Best of 2026 · PC Build · Updated November 2026
Best motherboard 2026: the most picked motherboards right now
The most picked motherboard in November 2026 is the ASRock X870E Taichi, chosen in an estimated 17% of PC builds, ahead of the ASUS TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi (12.1%).
Cheapest in the top five: ASUS TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi ($209).
By region: Europe ASRock X870E Taichi (17%)
Est. % of PC builds · How we rank
The ranking: November 2026
| # | Motherboard | Est. share | vs last month | Price (US) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASRock X870E Taichi | 17% | – | $449 |
| 2 | ASUS TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi | 12.1% | – | $209 |
Share = estimated % of PC builds (how we rank). Change is in percentage points since last month. Prices are approximate US street prices (– where we don't have a reliable one); see shops.
ASRock X870E Taichi over the last 6 available months
| Jun 26 | Jul 26 | Aug 26 | Sep 26 | Oct 26 | Nov 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | – | – | – | – | 17% |
Questions
What is the most popular motherboard right now?
The most picked motherboard in November 2026 is the ASRock X870E Taichi, chosen in an estimated 17% of PC builds, ahead of the ASUS TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi (12.1%).
What is the best budget motherboard?
The cheapest motherboard in the top five for November 2026 is the ASUS TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi at about $209, picked in an estimated 12.1% of builds.
How does Ask Bestie Computers rank motherboards?
By the estimated share of PC builds in the category that went to each product in November 2026, worked out from shop bestseller lists and sales counts in each region and checked against hardware surveys. Based on Tweakers Pricewatch. Low confidence. It is a popularity ranking, not a lab test, and it updates every month. Full method: https://computers.askbestie.me/methodology/