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Micro ATX motherboard, dark PCB with blue slots, CPU socket and rear I/O shield

ASUS

ASUS P8H61-M LX PLUS R2.0 Intel H61 motherboard 16GB DDR3

SKU CH-QHCN-J2R3P

Micro ATX board with LGA 1155 socket and Intel H61 chipset supports up to 16GB DDR3 memory and includes the LX PLUS R2.0 revision

  • CPU socketLGA 1155
  • ChipsetIntel H61
  • Max supported RAM16 GB
  • Supports up to 16GB DDR3 memory
  • Fits LGA 1155 socket processors
  • Intel H61 chipset for stable operation
  • Micro ATX form factor suits compact builds
  • Includes SATA cable for quick storage connection

Socket and chipset

The ASUS P8H61-M LX PLUS R2.0 is a Micro ATX motherboard built around the Intel H61 chipset and the LGA 1155 socket. It accepts DDR3 memory up to 16GB. This board suits builders assembling a basic replacement system or a low-cost secondary machine.

Sustained operation

The H61 chipset runs cool enough for typical office workloads and light multitasking over long periods. The Micro ATX layout fits compact cases where airflow may be limited. It is not suited for sustained heavy compute or overclocking scenarios that demand robust power delivery.

Memory ceiling

The 16GB DDR3 limit is the decisive specification; systems needing more capacity cannot use this board. Buyers who want more storage or additional expansion slots should look elsewhere.

How it compares

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Price $45.99
Cheaper than about 88% of the 2,965 comparable items (median $97.99).

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Specifications

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

Questions about this item

How much power does the ASUS P8H61-M LX PLUS R2.0 draw when running all day?

The board uses the Intel H61 chipset and supports CPUs up to the LGA 1155 socket limit; actual power draw depends on the processor and memory installed.

What CPU and memory must I already own to use this motherboard?

You need an LGA 1155 processor and DDR3 modules, up to a total of 16 GB across the available slots.

Will my existing SATA drives work with this board?

Yes, the board provides SATA ports and the package includes one SATA cable for connecting a drive.

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