Motherboard ASRock B760M-HDV/M.2 D4 LGA1700 DDR4

ASRock B760M-HDV/M.2 D4 is a compact Micro ATX motherboard for LGA1700, aimed at budget and mid-range Intel builds. It combines the current Intel B760 chipset with support for 13th and 12th Gen Intel Core processors and affordable DDR4 memory. Despite the more compact form factor, you get two M.2 slots, RAID options, and enough USB ports for a modern configuration. It is suitable if you want to build a tight gaming or work computer without unnecessary extras.

What you get
The LGA 1700 socket and Intel B760 chipset open the door to 13th and 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors – from a cheap office CPU to a stable gaming chip. The motherboard works with DDR4 memory up to 64 GB in two slots and frequencies up to 5333 MHz (OC), which is more than enough for gaming and productivity. For storage, you have 4 x SATA3 ports plus two M.2 slots – one PCIe Gen4x4 for a fast NVMe SSD, the other supporting SATA and PCIe Gen3x4, so you can combine a fast system disk and a more affordable second SSD. The Realtek gigabit LAN and 7.1 audio codec cover the basic needs for online gaming, movies, and music without looking for separate cards. The abundant set of USB 3.2 Gen1 and USB 2.0 ports provides space for peripherals, external drives, a capture card, and whatever else you need.

• Compatibility with 13th and 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors on the LGA1700 socket, allowing an upgrade from a weaker to a more powerful CPU without changing the motherboard.
• Support for DDR4 memory in 2 slots up to a total of 64 GB and frequencies up to 5333 MHz (OC), which is sufficient for modern games and multi-tasking.
• Micro ATX form factor, suitable for compact cases, without sacrificing the slots and ports you need for expansion.
• Two M.2 slots: 1 x Hyper M.2 PCIe Gen4x4 (2260/2280) for very fast NVMe SSD and 1 x Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3x4/SATA3 for a flexible storage solution.
• 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s ports with support for RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, allowing either more space or greater reliability/speed for HDD and SSD arrays.
• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot for a modern GPU and 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 for additional cards (sound, capture, expansion with more ports).
• Network and audio via Realtek RTL8111H 10/100/1000 Mbit LAN and Realtek ALC887/897 7.1 CH HD Audio, sufficient for gaming, streaming, and movies without a separate card.
• Rich connectivity: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C at the back, 5 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A and 5 x USB 2.0 (rear + front), so you can connect a keyboard, mouse, headphones, printer, and external drives simultaneously.
• Standard power connectors 1 x 24-pin and 1 x 8-pin, making it compatible with mainstream ATX power supplies without the need for adapters.
• Additional M.2 Socket (Key E) type 2230 for WiFi/BT PCIe module, if you decide later to add wireless connectivity.

Who it is suitable for
This motherboard is a good base for a budget to mid-range gaming build with modern Intel processors and DDR4 memory, as well as for a home or office computer with fast NVMe storage. It is suitable if you want a compact machine with enough slots and I/O, but without paying for extras like built-in Wi-Fi or heavy overclocking. If you are aiming for very high RAM configurations, more PCIe slots, or enthusiast overclocking, a more expensive model may make more sense.

The most sensible aspect here is the combination of the current B760 chipset, PCIe 4.0 x16, and Gen4 M.2 slot in a compact Micro ATX body with DDR4, allowing you to build a modern and fast build without draining the entire budget on the motherboard.