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ATX motherboard with black PCB and silver heatsinks

ASUS

ASUS Z87-EXPERT Intel Z87 motherboard LGA 1150 DDR3 32GB ATX

SKU CH-VZ96-PMH1Z

Intel Z87 ATX board with LGA 1150 socket supporting 32 GB DDR3, includes one SATA cable and I/O shield

  • CPU socketLGA 1150
  • ChipsetIntel Z87
  • Max supported RAM32 GB
  • Supports up to 32 GB DDR3 memory for multitasking
  • LGA 1150 socket fits compatible Intel processors
  • Intel Z87 chipset provides core platform features
  • ATX form factor fits standard desktop cases
  • Includes SATA cable and I/O back panel for connectivity

Z87-EXPERT LGA 1150 ATX Motherboard

This ASUS motherboard uses the Intel Z87 chipset and an LGA 1150 socket in a standard ATX layout. It supports DDR3 memory up to a maximum capacity of 32 GB. The board is supplied new with one SATA cable and the chassis I/O back panel.

Buyers needing DDR3 on LGA 1150

Builders assembling or repairing a system that requires the LGA 1150 platform and DDR3 memory will find the correct socket and chipset here. The board is not suited for anyone who needs a different CPU socket or a memory type other than DDR3. It also will not help those who require integrated wireless networking, additional SATA cables beyond the single one included, or the original retail packaging.

32 GB DDR3 maximum capacity

The decisive specification is the 32 GB limit on DDR3 memory supported by the Intel Z87 chipset. If the intended build requires more than 32 GB of system memory, this motherboard cannot meet that requirement.

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Price $102.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameASUS Z87-EXPERT
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1150
ChipsetIntel Z87
Memory
Max supported RAM32 GB

Questions about this item

Will the 32GB memory limit become the bottleneck during sustained workloads?

The board supports up to 32GB of DDR3 memory, so once all slots are filled to that total the capacity ceiling is reached and no further RAM can be added.

How much heat and fan noise should I expect when the system runs all day?

The board itself has no active cooling; temperatures and noise will depend on the CPU cooler, case airflow and the power draw of the installed processor.

Which components must I already own for this LGA 1150 board to function?

You need a compatible LGA 1150 processor, DDR3 memory modules, a power supply with the required ATX and CPU connectors, storage drives with SATA interfaces, and a chassis that fits ATX motherboards.

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