loading the necessary applications with HDD has occupied less time compared to the super-modern SSD?
Typically, the startup time of the computer is associated with the drive installed in the system. 75% this is true: Windows starts at times faster from modern SSD drive Compared to the system installed on hDD. It is worth noting that before starting the installed operating system The computer conducts self-diagnosis, the duration of which, sometimes reaching 10-15 seconds, sometimes it is half (or even more) from the total time to start the computer. With the introduction of the latest generation of UEFI BIOS in the motherboard, the time from clicking on the power button before the operating system management is significantly reduced, therefore, choosing a new motherboard, it is worth paying attention to this parameter. In addition to reducing the start time, UEFI BIOS has allowed to implement graphic interface in the program initial setting BIOS SETUP. In addition, it was possible to change the language of the interface, and some manufacturers, for example, in the extensive list of languages \u200b\u200bare also present.
However, this is not all. Quite often, the computer is simply included to check mail or communication in popular social networks, such as "VKontakte" or "Facebook", for which you have to wait for the loading of the operating system and start the browser - when using classic hard disks This procedure takes quite a long time. To reduce the waiting time, in MSI motherboards provides support for the mini operating system WINKI 3, which has minimal functionalitybut launched for just a few seconds. When using it, you will have access to the Internet browser, the program for viewing photos, Internet pager and office package. It is worth noting: such an opportunity is currently unique, and such a set of applications does not offer any other manufacturer of motherboards, which increases the attractiveness in the eyes of potential buyers.
ATX, ITX, can DTX? What is this abbreviation?
Does the size value? Is the functionality of the board with its format connected? In motherboards for "supercomputers" "More" always means "better"!
. Choosing a motherboard, it should be remembered that modern buildings have different sizes, and not each fee will fit in the selected case. In order to simplify the selection of the motherboard, standards were developed, indicating the size of the board, the location of the mounting holes and the expansion slots. These standards are called motherboard form factor. For desktop computers The most common sizes are XL-ATX, ATX, MicroATX, Mini-ITX. In the list of list, the formats are presented in order to reduce dimensions. It should be remembered that a small-sized fee can be installed in a large housing: all fasteners and expansion slots will be in the right places, but this way should only be treated in extreme cases. For example, at the upgrades there is an ATX format case, and you attracted the Microatx board. When buying a new computer, it is better to pick up components of the corresponding sizes. The following photos contain fees with different sizes.
Please note: the computer assembled on the small format board (mini-ITX) is usually designed to work in office computers or media centers, so there is no PCI-E 16X slot to install discrete video cards, as a result of which modern games will not be available .
In general, with her motherboard miniaturization, additional slots for video cards are removed, the cooling system is simplified, sometimes the number of SATA connectors is reduced. Selecting a fee, you should think if system unit Available to any components - if not, Microatx will be an excellent choice, because computers collected on such fees occupy a significantly less space, but they will not fit for a serious gaming computer.
"Chipset" - just a smart word or something more?
What kind of money is asked by manufacturers, offering more or less expensive boards on one chipset: for marketing or really useful things making a computer more convenient in work?
Choosing a motherboard, you need to pay attention to this component of the motherboard as chipset. For a long time, this complex semiconductor device was a practically the second processor of any home computer. Its functionality included a memory controller, a PCI-E controller or, even earlier, AGP, built-in graphics adapter, USB controllers and hard drives, etc.. As a result, computers collected from the same components, but differing in motherboards and, accordingly, chipsets had different performance.
Today, the situation has changed: functions, critical for performance, moved to the processor, so the effect on the speed of the computer has decreased significantly. Computers built on different chipsets of one generation have the same performance, featuring such parameters as supporting the video engineer's built-in processor, overclocking the number of SATA II / SATA 6 GB / S ports and USB / USB 3.0. Despite this, manufacturers are quite often in their model row have several boards, which is based on the same system logic. This is done to expand product functionality by adding additional controllers or shutting down the functions that are not critical from the point of view of reducing the final value of the product. Good example can serve a ruler on intel chipset Z68.
| Z68A-G45 (B3) | Z68A-GD65 (B3) | Z68A-GD80 (B3) | |
| Intel Smart Response. | + | + | + |
| LucidLogix Virtu Switchable Graphics | + | + | + |
| Charging USB devices (iPod, iPhone, etc.), | + | + | + |
| 100% condensers with solid polymer | + | + | + |
| Automatic acceleration | + | + | + |
| Heat-based cooling system | - | + | + |
| Increased power USB ports | - | + | + |
| DRIVER-MOSFET (DRMOS) | - | + | + |
| Tantalum capacitors | - | + | + |
| IEEE-1394 controller | - | - | + |
| Availability of two network cards 10/100/1000 Mbps | - | - | + |
| 3 slots PCI-E 16X | - | - | + |
If you contact the Nix Computer Supermarket Price List, it becomes obvious that the maximum functional fee has the maximum price. Three computers collected on the basis of the same components, but having three motherboards from the above example, will have the same performance, but the functionality and reliability in this case will differ due to the application in expensive models high-quality components that have passed the military acceptor.
"I want Japanese condensers." Is such a desire justified?
Stability in everything - the desire of most of humanity, and if its implementation in many ways depends on the state, then in the computer this role is given to the motherboard. But is all the "computer governments" care about their "residents" equally?
All manufacturers of motherboards seek to increase their product resource using advanced scientific achievements, and the only limitation in this case is the distillation of engineers. For a long time, two or three years ago, many companies in the production of their boards began to use expensive solid-state capacitors. This step allowed us to rather significantly increase the reliability of the boards, since the discrepanized electrolytic capacitors in the power circuit central processor There were a fairly common reason for the failure of the entire computer.
Ferrite coils and low-resistance transistors began to appear, but the progress does not stand still, and with time in fees for desktop computers began to appear components previously used in the aerospace industry, which made it possible to derive reliability to a new level. Ahead of the planet of the entire MSI company, for the first time in the industry, applied Hi-C polymer capacitors based on rare-earth metal tantalum.
Unlike conventional solid-state capacitors who cannot work in a damaged state, MSI Hi-c capacitors can self-ended due to the polymers, for the opening of which the Nobel Prize was assigned.
In addition, the small height of such capacitors allows minimizing the likelihood of their damage when setting a bulky processor cooling system. The only drawback of these devices is a fairly high price, so Japanese solid-state capacitors that have a very long service life are applied at less critical sections of the board. To confirm the reliability of its motherboards, MSI conducts independent test components for compliance with the MIL-STD-810G standard, which indicates the highest quality and reliability. Not the gift of such certification is subject to all the equipment of the US Army. To obtain the appropriate certificate, the components must pass 7 tests:
- Temperature differences
- Ability to use with high humidity
- Vibrotest
- Low pressure work
- High temperature work
- Low temperature work
- Test for stability in physical influences
Open processor? Easily!
Everyone knows: Russians love fast ride. And what in motherboards is allocated to this feeling?
There are situations where the productivity of the processor used is not high enough. What to do in this case? There are two options:
- Buy faster processor
- Dispersed existing
The word "usually" we use not by chance. Most of the modern boards provide for the possibility of automatic overclocking, which makes this occupation quite simple and safe, but also not everything is perfect.
The most common way of automatic overclocking is the launch of a specialized utility, gradually improving the processor frequency. In the future, there is a reboot and the subsequent increase in frequency - and so before reaching some safe, according to electronics board, level. Although this method, of course, effective, the process of overclocking takes enough long time, while not all the need to install additional software. MSI went to another way by developing OC Genie technology and its further development - OC Genie II.
To overclock the processor on the MSI board, it is enough before turning on the computer to click on the motherboard with the OC Genie inscription and turn on the computer. Immediately after turning on the frequency, the computer will be increased, and the system stability will not suffer due to the use of high-quality components.
And if you need to install more than one video card?
Since this is aware of the performance, the mention of the graphic subsystem of the computer will be quite a logical development of this topic. When choosing a high-performance gaming computer, first of all, you should pay attention to the video card, because it is mostly productivity in games. "What is the motherboard here?" - you ask. Let's figure out.
Since modern gaming video cards are installed in the PCI-E 16X slot, MINI-ITX motherboards are the most non-optimal choice for the game computer due to the lack of such a slot. Quite often on motherboards there are two or more PCI-E 16X slots. This configuration will be interesting to hardcore gamers and enthusiasts, since it will allow you to collect a Multi-GPU system, increasing the performance of the computer's graphics subsystem into a multiple of the number of video cards times.
To implement such a scenario, only the presence of the necessary connectors is not enough - CROSSFIRE technology is needed for aMD video cards Radeon or SLI for nVIDIA video cards GeForce. Information on supporting data can be found in the description of your motherboard favorite on the site or on the manufacturer's website. If the game as a class of software does not represent interests for you, in this case it is quite possible to do the video card integrated into the motherboard or processor, the capabilities of which in most cases will be enough for office work and view any films, and such a solution will save electricity.
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"Hybrid graphics". Did not hear? Let's tell!
Your new computer It can become noticeably quieter and more economical former!If you want not only to play modern games, but also save electricity, then the motherboard with hybrid graphics will be the best option. For the first time, such technologies appeared in laptops - most critical to power consumption devices, because from this parameter it depends on the battery life. Over time, the turn has reached desktop computers. Work in this mode is enough to explain. In a simple (for the video card, there is any mode, except the game) a built-in video adapter, and when the game is launched or another application, actively using the graphics adapter resources, a discrete video card is turned on.
Energy savings are achieved due to the fact that any discrete video card in simple consumes more energy than the built-in graphics, and the difference is quite significant. If you plan to use a similar ligament, it is worth choosing cards that support LucidLogix Virtu Switchable Graphics technology, such as. You can learn about the support of the board of this technology on our website in the description or looking at the box where the corresponding logo must be present.
If energy savings are not a priority, but when working with a computer has to convert video materials, in this case the purchase of a board supporting LucidLogix Virtu also has one very significant plus. The fact is that graphic kernelBuilt-in B. intel processors Sandy Bridge., Supports intel technology Quick Sync, due to which the time required to convert the video is reduced by times. Thus, configuring a discrete schedule for permanent operation, and the built-in video card - for a video converter, you will receive the highest performance in games, and the possibility of video coding in the minimum time.
What to choose?
So what to choose ultimately? Quality? It is at the proper level in all large manufacturers. Advanced functionality? As we pointed out in the first part, the variety of functions ultimately poured into different names of the same features. Price? Perhaps this is really the right factor - however, you should not take the most expensive, as for the most part it is a fee for a losing name and active work of marketers.
MSI, based on more than a quarter of a century ago, independently produces motherboards and components, so the prices of MSI products are among the most democratic, and we are talking about full-fledged products. Another important advantage of MSI solutions is a long warranty period and excellent support. For lovers of network battles, unique promotions conducted by MSI will be a pleasant surprise together with the developers of popular games. If you are a fan of the most popular MMO World of Tanks, then by purchasing, you get some amount game gold and premium account.
For self-assembly PC few people think abouthow to choose a motherboard. This component, along with the power supply, does not affect the performance of the system. Therefore, many users do not take into account the main nuances. In the finished solutions submitted by various collectors (domestic and world) - no one is in a hurry to pay attention to this module. Wanting to attract a low price client, such computers often install budget "motherboards" equipped with a minimal interface set.
How to choose a motherboard for a computerTo get the highest possible performance, leave a reserve of potential for the future, but not overpay - and our material will tell. So that the selection process did not cause difficulties even for a novice, which with iron "on you", all the nuances are painted in stages.
Motherboard for computer: how to choose
Stage 1: Form-factor
Standardization - Great Fort modern world. Those times when each manufacturer of computer equipment developed its standards and interfaces, modern user Will seek wildness and gray antiquity. For about 20 years in the PC market, the ATX standard reigns, which strictly describes the principles of computers, adjusts the power schemes and defines the format of this technique.
Before, how to choose a motherboardYou need to decide: it is selected for a specific body, or it will be bought already following the choice of fees. In the latter case, there are no special restrictions, and this subtitle can not read.
Selection of the format taking into account the type of hull
If I liked a certain body model, or the motherboard is purchased for the upgrade of an existing PC, then the "tower" imposes some restrictions. Big Tower and Full Tower enclosures (such are some gamers) support all formats system Plasteps For ordinary (non-server) computers. MIDI Tower (in this format most of the home PC) are compatible with the Maternity Size ATX, there are also no problems with them.
Mini Tower, as well as HTPC and other compact computers that designed to save space on the desktop or the playing of the home multimedia center - require the use of compact system boards. What motherboard to choose for them - depends on the manufacturer. As a rule, Mini-ATX fees differ from full-size height (28.4 cm against 30.5) and width (24.4 versus 20,8).
How to choose Motherboard Micro-ATX
Micro-ATX Materials are components suitable for a compact system system, but when they are selected, you need to show special attention. Often, sellers label with this designation two completely different in dimensions of the type: Micro-ATX and FLEX-ATX. Both are almost the same height (24.4 and 22.9 cm), but differ in width (24.4 versus 19.1 cm). Most Flex format cards are designated by sellers as "micro", while, square fees are often incompatible with small PCs! 
There is also an ITX format that differs from ATX slightly different location. external connectors and a smaller size.What motherboard choose (ITX or ATX) - depends on the housing. With the upgrade of the media center, it is desirable to arm a ruler and measure the values, comparing them with the standards on the same "Wikipedia "To not guess.
Step 2: Processor Socket
4 SATA ports - minimum for modern PC. One of them will be busy system SSD, the second - hard disk To store files. Another socket may be required when installing an optical drive ( DVD discs Gradually remain in the past, but completely relevant, they have not yet lost). The fourth connector is advisable to leave about the reserve, in case of upgrade, if you need another HDD.
Stage 5: Expansion Slots
Almost all modern motherboards are equipped with a full-size PCI-E X16 slot designed to set the video card. Only ultra-compact ITX boards can be deprived of it, as it is designed to use a CPU with built-in graphics (for example, Intel Atom. or AMD A-series).
If in the future it is planned to build a configuration of two video cards - the corresponding slots should also be 2. From the MP chipset in this case, hardware support for SLI or CrossFire technology is required (depending on the manufacturer of the graphics card).
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In addition to video cards, PCI-E slots (reduced to size x1 or x4) can be used for TV tuners, sound cards, high-speed SSD with the appropriate interface, as well as other extension boards. More than old PCI, though it comes out of use, but the devices on this bus are also still found.
From left to right: PCI-E x16, pci-e x1, pci, pci-e x16, 2 pci and again PCI-E x16
If you plan to install a video card with a two-sheet cooling system (and such in most game models) - it is important to take into account that the expansion slots can be inaccessible to the PCI-E X16.
Stage 6: USB
The USB interface in everyday life is the most demanded of all wired data transfer standards. It is used to connect keypads, mice and other periphery, removable drives, photo cameras, smartphones, tablets, webcams and many other devices. USB ports are equipped with all motherboards for home PCs, the difference lies only in the supported generation of this protocol and the number of connectors. On the rear panel can be found from 2 to 10 (and even 12) such nests, but most of them belong to the outdated generation 2.0. More modern USB 3 is different in blue or red (instead of black), and are in the minority.
4 USB 2.0 are black, USB 3.0 - blue
External uSB ports They are clearly visible in the photo, and they will not count them. Another thing is internal connectors designed to output ports to the front panel PC. And those may be from 2 to 12 or more (on specialized boards). If there is a USB3 socket on the PC on the front, then beforehow to choose a motherboardYou need to make sure the inner pads of the contacts on the board are available. And if it is also planned to use an additional panel to them, which is installed in the drive slot - then the USB3 pads on the MP should be at least two.
2 USB3 pads on the board
Stage 7: Cooling and compatibility with coolers
To improve heat removal from the power chains, the southern bridge and other responsible nodes, manufacturers use compact (and sometimes - and not very) radiators. Their presence is good, especially if experiments with acceleration are planned, or intensive operation of the computer is supposed. Preferences when choosing should be given to models with cooled elements.
There are also cases when benefit in the form of additional radiators turns into unpleasant nuances. If a massive tower cooler is installed on the PC, like NOCTUA NH-D14, then the standard MP cooling system (in particular, the elements protruding) can prevent the radiator mounting. The same applies to video cards or memory schedules on closerly condated Flex-ATX boards. 
Before, how to choose a motherboard, It is worth considering and the need for additional cooling. The housings equipped with illumination, transparent walls and other elements of modding, are often equipped with auxiliary fans. They require connections to 3-pin connectors on the board, so if fans are needed - the MP should have a stock of 2-4 such connectors.
Fan connector on the board
What motherboard choose in 2016
The question of Tom What motherboard choose in 2016 year, unambiguous answer can not be in principle. It is largely individual, and the choice is determined on the basis of the needs of a particular user. For the game PC, it will be one, for office - others, for the multimedia - third. Can only be mentioned as it should bemotherboard how to choose Its under its budget and tasks not to guess.
- Do not chase for cheap. Saving a few hundred rubles to the price of refusal necessary functions - The choice is neral. It is advisable to determine all the described parameters (socket, memory type, and the number of slots, the list of interfaces), and then, from the options suitable for the criteria, look for an acceptable for budget.
- For a new PC - first functionality, and then sizes. When assembling a new PC - you need to pick up immediately optimal option Mother and then look for a compatible body. Attempt to collect gaming system The chassis of a compact media center will lead to the fact that the reliability of such an assembly will be low (due to the close layout and constant overheating).
- You should not overpay either.Choose a motherboard with "Game", "Ultra," Top "," Super "," Ultimate ", etc., designed for" Gicks ", for a multimedia or office PC - is just as irrational as to buy cheap Flex -ATX MP sub Intel Core I7-6700K, which is planned to overclock. Performance increases If they manifest themselves at the level of interest pair, and the money will be paid for unused functionality, such as 3 PCI-E X16 slots or extended overclocking options for CPU.
What motherboard choose: a selection of 10 models
To make a motherboard's choice easier, we have collected a number of good motherboards for you to specific goals:
For playing PC It is necessary to consider full-size ATX cards equipped with full functionality. If the budget does not limit the Intel to build on Intel, you can choose Gigabyte GA-X99-UD4 (under processors on Socket 2011) or MSI Z170A Gaming M7 (1151). If the amount is limited - Gigabyte GA-B150-HD3 DDR3 is suitable for an inexpensive game PC.
On AMD, if performance is most important, it is worth looking towards ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0. If you want to save, without hiding as - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P. Both boards are equipped with AM3 + socket and support FX series processors. But it is not necessary to bypass and FM2 +, the top models of the APU under which also claim to the rank of gaming. For A-series processors, Gigabyte GA-F2A88X-D3H can be called the optimal choice.
For office PCgaming opportunities are not so important as accessibility, stability and silence. Therefore, the optimal choice here will be Micro-ATX and FLEX-ATX fees, as the rule "the fewer nodes in the system - the higher its reliability" here is also relevant. For office Computer on Intel optimal choice motherboard - MSI H170M Pro-VDH D3. From her "Visrey" it is worth noting 4 USB3 ports on the back panel, supporting the latest core processors 6000 series, as well as 4 slots for memory and the presence of all three (VGA, DVI and HDMI) connectors for connecting the monitor. At AMD, a successful for office will be the fee on the FM2 + ASUS A88XM-A socket, which possesses similar features.
Multimedia PC It is often used with a TV and / or home cinema, so it requires a compact case. To avoid noise - you need to use energy-efficient components that do not require powerful cooling. Intel for this purpose will fit
