Q&A

How much should I spend?

If you’re not fussed about overclocking don’t spend much more than $250. Already have a great soundcard and lots of USB hubs? Drop that to under $220. Don’t care about looks? Head below $200.

Is onboard audio worth it?

The pricier options are better, but if you’re really concerned about audio quality you should get a separate soundcard.

What about overclocking?

All these motherboards support overclocking of your processor and memory. The flagship Intel Core i7-7700K processor I’ve tested them with is relatively easy to overclock from 4.5GHz to 5GHz, resulting in close to a 10% performance boost for around a 20% increase in power consumption.