By the TechCure India team · Updated 12 November 2026. Prices are from our live in-stock catalogue, inclusive of GST, and change often, the product page always shows today's price.
Quick comparison of in-stock options
| Product | Key specs | Price (incl. GST) |
|---|---|---|
| ASUS TUF GAMING Z890 PLUS WIFI DDR5 Intel | Intel® Z890 · Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) · DDR5 | ₹29,899 |
| ASUS Prime Z890-P CSM DDR5 Intel | ASUS · PRIME Z890-P WIFI-CSM · LGA1851 | ₹26,245 |
| ASUS PRIME X870-P CSM DDR5 AM5 ATX | AM5 · ATX · DDR5 | ₹23,900 |
| Gigabyte B760 Aorus Elite AX | LGA1700 · B760 · DDR5 | ₹21,550 |
| MSI MAG B760M Mortar WIFI II | INTEL B760 · Support Intel® Core™ 14th/ 13th/ 12th Gen Processors, Intel® Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors LGA1700 · 4x DDR5, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB Memory Support 7200+(OC)/ 7000(OC)/ 6800(OC)/ 6600(OC)/ 6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(JEDEC)/ 5400(JEDEC)/ 5200(JEDEC)/ 5000(JEDEC)/ 4800(JEDEC) MHz Max. overclocking frequency: • 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 7200+ MHz • 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6600+ MHz • 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz • 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MHz Supports Dual-Channel mode Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile | ₹18,844 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming A620M Plus DDR5 AMD | LEARN MORE · LEARN MORE · LEARN MORE | ₹16,745 |
Key facts at a glance
| ASUS TUF GAMING Z890 PLUS WIFI DDR5 price | ₹29,899 incl. GST |
|---|---|
| ASUS TUF GAMING Z890 PLUS WIFI DDR5 chipset | Intel® Z890 |
| ASUS PRIME Z890-P CSM DDR5 price | ₹26,245 incl. GST |
| ASUS PRIME Z890-P CSM socket | LGA1851 |
| ASUS PRIME X870-P CSM DDR5 price | ₹23,900 incl. GST |
| ASUS PRIME X870-P CSM socket | AM5 |
| Gigabyte B760 Aorus Elite AX price | ₹21,550 incl. GST |
| MSI MAG B760M Mortar WIFI II price | ₹18,844 incl. GST |
| ASUS TUF Gaming A620M Plus DDR5 price | ₹16,745 incl. GST |
| MSI MAG B760M Mortar memory support | DDR5 up to 7200+ MHz (OC) |
what is a motherboard and what is new in 2026
A motherboard is the main circuit board in a PC. It holds the CPU socket, memory slots, storage connectors and expansion slots. The CPU socket is where you install the processor. Memory slots accept DDR5 (a type of RAM, the system's short-term memory) which all boards listed use. Motherboards also provide networking, USB ports and M.2 slots for fast SSDs.
In 2026 two new desktop CPU sockets appear across current boards. LGA1851 is used by some Intel Z890 boards, including the ASUS Prime Z890-P CSM and the ASUS TUF Gaming Z890 Plus. AM5 is used by AMD X870 boards such as the ASUS Prime X870-P CSM. Both sockets use DDR5 memory, so you choose DDR5 kits. Choose a board by matching the socket to your CPU plan: Intel CPUs need LGA1851 or LGA1700 boards shown, while AMD CPUs need AM5. Also check M.2 slots and PCIe lanes if you want multiple NVMe SSDs or a high-speed GPU.
how to choose step by step
Start by matching the CPU socket. Pick a board that uses the same socket as your CPU. For Intel 14th/13th/12th Gen or LGA1700 CPUs choose LGA1700 boards like the Gigabyte B760 Aorus Elite AX or MSI MAG B760M Mortar WIFI II. For Intel Core Ultra or LGA1851 CPUs choose LGA1851 boards such as the ASUS Prime Z890-P CSM. For AMD AM5 CPUs choose AM5 boards like the ASUS PRIME X870-P CSM.
Count M.2 slots and check their PCIe versions. The number of M.2 slots tells how many NVMe SSDs you can fit. The ASUS TUF GAMING Z890 PLUS has four M.2 slots including one PCIe 5.0 x4 slot. The PRIME X870-P CSM has one PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 and several PCIe 4.0 and 3.0 M.2 slots. The MSI MAG B760M Mortar has two M.2 slots with one from the CPU supporting PCIe 4.0 x4. Also check PCIe expansion slots for your GPU and add-on cards. The TUF Z890 Plus and PRIME X870-P CSM offer a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for a high-speed GPU. Count RAM slots and supported speeds. Most listed boards have four DDR5 DIMM slots. Check onboard LAN and Wi‑Fi. The TUF Z890 Plus and some ASUS boards include Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet. The Gigabyte and MSI boards list onboard Wi‑Fi in their specs.
what matters most for gaming, editing and trading
For gaming you want a full PCIe x16 slot for the GPU and fast DDR5 memory. PCIe x16 (the long slot for a graphics card) gives the GPU full bandwidth. The ASUS TUF GAMING Z890 PLUS and PRIME X870-P CSM include a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, so they let high‑speed GPUs use maximum lanes.
For video editing you need multiple M.2 slots for NVMe SSDs so you can store and edit large files. The TUF Z890 PLUS has four M.2 slots, including one PCIe 5.0 x4 slot and three PCIe 4.0 M.2s, which lets you run scratch, cache and project drives separately. The PRIME X870-P CSM also lists four M.2 slots across PCIe 5.0-4.0 and 3.0 modes. For trading you need stable network and many screens. Look at onboard LAN and display outputs. The TUF Z890 PLUS and some ASUS boards include Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet (faster and more stable than 1Gb for many streams). The MSI MAG B760M Mortar and other boards list multiple PCIe slots and onboard video outputs when the CPU has integrated graphics, which helps drive extra monitors.
budget options under ₹30,000
If you want a high-end Intel board under ₹30,000, ASUS TUF GAMING Z890 PLUS is ₹29,899 and fits Intel Core Ultra Series 2 CPUs and DDR5 memory. It has four M.2 slots including one PCIe 5.0 x4, an Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port, and PCIe 5.0 x16 for a top GPU. ASUS Prime Z890-P is ₹26,245, uses LGA1851 socket and DDR5 memory, and is a lower-cost Z890 option for LGA1851 Intel CPUs. PRIME X870-P is ₹23,900, uses AM5 for AMD CPUs, has a PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot and four M.2 slots with a PCIe 5.0 x4 main slot, plus multiple high-speed USB ports and Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet.
If you need good value for common Intel builds, Gigabyte B760 Aorus Elite AX is ₹21,550, uses LGA1700 and includes Wi‑Fi. MSI MAG B760M Mortar WIFI II is ₹18,844, supports LGA1700 Intel 14th/13th/12th Gen CPUs, four DDR5 slots, two M.2 slots and HDMI/DisplayPort outputs when the CPU has integrated graphics. For a basic AM5 budget board, ASUS TUF Gaming A620M Plus is ₹16,745 and lists DDR5 support, PCIe 4.0 M.2 storage, 2.5Gb Ethernet and Wi‑Fi 6.
- ASUS TUF Z890 Plus ₹29,899, high-end Intel, PCIe 5.0 x16, four M.2 slots.
- ASUS Prime Z890-P ₹26,245, LGA1851 Z890 board for Intel.
- ASUS PRIME X870-P ₹23,900, AM5, PCIe 5.0 x16, four M.2 slots.
- Gigabyte B760 Aorus Elite AX ₹21,550, LGA1700, Wi‑Fi included.
- MSI MAG B760M Mortar WIFI II ₹18,844, LGA1700, two M.2, good DDR5 support.
- ASUS TUF A620M Plus ₹16,745, budget AM5 option with Wi‑Fi 6 and 2.5Gb LAN.
common mistakes to avoid
Wrong CPU socket will make the board useless. A motherboard with LGA1700 will not accept an AM5 CPU, and an LGA1851 board only works with LGA1851 CPUs. Check the socket label in the specs before you buy. If you plan to upgrade the CPU later, pick a board whose socket matches the future CPU family you want. Do not assume a board accepts newer CPUs unless the maker lists the socket and compatible CPU series.
Ignoring the number and type of M.2 slots limits storage upgrades. Some boards list four M.2 slots, others have two. M.2 slots can run at different PCIe generations and lane counts, for example PCIe 5.0 x4 or PCIe 4.0 x4. A drive that needs PCIe 5.0 x4 will not get full speed in a PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot. Also check which M.2 slot is fed by the CPU and which by the chipset, since CPU-fed slots usually give the highest bandwidth. Expecting unlisted specs leads to surprises. If a spec is not written in the facts, it is not announced yet, so do not assume extra ports, speeds, or compatibility.
- Match the motherboard socket to your CPU family (LGA1700, LGA1851, AM5).
- Count M.2 slots and note PCIe generation and x4/x2 modes.
which product suits which buyer
For high-end Intel builds pick the ASUS TUF GAMING Z890 PLUS at ₹29,899. It uses LGA1851 for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 CPUs and DDR5 RAM. It has one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for a top GPU and four M.2 slots including a PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 for the fastest NVMe drives. It also has Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet for stable network streams.
For balanced Intel systems the ASUS Prime Z890-P at ₹26,245 is a lower-cost Z890 board with LGA1851 and DDR5 memory support. For value Intel builds that need Wi‑Fi, choose the Gigabyte B760 Aorus Elite AX at ₹21,550, which uses LGA1700 and includes Wi‑Fi. For compact Intel builds needing good I/O and onboard video when the CPU has integrated graphics, MSI MAG B760M Mortar WIFI II at ₹18,844 supports LGA1700 14th/13th/12th Gen CPUs, four DDR5 slots, two M.2 slots and HDMI/DisplayPort outputs.
For AMD AM5 systems pick the ASUS PRIME X870-P at ₹23,900. It uses the AM5 socket and DDR5 memory. It has one PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot for a GPU and four M.2 slots, the main M.2 runs in PCIe 5.0 x4 mode. For a very tight budget or a basic AMD board choose the ASUS TUF Gaming A620M Plus at ₹16,745. It supports AM5 with DDR5, PCIe 4.0 M.2 storage, 2.5Gb Ethernet and Wi‑Fi 6. Wrong CPU socket will make the board useless, so match the board socket to the CPU family.
what to do next
Confirm the CPU socket first, then pick the motherboard and get a build quote. Check the exact socket name in the motherboard specs and match it to your CPU family. If you already have an Intel Core Ultra Series 2 CPU, choose an LGA1851 board like the ASUS TUF GAMING Z890 PLUS WIFI DDR5 at ₹29,899 or the ASUS Prime Z890‑P at ₹26,245. If your CPU is AM5, pick the ASUS PRIME X870‑P at ₹23,900. For LGA1700 Intel CPUs, consider the Gigabyte B760 Aorus Elite AX at ₹21,550 or the MSI MAG B760M Mortar WIFI II at ₹18,844. If you need a very low‑cost AM5 board, the ASUS TUF Gaming A620M Plus is ₹16,745.
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Frequently asked questions
Which motherboard is best under ₹30,000 today?
ASUS TUF GAMING Z890 PLUS WIFI DDR5 at ₹29,899 is the top-priced pick listed today. Choose it if you need the Intel Z890 chipset and its PCIe and M.2 layout.
Can I use an AM5 CPU with ASUS PRIME X870-P CSM?
Yes. The ASUS PRIME X870-P CSM lists AM5 as its socket, so it supports AM5 CPUs.
Which board has the most M.2 slots?
ASUS TUF GAMING Z890 PLUS WIFI DDR5 lists four M.2 slots in the facts, the most among listed boards.
Does the Gigabyte B760 Aorus Elite AX have Wi‑Fi?
Yes. The Gigabyte B760 Aorus Elite AX is listed with Wi‑Fi in the facts.
Is DDR5 supported across these picks?
Yes. All listed motherboards in the facts show DDR5 memory support.
What LAN speed do these motherboards use?
ASUS TUF GAMING Z890 PLUS WIFI lists Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet. ASUS PRIME X870-P CSM lists Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet. Other boards list LAN as specified in their facts.
Sources
- TechCure India live catalogue, in-stock products, specs and today's GST prices
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