The motherboard is one of the main components of the computer. It determines the capabilities of the system, so you need to pay particular attention to the choice of the motherboard. But, since the market offers a huge number of computer components, it is not so easy to choose a suitable payment plan for an ordinary user. We bring to the attention of readers the best motherboards of 2016 - the top 10 models that deserve attention.
There are several manufacturers, leading in the market of motherboards and trustworthy - Asus, Gigabyte, MSI, Intel, Biostar, ASRock. The leader among them is the company Asus, whose products have an optimal ratio of price and quality.
When choosing a motherboard, several criteria should be considered: the processor model( AMD or Intel), the bus frequency, the processor socket, the chipset, the number of memory slots, the amount of memory.
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GIGABYTE GA-F2A68HM-DS2 Price 3 500 rubles
The 10th place in the ranking of the best motherboards in 2016 is GIGABYTE GA-F2A68HM-DS2 .This is an affordable model based on the A68N chipset. When creating a motherboard, the Ultra Durable 4 Plus concept was used. It includes such features as:
Ultra Cool and Perfomance - the use of high-efficiency transistors with low resistance and solid capacitors.
Ultra Safe - two chips with BIOS firmware will help if the main chip is damaged. USB and LAN ports are additionally protected from electrostatic discharges.
The board is equipped with high-speed interfaces USB and SATA of the third generation, gigabyte interface with Ethernet, modern UEFI BIOS.
The average price of the model is 3500 rubles.
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Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 DDR3 Price 7 000 rubles
Gigabyte GA - Z 170- HD 3 DDR 3 is on the 9th place in the list of the best motherboards of 2016.
The device is based on a powerful chipset Z170.The motherboard memory subsystem is equipped with four DIMM-connectors for DDRIII RAM with dual-channel architecture. The graphic interface is based on the graphics processor HD Graphics and video ports D-SUB, DVI, HDMI.In addition, the motherboard has a dual UEFI BIOS chip, a GbE LAN network controller and proprietary system configuration utilities. The board is compatible with all modern operating systems, including Windows 10.
The cost of the model is from 7 thousand rubles.
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ASUS P5G41T-M LX Price 4 000 rubles
The 8th place in the list of the best motherboards of 2016 is occupied by ASUS P5G41T-M LX
The motherboard is executed in the form factor microATX.The device is ideal for office and home computers.
The cost of the model is about 4000 rubles.
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ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME Price 30 000 rubles
The 7th place in the list of the best motherboards in 2016 is ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME .
ASUS knows what the most demanding computer users need. Her motherboards EXTREME for several years are in the lead in the ratings. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME - not an exception. The board is equipped with an impressive set of all kinds of devices for fine-tuning the system. It is supplied complete with an external module OC Panel. If financial opportunities allow, but the soul wants the best, then the motherboard from ASUS is a good investment of money.
The cost of the model - from 30 thousand rubles.
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ASUS X99-E WS Price 35 000 rubles
At 6th place in the list of the best motherboards in 2016 is ASUS X 99- E WS .
The model works on the Intel X99 chipset and is designed for high-performance PCs. The board is made in a rather rare format-factor CEB.There are eight DIMM slots for installing memory modules. This allows you to place two DDR4-modules on each of the four memory channels. The maximum supported amount of RAM, therefore, is 128 GB.
The cost of the model is about 35 thousand rubles.
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MSI X99A XPOWER AC Price 30 000 rubles
MSI X 99 A XPOWER AC , ranked 5th in the list of the best motherboards of 2016, belongs to the top devices of MSI.It is aimed primarily at gamers and fans overclocking the processor. The board is made in the form factor ATX and is based on the Intel X99 chipset. There are eight DIMM slots for memory modules.
MSI X99A XPOWER AC is the most advanced technology for overclocking the system.
The cost of the device is from 30 thousand rubles.
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ASUS Z170 Pro Gaming Price 12 000 rubles
ASUS Z 170 Pro Gaming - in 4 place in the list of the best motherboards of 2016.
This is a perfectly balanced model based on the Intel Z170 chipset. Equipped with a network controller from Intel and a sound chip Realtek ALC1150.A user-friendly UEFI shell makes it easy to set up the system.
GAMING devices are traditionally good, and at the same time are much cheaper than top-end ROG models. Buy ASUS Z170 Pro Gaming can be an average of 12 thousand rubles.
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ASUS ROG STRIX X99 Gaming
ASUS ROG STRIX X 99 Gaming ranks 3rd in the ranking of the best motherboards in 2016.
This is a very unusual motherboard, designed for top-end Intel processors. In addition to an excellent functional set, this model is equipped with LED backlighting Aura.
The form factor of the model is ATX.The motherboard is compatible with all modern operating systems, including Windows 10.
The main features of ASUS ROG STRIX X99 Gaming are excellent performance, high level of reliability and stylish design.
The cost of the model is about 27 thousand rubles.
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MSI Z170A XPower Gaming Titanium Edition Price 21 000 rubles
MSI Z 170 A XPower Gaming The Titanium Edition The takes 2nd place in the ranking of the best motherboards of 2016.It is aimed primarily at players and overclockers. A motherboard for Intel Skylake processors is designed. The product from MSI proved to be excellent at overclocking 14-nanometer processors.
Externally, the board looks unusual - it is made in light silver color with black inserts. The motherboard is equipped with four slots for DDR4 memory modules.
The cost of the model is from 21 thousand rubles.
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MSI Z170A Gaming M9 ACK Price 30 000 rubles
The first place in the ranking of the best motherboards in 2016 takes the model MSI Z 170 A Gaming M 9 ACK , designed to increase the maximum potential of the computer system. First of all, it will be interesting for gamers and overclockers. Today, this is the most advanced model of the company, which reflects all the engineering achievements of MSI in recent years.
The form factor of the device is the Standard ATX.There are 4 slots for DDR4 memory modules. The model features one of the most impressive built-in audio subsystems. BIOS Flashback + allows you to easily restore the BIOS without using the processor and memory.
The cost of the model is about 30 thousand rubles.
