Best Gaming Motherboard of 2021

Supports 10th Generation Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron Processors for LGA 1200 socket

Supports dual channel DDR4 memory up to 128GB total (4800MHz)

8 Cores / 16 Threads

Socket Type LGA 1200

Designed for 9th and 8th Generation Intel Core processors to maximize connectivity and speed with quad M.2, ROG DIMM.2, USB 3.1 Gen 2 and onboard 802.11AC Wi-Fi

Revamped 5-way Optimization overclocks Intelligently based on smart prediction and thermal telemetry while FanXpert 4 delivers dynamic system cooling

Double capacity DRAM supports 32GB of memory per DIMM, with trace and grounding enhancements to maximize OC headroom with Asus Optic-MEM II

Overclocking Toolkit including LEDs to show Boot status and pause switch to fine-tune OC parameters mid-benchmark

Pre-mounted I/O shield ensures streamlined installation and represents ROG's attention to detail and quality

Intel LGA 1200 socket: Designed to unleash the maximum performance of 11th Gen Intel Core processors

AI Motherboard : AI Overclocking, AI cooling, AI networking and AI noise cancelation

Extreme Power Solution: 18+2 teamed power stages - each rated at 100 Amps, ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and 10K Japanese-made black metallic capacitors; Unmatched Personalization: 1.77” Livedash OLED, ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including RGB headers and Gen 2 addressable headers; Renowned Software: Bundled 1-year AIDA64 Extreme subscription and intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard with integrated MemTest86

Superb Thermal Design: Enlarged VRM heatsinks plus integrated aluminum I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pad, five M.2 heatsinks with embedded backplates and ROG Water-Cooling Zone; Industry-leading Gaming Audio & AI Noise Cancelation: High fidelity audio with the SupremeFX ALC4082 CODECESS, DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III draws you deeper into the game action.Communicate clearly with ASUS AI Noise Cancelation technology

Future Proof Gaming Networking: Intel WiFi 6E AX210 pair with ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 to enjoy world’s first 6HGz wireless transfer speed, dual Ethernet with Marvell AQtion 10Gb and Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet ; Fattest Gaming Connectivity: PCIe 4.0, five M.2 slots, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector, dual Thunderbolt 4 USB-C; DIY-Friendly Design: Pre-mounted I/O shield, V_Latch switch, BIOS FlashBack, Q-Code, FlexKey, Q-Connector, SafeSlot and Graphics Card Holder; Renowned Software: Bundled 1-year AIDA64 Extreme subscription and intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard with integrated MemTest86

Supports 11th and 10th Gen Intel Core/Pentium/Celeron processors for LGA 1200 Socket

Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 5333(OC) MHz

Thunderbolt 3 ports: Experience Thunderbolt 3 with unprecedented interface bandwidth speeds up to 40Gbp and support for up to six daisy-chained devices.

Outstanding Cooling Solution: Frozr Heatsink, VRM Heat-pipe, Aluminum Cover and M.2 Shield Frozr ensure the extreme performance with low temp

Latest Network Solution: Onboard 2.5G LAN and latest Wi-Fi 6 solution deliver the best online experience without lag

AMD AM4 Socket and PCIe 4. 0: The perfect pairing for Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 & 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs

Aura Sync RGB:  ASUS-exclusive aura Sync RGB lighting, including RGB headers and addressable Gen 2 headers

Comprehensive cooling:  active PCH heatsink, MOS heatsink with 8mm Heatpipe, Dual on-board M. 2 heatsinks and a water pump + Header

Gaming connectivity:  supports PCIe 4. 0, HDMI 2. 0, DisplayPort 1. 2 and features dual M. 2 and USB 3. 2 Type-A and Type-C connectors

Gaming networking:  2. 5Gbps LAN and Intel Gigabit Ethernet With ASUS LANGuard, Wi-Fi 6 (802. 11Ax) with MU-MIMO, and Gateway teaming via GameFirst V

Please ensure your BIOS is up to date if installing a compatible Ryzen 5000 series CPU. Visit ASUS site search by motherboard model name, click on “Support” tab, Drivers and Tools, then BIOS & Firmware to download the latest BIOS.

Intel LGA 1200 socket: Designed to unleash the maximum performance of 11th Gen Intel Core processors

AI Motherboard : AI overclocking, AI cooling, AI networking and AI noise cancelation

Robust Power Solution: 14+2 teamed power stages rated for 90 Amps, ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and 10K Japanese-made black metallic capacitors

Optimized Thermal Design: Enlarged VRM heatsinks plus integrated aluminum I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pad, quad M.2 heatsinks with embedded backplates and ROG Water-Cooling Zone

High-Performance Networking: Onboard WiFi 6E (802.11ax), dual Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet and ASUS LANGaurd

Intel LGA 1200 socket: Designed to unleash the maximum performance of 11th Gen Intel Core processors

AI Motherboard : AI Overclocking, AI cooling, AI networking and AI noise cancelation

Robust Power Solution: 14+2 power stages with ProCool II power connector, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors

Optimized Thermal Design: VRM and aluminum I/O heatsink, L-shaped heatpipe, Triple onboard M.2 heatsinks, including an M.2 backplate for improved cooling for PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot

High-performance Gaming Networking: On-board Intel WiFi 6E AX210 and dual Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard

Supports 11th and 10th Gen Intel Core/Pentium/Celeron processors for LGA 1200 Socket

Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 5333(OC) MHz

Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 4.0, Lightning Gen 4 x4 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2

Enhanced Power Design: 16+1+1 Duet Rail Power System, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, DDR4 Boost

Premium Thermal Solution: Enlarged heatsink with heat-pipe, MOSFET thermal pads rated for 7W/mk, additional choke thermal pads and 3x M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop gaming experience

Advanced technology to deliver pure data signals for the best gaming performance and stability

Offering premium performance, fast speed connectivity while staying cool whenever you game, design, web browsing, document editing and more

Motherboard designed with ultra-durability and great cooling ability

Heatsink and enhanced circuit design ensures even high-end processors to run in full speed

With premium layout and fully digital power design to support more cores and provide better performance

Designed exclusively for 8th generation Intel Core processors to maximize connectivity and speed with dual M.2 and Intel Optane Memory compatibility

ASUS OptiMem improves memory stability and performance by improving trace isolation between PCB layers to maintain signal integrity even at higher

Fan Xpert 4 with GPU temperature sensing allows for dynamic fan calibration and optimized system cooling while gaming

Unmatched personalization with ASUS exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting and a 3D-printing friendly mount

Pre-mounted I/O shield ensures streamlined installation and represents ROG’s attention to detail and quality