The Best mATX Motherboards of 2018

The first motherboard on this list is ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING, It is an Intel Z370 mATX motherboard with highly customizable RGB lighting and support for high-end hardware. This motherboard comes with the 5-way optimization feature which makes overclocking a one-click process. This motherboard is extremely quiet and delivers optimal performance. It also features extensive control over fans, coolers, etc.

Hardware Support

• CPU – This motherboard features the Z370 chipset which is designed exclusively for the new 8th generation Intel processors.
• GPU – if you already own graphics cards and worrying about whether it would support it, We have a good news, It supports both Crossfire and SLI configurations.
• RAM – Just like most other motherboards on this list, It also has 4 DDR4 memory slots capable of speeds of up to 4000 MHz.

Additional features

• RGB lighting – It can be challenging to aesthetically match every component of a system, This is unachievable because of limitations that come with regular motherboard’s visuals. This motherboard features highly customizable RGB lighting which can be tweaked to aesthetically match the system.

Moving on, We have another budget-friendly motherboard from ASROCK. The ASRock Z370M Pro4 has gained popularity amongst all gamers and non-gamers looking to build a Micro ATX computer. It doesn't feature very attractive aesthetics but considering the price, attractiveness is a factor that can be disregarded. The motherboard doesn't look bad but unlike many other bords on this list which feature RGB lighting, It might not seem as attractive. If looks are disregarded, There is nothing more to complain about this board, It has everything you could ask for while being very affordable. Also to mention it's a Micro ATX. This doesn't mean it's only compatible with mATX cases, Most cases that have support for a bigger board usually support smaller ones as well.

Hardware Support

• CPU - This motherboard also features a Z370 motherboard which supports the new coffee lake range of processors.
• GPU - One of the downsides of this board is that it doesn't support SLI configuration. Surely, it matters but if you are looking for a budget build, going with AMD Radeon graphics cards is anyways a better idea.

Additional features

There are not many mentionable addiction features on this board but it sure delivers great performance at a very affordable price, this makes it a perfect choice for anyone looking for build a budget Coffee Lake computer.

The MSI Z370M gaming features a 10 power phase delivery system with 2-way Nvidia SLI and 3-way AMD Crossfire support. MSI manufactures a wide range of Z370 motherboard, from enthusiast tier Godlike to affordable A Pro, This motherboard lies somewhere in the middle of both, It features almost everything you could ask for in a Micro ATX board and it comes at a very affordable price.

Unlike high-end boards like GodLike, This board is not equipped with highly customizable RGB lighting, Though it has enough of it to blend with the theme of your build aesthetically. It is targetted towards consumers who are looking to build a high-end system without having to spend a lot for it; This board features the best value for money.

Supported Hardware

• CPU - With the latest LGA 1151 socket support, It is equipped with the Z370 chipset, makes it an excellent choice for high-end PC build featuring an overclocked Intel i5 8600k or i7 8700k.
• GPU - It supports both Nvidia SLI and AMD Crossfire technology. It has two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots which are understandable since it's a mATX board.
• RAM - This affordable motherboard doesn't disappoint in the memory regards either, With 64GB DDR4 support, It is more than enough for casual user's needs. Also to mention, The memory can achieve speeds of up to 4133MHZ when overclocked.

Additional Features

• Overclocking potential - When overclocked the board can deliver excellent gaming experience, With the high-quality audio, SLI/Crossfire support and coffee lake processors, This motherboard can provide the most immersive gaming experience. Most importantly, It doesn't cost a lot and provides excellent value for the money when compared with boards in the similar price range.

The MSI B350M Gaming motherboard is one heck of a bargain. It follows the generic MSI color scheme (Black and Red). It's not only limited to its good looks, it is a powerful motherboard capable of delivering phenomenal performance despite the low price tag. It is a Micro-ATX board and supports the new generation of AMD's Ryzen processors. Even with a just quick glance at the motherboard, It is easy to spot its high-quality hardware and aesthetic quality.

One downside of this motherboard is its color scheme; Though it looks great, it's strictly limiting and forced into using a red/black color scheme. Anything else wouldn't look well with the motherboard. The red aesthetics is overdone and might negatively stand out if you don't build the whole system around it.

Supported Hardware

• CPU - The board features a B350 chipset which supports any AM4 processor (New range of Ryzen processors). Also to mention it's excellent overclocking potential, It is a perfect pick for gamers.
• GPU - The doesn't support both Crossfire and SLI technology due to its limited PCIe slots. This doesn't mean it's not capable of delivering good performance but just that it won't be a perfect pick if you are building an enthusiast level PC. As for an HTPC build or mid-tier gaming PC, One high-end GPU would deliver a great gaming experience.
• RAM - The motherboard is limited to 32GB DDR4 memory clocked at 3200 MHz, Which can be considered as a downside but if your sole purpose of the build is gaming, 32GB is more than enough.