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MSI

MSI ZH77A-G43 Intel Motherboard

SKU CH-6X31-0MGJN

Intel H77 ATX board for LGA 1155 CPUs with DDR3 up to 2400 OC, dual-channel 32 GB, one PCIe 3.0 x16, one PCIe 2.0 x16, two PCIe x1, three PCI, two SATA 6Gb/s, HDMI, two USB 3.0, six USB 2.0/1.1.

  • ProcessorCore i7 / i5 / i3 (LGA1155)
  • ChipsetIntel H77
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1155
  • Memory slot count4 × 240pin
  • Supported memoryDDR3 1066/1333/1600*/1800*/2000*/2200*/2400*(OC, 22 nm CPU r
  • Supports Core i7, i5 and i3 processors on LGA 1155 socket
  • Intel H77 chipset provides native USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gb/s connectivity
  • Four DDR3 slots accept up to 32 GB with dual-channel operation
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot plus a second x16 slot running at 2.0 speed
  • Onboard HDMI output and Realtek ALC892 8-channel audio for integrated graphics and sound

Socket and chipset

The MSI ZH77A-G43 pairs an LGA 1155 socket with the Intel H77 chipset. It accepts Core i7, i5 and i3 processors built for that platform. Four 240-pin slots support dual-channel DDR3 up to 32 GB, with overclocked speeds of 1600, 1800, 2000, 2200 and 2400 when a 22 nm CPU is installed.

Thermals and power

The board uses a standard ATX layout with passive heatsinks on the voltage regulators and chipset. No active cooling is integrated, so system airflow determines operating temperatures. Power delivery is designed for the rated TDP of supported LGA 1155 processors without auxiliary fan headers dedicated to the VRM area.

Expansion and I/O

One PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot and one PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot handle graphics cards, while two PCI Express x1 and three legacy PCI slots add peripheral flexibility. Storage connects through two SATA 6 Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 support. Rear I/O includes HDMI, a PS/2 combo port, two USB 3.0 and six USB 2.0/1.1 ports driven by a Realtek 8111E Gigabit LAN controller and ALC892 8-channel audio.

How it compares

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Price $41.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameZH77A-G43
Processor
ProcessorCore i7 / i5 / i3 (LGA1155)
CPU socketLGA 1155
ChipsetIntel H77
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 240pin
Supported memoryDDR3 1066/1333/1600*/1800*/2000*/2200*/2400*(OC, 22 nm CPU required)
Max supported RAM32 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports2 x SATA 6Gb/s
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC892
Sound channels8 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek 8111E
Maximum network speed1 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
PCIe x1 slots2 x PCI Express x1
PCI slots3 x PCI Slots
Rear panel ports1 x HDMI / 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo / 2 x USB 3.0 / 6 x USB 2.0/1.1
PS/2 ports1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Video connectorsD-Sub + DVI
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
USB 3.0 ports2 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0 ports6 x USB 2.0
Audio jacks6 Ports
Onboard USB headers2 x USB 3.0 + 4 x USB 2.0
Power
Power connectors24 Pin
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
More details
PCI express 2.0 x161 x PCI Express 2.0 x16

Questions about this item

How do I install this board in a standard ATX case, and which power connector is often missed?

Mount the board using the ATX screw pattern, connect the 24-pin ATX power cable, and do not forget the 8-pin CPU power plug near the socket; the system will not post without it.

What maintenance or replacement will this motherboard need over time?

The board has no user-serviceable moving parts; keep the rear I/O dust covers in place and clean the PCI Express slots with compressed air if you swap graphics cards.

Which limit appears first when the system runs under sustained heavy load?

The voltage regulator modules for the LGA 1155 socket have no active cooling, so VRM temperature becomes the limiting factor before the chipset or memory controllers throttle.

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