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Green micro-ATX board with silver LGA 1150 socket, black DDR3 slots and blue PCIe 2.0 x16 slot

MSI

MSI H81M PRO-VH LGA 1150 Intel H81 Micro ATX Motherboard

SKU CH-XBES-A7BDJ

Supports 4th Gen Intel Core processors with up to 16GB DDR3 and dual-channel memory

  • Processor4th Gen 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 2 PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
  • 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 and two PCIe 2.0 x1 expansion slots
  • Two SATA III and two SATA II ports for storage drives
  • Realtek ALC887 audio and RTL8111G LAN with two USB 3.0 and eight USB 2.0 ports

Socket LGA 1150 micro-ATX board

The MSI H81M PRO-VH is a micro-ATX motherboard built around the Intel H81 chipset for LGA 1150 processors. It accepts 4th generation Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron CPUs. The board targets budget desktop builds and office upgrades that need a compact form factor.

Dual-channel DDR3 up to 16 GB

Memory runs in dual-channel mode at 1600, 1333 or 1066 MHz with a 16 GB ceiling across two slots. Expansion uses one PCIe 2.0 x16 slot and two PCIe 2.0 x1 slots. Storage connects through two SATA III and two SATA II ports. Networking relies on a Realtek RTL8111G controller and audio on a Realtek ALC887 codec.

Check CPU cooler clearance and USB headers

Verify that your chosen LGA 1150 cooler fits the micro-ATX layout and does not block the single x16 slot. Confirm the chassis provides front-panel headers for the two USB 3.0 and four USB 2.0 internal ports supplied via the VIA VL806 chipset. Ensure the power supply carries the 24-pin ATX and 4-pin CPU connectors required by this board.

How it compares

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Price $40.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI H81M PRO-VH
Model nameMSI H81M PRO-VH
Processor
Processor4th Gen Intel Core ™ i7/Core ™ i5/Core ™ i3/Pentium/Celeron processors with LGA 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 Decoder Chip
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek RTL8111G network interface card controller
Ports & slots
PCI slots1 PCIe 2.0 x16 slot
2 PCIe 2.0 x1 slots

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 16GB maximum or a lower DDR3 capacity?

The board supports up to 16GB of DDR3 across two channels; 8GB or 4GB kits will also work if you need less memory.

What does the 1600MHz DDR3 rating deliver once installed?

Memory will run at up to 1600MHz in dual-channel mode, giving the rated bandwidth for 4th Gen Intel Core processors on this LGA 1150 platform.

What does the PCIe 2.0 x16 slot limit for a graphics card?

The slot provides PCIe 2.0 x16 bandwidth, so a modern GPU will operate at 2.0 speeds rather than 3.0 or higher.

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