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Asus PRIME H610M-K ARGB Intel LGA1700 M-ATX Motherboard
SKU: PRIME H610M-K ARGB
Why We Chose This
We selected the ASUS PRIME H610M-K ARGB for its exceptional value as a DDR5-ready entry-level motherboard. It pairs well with Intel 12th to 14th Gen CPUs, offering a solid power delivery and cooling solution for budget-conscious builders who want modern memory technology without breaking the bank.
ASUS PRIME H610M-K ARGB Intel LGA1700 M-ATX motherboard with DDR5 support, robust power design, and comprehensive cooling for 14th/13th/12th Gen CPUs.
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Specifications
Product Description
The ASUS PRIME H610M-K ARGB is a feature-packed M-ATX motherboard designed to unlock the full potential of Intel 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen processors. With a robust power design, comprehensive cooling, and intelligent tuning options, it's perfect for PC builders seeking a reliable foundation for productivity or everyday computing.
Key Features
- Supports Intel LGA1700 socket for 14th/13th/12th Gen CPUs
- DDR5 memory support, up to 96GB via 2 DIMM slots
- M-ATX form factor for compact builds
- ARGB header for customisable lighting
- Energy Processing Unit (EPU) for optimised power efficiency
Why You'll Love It
This motherboard delivers a perfect balance of performance and value, with DDR5 readiness and smart power management to keep your system running efficiently. Whether you're building a budget gaming rig or a productivity workstation, the PRIME H610M-K ARGB offers the essential features you need.
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ASUS Prime series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 14th, 13th & 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.
Comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS Prime series. The Prime H610 motherboard packs flexible tools to tune every aspect of your system, enabling performance tweaks to perfectly match the way you work to maximize productivity.
The Energy Processing Unit (EPU) automatically optimizes power consumption and maximizes energy savings with Away mode — a smart setting that creates an extreme energy-saving scenario by shutting down unused I/O controllers.
The Asus Prime H610 series feature comprehensive cooling controls that are configurable via Fan Xpert 2+ software or via the UEFI BIOS. Each header can dynamically reference three thermal sensors. Fan Xpert 2+ allows you to map the temperature of supported ASUS graphics cards to optimize cooling for GPU- and CPU-intensive tasks.
Prime H610 series are built to handle the additional cores and increased bandwidth of 14th, 13th & 12th Generation Intel® processors. ASUS H610 motherboards provide all the fundamentals to boost daily productivity, so your system will be ready for action with stable power, intuitive cooling and flexible transfer options.
Comprehensive memory tuning options are the cornerstone of PRIME motherboards. With the PRIME H610M-K ARGB, you can extract all of the potential out of your DDR5 modules, whether they're from an extreme-speed kit or an entry-level set that would otherwise be locked. For those who want to fly past stock DDR5 speeds, the PRIME H610M-K ARGB is primed and ready for enthusiast-grade kits courtesy of Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) support. Seasoned veterans can further tweak performance via the extensive array of settings in the UEFI.
PRIME H610M-K ARGB offers one M.2 slot that supports data-transfer speeds of up to 32Gbps via PCIe 3.0, enabling quicker boot-up and app load times with OS or application drives. Prime H610 motherboards are designed specifically for 14th, 13th & 12th Generation Intel® Core™ CPUs and offer PCIe 4.0 connectivity for GPUs. The wide bandwidth and superfast transmission speeds allow you to create feature-rich builds that can handle high loads effortlessly.
A well-tuned enthusiast system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the built-in RGB LEDs as well as strips and devices connected to the onboard RGB headers — and it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware.
FEATURES:
- Micro-ATX Form Factor
- Intel® H610 Chipset
- Supports Intel® Core™ 14th & 13th Gen Desktop Processors
- Support for DDR5 up to 5600MT/s, XMP supported
- PCIe 4.0 support for graphics cards
- 1Gb Ethernet support for faster data transfer
- Aura Sync RGB Lighting
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Socket: Intel Socket LGA1700
- CPU: Supports Core™ 14th & 13th Gen Processors, Intel® Core™ 12th Gen, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors
- Chipset: Intel® H610 Chipset
- DDR5 Memory: Support DDR5 5600/5400/5200/5000/4800 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
- Memory Channel: Dual
- DIMM Slots: 2
- Max Memory (GB): 96
- PCI-E 4.0 x16: 1
- PCI-E 3.0 x1: 1
- SATA 6G: 4
- M.2 Slot: 1
- LAN: Realtek 1Gb Ethernet
- USB Ports Rear:
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) ports (2 x Type-A)
- 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
- USB Ports Front:
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
- 1 x USB 2.0 header supports 1 additional USB 2.0 port
- Audio ports (Rear): Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
- HDMI: 1
- VGA: 1
- DirectX: 12
- Form Factor: Micro-ATX
- Operating System: Support for Windows® 11, Windows® 10 64-bit
WHAT’S IN THE BOX:
- Asus PRIME H610M-K ARGB Intel LGA1700 M-ATX Motherboard – Black x1
- SATA Cables x2
- I/O Shield x1
- M.2 Anchor x1
- User Guide x1
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this motherboard support Intel 14th Gen CPUs out of the box?+
Yes, the ASUS PRIME H610M-K ARGB supports Intel 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen processors with the LGA1700 socket. However, a BIOS update may be required for 14th Gen CPUs if the board was manufactured before the 14th Gen launch.
How many RAM slots does it have and what memory type?+
It has 2 DIMM slots supporting DDR5 memory, with a maximum capacity of 96GB (2x48GB).
Does it have built-in Wi-Fi?+
No, the PRIME H610M-K ARGB does not include built-in Wi-Fi. You will need to use a wired Ethernet connection or add a Wi-Fi card via the PCIe slot.
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