Motherboards act as the backbone or as the foundation of a computer system. It is the most important part because it connects the important parts of the computer together. Also, it guarantees smooth communication between them. With the passage of time the questions arise that can motherboards come with Bluetooth? In this blog we will have an insight on this question.
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Do Motherboards come with Bluetooth?
Yes, motherboard can be designed and developed with pre built Bluetooth features. But this does not mean that every motherboard has Bluetooth feature. Most of the budget motherboards do not have pre built wireless connectivity features. Motherboards with high end models or special boards designed for special purposes have this pre built feature.
List of motherboards with that come with Bluetooth
Below is the list of some motherboards that have pre built wireless connectivity features:-
- ASUS Prime Z790-P
- MSI – Pro B650-P
- Gigabyte – B650
- MSI – MAG B650
- ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F
- Gigabyte Z790
Advantages and Disadvantages of Motherboards that come with Bluetooth
Advantages
Below are some advantages of Bluetooth motherboard:-
- Smooth Connection:-
The Bluetooth motherboard provide extremely smooth connection. The user can easily link the computer to several other devices without any cables or usb. This is a very useful feature for laptops and other devices. - Eliminate the need of cables:-
Bluetooth motherboard can connect to other devices with the cables. This is a useful advantage of Bluetooth motherboard as it eliminates the need of cables and wires that connect the devices and motherboard. - Simple Configuration:-
Motherboard with built in Bluetooth come with important hardware and drivers are pre installed in it. Due to this it is very easy to set up this motherboard. Users can simply allow the settings and use the Bluetooth feature of a motherboard. - Durability:-
Choosing a motherboard with the latest Bluetooth standards guarantees the future use of a device. This improves the speed, range and energy efficiency as compared to previous models.
Disadvantages
Below are some disadvantages of Bluetooth motherboards:-
- Expensive:-
Motherboard with Bluetooth features come with extremely high prices. Due to their advanced features they tend to be expensive. Budget conscious users cannot afford Bluetooth motherboard. - Space Utilization:-
Motherboard with pre built Bluetooth features utilize a big space. This may limit other design features. This is one of the disadvantages of a Bluetooth motherboard. - Limited updation:-
Bluetooth motherboard have very few options of upgrading. With the changes in technology users have to upgrade the existing one. But upgrading the motherboard with built-in features is not easy. - Single interference:-
Bluetooth transfers data using radio frequencies. This can be open to other devices or obstacles. The interference in signals can result in decrease in wireless performance, slow speed of data or dropped connections.
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How to check if Motherboards come with Bluetooth?
If you want to check whether your motherboard have Bluetooth features you can do so following below to steps:-
- Motherboard specifications:- Go to the website of the motherboard. There you can check the specifications of the motherboard. Also you can check the manual. If the motherboard has Bluetooth features it would be listed below the connectivity features.
- Model name:- Some motherboards also have identifiers in their model names. This indicates that the motherboard has Bluetooth features.
Conclusion
Not all motherboards come with Bluetooth features. Only high end motherboard or motherboard designed for special purposes have pre built Bluetooth capabilities. If you are looking for Bluetooth but your motherboard does not have these capabilities then you can add an external adapter. This is a simple and cost effective alternative.
