GALAX H410M Elite DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The GALAX H410M Elite is a Micro-ATX motherboard built around Intel's H410 chipset and the LGA1200 socket, designed to support Intel 10th Generation Core processors. It provides a solid foundation for budget-conscious desktop builds that prioritise stability and connectivity without unnecessary complexity. The board accepts up to two DDR4 DIMMs in dual-channel configuration, with a maximum supported capacity of 32GB. Supported memory speeds are DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, and DDR4-2666 (the 2666 speed applies to 6-core processors as noted in the specification). Two expansion slots are provided — one PCIe 3.0 x16 for a dedicated graphics card and one PCIe 3.0 x1 for additional peripherals. Storage connectivity is handled by four SATA 6 Gb/s ports, offering room for multiple hard drives or SSDs. Display output options include both a VGA port and an HDMI port, accommodating integrated graphics from compatible Intel processors. On the rear and internal USB headers, the H410M Elite provides four USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and six USB 2.0 ports, covering a wide range of peripherals. Networking is managed by a Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit Ethernet controller. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC662 codec delivering 6-channel HD audio, with the audio circuitry physically separated from the rest of the PCB to reduce electrical noise interference. The board also includes ESD protection components to guard connected hardware against electrostatic discharge events. Intel Optane Memory is listed as a supported feature in the source documentation, enabling optional storage acceleration with compatible Optane modules. GALAX backs this motherboard with a 3-year warranty through their authorised channel. Verifiable Specifications: - Socket: LGA1200 - Chipset: Intel H410 - Supported CPUs: Intel 10th Generation processors - Memory: 2 x DIMM, Dual-channel, Max 32GB, DDR4-2133/2400/2666 - Expansion: 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 - Storage: 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s - Display: VGA, HDMI - USB: 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 6 x USB 2.0 - Audio: Realtek ALC662, 6-channel HD Audio - LAN: Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit Ethernet - Warranty: 3 Years