GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4 is a Micro ATX motherboard built on Intel's B760 chipset, designed to support both 12th and 13th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors via the LGA1700 socket. Its compact 244 mm × 244 mm footprint makes it an excellent choice for space-conscious builds without sacrificing connectivity or expansion capability. Memory capacity is generous for the B760 tier: four DDR4 DIMM slots operating in dual-channel mode accommodate up to 128 GB of RAM, with overclocked profiles reaching up to DDR4-5333 (O.C.), giving builders flexibility for both everyday workloads and memory-intensive applications. On the storage front, one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot handles discrete graphics at full bandwidth, while two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots provide room for expansion cards. Four SATA 6 Gb/s ports cover conventional drives, and the board includes an M.2 slot equipped with GIGABYTE's M.2 Thermal Guard to help keep NVMe SSDs within safe operating temperatures by dissipating heat before it causes throttling. Connectivity is a clear highlight of the DS3H AX variant. Wireless networking is built in (indicated by the AX designation), and wired networking is handled by a Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip supporting 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, and 100 Mbps speeds. The rear I/O panel includes two USB 2.0/1.1 ports, three USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, one USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, one HDMI output, one DisplayPort output, one optical S/PDIF connector, three audio jacks, and a PS/2 combo port. Audio is managed by a Realtek Audio CODEC delivering up to 7.1-channel surround sound. Power delivery relies on a 6+2+1 phase hybrid digital VRM design using low RDS MOSFETs, premium chokes, and capacitors to improve transient response and reduce oscillation — important for stable operation under sustained CPU load. The board connects to the PSU via a standard 24-pin ATX connector and an 8-pin ATX 12V connector. Verified Specifications: • Form Factor: Micro ATX (244 mm × 244 mm) • Chipset: Intel B760 • CPU Socket: LGA1700 (12th & 13th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron) • Memory: 4 × DDR4 DIMM, dual-channel, up to 128 GB, DDR4-5333 O.C. max • PCIe: 1 × PCIe 4.0 x16, 2 × PCIe 3.0 x1 • Storage: 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s; M.2 slot with Thermal Guard • LAN: Realtek 2.5GbE (2.5 Gbps / 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps) • Wireless: Wi-Fi (AX-series, exact standard not confirmed in source) • Audio: Realtek CODEC, up to 7.1-channel, optical S/PDIF out • Rear USB: 2 × USB 2.0, 3 × USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C • Video Out: 1 × HDMI, 1 × DisplayPort • VRM: 6+2+1 phase hybrid digital design • Power: 24-pin ATX + 8-pin ATX 12V