“How much should you spend on a motherboard?” — perhaps every PC builder has grappled with this question at least once. The thing is, while motherboards don’t directly contribute to your PC’s performance, you can’t simply grab the cheapest one on the market. There’s always a balance to be struck, but you shouldn’t spend a premium on pointless motherboard features you’ll never use. I have my list of needless features that will never justify splurging on an expensive motherboard. So, let’s get into it.