ASRock H610M-X D5 Gen5 M-ATX Motherboard

The ASRock H610M-X D5 Gen5 is a Micro-ATX motherboard built on Intel's H610 chipset, designed to support 12th, 13th, and 14th Generation Intel Core processors via the LGA1700 socket. It pairs a compact, space-saving form factor with meaningful connectivity upgrades that are often reserved for mid-range boards, making it a practical foundation for productivity systems, home office builds, and everyday computing setups. One of the board's standout features is its support for DDR5 memory in a dual-channel, two-DIMM configuration. The 14th and 13th Gen Intel Core platforms can leverage DDR5 speeds up to 5600 MT/s with XMP 3.0 profile support, while 12th Gen processors operate at up to 4800 MT/s. Maximum total system memory capacity reaches 128 GB using non-ECC, unbuffered modules. Expansion is handled by a full-length PCIe 5.0 x16 slot routed from the CPU, offering forward-compatible bandwidth for current and upcoming discrete graphics cards. A secondary PCIe 3.0 x1 chipset slot accommodates add-in cards such as sound cards or network adapters. Storage connectivity includes one Ultra M.2 slot operating at PCIe Gen3 x4 speeds (up to 32 Gb/s) alongside four SATA3 ports for traditional drives. Networking is provided by a Realtek 2.5 Gigabit LAN controller, delivering up to 2.5× the throughput of standard Gigabit Ethernet — useful for fast local file transfers, NAS access, and smoother high-bandwidth streaming. Display outputs include both HDMI and D-Sub (VGA), enabling connectivity to a wider range of monitors without additional adapters, provided a processor with integrated graphics is installed. Audio is powered by a Realtek ALC897 codec supporting 7.1-channel HD audio. USB ports span four USB 3.2 Gen1 connections (two rear, two via front-panel header) and six USB 2.0 ports (four rear, two via front-panel header). The board also features a PS/2 combo port for legacy peripherals. Smart Fan technology is implemented on both the CPU fan header (4-pin) and the chassis/water pump fan header (4-pin), automatically detecting DC or PWM fans and enabling fine-grained temperature-based speed control to minimise noise. Verified Specifications: - Socket: LGA1700 - Chipset: Intel H610 - CPU Support: 12th, 13th, 14th Gen Intel Core - Form Factor: Micro-ATX - Memory: 2× DDR5 DIMM, Dual Channel, up to 5600 MT/s (14th/13th Gen), up to 4800 MT/s (12th Gen), max 128 GB, XMP 3.0 - Expansion: 1× PCIe 5.0 x16, 1× PCIe 3.0 x1 - Storage: 1× Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4), 4× SATA3 - USB: 4× USB 3.2 Gen1 (2 rear, 2 front), 6× USB 2.0 (4 rear, 2 front) - Display: 1× HDMI, 1× D-Sub - Audio: Realtek ALC897, 7.1 CH HD - LAN: Realtek 2.5 Gb/s - Power: 24-pin ATX + 8-pin 12V - Fan Headers: 1× CPU (4-pin), 1× Chassis/Water Pump (4-pin) - Warranty: 3 Years