EVM EVMH81JEL DDR3 Mini ITX Motherboard with NVMe Slot (LGA1150)

The EVM EVMH81JEL is a Mini ITX form factor motherboard built around Intel's H81 chipset and designed for the LGA1150 socket. It is a practical choice for compact desktop builds that demand reliable everyday performance without the bulk of a full-sized board. The board supports Intel Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, and Xeon E3 v3 series processors — a broad range of 4th-generation Intel CPUs that remain capable for office computing, light content creation, and entry-level workstation tasks. One of the notable features of the EVMH81JEL is its dedicated NVMe slot, which is uncommon for an H81-era board. This lets you install a modern M.2 NVMe solid state drive alongside or instead of traditional SATA storage, significantly reducing boot times and improving application load speeds compared to a spinning hard drive. Pairing this board with an EVM NVMe SSD — such as the EVM 512GB M.2 NVMe Gen3 or EVM 1TB M.2 NVMe — is a straightforward path to fast storage on a budget platform. For memory, the board provides two DDR3 DIMM slots supporting speeds of 1066 MHz, 1333 MHz, and 1600 MHz, with a maximum capacity of 16 GB. DDR3 modules remain widely available and affordable, keeping upgrade costs low. The Mini ITX footprint measures approximately 170 mm × 170 mm, making it well-suited for small form factor chassis and HTPC-style enclosures where space efficiency matters. EVM backs this motherboard with a 3-year warranty, offering reassurance for long-term deployments in home offices, thin clients, or repurposed business systems. Verified Specifications: - Chipset: Intel H81 - Socket: LGA1150 - Supported CPUs: Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 / Xeon E3 v3 (LGA1150) - Memory Type: DDR3 - Memory Slots: 2 × DIMM - Supported Memory Speeds: 1066 / 1333 / 1600 MHz - Maximum RAM: 16 GB - Storage Expansion: NVMe slot (M.2) - Form Factor: Mini ITX - Warranty: 3 Years (EVM) - Brand: EVM - Model: EVMH81JEL