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Green micro-ATX motherboard with silver LGA 1150 socket and black DDR3 slots

ASUS

ASUS H97M-E Intel H97 motherboard LGA 1150 DDR3 32GB Micro ATX

SKU CH-K2Q2-7J2QH

Micro ATX board for LGA 1150 CPUs with Intel H97 chipset and 32 GB DDR3 limit

  • CPU socketLGA 1150
  • ChipsetIntel H97
  • Max supported RAM32 GB
  • Supports up to 32 GB DDR3 memory for multitasking headroom
  • LGA 1150 socket fits compatible Intel processors directly
  • Intel H97 chipset provides stable platform foundation
  • Micro ATX form factor suits compact case builds
  • Includes SATA cable and I/O shield for immediate setup

ASUS H97M-E Intel H97 LGA 1150 Micro ATX

The ASUS H97M-E is a Micro ATX motherboard built around the Intel H97 chipset and the LGA 1150 socket. It supports DDR3 memory up to 32 GB, making it suited for compact desktop builds that need reliable core functionality. The board includes one SATA cable and an I/O back panel for basic connectivity.

Sustained load behaviour on H97 platform

Under continuous workloads the H97 chipset manages data flow between the processor, memory and storage without adding bottlenecks. The board delivers stable voltage regulation for the CPU and DDR3 modules during extended sessions, allowing the system to maintain consistent throughput. This makes it appropriate for everyday productivity and light content creation tasks.

Thermals noise and power draw in normal use

In typical desktop use the H97 chipset runs at modest power levels, so the board remains cool with only passive heatsinks and standard case airflow. No active chipset fan is present, keeping acoustic output low during office work or media playback. Power consumption scales with the installed CPU and memory rather than the platform itself.

How it compares

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Price $81.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameASUS H97M-E
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1150
ChipsetIntel H97
Memory
Max supported RAM32 GB

Questions about this item

Does the ASUS H97M-E run quietly and cool during long sessions?

The board uses the Intel H97 chipset and LGA 1150 socket, so thermal output and fan noise depend on the specific processor and cooler you install.

What components must I already own to build with this motherboard?

You need an LGA 1150 processor, DDR3 memory modules up to 32 GB total, a Micro-ATX compatible case and power supply, plus drives that connect via SATA.

Will my existing DDR3 memory and SATA drives work on the H97M-E?

Yes, the board supports DDR3 up to 32 GB and provides SATA ports for your current hard drives or SSDs.

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