Asus Prime H610M A Wifi D4 Motherboard

Asus Prime H610M A Wifi D4 Motherboard

Build a reliable and budget-friendly Intel system using readily available DDR4 memory with the PRIME H610M-A WIFI D4 motherboard. Designed for Intel® Core™ 14th, 13th, and 12th Generation processors (LGA1700), this micro-ATX board offers essential features for everyday computing and light gaming. It includes a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, dual M.2 slots, integrated Wi-Fi 5 connectivity, and ASUS 5X Protection III for durability, making it a practical and economical choice for utilizing DDR4 memory.

Discover DDR4 Compatibility & Essentials: PRIME H610M-A WIFI D4

The PRIME H610M-A WIFI D4 motherboard provides a stable platform leveraging the widely accessible DDR4 memory standard, supporting speeds up to 3200MHz and capacities up to 64GB across its two DIMM slots. The primary PCIe 4.0 x16 slot accommodates modern graphics cards, while storage needs are addressed by two M.2 slots operating at PCIe 3.0 speeds (one x4, one x2) and four SATA 6Gb/s ports. ASUS 5X Protection III incorporates hardware safeguards like DIGI+ VRM, LANGuard, and SafeSlot Core for enhanced system longevity.

Wireless connectivity is handled by onboard Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and Bluetooth® 5.0, complemented by an Intel® 1Gb Ethernet port for wired connections. The rear I/O provides essential connectivity, including two fast USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type-A ports, USB 2.0 ports, DisplayPort, HDMI™, and legacy D-Sub (VGA) and PS/2 ports. Front panel headers support additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 ports. The board features a standard Realtek 7.1 audio codec with audio shielding and premium capacitors. Aura Sync headers (RGB & Addressable Gen 2) are included for adding custom lighting. Explore compatible Intel Core processors or check DDR4 memory options. Find full details on the official PRIME H610M-A WIFI D4 product page.

Specifications

• Model: PRIME H610M-A WIFI D4
• Part Number: 90MB1C80-M0EAY0
• EAN: 25423010
• Socket: Intel® Socket LGA1700
• Chipset: Intel® H610
• Form Factor: mATX (24.4 cm x 21.1 cm)
• CPU Support: Intel® Core™ 14th/13th/12th Gen, Pentium® Gold, Celeron® Processors
• Memory: 2 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 3200/3000/2933/…/2133 MHz, XMP
• PCIe Slots: 1x PCIe 4.0 x16, 1x PCIe 3.0 x1
• Storage: 1x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4, 1x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2, 4x SATA 6Gb/s
• Networking: 1x Intel® 1Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0
• USB Rear: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A, 10G), 4x USB 2.0 (Type-A)
• USB Front: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hdr (2 ports, 5G), 2x USB 2.0 Hdrs (3 ports)
• Audio: Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound HD Audio CODEC
• Features: ASUS 5X Protection III, Q-Design (Q-DIMM, Q-Slot), VRM Heatsink, Aura Sync Headers (RGB/ARGB)

PRIME H610M-A WIFI D4: Q&A

Target Audience

Users building entry-level or budget-conscious desktop PCs with Intel 12th, 13th, or 14th generation CPUs who want to utilize affordable DDR4 memory while still having essential features like Wi-Fi, M.2 support, and a PCIe 4.0 graphics slot.

Key Reasons to Choose

The PRIME H610M-A WIFI D4 offers a cost-effective entry point to the Intel LGA1700 platform by supporting DDR4 RAM. It provides necessary features like integrated Wi-Fi 5, dual M.2 slots (PCIe 3.0), a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot for graphics, and ASUS reliability features, making it ideal for value-focused builds.

What are the Pros?

• Affordable H610 chipset motherboard.
• Supports Intel® Core™ 14th, 13th & 12th Gen CPUs.
• Utilizes cost-effective DDR4 memory (up to 3200MHz).
• PCIe 4.0 x16 slot for modern graphics cards.
• Dual M.2 slots for NVMe SSDs.
• Integrated Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0.
• Includes Intel® 1Gb Ethernet.
• Two fast rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type-A ports.
• ASUS 5X Protection III for durability.
• Aura Sync headers (RGB & ARGB) for lighting.

What are the Cons?

• Uses older DDR4 memory standard, not DDR5.
• Only two memory (DIMM) slots, limiting max capacity to 64GB.
• M.2 slots operate at slower PCIe 3.0 speeds (x4 and x2).
• Limited rear USB connectivity overall.
• No front panel USB Type-C header.
• Basic Realtek 7.1 audio codec.
• Only 1Gb Ethernet (not 2.5Gb).
• Older Wi-Fi 5 standard.

Verdict

The PRIME H610M-A WIFI D4 motherboard is a practical and economical choice for building Intel 12th, 13th, or 14th Gen systems while leveraging the affordability of DDR4 memory. It provides essential connectivity like Wi-Fi 5, a PCIe 4.0 graphics slot, and dual M.2 slots. While based on the entry-level H610 chipset with inherent limitations, its focus on core functionality and value makes the PRIME H610M-A WIFI D4 a solid option for budget-conscious users needing integrated wireless capabilities.