i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron (4th Gen), ATX, DDR3 (max 16GB), 4 x USB3, 8 x USB2, 2 x SATA3, 2 x SATA2, DSub, DVI, SPDIF
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Intel LGA1150 4th Generation CPU SupportThis motherboard supports Intel 4th and New 4th Generation Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processors in the LGA1150 package, with iGPU, memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. |
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Intel H81 Express ChipsetThe Intel H81 Express chipset is a single-chipset design that supports socket LGA1150 4th generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. It natively supports up to two USB 3.0 ports for up to ten times faster transfer rates than USB 2.0. Moreover, the Intel H81 Express chipset also supports iGPU functionality, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphics performance. |
Gamers GuardianWhile you protect your back in the game, H81-Gamer protects all sides in the real world. Great motherboard design is all in the detail, which is why ASUS engineers kitted out H81-Gamer with loads of brilliant protective features. Individually they're tough, together they're unstoppable. |
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10K Black Metallic CapacitorsExceptionally high-quality Japanese-made (Nichicon GT series) solid-state capacitors offer 20%-greater temperature endurance and lifespans that are up to five times (5X) longer that generic equivalents. |
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Digi+ VRMH81-Gamer DIGI+ VRM voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry, ensuring ultra-smooth and ultra-clean power delivery to the CPU at all times! |
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DRAM Overcurrent ProtectionH81-Gamer's connection ports and DRAM are protected against overcurrent and short-circuit damage by onboard resettable fuses, extending your motherboard's life. |
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Stainless steel back I/OCrafted from chromium-plated, corrosion-resistant stainless steel, H81-Gamer's input/output (I/O) panel is super-strong — and last up to three times (3X) longer than ordinary panels! |
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ESD GuardsWith ASUS ESD Guards your H81-Gamer is actively protected against sudden electrostatic discharge (ESD), meaning the components will last much longer — and you get protection that's up to twice as resilient as industry standards! |
Dual-Channel DDR3 1600 MHz SupportThe motherboard supports 16GB DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of up to 1600 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. |
SupremeFXASUS H81-Gamer explodes the myth that dedicated sound cards are always better, with integrated SupremeFX technology that achieves near-lossless audio quality with a remarkable signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 115dB — meaning you hear every sound detail. SupremeFX is an exclusive ASUS technology that's designed for one purpose — to deliver audio that's in a class of its own. |
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300O-headphone amplifierH81-Gamer drives some of the very best headphones available — up to 300O load impedance. H81-Gamer assures you great compatibility and more impactful output than standard onboard audio hardware. You demand superb effects and superior surround sound for truly immersive gaming experiences, and H81-Gamer delivers! |
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SupremeFX Red-line ShieldingHorizontally separates SupremeFX audio components from the rest of the motherboard, effectively eliminating interference to ensure flawless sound quality |
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EMI coverA carefully-engineered protective shield isolates the advanced audio chipset from electromagnetic interference (EMI), preserving the integrity of the audio signals. |
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Premium ELNA audio capacitorsGamer series Motherboards use high end Japanese-made ELNA audio capacitors. These professional audio capacitors deliver the highest quality sound resolution and sound expansion to create the most realistic sound effects for professional gamers. |
SATA 6Gb/sSATA 6Gb/s provides double the bandwidth of traditional SATA 3Gb/s, and increases the data transfer rate between your mainboard and internal storage devices, such as 7200RPM HDDs, 10000RPM HDDs and SSDs. It’s also the current trend for upcoming high-speed internal storage devices to to break the existing bottleneck of a PC’s performance. |
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USB 3.0Compared to the 480Mbps provided by traditional USB 2.0, the all-new USB 3.0's 5Gb/s offers 10 times the transfer bandwidth, so transferring a Blu-ray movie takes less than one minute. ASUS also has implemented a front panel USB 3.0 port, making the use of an external USB 3.0 device even more convenient. |
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Intel Gigabit EthernetThe difference between defeat and victory can be measured in milliseconds. That's why we've equipped H81-Gamer with networking technology that puts your frags first! Intel Gigabit Ethernet provides better Throughput with lower processing power for superior speed and we've added our own advances to ensure the best possible performance for gamers – in every game and on every battlefield. |
New UEFI BIOSYour H81-Gamer's UEFI BIOS includes both EZ Mode and Advanced Mode to suit your experience level and ambitions. In EZ Mode you can get set up very quickly, applying the date and time, fan profiles and Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory profiles. Switch to Advanced Mode to set up favorites and shortcuts, record and review recent changes with Last Modified or make notes in Quick Notes. |
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AI Suite 3AI Suite 3 is an exclusive ASUS dashboard-style control panel that lets you fine-tune almost every aspect of your H81-Gamer-based system for the best balance between performance, stability and efficiency — all via a simple and intuitive interface. |
Model Number | H81-GAMER |
Form Factor | ATX |
Dimensions | 30.5cm x 21.4cm |
Power Design | 6 Phase |
Compatible Processors | Intel New 4th Generation Core i7/i5/i3 Intel New 4th Generation Pentium Intel New 4th Generation Celeron Intel 4th Generation Core i7/i5/i3 Intel 4th Generation Pentium Intel 4th Generation Celeron |
Socket Type | LGA 1150 |
Chipset Manufacturer | Intel |
Chipset Type | H81 Express |
RAM Installed / Max Capacity | 0 MB / 16 GB Max |
RAM Slots | 4 x DDR3 DIMM |
Supported RAM | DDR3 Non-ECC UDIMM |
RAM Architecture | Dual-Channel |
Supported RAM Speeds | 1600/1333/1066 Mhz |
Expansion Slots Total (Free) | 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (Single at x16)
3 x PCIe 2.0 x1 3 x PCI |
Video Controller | Supports Intel HD Graphics |
Multi-GPU Support | Not Supported |
Ports Present & Quantity | 1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse (green) 1 x DVI 1 x D-Sub 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 2 x USB 3.0 (blue) 4 x USB 2.0 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 5 x Audio jack(s) |
Ports Present & Quantity | 1 x AAFP connector
1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) 1 x TPM header 1 x COM port(s) connector(s) 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s) 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) 2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x System panel(s) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) |
Intel H81 Express | 2 x SATA 6Gb/s 2 x SATA 3Gb/s |
Controller | Intel |
Lan Speed | 10/100/1000 |
Ports | 1 x LAN(RJ45) port |
Wireless | N/A |
Speed | N/A |
Features | N/A |
Controller | ASUS SupremeFX |
Features | High quality 115 dB SNR stereo playback output
SupremeFX Shielding Technology ELNA premium audio capacitors Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel Audio amplifier: Provides the highest-quality sound for headphone and speakers |
Feature List | Gamer's Guardian
ESD Guards on LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB3.0/2.0 ports DRAM Overcurrent Protection 10K Black Metallic Capacitors Stainless Steel Back I/O DIGI+ VRM ASUS EPU : EPU ASUS Exclusive Features : GPU Boost AI Suite 3 Ai Charger+ USB 3.0 Boost Disk Unlocker ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution : ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS EZ DIY : ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode Push Notice ASUS Q-Design : ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM Media Streamer |
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