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MSI

MSI H81M-E35 LGA 1150 Intel H81 DDR3 16GB Micro ATX Motherboard

SKU CH-DRBS-ED4TP

Micro ATX board for 4th generation Intel Core processors with LGA 1150 socket, dual-channel DDR3 up to 16 GB, one PCIe 2.0 x16 slot, two PCIe x1 slots, SATA II and III ports.

  • Processor4th generation Intel Core ™ i7/Core ™ i5/Core ™ i3/Pentium/C
  • 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 2 PCIe x1 slots 1 PCIe slot
  • Supports 4th-gen Intel Core i7/i5/i3, Pentium and Celeron CPUs on LGA 1150 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 16 GB at 1600/1333/1066 MHz
  • One PCIe 2.0 x16 slot plus two PCIe x1 slots for graphics and add-in cards
  • Four SATA ports — two SATA II and two SATA III — for storage drives
  • Realtek ALC887 8-channel audio and Realtek 8111G Gigabit LAN built in

Socket 1150 platform board

The MSI H81M-E35 is a Micro ATX motherboard built around the Intel H81 chipset and an LGA 1150 socket. It accepts fourth-generation Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron processors. Dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 16 GB at 1600, 1333 or 1066 MHz is supported.

Expansion and connectivity layout

A single PCIe 2.0 x16 slot handles a graphics card while two PCIe x1 slots and one PCIe slot add peripheral cards. Storage uses two SATA II and two SATA III ports. The rear panel provides four USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports; four more USB 2.0 headers sit on the board. Realtek 8111G delivers Gigabit Ethernet and Realtek ALC887 handles eight-channel audio.

Thermal and power profile

The H81 chipset and modest VRM area run cool under typical desktop loads, so standard case airflow is sufficient. No dedicated VRM heatsinks are present, keeping the layout simple for compact builds. Power draw stays low with office or media workloads, and the board draws only the current required by the installed CPU and memory.

How it compares

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Price $34.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI H81M-E35
Model nameMSI H81M-E35
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 II interface; 2xSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC887
- Supports 8-channel audio output
- Compliant with Azalia 1.0 specifications
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1 PCI Express network port supporting 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet provided by Realtek 8111G
Ports & slots
PCI slots1 PCIe 2.0 x16 slot
2 PCIe x1 slots
1 PCIe slot
Onboard USB headers6 USB 2.0 ports (2 on the backplane, 4 external extensions)
6 USB 3.0 ports (4 on the backplane, 2 extended external)

Questions about this item

How much DDR3 memory can the H81M-E35 handle before it caps out?

The board supports a maximum of 16 GB across its two DDR3 slots running at up to 1600 MHz.

What noise or heat should I expect from the H81M-E35 during all-day operation?

The H81 chipset and Realtek 8111G LAN run passively with no onboard fan, so noise is limited to your case and CPU cooler while power draw stays modest.

Which CPU and memory must I already own to use this LGA 1150 board?

You need a 4th-generation Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium or Celeron for socket 1150 plus DDR3 modules rated for 1600, 1333 or 1066 MHz.

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