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5 best CPU and motherboard combos to buy [Cyber Monday]
Get your hands on the best CPU Motherboard combo & never look back
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Those of you that are trying to build a PC on a tight budget probably realized by now that one of the most expensive parts of a PC is the CPU.
That is why some manufacturers have decided to produce motherboards that already have CPUs included.
However, such combos are fairly weak compared to most standalone CPUs that you could buy.
As such, we’ve decided to compile a list of the best motherboard and CPU combos that you could buy today, and that can surely save you some bucks compared to buying them separately.
Note: All the prices and offers in this article are subject to change, so be sure to check the official product page to get the latest deal. If the product or offer you’re looking for is no longer available, you can try to find it on its official manufacturer page or get another one from our list.
What is the best motherboard CPU combo?
Intel Core i7-12700K & MSI PRO Z690-A ProSeries DDR5
The Intel Core i7 3.60GHz processor features a socket LGA 1700 socket for PCB installation and a 25MB L3 cache to improve command processing and system performance.
MSI motherboards are packed with features that bring more speed, greater overclocking ability, and stability to your system’s memory. Optimized traces and fully isolated memory circuits ensure complete stability and performance, so you never have to worry about system crashes. This bundle is also VR-ready.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X & MSI B550-A PRO AM4 DDR4 ATX
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly motherboard and CPU combo, then the MSI B550-A PRO AM4 DDR4 ATX Motherboard and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X processor is a good choice to start your search.
AMD offers 6 cores and 12 processing threads and can deliver ultra-fast 100+ FPS performance. At the same time, the motherboard provides automated system-wide tuning, with overclocking and cooling profiles that are tailor-made for your device.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X & ASUS Prime X570-P Ryzen 3 AM4 ATX
With the fastest AMD 8-core processor, its design is perfect for gaming and performance, with a maximum boost of 4.7 GHz, unlocked for overclocking, 36 MB of cache, and DDR-3200 support.
The motherboard features next-gen connectivity via PCIe Gen 4 support, dual M.2 support, and USB 3 Gen 2 ports.
Also, if you have some RGB gear, this motherboard can synchronize all your gear for the best visual aesthetics on your gaming computer.
Intel Core i9-9900K & ASUS Prime Z390-A Motherboard Combo
This is actually the most expensive combo on our list.
It features an Intel Core Coffee Lake i9-9900K Desktop Processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, 3.60 GHz up to 5.00 GHz turbo boost, 16 MB Intel Smart Cache, and Intel UHD Graphics 630.
The CPU supports up to 128 GB, DDR4 2666 MHz, No ECC memory, up to 2 memory channels, and 41.6 GB/s max memory bandwidth.
Intel Core i9-11900K & MSI Z590-A PRO ProSeries
Yet another combination of Intel’s super-fats, world-leading gaming processor, combined with an MSI motherboard.
The processor features a 14 nm design that offers great efficiency for computing and delivers nimble processing with balanced cost, performance, and power along with 16 MB of L3 cache that rapidly retrieves the most used data available to improve system performance.
The motherboard supports DDR4 Memory, up to 5333(OC) MHz, andincludesa premium thermal solution, an extended heatsink design, and M.2 Shield Frozr that are built for high-performance systems and non-stop work.
The only conceivable reasons why one would opt to buy a motherboard and CPU combo would be because of budget limitations or to build their own systems.
What’s your take on such combinations? Do you think they are worth it? Tell us in the comments.
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Sonia Martin
Sonia is a tech enthusiast that fell in love with Windows after having experienced working on a different OS.
Being above all, a down-to-earth kind of person, she deeply appreciated the ease of learning and usage associated with Windows products and made it her personal mission to guide her peers in discovering the same beauty of simplicity through writing.
When she does not preach about computer-related topics, she enjoys cooking extravagant food with intricate names and peculiar aromas which are usually not appreciated by the crowds.
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