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MSI

MSI ZH87-G41 PC Mate H87 LGA 1150 DDR3 64GB ATX Intel motherboard

SKU CH-RBQJ-TY0XD

ATX board with Intel H87 chipset and LGA 1150 socket supports 4th-gen Core CPUs, dual-channel DDR3 up to 64 GB, six SATA ports and four USB 3.0 ports

  • Processor4th Generation Intel Core ™ i7/Core ™ i5/Core ™ i3/Pentium/C
  • ChipsetIntel H87
  • CPU socketLGA 1150
  • Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory
  • Max supported RAM64 GB
  • PCI slots1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot 1 PCIe 2.0 x16 slot PCI_E4 supports PCIe
  • Supports up to 64GB DDR3 for large workloads
  • Dual-channel DDR3 at 1600/1333/1066MHz for responsive multitasking
  • PCIe 3.0 x16 slot ready for modern graphics cards
  • Six SATA III ports for high-speed storage arrays
  • Realtek ALC887 codec delivers clear 7.1-channel audio

MSI ZH87-G41 PC Mate H87 Motherboard

The MSI ZH87-G41 PC Mate is an ATX motherboard built around the Intel H87 chipset for LGA 1150 processors. It supports 4th Generation Intel Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron CPUs. The board provides a foundation for desktop builds that need legacy DDR3 memory support and a mix of modern and classic expansion slots.

Installing the board and common issues

The ATX form factor fits standard chassis standoffs and the I/O shield installs from the rear. Memory must be DDR3 modules running at 1600, 1333 or 1066 MHz in dual-channel pairs. A frequent mistake is mixing speeds or exceeding the 64 GB total limit across the four DIMM slots. The single PCIe 3.0 x16 slot shares bandwidth if the second x16 slot is populated, so graphics cards should use the top slot for full 3.0 speed.

Capacity headroom and limits

Four DIMM slots accept up to 64 GB of DDR3, giving ample headroom for multitasking and older workstation workloads. Six SATA III ports handle multiple SSDs and hard drives in RAID configurations. The single PCIe 3.0 x16 slot drives modern graphics cards, while the PCIe 2.0 x4 and x1 slots plus two legacy PCI slots cover add-in cards such as sound, capture or extra USB controllers. Networking tops out at 1000 Mbps via the Realtek 8111G LAN chip.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI ZH87-G41 PC Mate
Model nameMSI ZH87-G41 PC Mate
Processor
Processor4th Generation Intel Core ™ i7/Core ™ i5/Core ™ i3/Pentium/Celeron processors with Socket 1150 architecture
CPU socketLGA 1150
ChipsetIntel H87
Memory
Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory
Max supported RAM64 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support6XSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC887 Codec
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1 PCI Express network port supports 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet provided by Realtek 8111G
Ports & slots
PCI slots1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
1 PCIe 2.0 x16 slot
PCI_E4 supports PCIe 2.0 x4 speeds
2 PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
2 x PCI slots
Onboard USB headers4 USB 3.0 ports (2 on the backplane, 2 built-in)
- 8 USB 2.0 ports (4 on the backplane, 4 built-in)

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the ZH87-G41 PC Mate posts successfully after installation?

Power on the board; a single beep and the BIOS splash screen on your monitor show the H87 chipset and LGA 1150 socket are initialising correctly.

What ships with the motherboard and what must I source myself?

The box contains the board, one CMOS battery, one SATA cable and the I/O back panel; you must supply a 4th-generation LGA 1150 CPU, DDR3 1600/1333/1066 modules up to 64 GB, a graphics card for the PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, drives for the six SATA III ports and a chassis with USB headers.

Which memory speed should I choose for the dual-channel controller?

The board officially supports DDR3 1600, 1333 and 1066 MHz; 1600 MHz modules give the highest rated bandwidth without overclocking.

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