{"id":348,"date":"2022-03-21T16:26:02","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T16:26:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-698089-2344727.cloudwaysapps.com\/2022\/03\/21\/does-the-motherboard-affect-gaming-performance\/"},"modified":"2023-06-28T07:12:49","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T07:12:49","slug":"does-the-motherboard-affect-gaming-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gearlush.com\/does-the-motherboard-affect-gaming-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"Does the Motherboard Affect Gaming Performance?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76b927f elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content\" data-id=\"76b927f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-content.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Can a motherboard improve your PC\u2019s gaming performance and increase FPS?<\/p>\n<p>Short answer: Yes<\/p>\n<p>Long answer: Yes, but also it depends on several factors.<\/p>\n<p>A motherboard alone is practically not going to do anything. But when you combine it with a quality CPU, a good GPU, and adequately fast RAM, you will have great gaming performance.<\/p>\n<p>We are going to assume that you have top of the line CPU, GPU, PSU, SSD, RAM, and proper ventilation in the chassis.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\">\n<p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents <span class=\"toc_toggle\">[<a href=\"#\">hide<\/a>]<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc_list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Does_the_Motherboard_Affect_FPS\">Does the Motherboard Affect FPS?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Is_It_Worth_Spending_A_Lot_On\">Is It Worth Spending A Lot On?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#What_to_Look_For_In_a_Motherboard\">What to Look For In a Motherboard?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Conclusion\">Conclusion:<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Does_the_Motherboard_Affect_FPS\">Does the Motherboard Affect FPS?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A motherboard <em>doesn\u2019t affect the frames per second you get in a game directly<\/em>, but it will help your GPU and CPU perform at their full potential and thus lead to better gaming performance and FPS.<\/p>\n<p>A good quality motherboard allows you to do several things that can indirectly improve the gaming performance of your PC.:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It allows for easy overclocking of your processor.<\/li>\n<li>It also offers a high-quality PCIe port, these days PCIe x16 ports have 8 GB\/s, 15.7 GB\/s and the latest PCIe 4.0 has 31.5 GB\/s speeds. More bandwidth means faster data transfers in not only GPUs but also PCIe-based SSDs.<\/li>\n<li>Better Memory support.<\/li>\n<li>M.2 expansion slots. Some even have a heat spreader for those.<\/li>\n<li>Better Ethernet LAN ports and better Wi-Fi connectivity. Both are essential if you want to play games online.<\/li>\n<li>Some high-end motherboards also have a great sound card built-in. Sound is one of the biggest parts of gaming that is usually overlooked until you couldn\u2019t hear someone sneaking behind you in CS GO.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Is_It_Worth_Spending_A_Lot_On\">Is It Worth Spending A Lot On?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><em>We don\u2019t recommend you spend a ton of your budget on the motherboard alone.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A mid-range motherboard is going to do just fine and the effects on the gaming performance would be so minuscule that they\u2019d be barely noticeable.<\/p>\n<p>The money you save can be spent on a better processor or GPU. SSDs are also a big improvement over traditional Hard Drives. They make the levels and maps load exponentially faster.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_to_Look_For_In_a_Motherboard\">What to Look For In a Motherboard?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are in the market for a new motherboard, then there are several key features you should keep in mind if getting the best gaming performance is your target:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Form Factor:<\/strong>&nbsp; ATX boards are the norm, but micro ATX are just as viable for gaming, especially if you want to have a relatively portable setup.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Processor Socket: <\/strong>Your processor needs to be fully compatible with the motherboard you are selecting. Otherwise, it will not either fit at all, or perform well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RAM Slots:<\/strong> The more, the better, but you also need to look at the DDR type and maximum frequency supported.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PCI Slots:<\/strong> If you need your GPU to perform at full speed, you need a PCI Express X16 slot. If you want to use a dual GPU setup, you will need another full speed slot for that.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SATA Ports:<\/strong> SATA ports allow you to attach HDDs, SSDs, and optical drives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>USB Ports:<\/strong> A modern motherboard should have USB 3.0 ports as well as a couple of Type C ports.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overclocking: <\/strong>A good motherboard should allow you to easily overclock your processor. This will have tangible effects on the overall gaming performance as well as FPS.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Does the motherboard affect gaming performance?<\/p>\n<p>Yes, but it is usually not a big jump. A mid-range motherboard with quality features will be better for your pocket.<\/p>\n<p>You also need to consider that in order to upgrade your processor, you may need to upgrade the board down the line as well.<\/p>\n<p>Most motherboards are outdated in around 2-4 years, so spending a lot on something that can\u2019t be reused in your new build is not recommended.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can a motherboard improve your PC\u2019s gaming performance and increase FPS? Short answer: Yes Long answer: Yes, but also it depends on several factors. A motherboard alone is practically not going to do anything. 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