This board supports PCIe 5.0 for both the graphics card and the M.2. While it lacks some of the features of the Asus we talked about above, it's still a good deal that doesn't cost a fortune.ĪSRock touts this board's optimized VRM design. Priced in the $250 to $300 range right out of the gate, this motherboard is one of the cheaper AMD Ryzen 7000 BOARDS out there, and it's still an X670E model. Why we picked the ASRock X670E PG Lightning: Who's it for: Gamers and users on a tighter budget. Why should you buy this: You want a decent motherboard for a Zen 4 CPU but don't need the best of the best. This is a high-end motherboard made for enthusiasts, and this is reflected in the price, but it will certainly help you make the most of your new AMD CPU. There's plenty of room for extra storage, with two onboard M.2 slots and two x16 slots that support PCIe Gen 5, and you can reach up to 128GB of DDR5 RAM at 6400MTps (or more with an overclock). It also supports AMD EXPO for some DDR5 memory overclocking. The Asus ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme is an overclocker's dream, with built-in AI overclocking profiles that optimize the CPU frequency and the speed in order to hit that sweet spot, alongside the Dynamic OC Switcher. It's flashy, it's massive, and it's the perfect cherry on top of a gaming desktop. You get access to Wi-Fi 6E, 10Gbps Ethernet, a mass of different connectivity options, and a beautiful micro-LED display. This motherboard, which sits atop the Asus Ryzen 7000 motherboard lineup, has just about everything a high-end board should. Why we picked the Asus ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme: Who's it for: Overclocking enthusiasts who want a fancy motherboard.

Why should you buy this: It's one of the best motherboards for the Ryzen 7000.

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