ASUS Prime H270-PLUS, 90MB0S90-M0EAY0
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Bottom line: The ASUS Prime H270-PLUS: Intel H270 chipset on LGA 1151 (Socket H4) for 6th/7th-gen Intel CPUs; main trade-off: LGA 1151 limited to 6th/7th-gen chips; no 8th-gen or newer support.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Intel H270 chipset on LGA 1151 (Socket H4) for 6th/7th-gen Intel CPUs
- ✓ Native DDR4 DIMM support at 2133 and 2400 MHz
- ✓ Runs Intel Core, Pentium, and Celeron processors
- ✓ ASUS Prime layout with standard DDR4 DIMM upgrade slots
Cons
- ✗ LGA 1151 limited to 6th/7th-gen chips; no 8th-gen or newer support
- ✗ DDR4 speed tops out at 2400 MHz per the listed specs
- ✗ H270 chipset does not support CPU overclocking
- ✗ Dated platform, superseded by newer LGA 1200/1700 boards
Manufacturer description
PRIME H270-PLUS, Intel, LGA 1151 (Socket H4), Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium, DDR4-SDRAM, DIMM, 2133,2400
SpecPicks Verdict
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Key Features
- 90MB0S90-M0EAY0
Full Specifications
| RAM | 64 GB DDR4 |
|---|---|
| ASIN | B01N0V0AQA |
| Brand | ASUS |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Platform | Not Machine Specific |
| Batteries | 1 CR123A batteries required. |
| CPU Model | Pentium |
| Processor | pentium |
| CPU Socket | LGA 1151 |
| Item Weight | 1.76 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Asus |
| Memory Speed | 2400 MHz |
| Model Number | B990M73 |
| Item model number | B990M73 |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Memory Clock Speed | 2400 MHz |
| Product Dimensions | 12.01 x 8.66 x 0.39 inches |
| Computer Memory Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Date First Available | January 5, 2017 |
| Item DimensionsLxWxH | 12.01 x 8.66 x 0.39 inches |
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