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Compact green Mini-ITX board, silver LGA 1150 socket, black PCIe x16 slot, blue SATA ports, rear I/O panel with USB 3.0 and LAN

MSI

MSI H81I LGA 1150 Intel H81 DDR3 16GB Mini-ITX Motherboard

SKU CH-KMJN-H9Y1B

Mini-ITX board for LGA 1150 CPUs with dual-channel DDR3 up to 16 GB, PCIe 2.0 x16, two SATA III and two SATA II ports, Realtek 8111G gigabit LAN, 8.1-channel ALC887 audio, and USB 3.0 front and rear

  • Processor4th generation Intel Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron
  • ChipsetIntel H81
  • CPU socketLGA 1150
  • Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory
  • Max supported RAM16 GB
  • PCI slots1 PCIe 2.0 x16 slot
  • Mini-ITX form factor fits compact builds
  • LGA 1150 socket supports 4th generation Intel Core i7 i5 i3 Pentium Celeron processors
  • Dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 16 GB at 1600 1333 1066 MHz
  • Realtek ALC887 codec delivers 8.1-channel high-definition audio
  • Realtek 8111G Gigabit LAN provides 10 100 1000 Mbps wired networking

Compact Intel H81 board for 4th-gen Core builds

The MSI H81I fits the LGA 1150 socket and Intel H81 chipset into a Mini-ITX layout. It accepts 4th generation Intel Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron processors. Two memory slots support dual-channel DDR3 up to 16 GB at 1600, 1333 or 1066 MHz. A single PCIe 2.0 x16 slot handles a discrete graphics card.

Sustained load on the H81 chipset and VRM

The H81 platform delivers steady throughput for everyday workloads and light gaming sessions. Dual-channel DDR3 bandwidth keeps the CPU fed during extended compile jobs or video encoding. The lone PCIe 2.0 x16 link maintains consistent GPU data rates without throttling. Storage traffic spreads across two SATA III and two SATA II ports for balanced I/O.

Thermals, noise and power draw in normal use

The compact PCB relies on case airflow to cool the chipset and voltage regulators. Realtek ALC887 provides 8.1-channel audio with Azalia 1.0 compliance. Realtek 8111G supplies 10/100/1000 Ethernet. Four USB 3.0 ports, two front and two rear, handle peripherals without extra controllers. Power draw stays modest with typical desktop processors.

How it compares

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Price $52.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI H81I
Model nameMSI H81I
Processor
Processor4th generation Intel Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron processors with Socket 1150 architecture
CPU socketLGA 1150
ChipsetIntel H81
Memory
Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory
Max supported RAM16 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support2XSATA III interface, 2xSATA II interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC887 Audio Chip
- 8.1-channel high-quality sound effects
Compatible with Azalia 1.0 specifications
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1 PCI Express network interface supporting 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet provided by Realtek 8111G
Ports & slots
PCI slots1 PCIe 2.0 x16 slot
Onboard USB headersTwo USB 3.0 ports are located on the front panel
2 USB 3.0 ports (located on the back panel)

Questions about this item

How much power does the H81I board itself draw when running 24/7?

The H81 chipset is a low-wattage design; the board draws only a few watts at idle and under typical desktop loads, so it adds minimal heat to a Mini-ITX case.

Which DDR3 memory kits and CPU cooler mounting hardware do I need to have on hand before installing this LGA 1150 board?

You need dual-channel DDR3 modules rated for 1600, 1333 or 1066 MHz up to 16 GB total, plus an LGA 1150-compatible cooler and a standard ATX 24-pin plus 4-pin CPU power supply.

Will my existing SATA III SSD and PCIe 2.0 graphics card work at full speed on this H81I motherboard?

Yes — the board provides two SATA III ports and one PCIe 2.0 x16 slot, so both devices operate at their native interface speeds.

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