
Budget PC builders looking to put together a capable workstation without spending much will find this kit worth a look, since it bundles a 12-core Xeon processor and 32GB of RAM with the motherboard at a price point that would cost significantly more if sourced separately. The E5 2670 V3 is a server-grade chip that handles multitasking and light creative workloads well, though the X99 platform is older, so factor in that you'll be working with dated but still functional hardware. Buy Now at Newegg
- Intel Xeon E5-2670 V3 processor
- 32GB REG ECC RAM
- X99-2011 V3 mainboard
- B85 chipset
- 3200Mhz memory speed

Replacement motherboards for all-in-one PCs are notoriously hard to source, and this Sony VAIO J-series board is the kind of part you'd only be looking for if you already own this machine and need to revive it rather than replace it entirely. Buy Now at Newegg
- Model: PCG-11211M
- rPGA-988A socket type
- All-in-one motherboard architecture
- Compatible with VPCJ12L0E systems
- MBX-228 circuit board design

Replacing a failed motherboard is usually cheaper than buying a new machine, and this one suits anyone with an HP 14-BF series laptop running an i7-7500U processor who needs a like-for-like swap rather than a full replacement unit. Buy Now at Newegg
- Intel Core i7-7500U processor
- NVIDIA GeForce 940MX 2GB dedicated graphics
- Compatible with HP 14-BF series laptops
- Functional motherboard replacement
- Model: 930576-001

Designed for workstation-level builds that need dual CPU support, this board gives you two LGA 2011-3 sockets for running a pair of Xeon processors, which is the kind of setup that benefits video editors, 3D rendering workflows, or anyone running heavily multi-threaded tasks on a budget. Huananzhi targets the budget end of the dual-socket market, so you're trading brand recognition for price rather than mainstream platform compatibility. Buy Now at Newegg
- Dual LGA 2011-3 CPU sockets
- Supports DDR4 ECC memory
- X99 chipset architecture
- Model: X99 F8D

A straightforward option for anyone repairing or refurbishing a Dell Latitude 5289 or 7389 rather than replacing the whole machine, since a replacement motherboard is usually a fraction of the cost of a new laptop. Buy Now at Newegg
- Intel Core i5-7300U processor
- 16GB RAM for high performance
- Mainboard LA-E111P
- Compatible with Latitude 5289 7389
- Model: 04T8FJ

Pairing a motherboard with a CPU already installed removes the compatibility guesswork, which makes this a reasonable option for someone building a budget secondary PC or restoring an older system without hunting down individual parts. Buy Now at Newegg
- LGA1156 H55 motherboard
- Supports i3 530 i5 760 series CPUs
- DDR3 memory compatibility
- Includes i3 530 CPU
- Includes thermal pad