There are a lot of components that make up a high-performance gaming rig, but few are as important as your motherboard. The number of USB ports, SATA connectors and Ethernet ports largely determines how well you’ll be able to set up your computer for optimal performance. But other things like design and aesthetics might be just as important. And while I could easily recommend a handful of best-in-class motherboards out there, narrowing it down to just ten is more difficult.