Asus ROG STRIX Z270i GAMING

This is an Mini-ITX board on the Z270I chipset, LGA1151 socket. Expansion includes 2 M.2 slots and 2 PCIe slots. Memory support covers 2 DDR4 slots up to 32GB total. ITX boards trade expansion for size — plan storage and capture needs up front.

Its $225.34 price tag places it squarely in high-end territory. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current motherboard prices across retailers. Support and warranty service run through ASUS, with terms that vary by region. Scroll down for the complete spec table; the builder's compatibility checker will warn you about any conflicts with components you have already picked.