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MSI

MSI H61M-E33/W8 LGA 1155 DDR3 16GB Intel motherboard

SKU CH-KJM3-1AC57

Micro-ATX board for LGA 1155 CPUs with dual-channel DDR3 up to 16 GB and one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot

  • Processor3rd Gen Intel Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron proces
  • ChipsetIntel H61
  • CPU socketLGA 1155
  • Supported memorySupport dual-channel DDR3 2400 (overclocking)/2200/2000/1800
  • Max supported RAM16 GB
  • PCI slots1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot 1 PCIe 2.0 x1 slot
  • Supports 3rd Gen Intel Core i7/i5/i3, Pentium and Celeron CPUs on LGA 1155 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 2400 MHz overclocking with 16 GB maximum capacity
  • PCIe 3.0 x16 slot plus PCIe 2.0 x1 slot for graphics and expansion cards
  • Four SATA II ports with RAID support for flexible storage configuration
  • Realtek ALC887 8.1-channel audio and Realtek 8111E Gigabit LAN for sound and networking

Socket 1155 micro-ATX board

The MSI H61M-E33/W8 is a micro-ATX motherboard built around the Intel H61 chipset for LGA 1155 processors. It accepts third-generation Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron CPUs. Dual-channel DDR3 memory runs at speeds up to 2400 MHz when overclocked, with a maximum capacity of 16 GB. One PCIe 3.0 x16 slot and one PCIe 2.0 x1 slot provide expansion room.

Steady workloads on H61

Under sustained load the H61 chipset and four SATA II ports keep data moving without the thermal throttling seen on lighter boards. The single PCIe 3.0 x16 lane feeds a graphics card at full bandwidth for long rendering or compute sessions. Six USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel maintain connectivity for peripherals throughout extended use.

Thermals and power in daily use

The Realtek ALC887 codec delivers 8.1-channel audio while drawing minimal power. A Realtek 8111E controller supplies 10/100/1000 Ethernet with low latency. With no extra onboard controllers the board runs cool and quiet in typical desktop workloads, leaving headroom for the CPU cooler to manage processor heat alone.

How it compares

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Price $46.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI H61M-E33/W8
Model nameMSI H61M-E33/W8
Processor
Processor3rd Gen Intel Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron processors with Socket 1155 architecture
CPU socketLGA 1155
ChipsetIntel H61
Memory
Supported memorySupport dual-channel DDR3 2400 (overclocking)/2200/2000/1800/1600/1400/1333/1066 MHz memory
Max supported RAM16 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support4XSATA II interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC887 Audio Chip
- 8.1 channel sound effects that support intelligent sound interface detection
Compatible with Azalia 1.0 specifications
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1 PCI Express network port supports 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet provided by Realtek 8111E
Ports & slots
PCI slots1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
1 PCIe 2.0 x1 slot
Onboard USB headers6 USB 2.0 ports (backplane)

Questions about this item

How loud does the MSI H61M-E33/W8 get when running all day?

The board uses passive chipset cooling and standard fan headers, so noise depends on the CPU cooler and case fans you install.

What components must I already own to use this LGA 1155 motherboard?

You need an LGA 1155 processor, DDR3 memory modules, a Micro-ATX compatible case, a SATA storage drive, and an ATX power supply with 24-pin and 4-pin CPU connectors.

Will my existing SATA II drives work with the four SATA ports on this H61 board?

Yes, the four SATA II interfaces run at 3 Gb/s and are fully backward compatible with older SATA hard drives and SSDs.

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