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ASUS P8H61 R2.0 LGA 1155 Intel H61 DDR3 16GB motherboard

SKU CH-ZFX9-V08YG

An ATX motherboard with an Intel H61 chipset and LGA 1155 socket supporting up to 16 GB of 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 provides stable platform foundation
  • ATX form factor fits standard desktop cases
  • Includes SATA cable for drive connectivity

Product Identity

The ASUS P8H61 R2.0 is a new ATX motherboard built on the Intel H61 chipset with an LGA 1155 socket. It accepts DDR3 memory up to 16 GB and includes one SATA cable and the rear I/O panel. This board suits system builders assembling or repairing a basic desktop on this platform.

Suitability

It fits builders who need a replacement board for an existing LGA 1155 system and can work within the 16 GB memory limit and the supplied SATA connectivity. Buyers who require more memory capacity, additional storage interfaces or a different socket should consider other options.

Deciding Specification

The LGA 1155 socket is the single specification that determines whether this motherboard matches the intended processor; only CPUs made for this socket will install and operate correctly.

How it compares

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Price $38.99
Cheaper than about 91% of the 2,965 comparable items (median $97.99).

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Specifications

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

Questions about this item

What does the 16GB maximum memory mean when I install DDR3 modules?

The board supports up to 16GB of DDR3 across its DIMM slots, so you can populate each slot with compatible modules until the total reaches that limit.

What does the SATA interface on this board actually cap in practice?

The onboard SATA ports provide standard SATA connectivity for hard drives or SSDs, with throughput determined by the SATA revision implemented on the H61 chipset.

What does the ATX form factor require from my case and power supply?

An ATX motherboard needs a case with ATX mounting holes and an I/O shield cutout, plus a power supply with a 24-pin ATX connector and a 4-pin CPU power connector.

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