Best Motherboards of 2025

"I've been using this motherboard for about a year now, and it's been fantastic. It was super easy to set up, and everything has worked flawlessly since day one. The built-in WiFi is surprisingly fast and reliable, which means I don’t have to worry about running extra cables. This board has been a solid foundation for my gaming PC, handling everything I throw at it without breaking a sweat."

"I had a bit of a struggle with my third gaming build but was able to make it work without any hassle. The instructions were much easier to understand compared to my previous board. The price and build quality of this board are well worth it. Plus, I love that it doesn't require a WiFi card to boot; just a fresh copy of Windows and I'm good to go!"

"Al principio no sabía muy bien que placa madre elegir, pero ver reseñas sobre esta fue la mejor decisión que pude tomar. La compatibilidad con el ARGB es excelente, y puedo controlar todos los colores de mi PC gracias a MSI. La compatibilidad con la nueva generación de Intel y DDR5, además de contar con WiFi y Bluetooth, la hacen una opción increíble."

"I recently built a gaming PC for a friend, and it worked flawlessly. No issues during setup, and it runs smoothly. A solid choice for a reliable and budget-friendly motherboard."

"I had built a similar rig before, but this board required some troubleshooting. I faced some error beeps, but it turned out my video card wasn't seated properly. After fixing that, it ran great!"

"I put together an AMD 5 5600G build with this motherboard, and everything went well. I didn't need to update the BIOS, and the performance is impressive compared to my old I-5 processor from 2015."

“I absolutely love this motherboard! It supports Bluetooth 5.3 and has high-quality VRMs. I've been running my 5900x with no crashes and can tweak every RAM timing. It's packed with plenty of slots, including 6 SATA ports and 2 USB 2.0 connections. The RGB lighting looks fantastic, and flashing the BIOS was a breeze.”

“I had to upgrade from my old B450 after a mishap, and this ASUS motherboard is a stunning upgrade! The heatsinks are much larger and better looking. Although I struggled a bit with the Bluetooth drivers, the WiFi worked perfectly. I was pleasantly surprised by the number of fan headers, even though I didn't have enough fans to connect them all.”

“The motherboard arrived quickly and was well-packaged. However, it doesn't support the full frequency of my RAM, which is a bit disappointing. Still, it performs well enough that I might just keep it.”

"I saved a lot of money buying this motherboard used, cutting the cost in half. It was well-packaged and arrived within two days! The board operates flawlessly, delivering all the features I needed. I recommend considering this option for significant savings. The aesthetics are impressive, boasting a sleek all-black design with subtle RGB lighting. With over 25 years of experience in building computers, I found the setup straightforward, especially in my spacious Lian Li case, which made the assembly process uncomplicated."

"After a disappointing experience with another combo kit, I decided to go with this one. I paired it with an i7-12700KF and 32 GB of Kingston Fury DDR5, and I couldn't be happier. The board allows for easy overclocking, boosting performance by an additional 15%. The rig has proven to be completely stable and impressively fast, placing me in the 91st percentile on Passmark. However, I recommend downloading all necessary drivers beforehand, particularly the Z790 chipset driver from Intel, as the Windows installation doesn't recognize all hardware."

"My experience with ASUS support has been incredibly frustrating. I received a motherboard that had no display output despite following all troubleshooting steps. After weeks of back-and-forth, it was finally acknowledged that the board was defective. The return process was burdensome as I had to pay for shipping and package it according to specific requirements, which I found quite unreasonable. The lengthy troubleshooting process made it impossible to return the item within the 30-day window, leading to a frustrating experience overall."

"This was my first time building a PC, and I was pleased that everything arrived safe through international shipping. The build quality is really nice, and I found the instructions on the Gigabyte website to be very comprehensive. Initially, it didn’t post, but I followed the troubleshooting steps, reset the CMOS, and now it's been working amazing since. I would definitely recommend it!"

"I bought the GIGABYTE B650 Eagle AX for my new build, and so far, it’s been pretty solid with only a few minor issues. The installation was straightforward, but I felt like I was deciphering ancient texts at times with the manual. Once set up, the performance is great, handling DDR5 RAM like a champ and offering three M.2 slots for future-proofing. I also appreciate the Wi-Fi 6E functionality, though it needed some tweaking to achieve optimal speeds. Overall, it’s a great choice if you want a feature-packed AM5 motherboard without breaking the bank!"

"I had a good experience with this motherboard, as it gets the job done without any issues. The Wi-Fi works well, but I've noticed that Bluetooth controllers only work properly when pointed directly at the motherboard. If you use wired controllers, there shouldn't be any issues."

"I had no issues with the B650E ITX. Although it lacked LAN and Wi-Fi drivers, it was easy to load them via USB. Honestly, I don't see why people complain about this. No coil whine and super silent operation made it a great choice. I'd buy another if needed."

"I was apprehensive about buying from ASUS again due to a previous faulty board. However, this one runs smoothly. It has a slightly long boot time, but that doesn't bother me. Since finishing my build, I've encountered no BSODs and appreciate the clean design. It's a fantastic value for the price."

"I initially freaked out thinking my motherboard was defective because it didn't boot up fully, but it turned out to be my BIOS needing an update. After correcting the fan pins, it runs smoothly. I'm using a Ryzen 5 7600X with Corsair Vengeance DDR5 RAM, and the system is stable and handles gaming well. I plan to upgrade RAM later!"

"This motherboard has been fantastic so far, especially for the price. I was hesitant to go with MSI again after my previous experience, but this time I only installed MSI Center and skipped the extras. The new setup is lightning-fast, and I've had zero crashing issues. No BIOS update was required—everything worked right out of the box. Highly recommended!"

"I bought this motherboard to build my new PC, but unfortunately, it came with factory defects. The USB ports do not work, and it does not recognize the GPU. I can't get a refund from Amazon and processing the warranty is difficult in the US. It's been a waste of money and I consider it the worst motherboard I've ever had."

"I got it running with a brand new i9-14900KF. This motherboard is very recent and worked perfectly with the first BIOS version. I also replaced the ILM with the Thermal Grizzly Contact Frame, which I highly recommend if you're comfortable. Overall, I'm very pleased with this motherboard and glad I chose it for my latest build."

"Building my PC with the MSI Mag B650 was incredibly straightforward. I appreciated the solid construction and the ability to support 2 NVMe SSDs and DDR5 memory. The integrated Bluetooth and Wi-Fi were a nice touch. The installation instructions were good, though I found them a bit confusing as my case's front panel headers didn’t match the diagram. This was understandable, as MSI can't account for every case design. Overall, I’m very satisfied with this motherboard."

"As someone returning to PC building after 20 years, I was initially overwhelmed by the numerous options available on modern motherboards. However, the MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi made everything easy to understand. All my components were recognized instantly, and the installation process was smooth. The processor installation was particularly straightforward, and so far, the motherboard has been running cool, which is promising for future upgrades. I’m really impressed with the features and performance for the price."

"I just got my motherboard and built my PC today. I’m pleased with the compatibility across all my components, and the manual was helpful. The BIOS is impressive and has everything I need. So far, everything is performing well, and I’ll make sure to update if anything changes!"

"This motherboard is what I expect for everyday tasks. Not a gaming mobo despite marketing claims. It has USB4 with display capabilities and runs smoothly with my overclocked 6400MHz RAM."

"I've used many Strix boards, but this one has been a disaster. Boot issues and unstable wireless connections plagued my experience, and the WiFi 7 drivers wouldn't install. I regret not researching more."

"I bought this motherboard used, and it arrived in pristine condition. It offers great features compared to the STRIX E model but at a lower price. 64GB of RAM works perfectly, and I’m happy with my purchase."

"I recently upgraded to the MSI PRO B760-P WiFi DDR4 ProSeries Motherboard, and I couldn't be happier with its performance. It supports the latest 12th and 13th Gen Intel processors, and the stability is rock-solid for multitasking. The built-in Wi-Fi is fantastic, eliminating the need for extra cards, and the board's sleek design fits perfectly in my case. It's a perfect blend of performance, connectivity, and durability. Highly recommended!"

"I got this motherboard for a friend to upgrade his PC since his previous ASUS board failed. It looks really nice and is well-made, but we did run into some instability when the RAM was XMP overclocked above 3200MHz, even though it was rated for 4200MHz. Overall, I think it's a solid choice."

"I haven’t installed it yet, but I opened the packaging, and it looks and feels premium. There are a decent number of stickers included, which is a nice touch. I will update my review once I complete the setup!"