Asrock B760M-HDV/M.2 Motherboard

Asrock B760M-HDV/M.2 is a Micro ATX motherboard for LGA 1700, aimed at budget and mid-range Intel builds. It is based on the Intel B760 chipset and supports 12th, 13th, 14th and next generation Intel Core processors, so you have a clear upgrade path ahead. It works with DDR5 memory up to 96 GB and frequencies up to 7200+ MHz (OC), making it quite flexible for gaming and work. The built-in 2.5G LAN, M.2 slots, and rich rear panel make it a very reasonable base for a compact yet serious desktop.

What you get

With LGA1700 socket and B760 chipset, you can install any Intel Core from the 12th to the 14th generation (and beyond), from an inexpensive i3 to a serious i7/i9, without changing the motherboard for future upgrades. The two slots for DDR5 allow up to 96 GB of RAM in dual-channel mode – more than enough for gaming, streaming, and heavier applications. For storage, you have two M.2 slots: one is Hyper M.2 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) for a fast NVMe SSD, ideal for the system and games, and the second Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) for a second NVMe. The four SATA3 6.0 Gb/s ports and support for RAID 0/1/5/10 give you space and flexibility for large HDD/SSD arrays. The built-in audio with Realtek ALC897 7.1 and Dragon 2.5G LAN provide quality sound and fast networking without the need for additional cards.

• Socket LGA 1700 and chipset Intel B760 – a stable platform for modern Intel Core processors with options for future upgrades.
• Support for 14th, 13th, 12th Gen and next gen Intel Core – you are not locked into one generation of CPU.
• DDR5 memory with up to 96 GB in 2 slots and frequency up to 7200+ MHz (OC) – a good foundation for a fast and responsive build.
• Two M.2 slots: 1 x Hyper M.2 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) and 1 x Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) – combine a super-fast system SSD with a second NVMe for gaming or work.
• 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s and RAID 0/1/5/10 – easily build a large and secure storage array for data, media, or projects.
• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 for graphics card + 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 – enough slots for GPU and additional expansion cards.
• Built-in Dragon RTL8125BG 2.5G LAN (10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s) – higher network bandwidth than standard 1G LAN.
• Realtek ALC897 7.1-Channel HD Audio – decent multichannel sound for gaming, movies, and voice communication.
• Rich rear I/O: HDMI, DisplayPort 1.4 and D-Sub – you can use the CPU's integrated video with up to three displays without a graphics card.
• USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C + 5 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A and 6 x USB 2.0 – fast enough ports for peripherals and external devices.
• Micro ATX format with 24-pin + 8-pin power – easily fits in most cases and does not require anything exotic from the PSU.

Who it is suitable for

This motherboard is a good choice for budget and mid-range gaming builds with Intel 12th–14th Gen, a compact home or office PC, as well as NAS/home server with RAID array. If you need built-in Wi-Fi, you will need to add an M.2 WiFi/BT module or look for a board with built-in wireless. It is not aimed at extreme overclocking, but at a practical, reasonable build.

The combination of DDR5, two M.2 slots (including Gen4x4), 2.5G LAN, and support for multiple generations of Intel Core makes the Asrock B760M-HDV/M.2 a very sensible foundation for a long-term and compact Intel build.