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The Best Motherboards For Intel Core i9-9900k Processors

Finding you the best motherboard for the i9-9900K

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When it comes to building a new system, it’s easy to get carried away and concentrate on the graphics card – especially if you’re an avid gamer. However, the motherboard is just as important and your choice can have a huge effect on your PC’s ability to run games well.

If you have a 9th Generation Intel processor or are thinking of upgrading to one, your choice of motherboard is a crucial part of your PC build. There are several things to consider but the first thing to look at will be the socket. This is what the CPU plugs into so you need to check it’s the right size and compatible before you buy. The Intel Core i9-9900K features an LGA 1151 socket type so your motherboard needs to have this same socket.

The best motherboard chipsets for this processor are usually the Z390 motherboards, so naturally, they’ll take the top spot on our list today.

As well as this, we’ll take a look at some of the key areas you’ll want to look at when considering a new motherboard. This is great for those who may be a little rusty. Let’s start off with a brief look at the motherboards we’ll be covering today.

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Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Ultra

Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Ultra

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★★★★★ 4.6/5
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Kicking off this list is the vibrant Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Ultra motherboard. This is one for the RGB fans out there, with several areas of customizable RGB strips across the board. This would look fantastic in a clear PC case.

Keeping everything cool is a fantastic cooling system that includes an advanced thermal design and Smart Fan 5 with multiple temperature sensors.

The motherboard provides triple ultra-fast NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 support for all your gaming needs. This motherboard is designed to be pushed to the limit and can support stable overclocking when needed.

Aside from gaming, this motherboard is also a great choice for audiophiles out there. With a great audio system, this motherboard is capable of delivering true hi-fidelity music and crystal clear sound output.

All in all, this motherboard is a perfect choice for those who want a powerful, durable, and flashy motherboard in their build. However, the price is pretty high – costing around $400, which might put some people off purchasing it. If you do have the money to invest in this motherboard this is a great choice.

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ASRock Z390 Steel Legend

ASRock Z390 Steel Legend

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★★★★★ 4.6/5
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The ASRock Z390 Steel Legend is a relatively low to mid-range priced motherboard which has a lot to offer. With a unique aesthetic, great RGB lighting, and sleek steel components, it looks great. Aside from looks, this motherboard is built with durability in mind, fashioned from strong components with an aluminum alloy heatsink.

With dual M.2 slots and integrated heatsinks, you’ll be able to install a couple of high-capacity SSDs to support your gaming library.

This motherboard has an impressive number of ports including six SATA ports, two full-length PCIe slots, HDMI, a DisplayPort, a Thunderbolt AIC connector, two USB 2.0 headers, and two USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers. You shouldn’t have any trouble connecting all your devices and components here.

The audio is handled by a Realtek ALC 1200 codec which uses Nichicon Fine Gold series audio caps and PCB isolation from the rest of the board.

Everything can be controlled with ASRock’s software which keeps an eye on your temperature, voltage monitoring, and fan speed for better efficiency. Some reviews have suggested that the VRM cooler is not adequate for overclocking which could be something to bear in mind if that’s part of your plan.

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EVGA Z390 Dark

EVGA Z390 Dark

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★★★★★ 4.5/5
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While other motherboards out there stand out with flashy RGB lighting and funky designs, EVGA has gone for a more understated look here. The EVGA Z390 Dark is a matte-black board with gold detailing.

The Dark motherboard has a 10-layer PCB with gold-plated shielded edges for better stability and improved overclocking potential.

With eight SATA ports, two M.2 slots, a U.2 NVMe port, and plenty of USB ports, this is a great option for those needing to connect a lot of devices.

For those who want ultimate flexibility, you can switch between three different BIOS modes for things like overclocking, benching, or just typical use. The Safeboot button even allows you to restart the system and launch into the BIOS in a safe mode for diagnostics. There is also an option to flash the BIOS without a CPU as well as an MFD POST indicator that can be configured to show temperatures or even voltages in real-time.

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MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Edge AC

MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Edge AC

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★★★★★ 4.4/5
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For those looking for a more budget-friendly motherboard, the MSI MPG Z390 can be picked up for just under $200. This is a full-size ATX board that is a great option for anyone considering a 9th generation Intel build.

This is mainly an all-black motherboard with a couple of white accents here and there. There’s some MSI branding throughout, but other than that, it’s a fairly neutral looking motherboard. You will be able to customize it a little bit though through the use of MSI’s Mystic Light. This allows you to customize the underside of the right edge with the color of your choice.

You’ll find two M.2 slots on this board to hold your hard drives, although there aren’t any heatsink covers for these. You’ll also find three PCIe 3.0 x1 slots as well as three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots for expandability. On the I/O side, there are three USB 3.1 Gen2 ports, six USB Gen 3.1 Gen 1 ports, and six USB 2.0 ports which is great to find.

There is also integrated 802.11ac Wi-Fi on this motherboard which is great to see at this price range. As well as this, you’ll still be able to connect via Ethernet using the Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN controller.

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Final Word

There you have it, our top picks for Z390 motherboards for the Intel Core i9-9900K. We know not everyone has time to read a huge post like this so we thought we’d do a quick roundup of which motherboards are best suited to different needs.

We hope this list has at least helped you learn a bit more about different motherboards and what to look for when shopping around. These are just some of the great Z390 motherboards on offer but if there’s one we’ve missed off the list that you think deserves a spot, let us know in the comments.

If you would like more information or the chance to chat with other PC enthusiasts and experts, why not head over to our Community Hub.

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Jack Howarth

Jack has been interested in computers and tech since 10 years old when he decided to dismantle his PC to see how it worked. Ever since Jack has had a passion for IT and gaming beyond any other. He loves the data and testing process and allowing himself to take an analytical and technical approach to PC hardware. He’s even gone as far as getting educated in cyber security.

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