The foundation of any PC build, motherboards serve as the backbone of the machine, connecting all the components and allowing them to pull together to get the performance you want.
Winner: Best Budget Motherboard
Choosing the right budget motherboard can save you many dollars while still delivering impressive features and performance.
Asus ROG Strix B450-F Gaming
More info: Official website
Full list of Best Budget Motherboard finalists:
Asrock B360M-Pro4
More info: Official website
Gigabyte B360 Aorus Gaming 3 WiFi
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Gigabyte B450 Aorus Pro
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MSI B360 Gaming Pro Carbon
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Winner: Best Premium Motherboard
A top-end motherboard today features the very best components for enhanced reliablity, and makes the most of its chipset to offer maximum performance while packing in outstanding audio and networking.
Asus ROG Maximus XI Formula
More info: Official website
Full list of Best Premium Motherboard finalists:
Asrock X470 Taichi
More info: Official website
Asus Prime X299 Deluxe II
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Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Master
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MSI MEG X399 Creation
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MSI MEG Z390 Ace
More info: Official website
Winner: Best Motherboard Company
There are four major players in the world of motherboards, always innovating and improving for the honour of being the bedrock of your PC.
Asus
More info: Official website
Full list of Best Motherboard Company finalists:
Asrock
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Gigabyte Aorus
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MSI
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