With time still left, we picked out the best motherboards to gift yourself or your gamer this holiday!

It’s the perfect time to upgrade your motherboard with the holidays here. Modcrash has picked just the motherboards you need for this holiday season.

ASUS Prime Z390-A Motherboard LGA1151 (Intel 8th and 9th Gen) ATX DDR4 DP HDMI M.2 USB 3.1 Gen2 Gigabit LAN

First is the ASUS Prime Z390 Motherboard M.2 connection along with USB 3.1 to have the latest technology on your board. You will really see how fast storage has become these days. 5-Way optimization lets you overclock your CPU automatically with just a few mouse clicks. As always, ASUS took extra precaution to make sure that you have the protection you expect from ASUS motherboards. With FanXpert 4 you’ll have no problems setting your fan speeds exactly the way you want them. ASUS has even added safety measures to protect the PCIe slot from heavy graphics cards which can sometimes be a problem. The newest Realtek audio drivers give you 8 channel HD Gaming audio for your listening pleasure. Anyone who gets this motherboard will be extra happy this holiday season.

MSI Arsenal Gaming AMD Ryzen 1st and 2nd Gen AM4 M.2 USB 3 DDR4 DVI HDMI Crossfire ATX Motherboard (B450 Tomahawk)

MSI brought out the big guns with this motherboard. It’s made for the second generation of Ryzen processors. Dual-channel DDR4 memory support will have your system running smoothly on all tasks being done. It supports 1886 to 2667 MHz and 2667 up to 3446 MHz in A-XMP Overclock Mode. The result is fast memory support! The board supports dual graphics card setups which means that you can get the extra performance you want from your graphics cards with AMD Crossfire. Rigorous testing makes sure this board meets the highest quality standards for gaming.

ASUS B450 AMD Ryzen 2 Micro ATX Gaming Motherboard AM4 DDR4 HDMI DVI VGA M.2 USB 3.1 Gen2 (Prime B450M-A/CSM)

Next, ASUS has created one of the finest B450 motherboards around. It’s the sweet spot for people who want the new features released with the 400 series Ryzen CPUs. There’s NVMe M.2 storage with USB 3.1 connectivity included. The COM Header and PS2 connectors are there for legacy support. This motherboard has AURA Sync RGB header on it for anyone that’s looking to get their RGB rig running properly as they want it. The SafeSlot feature ensures confidence with heavy-duty graphics cards. This is patent pending technology that protects the board from heavy-duty graphics cards that may weigh heavily on the board. For a mid range board, that’s a lot of features packed in.

 

MSI PRO Series Intel 8th Gen LGA 1151 M.2 D-Sub DVI DP USB 3.0 Gigabit LAN CFX ATX Motherboard

The MSI PRO Series Motherboards for the 8th Generation Intel CPU comes with all the features anyone would want with a brand-new motherboard. You get M.2 Solid State Drive connection. There is USB 3.0 which will have you transferring your files like a pro with your computer. Nvidia SLI support will boost your gaming to the max! Extreme Memory Profiling automatically overclocks your RAM for you. This motherboard supports 64 GB of memory with 4 DDR4 slots. This is a quality built full-size ATX board that’s made with gamers in mind.

MSI X470GPLUS Performance Gaming AMD X470 Ryzen 2 AM4 DDR4 Onboard Graphics CFX ATX Motherboard

The MSI X470GPLUS Motherboard is updated for second-generation Ryzen CPUs. This board is made for gamers. This motherboard has onboard graphics built-in for select second generation AMD CPUs and 7th generation A series Athlon CPUs. USB 3.1 Gen2 is the fastest USB around. You won’t believe the transfer speeds from the USB to your computer. Gold audio jacks allow better connections to your audio. The board comes equipped with Mystic Light Utility which lets you organize your RGB lights exactly how you want to. There are plenty of SATA connectors for a massive amount of storage along with two times the M.2 connections. This board has it all for the most demanding enthusiasts out there.

ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING AMD Ryzen AM4 DDR4 HDMI DisplayPort M.2 USB 3.1 ATX B350 Motherboard

The ASUS ROG STRIX has the features people want. It’s a full-size ATX motherboard that comes with USB 3.1 Gen2, M.2 connection, and gigabit LAN. This motherboard is perfect for gamers on a budget. ASUS developed the 5 Way Auto Tuning feature on their motherboards to help people overclock their CPUs easily without having to figure out the best settings. This feature will automatically overclock your CPU based on the limitations of the CPU to give you the best settings for your CPU. SafeSlots have been placed on the board so your graphics card can’t harm the motherboard. You’ll get immersive sound with the Realtek 8 channel audio included with the board.

ASUS ROG Maximus XI Hero (Wi-Fi) Z390 Gaming Motherboard LGA1151 (Intel 8th 9th Gen) ATX DDR4 DP HDMI M.2 USB 3.1 Gen2 802.11ac Wi-Fi

You’ll get everything you could possibly want with this board. The ASUS ROG Maximus has all the features you could ask for including the M.2, the USB 3.1 Gen2, plenty of SATA connections, the SafeSlot helps protect your motherboard from heavy graphics cards. You ASUS has optimized their 5 Way Intelligent Overclocking utility. FanXpert gives you better controls of your fans. You even get onboard 802.11ac WiFi along with the Patented ASUS Optimum II for memory overclocking with the stability you want. This board is the daddy of the ASUS ROG line. Anyone who gets this for the holidays will know you got them the very best.

ASUS ROG Strix B450-F Gaming Motherboard (ATX) AMD Ryzen 2 AM4 DDR4 DP HDMI M.2 USB 3.1 Gen2 B450

The ASUS ROG Strix B450-F has been updated to include everything for the second generation AMD Ryzen CPUs. It comes with NME M.2 connection, USB 3.1 Gen2, and gigabit LAN. You can put in 64 GB of memory with four DDR4 slots. The 5 Way Auto Tuning has been reworked to learn the limitations of your CPU and adjust the overclock perfectly. This will give your CPU optimal overclocking automatically. FanXpert 4 lets you control your fans inside the case. Aura Sync RGB lighting lets you configure RGB lights any way you want. You can never get enough RGB. ASUS have added extra headers to make sure you’re covered. This will give you plenty of places to extend your RGB. Realtek 8 Channel audio gives a superior sound and a pre-mounted I/O plate comes on the motherboard for an easier install.

ASUS Prime X470-Pro AMD Ryzen 2 AM4 DDR4 DP HDMI M.2 USB 3.1 ATX Motherboard

ASUS built a board that you’ll love if you get this. You’ll get optimal performance for the second generation of Ryzen CPUs. The motherboard comes with M.2 and USB 3.1 Gen2. 5-Way Auto Tuning lets you automatically overclock your CPU. This feature will allow you to automatically overclock your CPU based on the CPUs limitations. You’ll get the best overclock you can with this feature. SafeSlot protects your motherboard from heavy graphics cards. This feature is there to protect the motherboard from graphics cards that are heavy. Aura RGB Sync will have lighting in your rig rocking just like you want. Realtek S220A gives you the ability for 8 channels of audio quality for the greatest effect with your gaming. You’ll get plenty of SATA connections for a lot of storage. This motherboard is the top of the line for Ryzen CPUs. You can’t go wrong with it at all.

ASUS ROG Strix Z390-E Gaming Motherboard LGA1151 (Intel 8th 9th Gen) ATX DDR4 DP HDMI M.2 USB 3.1 Gen2 802.11AC Wi-Fi

The ASUS Strix Z390-E Gaming Motherboard is for 8th and 9th generation Intel CPUs. This board gives you M.2 and USB 3.1 Gen2 along with the other features you’re looking for. You get onboard 802.11ac WiFi on this board. The ASUS Optimum II lets you overclock your memory smart giving you the best overclock you can have. Stability is key with this feature. Automatically overclocking your CPU has never been easier with the new 5-Way Auto Tuning feature. This is all thanks to the 5 Way Auto Tuning feature included on the board. You won’t have to worry about not having any of the features you want if you buy this board. They’re all included. This would be a great addition to anyone’s rig.