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GIGABYTE B365M DS3H (LGA1151/Intel/Micro ATX/USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB3.0) Type A/DDR4/Motherboard)
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GIGABYTE B365M DS3H (LGA1151/Intel/Micro ATX/USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB3.0) Type A/DDR4/Motherboard)

Bottom line: The GIGABYTE B365M DS3H Type A/DDR4/Motherboard): Runs both 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core CPUs on one LGA1151 board.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Runs both 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core CPUs on one LGA1151 board
  • ✓ M.2 slot takes PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe or SATA drives
  • ✓ Hybrid digital PWM power design for steadier CPU delivery
  • ✓ Smart Fan 5: multiple temp sensors, hybrid headers, FAN STOP

Cons

  • ✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying

Manufacturer description

Supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core processors Dual channel non-ECC unbuffered DDR4 New hybrid digital PWM design

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored GIGABYTE B365M DS3H Type A/DDR4/Motherboard) using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro motherboards category. GIGABYTE's retro motherboards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro motherboards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core processors
  • Dual channel non-ECC unbuffered DDR4
  • New hybrid digital PWM design
  • High quality audio capacitors and audio noise guard with LED trace path lighting
  • Ultra-fast M.2 with PCIe Gen3 x4 & SATA interface

Full Specifications

Size10.43 x 10.43 x 2.12 inches
BrandGIGABYTE
Model889523017203
Warranty3
UnitCount1
ReleaseDate2019-09-04T00:00:01Z
ManufacturerGIGABYTE
ItemPartNumberB365M DS3H

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GIGABYTE B365M DS3H (LGA1151/Intel/Micro ATX/USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB3.0) Type A/DDR4/Motherboard) is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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