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Green rectangular micro ATX motherboard with silver CPU socket, black memory slots and blue SATA ports

ASUS

ASUS P8H61-M LX PLUS Intel H61 LGA 1155 DDR3 16GB Micro ATX Motherboard

SKU CH-NPW1-2QNZT

Intel H61 micro-ATX board with LGA 1155 socket supporting up to 16 GB DDR3 and SATA

  • CPU socketLGA 1155
  • ChipsetIntel H61
  • Max supported RAM16 GB
  • Supports up to 16GB DDR3 memory for responsive multitasking
  • Intel H61 chipset provides stable platform for everyday computing
  • LGA 1155 socket fits compatible second and third generation Intel Core processors
  • Micro ATX form factor fits compact cases while retaining expansion room
  • Includes SATA cable and I/O shield for immediate installation

Socket LGA 1155 Micro ATX board

The ASUS P8H61-M LX PLUS is a Micro ATX motherboard built around the Intel H61 chipset for LGA 1155 processors. It supports up to 16GB of DDR3 memory across the available slots. The compact form factor fits smaller chassis while retaining core connectivity. This unit is supplied new from the supplier.

Buyers replacing a failed H61 board

This board suits anyone needing a direct replacement for an existing LGA 1155 system that uses DDR3 memory and a Micro ATX layout. It provides the essential SATA interface for storage drives and includes a chassis I/O back panel. Builders who need a newer socket, a different chipset feature set, or memory types other than DDR3 should look at other platforms.

16GB DDR3 memory ceiling

The maximum supported memory is 16GB of DDR3, which defines the total capacity you can install. If your workload or upgrade plan requires more than this amount, this motherboard will not meet the requirement. The H61 chipset and LGA 1155 socket lock the platform to this generation of memory and processor interface.

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Price $39.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameASUS P8H61-M LX PLUS
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1155
ChipsetIntel H61
Memory
Max supported RAM16 GB

Questions about this item

How do I install the ASUS P8H61-M LX PLUS into a chassis, and what step is often missed?

Mount the Micro ATX board using the standard screw holes, fit the supplied I/O back panel before securing the board, then connect the 24-pin and 4-pin power cables; the step most builders miss is seating the I/O shield first.

What maintenance or replacement will this motherboard need over time?

The board ships with a metal battery and one SATA cable; the coin cell will eventually need replacement when BIOS settings stop holding, and the SATA cable can be swapped if it shows wear.

What limit appears first when the system runs sustained workloads?

The memory ceiling is 16 GB of DDR3, so heavy multitasking or large datasets will hit that capacity limit before the H61 chipset or LGA 1155 socket become bottlenecks.

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