Top Motherboards 2023

Discover the heart of your computer with our meticulously curated selection of top-rated motherboards. We analyze reviews and ratings to bring you the best motherboard options available in the market. Whether you're building a gaming rig, a high-performance workstation, or a home media center, our collection includes motherboards to suit your specific needs. From advanced features to compatibility with the latest processors and technologies, our Top Picks ensure stability and performance for your system. Explore our selection and find the perfect motherboard to create a solid foundation for your computer build.

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ASRock's Z690 Extreme WiFi 6E is a well-rounded and good-looking Z690 motherboard with a sub $200 price. The black and RGB-laden board comes with plenty of storage options sporting eight SATA ports and three M.2 sockets. If the rear USB count (five) isn’t a dealbreaker, it’s a top-notch budget Z690 offering around the $200 price point.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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Priced at $329.99, the Z690I Aorus Ultra Plus is well-priced and generally well equipped for a Mini-ITX board. It looks good, has integrated RGB, and is arguably the best option in the Z690 Mini-ITX space. But if you need more than two SATA ports, you’ll need to look at other options.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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At roughly $200, the B660 Aorus Master is ready for anyone who needs a full-featured motherboard at a reasonable price and doesn’t care to overclock their processor. It’s a well-rounded board that will be a hit in the mainstream space, if its appearance works with your build theme.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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If you’re looking forfeature-rich Z690 board without paying flagship prices, the MSI MPG Edge WIFI DDR4 is a very good option. While it doesn't have PCIe 5.0 M.2 or DDR5 support, you get four M.2 sockets with easy clips, a premium audio codec and capable 75A SPS MOSFETs for just shy of $300.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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Cutting-edge specs are cool and all, but most builders are better off focusing on features that pay dividends in the here and now. This is where the Gigabyte Aorus X570 Master comes in.
-- As reviewed by PCWorld
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MSI's MPG Z690 Carbon Wi-Fi looks like a standard Z690 motherboard, but a solid feature set and a plethora of M.2 slots make it a standout for storage hounds.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
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The MSI Z690I Unify comes with robust power delivery, three M.2 sockets (the most on Z690 ITX), and integrated Thunderbolt 4 ports. If the $399.99 price doesn’t scare you away, it’s arguably the best option to build your compact 12th Gen rig around.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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The Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Ultra is a solid Alder Lake option or $350. You get four M.2 sockets, 2.5 GbE and integrated Wi-Fi 6, overbuilt VRMs, and an updated appearance. It compares well to similarly priced Z690 options.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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At $549.99, the MSI MPG X570S Carbon EK X is a full-featured motherboard that includes a custom monoblock from EKWB. The board features four M.2 sockets, flagship audio, capable power delivery, 2.5 GbE and Wi-Fi 6E. It’s a great starting point for anyone looking to liquid cool their CPU and motherboard.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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At $189.99, the MSI MAG B660M Mortar is an inexpensive Micro ATX option for those who want to get into Alder Lake-based system for less than Z690 pricing. It’s full-featured for a Micro-ATX motherboard, with two M.2 sockets, Wi-Fi 6 and good overall performance.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware