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Asus H81M-C

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User ratings:
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3.9 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
27 %
4 stars
41 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.7 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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Cons

  • -C does not support multiple graphics cards via Nvidia SLI
  • Asus H81M-C does not support onboard graphics
  • higher-than-set DIMM voltage

Key specs

  • Realtek ALC887
  • DDR3
  • 16 GB
  • 2
  • AMI
  • 1
  • Micro-ATX
  • LGA 1150 (Socket H3)

Asus H81M-C - Pros & Cons

Asus H81M-C

Pros

  • in-depth reviews and helpful tips

Cons

  • -C does not support multiple graphics cards via Nvidia SLI
  • Asus H81M-C does not support onboard graphics
  • higher-than-set DIMM voltage
  • is no advantage to upgrading is a bit short-sighted
  • only exposes three BIOS profiles
  • temperatures were warmer than I saw previously
  • extra slot is only useful if a graphics card

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Asus H81M-C - Full Specifications

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General
Motherboard typeMicro-ATX
Processor socket
LGA 1150
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Audio properties
Audio codecRealtek ALC887
Audio output channels7.1
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Technical details
Compatible processor series
  • Intel Celeron
  • Intel Pentium
Maximum number of processors1
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Storage
Supported storage drive interfaces
  • Serial ATA II
  • Serial ATA III
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Internal i/o ports
S/PDIF out connectoryes
Number of COM connectors1
CPU fan connectoryes
Number of EATX power connectors1
Number of chassis fan connectors1
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Y
TPM connectoryes
Number of SATA connectors4
Number of SATA II connectors2
Number of SATA III connectors2
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Network
Ethernet LAN (Network)yes
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111G
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
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Memory
Supported memory bus clock
  • 1600 MHz
  • 1333 MHz
  • 1066 MHz
RAM technologyDDR3
Memory slots typeDIMM
Maximum RAM size16 GB
Number of memory slots2
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Graphics
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported
Maximum resolution
  • 1920
  • 1200
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Bios
BIOS typeAMI
BIOS features
  • DMI 2.0 support
  • WfM 2.0 support
  • ASUS MyLogo2
  • ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
  • ASUS EZ Flash 2
  • ACPI 2.0a support
  • ASUS EFI BIOS
  • SMBIOS 2.7 support
BIOS memory size64.0 mB
ACPI version2.0a
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Expansion slots
PCI slots1
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Rear panel i/o ports
Microphone inputyes
Headphone outputs1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
PS/2 ports quantity2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity1
DVI-D ports quantity1
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Dimensions
Width9.61 in
Depth7.01 in

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