The way motherboards connect starts with the CPU. From there, connections or paths called "PCIe Lanes" branch out to your components.
MoboMaps traces these lanes in a simple diagram—a "Map". Being familiar with PCIe lanes is a step towards knowing your motherboard or finding the right board for your build.
People often get tripped up by manuals and spec sheets when comparing boards. There is a lot of information, and a board to board comparison is time consuming.
I created MoboMaps from my own experience and difficulty choosing a motherboard. A lot of what didn't make sense to me, wasn't explained well.
I found that focusing on PCIe lanes gave the best insight into how a board worked and how it was priced. The more PCIe lanes, the more complicated the board, the higher the price.
At a minimum we need a single CPU, SSD and graphics card for a working PC. Every connection after that either has rules, limitations or a form of lane sharing that changes with each board.
Manuals, block diagrams and spec tables is where this information lives, I wanted to make it interactive and easy to find.
With motherboards there isn't a one size fits all solution. There are hundreds of boards with different layouts, all supporting the same CPUs. Comparing these layouts and finding the one that works for you, is how MoboMaps can help.
Contact: info@mobomaps.com