{"product_id":"asus-prime-h610m-e-csm-intel-h610-matx-motherboard-ddr5","title":"ASUS PRIME H610M-E-CSM Intel H610 mATX Motherboard DDR5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ASUS PRIME H610M-E-CSM is a compact mATX motherboard built for 12th, 13th and 14th Gen Intel processors, designed for builders who need a balanced platform without premium frills. It combines DDR5 memory support, PCIe 4.0 connectivity and practical I\/O into a small form factor, making it suitable for office builds, HTPCs and budget-conscious systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDDR5 support in a compact form\u003c\/strong\u003e — This board accepts up to 96GB of DDR5 memory across two DIMM slots, with support for speeds up to 5600MHz and Intel XMP profiles for easy tuning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple display outputs included\u003c\/strong\u003e — It offers DisplayPort, HDMI and VGA ports on the back panel, so you can connect to legacy or modern monitors without hunting for adapters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual M.2 storage with PCIe speed\u003c\/strong\u003e — Two M.2 slots support NVMe drives; the primary slot runs at PCIe 3.0 x4 for fast storage, while the secondary runs at x2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated protection features\u003c\/strong\u003e — ASUS 5X Protection III includes hardware safeguards against overvoltage, ESD and physical damage via SafeSlot reinforcement and stainless-steel I\/O shielding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRGB lighting control via Aura Sync\u003c\/strong\u003e — The board includes onboard RGB headers and Addressable Gen 2 connectors, letting you sync RGB lighting across compatible peripherals through ASUS software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eChipset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIntel H610\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSocket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLGA 1700\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDDR5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 x DIMM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMax Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e96GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003emATX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eM.2 Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Works with Intel Core 12th, 13th and 14th Gen processors in LGA 1700 socket, plus Pentium Gold and Celeron variants of those generations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Accepts standard DDR5 desktop memory modules (non-ECC, unbuffered) up to 96GB total across two slots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Fits ATX-sized PC cases that support mATX (micro-ATX) motherboards; measures 9.6 × 8.3 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Front panel USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity requires a corresponding internal header on the motherboard; only one internal header is provided, so additional front USB 3.2 ports beyond the two that come with this header are not supported.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✗ Not compatible with Intel 11th Gen or earlier processors, or with AMD Ryzen processors—this is Intel only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eBest For \/ Trade-offs\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBudget office and productivity builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHTPC and compact system builds where small form factor matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst-time builders who want DDR5 and modern storage without overclocking complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystems needing multiple display outputs for office or content creation setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh-end gaming or workstations:\u003c\/b\u003e H610 chipset lacks overclocking support and offers limited PCIe lanes—single PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, with remaining expansion at PCIe 3.0 x1.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMulti-GPU setups:\u003c\/b\u003e Only one full-length x16 PCIe slot; a second GPU would run at PCIe 3.0 x1, crippling performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStorage-heavy builds:\u003c\/b\u003e Four SATA ports and two M.2 slots are adequate for single-drive systems but limit options for multiple SSDs or large disk arrays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdvanced cooling tuning:\u003c\/b\u003e Fan control is basic; no support for extensive temperature or PWM fan curve customization beyond Fan Xpert 2+.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eASUS Prime series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 14th, 13th \u0026amp; 12th Generation Intel® processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, Prime H610 provides users and PC DIY builders a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software and firmware features.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntel® LGA 1700 Socket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ready for 14th, 13th and 12th Gen Intel® processors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehensive Cooling:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCH heatsink and Fan Xpert 2+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltrafast Connectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32Gbps M.2 slot, Realtek 1 Gb Ethernet and USB 3.2 Gen 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAura Sync RGB Lighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Onboard Addressable Gen 2 headers and Aura RGB header for RGB LED strips, easily synced with Aura Sync-capable hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eASUS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePRIME H610M-E-CSM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eChipset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIntel H610\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003emATX (9.6 × 8.3 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCPU \u0026amp; 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