10 Best Motherboard For I5 9600k of December 2025

• Supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core processors
• Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4
• New hybrid Digital PWM Design
• High quality Audio Capacitors and Audio Noise Guard with LED Trace Path Lighting
• Ultra-fast M.2 with PCIe Gen3 x4 & SATA interface

Gigabyte

• Designed for 9th and 8th generation Intel Core processors to maximize connectivity and speed with M.2, USB 3.1 Gen2 and ASUS Optimum II for better DRAM overclocking stability
• Revamped 5 Way Optimization that has the intelligence to overclock a CPU based on smart prediction and thermal telemetry
• 5X Protection III Hardware level safeguards with Safe Slot Core, LAN Guard, Over voltage Protection provide longevity, reliability. Fan Xpert 4 delivers advanced fan control for dynamic system cooling
• Patent pending Safe Slot Core fortified PCIe slots prevent damage caused by heavyweight GPUs
• 8 channel HD Gaming Audio featuring Realtek ALC887 high definition audio codec
• DTS Headphone:X

ASUS

• 1. LGA1151 socket: ready for 9th/8th Gen Intel Core desktop processors.
• 2. Dual Channel Non-ECC Un-buffered DDR4, 4 x DIMM slots support up to 64GB DDR4 Memory
• 3. Gaming connectivity: Dual onboard M. 2 with Intel Optane Memory Ready, USB 3. 1 Gen 2 Type-A connectors, DisplayPort, HDMI and DVI
• 4. Gaming networking: Intel Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard and GameFirst for smoother, safer and lag-free online play.
• 5. Unmatched Personalization: one RGB header with Asus exclusive AURA Sync RGB lighting and a 3D-printing friendly mount
• 6. Comprehensive cooling: fan Xpert 4 with GPU temperature sensing allows for dynamic fan calibration and optimized system cooling while gaming
• 7. Gaming audio: SupremeFX S1220A teamed with Sonic Studio III creates immersive aural landscapes.

ASUS

• Supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core processors
• Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4
• 8-Channel HD audio with High quality Audio Capacitors
• Ultra-fast M. 2 with PCIe Gen2 x4 & SATA interface
• Supports RGB LED strips in 7 colors

Gigabyte

• Supports 9th/8th Gen Intel Core/Pentium gold/Celeron Processors for LGA 1151 socket
• Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 2666 MHz
• Audio Boost: reward your ears with studio grade sound quality
• Ez Debug LED: easiest way to troubleshoot
• X-boost: software that auto-detects and allows you to boost the performance of any storage or USB device

MSI

• Designed for 9th and 8th Generation Intel Core processors to maximize connectivity and speed with M.2, USB 3.1 Gen2 and Asus optimum II for better DRAM overclocking stability
• 5x Protection III Hardware-level safeguards with safe Slot Core, LANGuard and overvoltage protection provide component longevity and reliability
• Fanxpert 4 with AIO pump header delivers advanced fan control for dynamic system cooling
• Patent-pending Safe Slot Core fortified PCIe Slots prevent damage caused by heavyweight GPUs
• 8-Channel HD gaming audio featuring Realtek ALC887 high definition Audio CODEC

ASUS

• Supports 10th Generation Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron Processors for LGA 1200 socket
• Supports dual channel DDR4 memory up to 128GB (4800MHz)
• Twin Turbo M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr delivers transfer speeds of up to 32 GB/s for ultra-fast SSDs
• Core Boost technology combines optimized power circuit layouts, double CPU power connectors, and a digital power design which allows for precise and steady current delivery to the CPU
• On-board 2.5G LAN plus Gigabit LAN with with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
• Pre-installed I/O Shielding for convenience and protection from electrostatic discharge

MSI

• Supports 9th and 8th Intel Core processors
• Dual Channel Non ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs
• Intel Optane Memory Ready
• 12+1 Phases digital VRM solution with DrMOS
• Advanced thermal design with multi cuts heatsinks and Heat pipe. Bluetooth 5
• Onboard Intel CNVi 802.11AC 2x2 wave 2 Wi Fi
• Alc1220 vb enhance 114db(rear)/ 110db(front) SNR in microphone with WIMA Audio Capacitors
• Intel Gigabit LAN with cFosSpeed
• RGB Fusion with Multi Zone LED Light Show Design, supports addressable LED & RGB LED strips
• Smart Fan 5 features Multiple Temperature Sensors and Hybrid Fan Headers with Fan Stop

Gigabyte

• Supports 9th i9-9900K, i7-9700K, i5-9600K and 8th Generation Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1151 socket
• Supports dual channel ddr4 memory, up to 4400(oc) MHz
• Turbo m.2: pci-e gen3 x4 interfACe maximizes performance for NVME SSDS
• Core boost, 8+4 pin CPU power connector, ddr4 boost
• Built for reliable operation
• Operating system - support for windows 10 64-bit
• Intel turbo usb 3.1 gen2: powered by intel usb 3.1 gen2 controller, turbo usb ensures an uninterrupted connection with more stability and fastest usb speeds
• Multi-gpu: with steel armor pci-e slots. Supports 2-way amd crossfire
• Extended heatsink design: msi extended pwm and enhanced circuit design ensures even high-end processors to run in full speed.

MSI

• Supports 9th/ 8th Gen Intel Core/ Pentium gold/ Celeron Processors for LGA 1151 socket
• Supports DDR4 Memory up to 2666MHz
• Audio Boost reward your ears with studio grade sound quality
• Ez Debug LED easiest way to troubleshoot
• X-boost software that auto-detects and allows you to boost the performance of any storage or USB device

MSI