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5 Best Budget Motherboards for Borderlands 4

By / Tech / September 13, 2025

Here are the five best budget motherboards for Intel or AMD CPUs with a potent VRM configuration, for a seamless Borderlands 4 experience.

5 Best Budget Motherboards for Borderlands 4
An image showing two motherboards (Image via Gigabyte | ASRock)

Borderlands 4 is an extremely CPU-intensive game. The game’s design pushes for very high CPU usage. On top of that, the game requires capable mid-range CPUs to function correctly. You can check out our mid-range CPU recommendations by clicking on the hyperlink text.

That said, when such CPUs are pushed to the limits, the power usage becomes incredibly high. Not all budget motherboards, such as the H-series ones and specific B-series boards, have a capable VRM to handle such a load. As a result, the game crashes, or the CPU underclocks due to the VRM overheating.

This guide focuses on boards that are more expensive than general budget boards, but can still be categorized under the budget segment, priced under $200. These will do an excellent job while you play Borderlands 4. You can also check out our PC performance optimization guide to better understand the issues within the game.

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1. MSI MAG B760 Tomahawk WiFi DDR4

Image of the motherboard (Image via MSI)
Image of the B760 Tomahawk motherboard (Image via MSI)

With this board, you can easily pair CPUs such as the 13700K and the 14700K at ease, without worrying about anything. Just ensure you limit the CPU’s VID request to under 1.4V so that the CPU remains stable. This isn’t a Borderlands 4 issue, but rather an Intel Raptor Lake stability issue. As long as you limit the VID, you are good to go.

Specifications:

  • VRM: 12+1+1 Duet Rail phases
  • Chipset: Intel B760
  • Socket: LGA 1700
  • Memory: 4 x DDR4 slots, up to 128GB, speeds up to 5333+ MT/s (OC)
  • Storage: 3 x M.2 slots
  • Expansion: PCIe 5.0 x16 for GPU
  • Connectivity: WiFi 6E, 2.5G LAN

2. Gigabyte B760M Aorus Elite

An image showing B760M Aorus Elite motherboard
An image showing the B760M Aorus Elite motherboard (Image via Gigabyte)

With this board, you can easily pair CPUs such as the Core i5 14600K and Core i5 13600K. Using an i7 with this board is not recommended because the VRM may encounter issues with such CPUs. As for the i5s, you do not have to dial in a VID lock as these CPUs do not clock super high like the i7s, and are rock stable out of the box. 

Specifications:

  • VRM: Twin 12+1+1 phases
  • Chipset: Intel B760
  • Socket: LGA 1700
  • Memory: 4 x DDR5 slots, up to 192GB, speeds up to 7600 MT/s (OC) with XMP 3.0
  • Storage: 2 x M.2 slots
  • Expansion: PCIe 4.0 x16 for GPU
  • Connectivity: 2.5G LAN, Bluetooth 5.2

3. ASRock B760M PG Riptide

An image showing ASRock B760M PG Riptide motherboard. (Image via ASRock)
An image showing the ASRock B760M PG Riptide motherboard. (Image via ASRock)

With this board, you can pair a 14600K or a 13600K, but ensure that your case has good airflow and that the VRM stays cool. The VRM configuration is better suited for CPUs such as the 14400F/14500, 13400F/13500, 12600K, and 12400F. Raptor Lake CPUs clock higher and perform way better than Alderlake SKUs, but end up consuming more power in the process.

Specifications:

  • VRM: 12+1+1 phases with Dr.MOS
  • Chipset: Intel B760
  • Socket: LGA 1700
  • Memory: 4 x DDR5 slots, up to 192GB, speeds up to 7200 MT/s (OC)
  • Storage: 2 x M.2 slots
  • Expansion: PCIe 4.0 x16 for GPU
  • Connectivity: 2.5G LAN, WiFi-ready (module not included)

4. MSI B550-A Pro

An image showing the B550A-Pro motherboard (Image via MSI)
An image showing the B550A-Pro motherboard (Image via MSI)

With this board, you can easily pair CPUs such as Ryzen 7 5800X, 5800X3D, and even 5900X without any problems. With Ryzen 9 options, ensure you use the curve optimizer, which reduces power draw and voltage requirements. Borderlands 4 benefits from a higher core count CPU, and you can seamlessly run 5900X and beyond with this board.

Specifications:

  • VRM: 10+2 phases with extended heatsinks
  • Chipset: AMD B550
  • Socket: AM4
  • Memory: 4 x DDR4 slots, up to 128GB, speeds up to 4600+ MT/s (OC)
  • Storage: 2 x M.2 slots (one PCIe 4.0)
  • Expansion: PCIe 4.0 x16 for GPU
  • Connectivity: 2.5G LAN, USB 3.2 Gen 2

5. Gigabyte B650 Gaming X AX

An image showing the B650 Gaming X AX motherboard (Image via Gigabyte)
An image showing the B650 Gaming X AX motherboard (Image via Gigabyte)

With this board, you can pair CPUs such as Ryzen 7 7700X, 9700X, 9900X, and even the 9950X. The board is competent, as the VRM, although it looks to be an 8-phase, is backed by 60A capacitors, enough to power 16-core CPUs. That said, using the frequency curve optimizer will reduce power draw, voltage requirements, and ensure that your CPU runs cool while playing Borderlands 4. 

Specifications:

  • VRM: 8+2+1 phases with twin digital design
  • Chipset: AMD B650
  • Socket: AM5
  • Memory: 4 x DDR5 slots, up to 128GB, speeds up to 6400 MT/s (OC) with EXPO
  • Storage: 3 x M.2 slots (PCIe 5.0 support)
  • Expansion: PCIe 5.0 x16 for GPU
  • Connectivity: WiFi 6E, 2.5G LAN

Verdict

All of the boards mentioned here are great budget contenders with a potent VRM design. If your goal is to pair a 14900K with these boards, then you need to increase the budget to more than $300 and look for at least 14 phases with a 60A capacitor-configured VRM at the very least. In the case of Ryzen, thanks to its incredible efficiency, you can pair Ryzen 9 CPUs with the mentioned boards.

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