MSI FM2-A85XA-G65

An ATX board on the FM2 socket. Memory support covers 4 DDR4 slots up to 32GB total. Expansion includes 2 M.2 slots and 2 PCIe slots. Match the socket to your CPU generation first; chipset features second.

Its $158.18 price tag places it squarely in mid-range territory. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. 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.