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MSI ZH87-G43 Intel H87 LGA 1150 DDR3 32GB ATX Intel motherboard

SKU CH-9T7M-3DTHS

ATX board with LGA 1150 socket, Intel H87 chipset, 32GB DDR3 max, 7.1 audio, and 10 USB ports

  • Processor4th Generation Intel Core ™ i7/Core ™ i5/Core ™ i3/Pentium/C
  • ChipsetIntel H87
  • CPU socketLGA 1150
  • Supported memorySupport dual-channel DDR3 3000 (overclocking)/2800/2666/2600
  • Max supported RAM32 GB
  • PCI slots1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot 1 PCIe 2.0 x16 slot PCI_E4 supports PCIe
  • Supports up to 32GB dual-channel DDR3 memory
  • PCIe 3.0 x16 slot for high-bandwidth graphics
  • Six SATA III ports for fast storage arrays
  • 1-channel audio via Realtek ALC892 codec
  • Gigabit Ethernet through Realtek 8111E controller

Socket LGA 1150 motherboard for 4th generation

The MSI ZH87-G43 uses the Intel H87 chipset and fits processors with LGA 1150 packaging. It accepts dual-channel DDR3 modules up to a maximum of 32 GB and runs at speeds from 1066 MHz to 3000 MHz with overclocking. The ATX form factor provides expansion room for a full desktop build.

Suits legacy DDR3 systems, not modern platforms

This board fits owners of 4th generation Intel Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium or Celeron CPUs who need to replace or assemble an LGA 1150 system. It provides six SATA III ports, 7.1-channel audio through the Realtek ALC892 codec and Gigabit Ethernet via the Realtek 8111E controller. Users requiring a newer socket or different memory type should select a different motherboard.

Maximum 32 GB DDR3 capacity

Four memory slots support a total of 32 GB of DDR3, which is the hard limit for this platform. Populating all slots with compatible modules reaches that ceiling and determines whether the board meets the memory needs of the intended workload.

How it compares

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Price $45.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI ZH87-G43
Model nameMSI ZH87-G43
Processor
Processor4th Generation Intel Core ™ i7/Core ™ i5/Core ™ i3/Pentium/Celeron processors with Socket 1150 architecture
CPU socketLGA 1150
ChipsetIntel H87
Memory
Supported memorySupport dual-channel DDR3 3000 (overclocking)/2800/2666/2600/2400/2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory
Max supported RAM32 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support6XSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC892 Codec
- 7.1-channel high-quality sound effects
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1 PCI Express network port supports 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet provided by Realtek 8111E
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
3 PCI slots
Onboard USB headersIntel H87 Express Chipset
- 4 USB 3.0 ports (2 on the backplane, 2 built-in)
- 10 USB 2.0 ports (6 on the backplane, 4 built-in)

Questions about this item

How do I install the MSI ZH87-G43 into an ATX case without bending the I/O shield?

Mount the supplied chassis I/O back panel into the case cutout first, then lower the board onto the standoffs so the ports slide through the shield; the step people miss is fitting the shield before the board.

What maintenance will the board need after a few years of use?

The included CMOS battery maintains BIOS settings and system time; when the clock drifts or settings reset on cold boot, replace the battery.

What limit appears first when the primary PCIe 3.0 x16 slot runs at full load for long periods?

The single PCIe 3.0 x16 slot shares bandwidth with the chipset; sustained heavy GPU traffic can saturate the link before thermal throttling occurs.

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