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Green micro ATX motherboard with silver LGA 1150 socket and black expansion slots

MSI

MSI H97M-E35 Intel H97 LGA 1150 Micro ATX Motherboard

SKU CH-2HM8-S9D3Q

LGA 1150 Micro ATX motherboard with Intel H97 chipset, DDR3 up to 1600 MHz, 16 GB maximum memory, six SATA III ports, USB 3.0 and 2.0, Gigabit LAN and Realtek ALC887 audio

  • ProcessorSupports 4th and 5th Generation Intel Core™ Processors, and
  • ChipsetIntel H97
  • CPU socketLGA 1150
  • Supported memorySupport DDR3 1066/1333/1600 MHz memory
  • Max supported RAM16 GB
  • PCI slots1 x PCIe x16 slot 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots 1 x PCI slot
  • Supports 4th and 5th Gen Intel Core CPUs via LGA 1150 socket
  • Up to 16GB DDR3 memory at 1600MHz for responsive multitasking
  • Six SATA III ports for high-speed storage arrays
  • Realtek ALC887 8-channel audio with jack sensing
  • Realtek RTL8111G Gigabit LAN for reliable wired networking

Socket LGA 1150 Micro ATX Motherboard

The MSI H97M-E35 is a Micro ATX motherboard built on the Intel H97 chipset for LGA 1150 processors. It supports 4th and 5th Generation Intel Core, Pentium and Celeron CPUs. The board provides DDR3 memory support up to 16 GB across two DIMM slots. It fits compact chassis while delivering essential desktop connectivity.

Upgraders Keeping DDR3 Systems

This board suits users with existing LGA 1150 CPUs and DDR3 modules who need a replacement or secondary system foundation. It offers six SATA III ports, one PCIe x16 slot, two PCIe 2.0 x1 slots and a legacy PCI slot for older add-in cards. Builders starting a new PC should look at current platforms with modern connectivity standards.

DDR3 16 GB Maximum Memory

The decisive specification is the 16 GB DDR3 ceiling at 1066/1333/1600 MHz. If the intended workload requires more memory capacity or faster memory standards, this motherboard will not meet the requirement. For typical office, media or light gaming tasks within that limit, the H97M-E35 remains a functional choice.

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Price $54.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI H97M-E35
Model nameMSI H97M-E35
Processor
ProcessorSupports 4th and 5th Generation Intel Core™ Processors, and Intel Pentium and Celeron Processors for Socket LGA1150
CPU socketLGA 1150
ChipsetIntel H97
Memory
Supported memorySupport DDR3 1066/1333/1600 MHz memory
Max supported RAM16 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support6XSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipChip integrated by Realtek ALC887
- Flexible 8-channel audio with jack sensing
- Compliant with Azalia 1.0 spec
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerSupports Gb LAN 10/100/1000 by Realtek RTL8111G
Ports & slots
PCI slots1 x PCIe x16 slot
2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
1 x PCI slot

Questions about this item

Does the H97M-E35 come with everything needed to install it, or must I buy cables and a back-panel separately?

The box contains the motherboard, a CMOS battery, one SATA cable and the chassis I/O back panel. No further accessories are included.

Should I choose 1066 MHz, 1333 MHz or 1600 MHz DDR3 for this board?

The H97M-E35 supports all three DDR3 speeds up to 1600 MHz; pick the fastest kit your budget allows for the best bandwidth.

What does the 16 GB maximum memory figure mean when I am building a system?

You can install up to 16 GB of DDR3 across the available slots, giving ample capacity for everyday workloads and light content creation.

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