10 best motherboards on AliExpress

The market of motherboards on AliExpress has become another platform for our study. In this article, we will not touch the boards for laptops, as this is a separate topic. Among the main features of the market are:

• the presence of multiple copies of famous brands and "copies" of copies;
• simpler element base;
• many models for server processors line Xeon;
• non-standard layout, many elements are transferred;
• the appearance is reflected mainly in acidic colors.

We have selected for you the top 10 of the best motherboards for modern systems of different levels and wallet. Note that the price of some models may not be justified overpriced and sellers are struggling to compensate for this problem with discounts.

Top 10 best motherboards with AliExpress

10 Intel P55-A-LGA1156

Opens the top board for the initial systems on 1156 socket with AliExpress. The price of 3058 rubles left an imprint on the overall quality of manufacturing, but for such a price it is simply impossible to find an alternative. PCB itself is quite thin and sags, if you install a heavy processor cooling system or a video card. Lock for PCI-E rests on the slots for RAM, adding discomfort. PCI-E itself only works in x8 mode.

There are only 4 power circuits and they are not cooled. There are two slots for RAM and in total they stretch only 8 GB. The maximum supported frequency is 1333 MHz. The product comes completely new and is recommended as an ultra budget solution for a compact assembly. In other cases, it is better to pay extra and take a better model.

9 MAXSUN B360W

Despite the eye-catching appearance, which predominantly top models possess, this board belongs to the category of “folk” and has a rather sparing price tag. In favor of the economy, the manufacturer has refused additional buttons and the display of post codes. The board is made in black and red style, which also has a utilitarian function, highlighting the connection slots on the PCB and 2-channel mode for the RAM.

The installation of two drives of the format m.2 is also provided. There is enough space around the processor power system to implement an improved cooling system. B360 does not allow to overclock the processors even with the K-index, and there is no support for RAID at all.

8 MSI A320M PRO-VD PLUS 32G

So, if you are faced with the task of acquiring a computer on an AM4 socket, then this board will be one of the best solutions to achieve this goal. You can put both Ryzen and Athlon on it. Buyers in reviews praise the understandable BIOS and good compatibility with many equipment.

As for the technical content and appearance, this model, frankly, is boring. Overclocking the processor on it is not provided at all, but you can create a raid array of levels 0, 1, 10. In addition, there are many USB ports (12 pieces). Thus, the board will find its place in the entry-level game assemblies without the possibility of overclocking.

7 ASUS ROG Strix B250H Gaming

The board for computers on socket 1151. It has an aggressive appearance, a flagship sound subsystem and a number of proprietary technologies. Like the Z270, it boasts an increased number of chipset lines. Medium-sized radiators have an irregular shape to give a "game" look. The illumination system is quite simple and consists of a series of LEDs.

Slots for RAM 4 with a maximum frequency of up to 2400 MHz with a maximum volume of up to 64 GB. The cooling system consists of 3 aluminum radiators. The processor is powered by a 9-phase circuit, which is enough for a small overclocking and stable operation. 8 channel audio provides sound playback at 113 dB. A scattering of USB ports of versions 2.0, 3.0 and 3.1 is available for connecting peripherals. The board will feel good even in hot regions and overclocked systems, as there are 5 5-pin connectors for connecting the fans at once. Modern BIOS is intuitive, making setting up a computer easy and enjoyable.

6 ASUS Crosshair V Formula-Z

The board belongs to the “Republic of Gamers” line and is painted in the classic black and red color for this model range. Despite the ATX form factor, the layout remained tight, all due to the cooling systems. 4 memory slots allow you to acquire a total of 32 GB of RAM. Dies are fastened due to one-sided fastening, which is one of the unique features of the model. The power supply circuit is reinforced to impossibility and consists of 10 phases, while it can be regulated using two controllers.

Immediately 2 connectors for additional power indicate a serious overclocking potential. The audio subsystem of the board is also separately allocated for better functioning. In addition, the circuits are covered with a protective cover, in addition to which there are high-quality capacitors. Although this model is a top one along with SABERTOOTH, it is more suitable for enthusiasts and connoisseurs who want to assemble a computer in a stylized way. To tune the system, the board has start and reset buttons, as well as memory calibration.

5 GigabyteGA-B450 AORUS PRO Wi-Fi

This board is suitable for computers based on AMD Ryzen, namely under the acceleration of six-core stones or eight-core runoffs. Note that the specific board in our top is the “fattest” option, so if you are not interested in additional bells and whistles, pick up a cheaper equivalent. The double number of chokes caused serious disputes around the AORUS PRO, although in fact even with the 4 + 3 scheme, the feeder leaves much to be desired. The radiators completely cover the power supply circuits and all the necessary zones, ensuring stable temperatures under typical load.

At the same time, buyers are confronted with the problem of a beautiful, but useless plastic casing, which heats up the board when trying to overclock an 8-core processor. Memory overclocking is modest. Conclusion: double the number of chokes did not improve the situation with food, and unnecessary bells and whistles more than 2 times increased the price of the "people's mother." In the bottom line, if you remove the entire "marafet", then we will face a budget option for AM4. To take or not - you decide.

4 Gigabyte Z390-UD

Fee for stable overclocking i7-8700k, i5-9600k, i7-9700k for all 365 days a year.Each model passes individual testing before shipping, so do not be surprised at the tracks or fingerprints on the PCB. All components of the board stably hold a maximum of 50 degrees at 150% load, so do not worry that your system will be hot. The RAM quietly starts up at 3000 MHz, and the characteristics support the frequency up to 4266 MHz. The manufacturer did not deprive the ports of the manufacturer and fans of beautiful systems would like the opportunity to connect dropsy or turntables with an adjustable lighting scheme.

Note that this model is one of the best budget cards on the 390 chipset for overclocking. This contributes to a convenient BIOS. The only stone in the board's garden will be the curve for setting the backlight modes for the fans. In general, the Z390-UD is better suited for overclocking than the model on the 370, even with a stitched BIOS.

3 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0

The top motherboard for the "sect overclocking" and fans of the AM3 + platform and the legendary AMD FX. Since the processor is very specific and requires direct hands to overclock, ASUS presented its vision of overclocking, releasing the SABERTOOTH 990FX. You can put 3 video cards on it at once, since the formula 16-8-8 allows you to do this. However, this practice is of little use, as the throughput is greatly reduced. The board provides tremendous overclocking capabilities by increasing the frequency of the FX 8350 from 4.0 GHz to 5.1 GHz. Ultimately, the assembly on this board can equally well serve for encoding, editing, or video games.

Currently, these boards are not made, and since the 990 chipset is the top one for FX, and this system belongs to a budget solution, the prices for such boards have risen significantly. However, give 11 thousand rubles for a fee with powerful radiators, 10 phases of power supply and ... 18 USB ports. Despite the fact that the total volume of the OP is 32 GB and its maximum frequency is 2133 MHz, this board is the best solution for low-end gaming systems.

2 PLEXHD X79 Turbo

If Huanan is trying to copy the boards from Gygabite, then PlexHD is trying to copy Huanan. When unpacking, you can immediately see traces of savings, although the box is double. Between the main box and the board packaging, the manufacturer often puts the adapter from socket 1366 onto an AMD socket, so don’t rush to throw it away when buying. The package includes a CD with drivers and paper documentation with BIOS specifications. There is also 1 Sata cable and 4 mounting bolts with a rear panel plug.

Right on the board there are Reset and Power Switch buttons. Of the unusual, we can note the 6-pin connector, and the power plug of the processor is located in the opposite direction from the classical scheme. Three full-fledged PCI-E slots are also soldered. All polymer capacitors and repeat exactly Huanan, like BIOS, only the number of items in the menu is reduced. There is no glitch with a temperature sensor, which often shows 150 degrees and more on the original. In general, the Chinese have turned out a high-quality and slightly simplified copy of themselves.

1 HUANANZHI X79

One of the best motherboard with EliEkspress purely Chinese production. Before buying in terms of delivery or in a personal conversation with the seller, specify whether the card is supplied with a battery or not. One of the prominent features of this model was a very thick textolite, on which all the elements are soldered. There is a connection port Sata 3.0 and 5 pieces of version 2.0. Port m.2 for modern drives is also present, especially pleased that there are two of them.

The model supports all E5 processors. Installation is not quite normal - you need to screw special legs. For the rear panel there are only 2 USB 3.0 format connectors, and the remaining 6 USB 2.0. The total number of power phases to maintain processor health is 7 pieces. For RAM there are 4 slots DDR3 format. The maximum amount of RAM supported is 64 GB with 4 dies of 16 GB each. The product is painted in a characteristic “acidic” color; for additional convenience, a timer with post codes for starting is placed on the case.

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