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ASUS

ASUS H81M-E R2.0 Intel motherboard LGA 1150 DDR3 16GB

SKU CH-DT8M-XS8YF

Intel H81 chipset micro-ATX board with LGA 1150 socket, dual-channel DDR3 up to 16 GB, two SATA 3.0 and two SATA 2.0 ports, plus rear USB 3.0

  • Processor2nd-generation Core i3, i5, i7 mobile (rPGA 988B)
  • Supports up to 16GB dual-channel DDR3 memory for smooth multitasking
  • Intel H81 chipset on LGA 1150 socket fits 22nm Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron CPUs
  • Two SATA 3.0 and two SATA 2.0 ports give flexible storage expansion
  • Realtek ALC887 8-channel audio and RTL8111GR Gigabit LAN deliver clear sound and wired networking
  • Rear panel includes two USB 3.0 ports plus eight additional USB connections for peripherals

Socket LGA 1150 Intel H81 Motherboard

The ASUS H81M-E R2.0 is a desktop motherboard built around the Intel H81 chipset for Socket LGA 1150 processors. It provides two DDR3 DIMM slots supporting up to 16 GB of dual-channel memory at 1600, 1333 or 1066 MHz. Expansion includes one PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot, two PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots, two SATA 3.0 ports and two SATA 2.0 ports. Rear I/O supplies two USB 3.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet via the Realtek RTL8111GR controller and 8-channel audio from the Realtek ALC887 codec.

Builders updating an LGA 1150 system

This board suits builders replacing a failed H81 motherboard or assembling a basic office PC with an existing 22 nm Intel Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium or Celeron CPU. Integrated graphics rely on the processor, so a CPU without a display engine will need a discrete graphics card in the x16 slot. Buyers who want more than two memory slots, additional SATA 3.0 ports or native USB 3.1 connectivity should look at something else.

Maximum memory capacity of 16 GB

The two DDR3 DIMM slots limit total system memory to 16 GB in dual-channel mode. Confirm your modules are DDR3 DIMMs rated for 1600, 1333 or 1066 MHz to match the supported speeds. This ceiling determines whether the board can handle your intended workload or if a platform with higher memory capacity is required.

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Price $41.99
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Specifications

Processor
Processor2nd-generation Core i3, i5, i7 mobile (rPGA 988B)

Questions about this item

Does the ASUS H81M-E R2.0 ship with anything besides the board and I/O shield?

The package contains the motherboard and one I/O shield only. A processor, DDR3 memory modules, storage drives and a chassis must be sourced separately.

Should I pick the 16 GB DDR3 limit or a lower capacity for this LGA 1150 board?

The board has two DDR3 DIMM slots supporting up to 16 GB total at 1600, 1333 or 1066 MHz. Two 8 GB sticks fill the limit; smaller kits work if you plan to upgrade later.

What does the single PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot mean for a graphics card on this H81 chipset?

The slot runs at PCI-E 2.0 speeds, so modern GPUs will operate at reduced bandwidth compared to newer platforms, but they remain fully functional for gaming or compute tasks.

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