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MSI

MSI ZH77A-G41 Intel H77 LGA 1155 DDR3 32GB Micro ATX Motherboard

SKU CH-RVZW-EHPJS

Supports LGA 1155 CPUs with Intel H77 chipset, dual-channel DDR3 up to 2400MHz, 32GB max, PCIe 3.0 x16, SATA III, Realtek ALC887 8.1-channel audio and gigabit LAN

  • Processor3rd Gen Intel Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron proces
  • ChipsetIntel H77
  • CPU socketLGA 1155
  • Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 2400 (overclocking)/2200 (overclo
  • Max supported RAM32 GB
  • PCI slots1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot PCI_E2 up to PCIe 3.0 x16 speeds 1 PCI
  • Supports 32GB DDR3 for memory-intensive tasks
  • PCIe 3.0 x16 slot enables fast graphics performance
  • Realtek ALC887 delivers 8.1 channel audio clarity
  • Realtek 8111E provides 1000 Mbps wired networking
  • Dual USB 3.0 ports on rear I/O for quick data transfers

Socket 1155 Micro-ATX platform

The MSI ZH77A-G41 pairs an Intel H77 chipset with an LGA 1155 socket to support third-generation Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron processors. Four DIMM slots accept dual-channel DDR3 up to 32GB at speeds from 1066 to 2400MHz. The board fits micro-ATX cases and provides a single PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, one PCIe 2.0 x16 slot, two PCIe 2.0 x1 slots and two legacy PCI slots for expansion.

Suited for legacy upgrades not new builds

This motherboard suits owners of Socket 1155 processors who need a replacement board with H77 features such as USB 3.0 and SATA III. Builders starting a fresh system should look elsewhere because the platform is limited to DDR3 memory and older CPU generations. Users requiring more than one full-speed PCIe 3.0 x16 lane or modern connectivity standards will need a newer chipset.

Single PCIe 3.0 x16 slot decides GPU choice

The specification that determines compatibility is the single PCIe 3.0 x16 slot running at full 3.0 speeds. A second x16-sized slot operates at PCIe 2.0 x4, so only one graphics card can use the full 3.0 bandwidth. Verify that your GPU and any add-in cards fit this lane allocation before purchasing.

How it compares

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Price $34.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI ZH77A-G41
Model nameMSI ZH77A-G41
Processor
Processor3rd Gen Intel Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron processors with Socket 1155 architecture
CPU socketLGA 1155
ChipsetIntel H77
Memory
Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 2400 (overclocking)/2200 (overclocking)/2000 (overclocking)/1800 (overclocking)/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory
Max supported RAM32 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support4XSATA II interface; 2xSATA III 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 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
PCI_E2 up to PCIe 3.0 x16 speeds
1 PCIe 2.0 x16 slot
PCI_E4 supports up to PCIe 2.0 x4 speeds
2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
2 x PCI slots
Onboard USB headersIntel H77 chip supports two USB 3.0 I/O ports
Intel H77 chip supports a USB 3.0 internal port

Questions about this item

What accessories are included with the MSI ZH77A-G41 motherboard and what must be purchased separately?

The box contains the motherboard, a CMOS battery, one SATA cable and the chassis I/O back panel. CPU, DDR3 memory, storage drives, graphics card, power supply and case are not included.

How do I choose between the DDR3 memory speeds listed for the ZH77A-G41?

The board supports dual-channel DDR3 at 1066, 1333, 1600, 1800, 2000, 2200 and 2400 MHz. Speeds above 1600 MHz require overclocking; select modules that match your CPU's memory controller and cooling.

What does the 32 GB maximum memory figure mean when building with this H77 board?

You can install up to 32 GB of DDR3 across the available slots. The limit is set by the chipset and 3rd Gen Core processors; populating all slots with 8 GB modules reaches the ceiling.

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