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Zunate H81 Motherboard, Mini ITX Gaming Mainboard for Core i3 i5 i7 E3 V3 Celeron Pentium G Series, with M.2 NVMe Slot DDR3 1600MHz Dual Channel PCI Express x16

Name: Zunate H81 Motherboard, Mini ITX Gaming Mainboard for Core i3 i5 i7 E3 V3 Celeron Pentium G Series, with M.2 NVMe Slot DDR3 1600MHz Dual Channel PCI
Brand: Zunate
SKU: B0GVPHXRRW
Price: 41.62 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-15

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Bottom line: The Zunate H81 Motherboard, Mini ITX Gaming Mainboard for Core i3 i5 i7 E3 V3 Celeron Pentium G Series, with M.2 NVMe Slot DDR3 1600MHz Dual Channel PCI Express x16 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro motherboards category, priced around $41.62. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

6. Storage and Expansion Slots: The PC motherboard has 1 Serial ATA 3.0 (6GB/s) and 2 Serial ATA 2.0 ports, allowing you to connect multiple storage devices. The expansion slots include 1 PCI Express x16 slot and 1 slot supporting M.2 NVMe interface.Specification:Item Type: Gaming MotherboardMaterial: PCBBattery: CR2032 (Built in) 220MAHCPU: 4th Generation Support for LGA1150, Support for HASWELL 4th Generation, 5th Generation (Such As Support for Core i3 i5 i7, Support for E3 V3, Support for Celeron G Series)Memory: 2 x 240 Pin DDR3 SDRAM Slots; Memory Capacity Up to 16GB; Supports Dual…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Zunate H81 Motherboard, Mini ITX Gaming Mainboard for Core i3 i5 i7… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro motherboards category. Zunate'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 Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Backed by Zunate's warranty and support channels
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Key Features

Compatibility: The H81 motherboard is designed to support for Core i3 i5 i7, support for E3 V3 series, support for Celeron G series, and support for Pentium G series 22nm CPU processors. (Eg. Support for Core i7 4790K, i7 4770, i5 4670, i5 4590, i3 4170, support for E3 1285 v3, support for Pentium G3470, support for Celeron G1830, etc.)
Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Slot: The game motherboard supports two 240 pin DDR3 SDRAM desktop memory slots without buffering. It supports 2 channel effective frequencies of DDR3 1066 1333 1600 MHz. The maximum memory support is 16GB, and it features a dual channel architecture.
PC Motherboard: The computer motherboard features a high speed M.2 NVMe hard drive and WIFI interface, fast PCIE hard drive switching and Serial ATA 3.0 (6GB/s) channels, onboard support for Realtek 10 100 1000Mbps network card and support for Realtek ALC662 HiFi sound independent sound card.
Material: The motherboard is made of 8 layer PCB with a sturdy structure, featuring 6 phase power supply, all solid state capacitors, and meticulous construction. Moreover, the DDR3 motherboard is equipped with a 24 plus 4 pin power interface that is not prone to bending, ensuring the stable working of each circuit and extending the lifespan of the motherboard.
I/O Interface: The computer motherboard provides a variety of I/O interfaces, including 4 USB 2.0 interfaces, 2 USB 3.0 interfaces, 1 VGA interface, 1 HD multimedia interface, 1 Gigabit RJ45 interface, and 1 3 in 1 sound interface (line input, line output, microphone).

Full Specifications

Brand	Zunate
Platform	Not Machine Specific
CPU Model	5X86
CPU Socket	LGA 1150
Model Name	Zunate4uxa9neprq
Chipset Type	Intel H81
Connectivity	USB, WiFi
Model Number	Zunate4uxa9neprq
Compatibility	PC
Processor Socket	LGA 1150
Compatible Devices	laptop
Memory Clock Speed	1 GHz
Warranty Description	manufacturer warranty for 90 day
Compatible Processors	1
RAM Memory Technology	DDR3
Memory Slots Available	1
Ram Memory Maximum Size	1 GB

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