5 best CPU and motherboard combos to buy [Cyber Monday]

Those of you that are trying to build a PC on a tight budget probably realized by now that one of the most expensive parts of a PC is the CPU.

That is why some manufacturers have decided to produce motherboards that already have CPUs included.

However, such combos are fairly weak compared to most standalone CPUs that you could buy.

As such, we’ve decided to compile a list of the best motherboard and CPU combos that you could buy today, and that can surely save you some bucks compared to buying them separately.

Note: All the prices and offers in this article are subject to change, so be sure to check the official product page to get the latest deal. If the product or offer you’re looking for is no longer available, you can try to find it on its official manufacturer page or get another one from our list.

What is the best motherboard CPU combo?

Intel Core i7-12700K & MSI PRO Z690-A ProSeries DDR5

• Intel Core i7-12700K 3.6 GHz procesor
• 12 Cores & 20 Threads
• Supports DDR5 Memory, up to 6400+(OC) MHz
• PCIe 5.0 slots, Lightning Gen4 x4 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2

• Overheats despite the fans

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The Intel Core i7 3.60GHz processor features a socket LGA 1700 socket for PCB installation and a 25MB L3 cache to improve command processing and system performance.

MSI motherboards are packed with features that bring more speed, greater overclocking ability, and stability to your system’s memory. Optimized traces and fully isolated memory circuits ensure complete stability and performance, so you never have to worry about system crashes. This bundle is also VR-ready.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X & MSI B550-A PRO AM4 DDR4 ATX

• 6 cores with 12 threads with a base speed of 3.7 GHz
• The cooler Wraith Stealth is perfectly made for this processor
• Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 4400 MHz.
• Lightning Fast Experience: PCIe 4.0, Lightning Gen4 x4 M.2 with M.2, AMD Turbo USB 3.2 Gen 2.

• No cons so far

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If you’re looking for a budget-friendly motherboard and CPU combo, then the MSI B550-A PRO AM4 DDR4 ATX Motherboard and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X processor is a good choice to start your search.

AMD offers 6 cores and 12 processing threads and can deliver ultra-fast 100+ FPS performance. At the same time, the motherboard provides automated system-wide tuning, with overclocking and cooling profiles that are tailor-made for your device.

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X & ASUS Prime X570-P Ryzen 3 AM4 ATX

• AMD Ryzen 7 5800X with 8 cores and 16 threads
• AMD AM4 Socket and PCIe 4. 0: The perfect pairing for Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 & 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs
• Asus Optic-MEM: Careful routing of traces and vias to preserve signal integrity for improved memory overclocking

• Cooler not included, high-performance cooler recommended

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With the fastest AMD 8-core processor, its design is perfect for gaming and performance, with a maximum boost of 4.7 GHz, unlocked for overclocking, 36 MB of cache, and DDR-3200 support.

The motherboard features next-gen connectivity via PCIe Gen 4 support, dual M.2 support, and USB 3 Gen 2 ports.

Also, if you have some RGB gear, this motherboard can synchronize all your gear for the best visual aesthetics on your gaming computer.

Intel Core i9-9900K & ASUS Prime Z390-A Motherboard Combo

• 8 Cores, 16 Threads
• 128 GB, DDR4 2666 MHz
• M.2 heatsink, USB 3.1 Gen2 and ASUS Optimum II technologies

• Price tag

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This is actually the most expensive combo on our list.

It features an Intel Core Coffee Lake i9-9900K Desktop Processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, 3.60 GHz up to 5.00 GHz turbo boost, 16 MB Intel Smart Cache, and Intel UHD Graphics 630.

The CPU supports up to 128 GB, DDR4 2666 MHz, No ECC memory, up to 2 memory channels, and 41.6 GB/s max memory bandwidth.

Intel Core i9-11900K & MSI Z590-A PRO ProSeries

• Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Support
• 5.3 GHz unlocked LGA 1200
• Supports up to 3 monitors.
• 2.5G LAN: Upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia use

• None

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Yet another combination of Intel’s super-fats, world-leading gaming processor, combined with an MSI motherboard.

The processor features a 14 nm design that offers great efficiency for computing and delivers nimble processing with balanced cost, performance, and power along with 16 MB of L3 cache that rapidly retrieves the most used data available to improve system performance.

The motherboard supports DDR4 Memory, up to 5333(OC) MHz, and includes a premium thermal solution, an extended heatsink design, and M.2 Shield Frozr that are built for high-performance systems and non-stop work.

The only conceivable reasons why one would opt to buy a motherboard and CPU combo would be because of budget limitations or to build their own systems.

What’s your take on such combinations? Do you think they are worth it? Tell us in the comments.