There are cheaper DDR4 boards around-Gigabyte also makes an Aorus Pro in DDR4 flavor, too, though that's not sold in the US or EU-but if you want to get the absolute most out of the new Intel platform you want DDR5. I've tested a bunch of AMD and Intel motherboards over the past year, from Mini-ITX to E-ATX, so you can decide which will make the best base to build on. Note: we are about to get a new AM5 socket from AMD, meaning the current Zen 3 CPUs are end of the line for the AM4 socket. If you're in it for the long haul, you need to be sure that the board's socket or chipset can support high-end processors like Intel's Z690 chipset and its Alder Lake chips or AMD's X570 chipset and its enduring AM4 socket. This makes upgrading whenever those CPUs drop in price easy. This brings us to one crucial thing to consider about motherboards future-proofing. This isn't always a bad thing, especially if you don't plan on getting a new motherboard for several years. How big is your PC case? Do you want to be able to overclock your CPU? Do you need high-performance RAM support? Do you need a block of USB ports? If your wish list increases, expect to spend extra. There are several questions you should be asking yourself first before you start motherboard shopping.
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