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ASRock’s Z790I Lightning is a decently-quipped and reasonably priced Mini-ITX option. If you’re into memory overclocking, you’ve found one of the better for Intel’s current platform. So long as you don’t need a lot of USB ports or PCIe 5.0-capable M.2, it’s a solid SFF option.

The Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite AX Ice is a budget-oriented board with an icy-white PCB and brushed aluminum finishes.

With a price of around $650, the Apex Encore is a premium motherboard focused on overclocking and pushing your hardware to its limits. It also looks good, performed well in our tests, and is a solid, albeit expensive, daily driver even if you don’t overclock.

At a bit above $700, the Asus ROG Maximus Z790 Formula offers high-end hardware like 40 Gbps USB ports, hybrid cooling for the robust VRMs, flagship-class audio, a premium moonlight white appearance, and many DIY-friendly features.

Maxsun’s H770 YTX D5 Wi-Fi sports a unique new YTX form factor with most connectors on the rear. It’s a well-rounded board with a budget price. Just be aware that there are fewer than 20 compatible chassis.

The Gigabyte X670E Aorus Pro X is an updated AM5 board with Wi-Fi 7 and a unique white/gray appearance. For around $300, you get two PCIe 5.0 x4-capable M.2 sockets (rare at this price), loads of USB storage including front and rear 20 Gbps Type-C, and was a solid performer in our test suite.

Priced around $230, the ASRock PG Z790 Riptide provides users with everything the Z790 platform offers. This includes native 14th-gen support, capable power delivery, five M.2 sockets (one PCIe 5.0) and eight SATA ports, and an appearance (with RGBs) that fits most build themes.

Priced around $260, the iCraft Z790 White V2 sports a white PCB, tasteful RGB implementation, and solid performance. It’s missing PCIe 5.0-capable M.2 and uses a dated audio codec, but is still a viable option in the mid-range space, especially for those who need a white motherboard.

Priced just under $390, the iGame Z790D5 Flow is a white motherboard with a unique flowing design on the heatsink. You get ample storage options (though no PCIe 5.0 M.2 socket), solid audio, and power delivery that supports unlocked flagship-class processors, including 14th-gen with the latest BIOS.

Priced around $1,200, this board gives you everything the platform offers in spades. This includes fast networking (Wi-Fi 7 and 10 GbE), seven M.2 sockets, flagship-class audio, and even a nifty external screen to help with monitoring and tweaking.