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GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE GA-H97-D3H Intel motherboard LGA 1150 DDR3 1600

SKU CH-S1ZN-9AY7W MPN GA-H97-D3H

LGA 1150 ATX board with Intel H97 chipset, four DDR3 1600 slots for 32 GB, six SATA 6Gb/s ports, one M.2 slot, HDMI, DVI-D, VGA, four USB 3.0, two USB 2.0, Intel gigabit LAN and 7.1 audio

  • CPU socketLGA 1150
  • Supports up to 32 GB DDR3 1600 memory for responsive multitasking
  • Intel H97 chipset with LGA 1150 socket fits Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron CPUs
  • Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports plus SATA Express and M.2 give flexible storage expansion
  • Realtek ALC1150 7.1-channel audio delivers clear surround sound
  • Intel i217V Gigabit LAN provides reliable wired networking

Intel H97 motherboard for LGA 1150 CPUs

This ATX board pairs the Intel H97 chipset with an LGA 1150 socket to support Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron processors. Four DDR3 DIMM slots accept up to 32 GB of dual-channel memory at 1600 or 1333 MHz. Integrated graphics from the CPU drive VGA, DVI-D and HDMI outputs on the rear panel.

Check CPU cooler clearance and power headers

Verify that your chosen cooler fits the LGA 1150 mounting pattern and does not block the four DDR3 slots. The board provides an 8-pin ATX 12V connector for the CPU, a dedicated CPU fan header, a water-cooling header (CPU_OPT) and three system fan headers. Ensure your power supply includes the required 24-pin and 8-pin connectors.

ATX form factor with extensive rear I/O

The board measures standard ATX dimensions and mounts with nine holes in typical cases. Rear I/O includes one PS/2 port, VGA, DVI-D, HDMI, four USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, a Gigabit LAN jack and six audio jacks driven by the Realtek ALC1150 codec. Internal headers add two USB 3.0 and six USB 2.0 ports, plus serial and TPM headers.

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Price $105.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameGA-H97-HD3
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1150

Questions about this item

What cables and brackets are included with the GA-H97-D3H and what must I source separately?

The board ships with an I/O shield, SATA cables, a driver disc and the manual. You still need a compatible LGA 1150 CPU, DDR3 memory modules, an ATX case and power supply, plus any M.2 or PCIe add-in cards you want.

Should I choose the 1600 MHz or 1333 MHz DDR3 speed for this H97 board?

Both speeds are supported natively; 1600 MHz modules will run at their rated frequency with a compatible CPU, while 1333 MHz modules are a lower-cost fallback. Populate the four slots in matched pairs to enable dual-channel operation up to 32 GB.

What real-world throughput can I expect from the six SATA 6Gb/s ports and the single M.2 slot?

The six SATA 6Gb/s connectors each deliver up to 6 Gb/s for standard SSDs or hard drives, while the M.2 slot runs over a PCIe 2.0 x2 link giving roughly 10 Gb/s maximum bandwidth for compatible M.2 SATA or PCIe drives.

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