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Green Micro ATX motherboard with black slots and silver heatsinks

ASUS

ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 Intel H61 DDR3 16GB Micro ATX Motherboard

SKU CH-FSTQ-03TSE

LGA 1155 micro-ATX board with Intel H61 chipset supporting up to 16 GB DDR3 memory

  • CPU socketLGA 1155
  • ChipsetIntel H61
  • Max supported RAM16 GB
  • Supports up to 16GB DDR3 memory for responsive multitasking
  • LGA 1155 socket fits compatible Intel processors
  • Intel H61 chipset delivers essential platform features
  • Micro ATX form factor suits compact chassis builds
  • Includes SATA cable for quick storage connectivity

ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 LGA 1155 motherboard

This Micro ATX board uses the Intel H61 chipset and fits LGA 1155 processors. It supports DDR3 memory up to 16GB. The layout suits compact builds that need basic desktop functionality.

Thermals noise and power in normal use

The H61 chipset runs cool under typical office loads and draws modest power. Passive heatsinks on the board handle everyday heat without active cooling. Fan headers let you tune airflow for quieter operation.

Maximum 16GB DDR3 capacity

Memory tops out at 16GB across the available slots, so the board cannot serve workloads that demand more RAM. Builders planning heavier multitasking or virtualisation should verify this limit before purchase.

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Price $49.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1155
ChipsetIntel H61
Memory
Max supported RAM16 GB

Questions about this item

How do I install the ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 in a Micro ATX case and what step is often missed?

Mount the board using the Micro ATX screw pattern, fit the supplied I/O shield before securing the motherboard, then connect the 24-pin and 4-pin power cables; the step often missed is seating the I/O shield first so ports align correctly.

What maintenance will the ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 need over time?

The board ships with a metal battery and SATA cable; the CMOS battery will eventually need replacement when the system loses date or BIOS settings, and SATA cables should be checked if drive detection becomes unreliable.

What limit appears first when the ASUS P8H61-M LE R2.0 runs under sustained load?

The Intel H61 chipset and LGA 1155 socket restrict memory to 16 GB DDR3 and limit expansion to the provided SATA connections, so memory capacity and storage bandwidth are the first constraints under heavy use.

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