MSI 990FXA-GD65V2

An ATX board on the AM3+ socket. Expansion covers 2 M.2 slots and 2 PCIe slots. Memory support covers 4 DDR4 slots up to 32GB total. Start with socket compatibility for your CPU, then weigh chipset extras. At $249.99 it sits in the high-end motherboard bracket.

PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest motherboard deals from multiple stores. Support and warranty service run through MSI, 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. The category page surfaces comparable models near the same price, which makes shortlisting against this motherboard straightforward.