Asus M5A97 PLUS

This is an ATX board on the AM3+ socket. Memory support covers 4 DDR4 slots up to 32GB total. Expansion covers 2 M.2 slots and 2 PCIe slots. Start with socket compatibility for your CPU, then weigh chipset extras.

Expect to pay around $269.98, which lands it among high-end options. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current motherboard prices across retailers. Warranty coverage follows ASUS's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.