MSI MEG X870E ACE MAX

An ATX board on the X870E chipset, AM5 socket. Expansion covers 2 M.2 slots and 2 PCIe slots. Memory support covers 4 DDR5 slots up to 256GB total. Pick the board for its socket before anything else — chipset niceties come after.

At $849.99 it sits in the premium 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.