GIGABYTE H370 HD3 DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The Gigabyte H370 HD3 is a Micro ATX motherboard built on the Intel H370 chipset, designed to support 8th and 9th Generation Intel Core processors. It provides a reliable platform for mainstream desktop builds that demand modern connectivity, stable power delivery, and flexible storage options without the bulk of a full ATX board. At the heart of this board is support for Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4 memory, with two DIMM slots capable of accommodating standard DDR4 modules. Two M.2 slots are on board, supporting NVMe drives via PCIe Gen3 x4 and x2 as well as SATA-based M.2 devices, giving builders fast storage flexibility without consuming SATA ports. Connectivity is a strong point. The rear I/O includes a native Intel USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A port delivering up to 10 Gbps, a USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C port, and additional USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports. Intel Gigabit Ethernet with cFosSpeed network traffic management software is integrated for low-latency wired networking. The board also includes an Intel CNVi slot, allowing optional upgrade to 802.11ac Wave2 2T2R wireless connectivity without a PCIe card. For audio, the board features high-end audio capacitors and an audio noise guard with PCB-level isolation and LED trace path lighting to minimize interference from other board components. Video output options include a D-Sub port (up to 1920×1200) and an HDMI 1.4a port (up to 4096×2160 at 24 Hz) for use with integrated Intel HD Graphics. Gigabyte's Smart Fan 5 system provides multiple thermal sensor inputs and hybrid fan headers that support both PWM and voltage-mode fans, including a FAN STOP feature that lets fans idle completely below a set temperature threshold. The board also carries Gigabyte's DualBIOS protection, which maintains a backup BIOS to guard against corruption from power failures or update errors, and Anti-Sulfur Resistors for extended component longevity. RGB Fusion supports 7-color RGB LED strips via the onboard header. Verified Specifications: - Chipset: Intel H370 - Socket: LGA1151 (8th and 9th Gen Intel Core, Pentium, Celeron) - Memory: DDR4 Dual Channel, Non-ECC Unbuffered - Form Factor: Micro ATX, 24.4 cm × 18.0 cm - M.2 Slots: 2 × (PCIe Gen3 x4/x2 + SATA) - USB: 1 × USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A, 1 × USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C (rear) - LAN: Intel GbE with cFosSpeed - Audio: Realtek ALC1220-class codec, HD Audio, up to 7.1-channel with front panel module, S/PDIF Out - Display: 1 × D-Sub, 1 × HDMI 1.4a - BIOS: AMI UEFI with DualBIOS, Q-Flash support - WIFI: Intel CNVi upgradeable slot (module sold separately) - Expansion: 1 × PCIe x16, 1 × PCIe x1 - Power Connector: 24-pin ATX + 8-pin ATX 12V - TPM Header: Yes - RGB: 7-color RGB LED strip support via RGB Fusion - OS Support: Windows 10/8.1/8/7