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10 Best motherboards in Canada
Best Choice01AsusASUS ROG Strix B850-A Gaming WiFi AMD AM5 B850 ATX Motherboard 14+2+2 Power Stages, DDR5 AEMP, 2.5G LAN, WiFi 7 with Q-Antenna, 4X M.2, PCIe® 5.0, USB 20Gbps Type-C, AI Networking II, ASUS AI Advisor
Main highlights- Robust Power Solution: 14+2+2 power solution rated for 80A per stage with an 8+8-pin ProCool power connector, high-quality alloy chokes, and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors
- Ready for Advanced AI PCs: Designed for the future of AI computing, with the power and connectivity needed for demanding AI applications
- Optimized Thermal Design: Massive heatsinks bridged to the VRMs with high-conductivity thermal pads and an integrated I/O cover
- Latest M.2 Support: One onboard PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, all with substantial cooling solutions
- Intelligent Control: ASUS AI Advisor, AI Networking II and AEMP to simplify setup and improve performance
- Immersive Audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4080 codec with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier, along with Dolby Atmos
- High-Performance Networking: On-board WiFi 7 (802.11be) with Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet
- DIY Friendly Design: PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim, M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, Q-Antenna, Q-Dashboard, Q-LED, BIOS FlashBack button, Clear CMOS button and pre-mounted I/O shield
- Abundant Connectivity: USB 20Gbps Type-C, USB 10Gbps Type-C, USB 10Gbps Type-C front-panel connector, six additional USB 5Gbps ports, PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlots, HDMI port and DisplayPort port
- AMD AM5 Socket: Ready for AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series desktop processors
9.8Exceptional
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- 02Asus
ASUS TUF Gaming B650-PLUS WiFi AMD B650 AM5 Ryzen Desktop 9000 8000 and 7000 ATX Motherboard, 14 Power Stages, PCIe 5.0 M.2, DDR5 Memory, WiFi 6 and 2.5 Gb Ethernet, USB4 Support Aura Sync
Main highlights- Two-way AI Noise Cancelation: Reduces background noise from the microphone and audio output for crystal-clear communication in games or video conferences
- Next-gen connectivity: M.2 PCIe 5.0, USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C, front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, USB4 support
- Made for online Gaming: WiFi 6, Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet and TUF LANGuard
- Enhanced power solution: 12+2 teamed power stages, 8+4 ProCool sockets, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery
- Comprehensive cooling: Enlarged VRM and PCH heatsinks, M.2 heatsinks, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4 utility in Armoury Crate
- BIOS FlashBack is the simplest and safest (UEFI) BIOS update method. Simply drop the (UEFI) BIOS file onto a FAT32 formatted USB stick, plug it into the USB BIOS FlashBack port and press the button. Updates can even be performed without a memory or a CPU installed.
- Aura Sync RGB effects: Stylish edge lighting design, addressable RGB headers and RGB strip header support
- AM5 Socket: Ready for AMD Ryzen Desktop 9000*, 8000*, and 7000 Series Processors
- *BIOS Update maybe required when used with AMD Ryzen Desktop 9000 and 8000 Series CPU Processors
9.7Exceptional
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- 03Asus
ASUS Prime B550M-A AC AMD AM4 (3rd Gen Ryzen™) Micro ATX Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, WiFi, ECC Memory, 1Gb LAN, HDMI 2.1/D-Sub, 4K@60HZ, Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header and Aura Sync)
31% OffMain highlights- Ultrafast Connectivity: 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 SafeSlot, WiFi, 1Gb LAN, dual M.2 slots (NVMe SSD)—one with PCIe 4.0 x4 connectivity, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A , HDMI 2.1 (4K@60HZ), D-Sub & DVI
- Comprehensive Cooling: VRM heatsink, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 2 utility
- Boosted Memory Performance: ASUS OptiMem proprietary trace layout allows memory kits to operate at higher frequencies with lower voltages to maximize system performance.
- AMD AM4 Socket and PCIe 4.0: The perfect pairing for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs
- 5X Protection III: all-round protection with LANGuard, DRAM overcurrent protection, overvoltage protection, SafeSlot Core safeguards and stainless-steel back I/O
9.6Exceptional
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Value for Money04MSIMSI PRO B550M-VC WiFi ProSeries Motherboard (AMD AM4, DDR4, PCIe 4.0, SATA 6Gb/s, M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI/DP, Wi-Fi, mATX)
35% OffMain highlights- Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 4400(OC) MHz
- Supports AMD Ryzen 5000 & 3000 Series desktop processors (not compatible with AMD Ryzen 5 3400G & Ryzen 3 3200G) and AMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series desktop processors
- Premium Thermal Solution: 7W/mK pad, additional choke thermal pad and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop works
- Powerful Design: Core Boost, Digital PWM IC, 2oz Thickened Copper PCB, Creator Genie, DDR4 Boost
- Lightning Fast Experience: PCIe 4.0, Lightning Gen4 x4 M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr
9.5Excellent
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- 05MSI
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WiFi ProSeries Motherboard (AMD AM4, DDR4, PCIe 4.0, SATA 6Gb/s, M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 1, AX Wi-Fi 6, D-SUB/HDMI/DP, Micro-ATX)
9.4Excellent
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- 06Asus
ASUS Prime B550-PLUS AC-HES AMD AM4 (3rd Gen Ryzen) ATX Motherboard (Dual M.2, PCIe4.0, WIFI5, 1Gb Ethernet, SATA 6 Gbps, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C and CEC Tier II Ready)
Main highlights- Enhanced Power Solution: 8+1 DrMOS power stages with high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to provide reliable power for the last AMD high-count-core CPUs
- Connectivity: Dual M.2, PCIe 4.0, WIFI 5, 1 Gb Ethernet, rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C, front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A and Type-C
- Comprehensive Cooling: VRM heatsink, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 2 utility
- CEC Tier II ready
- Boosted Memory Performance: ASUS OptiMem proprietary trace layout allows memory kits to operate at higher frequencies with lower voltages to maximize system performance.
- Aura Sync RGB: Synchronizable LED effects across a wide range of compatible PC gear with an RGB LED header and Addressable Gen 2 RGB header for greater customization
- AMD AM4 Socket and PCIe 4.0: The perfect pairing for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs
- 5X Protection III: all-round protection with LANGuard, DRAM overcurrent protection, overvoltage protection, SafeSlot Core safeguards and stainless-steel back I/O
9.1Excellent
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- 07MSI
MSI PRO B760M-P DDR4 (Supports 12th/13th Gen Intel Processors, LGA 1700, DDR4, PCIe 4.0, M.2, 1Gbps LAN, USB 3.2 Gen2, mATX)
Main highlights- Supports DDR4 Memory, Dual Channel DDR4 4800+MHz (OC)
- Supports 12th/13th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors for LGA 1700 socket
- Steel Armor: Protecting VGA cards against bending and EMI for better performance, stability and strength
- Lightning Fast Experience: PCIe 4.0, Lightning Gen4 x4 M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr
- Core Boost : With premium layout and digital power design to support more cores and provide better performance
- BIOS update may be required when used with some 14th generation Intel Core processors, visit MSI support website for more information
9.0Excellent
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- 08Asus
ASUS ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi AMD B650 AM5 Ryzen Desktop 9000 8000 & 7000 ATX Motherboard, 12 + 2 Power Stages, DDR5, 3X M.2 Slot, PCIe 4.0, 2.5G LAN, WiFi 6E, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, Aura Sync
17% OffMain highlights- Unmatched Personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including one RGB header and three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers
- Robust Power Solution: 12 + 2 power stages with 8 + 4 pin ProCool power connectors, high-quality alloy chokes, and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors
- Optimized Thermal Design: Massive VRM heatsinks with strategically cut airflow channels and high conductivity thermal pads
- Next-Gen M.2 Support: One PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, all with heatsinks to maximize performance
- Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation and AI Networking
- Immersive Gaming Audio: ALC4080 with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier, along with DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III
- High-Performance Networking: On-board WiFi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2, and Intel 2.5G Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard
- Advanced Connectivity: One USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C and eight additional rear USB ports, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C front-panel connector, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, and one PCIe 4.0 x16 SafeSlot
- AM5 Socket: Ready for AMD Ryzen Desktop 9000*, 8000*, and 7000 Series Processors
- *BIOS Update maybe required when used with AMD Ryzen Desktop 9000 and 8000 Series CPU Processors
8.9Very Good
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- 09Asus
ASUS B760M-AYW WiFi D4 II Intel® B760 (LGA 1700) microATX mATX Motherboard, PCIe 5.0 x16 Support, Two M.2 Slots, DDR4, Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, HDMI, SATA 6 Gbps, Front USB 5Gbps, Aura Sync
Main highlights- Ultrafast Connectivity: PCIe 5.0, two M.2 slots, Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, rear USB 5Gbps Type-A, front USB 5Gbps support
- Intel LGA 1700 Socket: Ready for Intel Core 14th & 13th Gen Processors, Intel Core 12th Gen, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
- Comprehensive Cooling: VRM heatsink, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 2+
- Aura Sync RGB Lighting: Onboard Addressable Gen 2 headers for RGB LED strips, easily synced with Aura Sync-capable hardware
8.8Very Good
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- 10GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE B550M K (AM4/ AMD/ B550/ Micro-ATX/Dual M.2/ SATA 6Gb/s/USB 3.2 Gen 1/ Realtek GbE LAN/PCIe 4.0/ Motherboard)
17% OffMain highlights- Sturdy Power Design: 4+2 Phases Digital Twin Power Design with Low RDS(on) MOSFETs
- Fine Tuning Features: RGB FUSION 2.0, Supports Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips, Smart Fan 5, Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS without installing, CPU, Memory, and GPU
- DDR4 Compatible: Dual Channel ECC/ Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs
- Connectivity: PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot, Dual Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 M.2 Connectors, Realtek GbE LAN chip
- AMD AM4 Socket: Supports AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ Ryzen 5000 G-Series/ Ryzen 4000 G-Series and Ryzen 3000 Series Processors
8.6Very Good
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