The motherboard might not be the most exciting part of your system, but it’s arguably the most important. It’s also the biggest, which can make it a bit awkward to install, but as long as you’re ...

Ed: The following is a guest post by Ars CPU & Mobo forum guru Hat Monster. The post is based on an excellent thread on the same topic, which everyone who’s contemplating a motherboard swap should ...

So you've spent the past few weeks wringing towels, trying to decide whether you should stick with your current PC or start over from scratch. It's been a tough decision, but in the end you've decided ...

As the true heart of your computer, the motherboard contains the interfaces for your hard drives, RAM, processor and other devices, and in some cases also contains video circuitry and on-board network ...

Replacing a PC’s motherboard takes time and more than a little sweat, especially if you’ve never done it before. You could trip on any number of little hurdles ...

This article is the second in a series of how-to stories on building a computer. For a video version of part two, click here. The motherboard, sometimes abbreviated “mobo,” is the most basic part of ...

Has the hype surrounding Ryzen Threadripper gotten to you yet? Well, if you’ve been bitten by the bug, chances are that you early adopters will have the processors in-hand within the next two weeks or ...

The beating heart of any PC is its central processing unit, or CPU. With so much on the line, you want to get it right. Swing over to our guide to the best CPUs for gaming for help with choosing your ...

The motherboard is the heart of not only a PC but all devices with computing power. Even your smartphone has such a mainboard that handles a number of tasks and connects all other components together.

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. The motherboard is at once the least and the most important ...