If you’re a PC enthusiast, chances are you’ve bought or at least looked into picking a motherboard, and it can be daunting. The list of specifications is long and includes (but is not limited to) CPU support/compatibility, port count and type (think USB, networking, etc.), storage options, audio solutions, slot count and speed, aesthetics, and last but not least, power delivery, which is critical to ensuring you get everything out of your processor.
Should you buy a board with more phases or more powerful MOSFETs? What’s good enough? Using data from our motherboard reviews, we’ll examine details such as temperature and performance to assess the magnitude of the differences and whether power delivery should be a key factor when choosing a motherboard.
