If you’ve ever decided to build your own PC, you’ll know there are some bits of the upgrade process that are easier to work out than others, especially when it comes to finding the right motherboard for your new CPU. The first step is easy. Most people know whether they want to have an Intel or AMD CPU, but untangling the mess of motherboard sockets and all the different chipsets? That’s a whole other kettle of fish.
I’m here to help. Below, you’ll find an in-depth guide of which motherboards are compatible with which CPUs, as well as everything you need to know about all the different types of chipsets and sockets you’ll see when buying a new motherboard. If you’re thinking about making the jump to Intel’s 8th Gen [cms-block] processors, or fancy one of AMD’s Ryzen chips but don’t know which motherboard you should get, read on.
Source : rockpapershotgun.com
