MSI MPG X570 Gaming Plus

$299, WWW.MSI.COM

Yes, it does look as though it was designed by Reaper from Overwatch. That’s OK, though; at just $170, the MPG X570 Gaming Plus delivers a lot of high-end motherboard features, from M.2 heat shielding to server-grade PCB, and intelligent power delivery systems. It’s the perfect accompaniment to a midrange Ryzen 3000 chip, such as the 3600X, provided you can look past the black and red design. A trickedout rear I/O, including HDMI for integrated graphics and a gen-3.2 USB-C port, is just the perfect cherry on top. MSI also happens to be one of our favorites when it comes to straightforward BIOS UIs, so that’s a bonus, too!