The launch of motherboards based on the Intel Z790 chipset is nearing, and it is starting to show in the large number of first offers we are seeing from many online retailers. This also gives us an idea what will this new generation of motherboards cost, and the truth is that the prices start at quite a reasonable level, as we will see below.

First of all, it must be clear to us that the Intel Z790 chipset is the top of the range of the new platform on which the Raptor Lake-S processors will be based. This means that this chipset will offer the most complete set of features and will also be the one that allows us to do so overclocking “K” and “KF” series processors. the chip giant. If you plan to buy a CPU within this range, you must accompany it with a motherboard with the specified chipset.

The list of motherboards with the Intel Z790 chipset that will hit the market is very extensive, and the prices, the quality of the finishes and the set of functions they offer are very different. So, for example, at the cheapest level, we have the ASUS PRIME Z790M-PLUS DDR4, a micro-ATX model, which costs €269.99and which turns out to be a relatively affordable solution, even if its quality of execution is very basic.

For 329.99 euros MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI DDR4 It offers a more interesting overall value because it has excellent build quality, has passive dissipation for PCIe SSDs and integrates Wi-Fi 6E connectivity. If we want to aspire to first-class build quality and gaming aesthetics, we will have to invest somewhat higher, although fortunately we will not have to exceed 400 euros.

Of all the models I have seen so far, they are listed GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Elite AX turns out to be the best choice for the price/performance ratio, but also for the quality of construction and design. GIGABYTE has taken great care on all fronts to create a very aesthetically pleasing motherboard that features a 16+1+2 phase digital power supply and passive cooling for PCIe SSDs. also has a Durable PCIe Gen5 slot. It is also compatible with DDR5 memory.

If you are looking for something better, you will not have a problem because of the prices They will range from 269.99 euros to 1,399.90 euros. To give you a more complete idea, I’m leaving you with a list of all the models we’ve seen so far at various online retailers and their respective prices.

• ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Extreme: 1,399.90 euros.
• ASUS ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming WiFi: 699.90 euros.
• ASUS ROG Strix Z790-F Gaming WiFi: 629.90 euros.
• ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi: 629.90 euros.
• ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Plus WiFi D4: 429.90 euros.
• MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi DDR4: 429.90 euros.
• ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Plus D4: 419.90 euros.
• ASUS Prime Z790-A WiFi: 419.90 euros.
• GIGABYTE Z790 Aorus Elite AX: 369.90 euros.
• ASUS Prime Z790-P WiFi: 349.90 euros.
• ASUS Prime Z790M-Plus D4: 309.90 euros.
• ASUS PRIME Z790M-PLUS DDR4 – 269.99 euros.
• ASUS PRIME Z790-P DDR4 – 289.99 euros.
• MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI DDR4 – 294.99 euros.
• ASUS PRIME Z790-P WIFI DDR4 – 299.99 euros.
• ASUS PRIME Z790-P – 299.99 euros.
• MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI – 309.99 euros.
• ASUS PRIME Z790-P WIFI – 314.99 euros.
• MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI DDR4 – 329.99 euros.
• MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI – 344.99 euros.
• MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WIFI DDR4 – 379.99 euros.
• ASUS TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS DDR4 – 379.99 euros.
• ASUS PRIME Z790-A Wi-Fi – 379.99 euros.
• ASUS TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS WIFI DDR4 – 389.99 euros.
• MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WIFI – 399.99 euros.
• MSI MPG Z790I EDGE WIFI – 429.99 euros.
• MSI MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI DDR4 – 449.99 euros.
• MSI MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI – 469.99 euros.
• ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI DDR4 – 469.99 euros.
• ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI – 559.99 euros.
• ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI – 559.99 euros.
• MSI MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI – 589.99 euros.
• ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI – 649.99 euros.
• ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO – 789.99 euros.
• MSI MEG Z790 ACE – 869.99 euros.
• ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME – 1,369.99 euros.