Gigabyte H610M K Motherboard — LGA1700 | DDR5 | PCIe 4.0

The Gigabyte H610M K is built for mainstream builders, students, home and office users, and budget-conscious PC assemblers who want a stable and feature-complete Intel H610 Micro-ATX foundation for everyday productivity, home computing, and light gaming builds using 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Intel Core processors with DDR5 memory. It is well-suited for compact ATX case builds, system upgrades on a budget, NVMe SSD-primary builds via M.2, and value-focused builds where reliable platform support, DDR5 memory compatibility, and a low total cost of ownership are the priorities.

The H610M K features a 3+1+1 Hybrid Digital VRM design with 50A low RDS(on) MOSFETs for clean, stable power delivery to Intel 12th through 14th Gen processors. A reinforced PCIe 4.0 x16 slot on a PCIe 4.0-ready PCB accommodates modern discrete graphics cards at full bandwidth. A single NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 slot supports fast NVMe SSD primary storage, complemented by two SATA 6Gb/s ports for additional storage. Dual DDR5 DIMM slots support up to XMP DDR5-5600 and beyond with Gigabyte's exclusive unlocked DDR5 voltage control for enhanced overclocking capability. DisplayPort and HDMI outputs support dual-monitor configurations driven by Intel integrated graphics. Realtek GbE LAN with bandwidth management reduces network latency for smoother online gaming and video calls. Realtek 7.1-channel HD Audio with high-quality capacitors and audio noise guard PCB separation deliver clean everyday and entertainment audio. Smart Fan 6 provides 4 temperature sensors and 2 hybrid PWM/DC fan headers with FAN STOP and up to 7 control points for precise, quiet fan management. A Solid Pin 8-pin CPU power connector provides a larger contact area and greater durability under CPU load. Anti-Sulfur Resistor protection and Gigabyte APP Center software suite round out the platform with long-term reliability and easy system management.

Form Factor: Micro-ATX
Socket: LGA1700
Chipset: Intel H610 Express
Supported CPUs: Intel Core 14th / 13th / 12th Gen; Pentium Gold; Celeron (LGA1700)
Memory Slots: 2× DDR5 DIMM
Max Memory:
Memory Speed: DDR5-5600 and beyond (XMP 3.0 supported); JEDEC DDR5-4800 standard
Memory Type: Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR5; Gigabyte exclusive DDR5 voltage unlock for overclocking
VRM Design: 3+1+1 Hybrid Digital Phases, 50A Low RDS(on) MOSFETs
PCIe Slots: 1× PCIe 4.0 x16 (CPU) | 1× PCIe 3.0 x1 (Chipset)
M.2 Slots: 1× M.2 Socket 3 (M key, NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4)
SATA Ports: 2× SATA 6Gb/s
Display Output: 1× DisplayPort | 1× HDMI
Audio: Realtek HD Audio CODEC, 7.1-channel, High-Quality Audio Capacitors, Audio Noise Guard
LAN: Realtek GbE (1 Gbps) with Bandwidth Management
Back Panel USB: 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A) | 4× USB 2.0/1.1 | 1× PS/2
Internal USB Headers: 1× USB 3.2 Gen 1 header | 1× USB 2.0/1.1 header
Fan Headers: 1× CPU fan | 1× System fan (PWM/DC hybrid, Smart Fan 6, FAN STOP supported, up to 24W per header)
Power Connectors: 1× 24-pin ATX | 1× 8-pin ATX 12V (Solid Pin)
BIOS: 128 Mbit flash, AMI UEFI BIOS, Q-Flash support
Operating System: Windows 11 64-bit / Windows 10 64-bit
Software: GIGABYTE APP Center (EasyTune, System Information Viewer, @BIOS, Smart Backup, LAN Bandwidth Management)

System Requirements: LGA1700 CPU (Intel Core 12th/13th/14th Gen, Pentium Gold, or Celeron); DDR5 memory modules required (DDR4 not supported); verify memory QVL on Gigabyte's website for validated compatibility; BIOS update may be required for 14th Gen CPU support; H610 chipset does not support CPU overclocking — K-series CPU multiplier is locked

Setup: Standard Micro-ATX installation; Q-Flash for BIOS updates directly from USB without CPU or memory installed; Smart Fan 6 fan curves configurable in BIOS or via GIGABYTE APP Center; XMP profile activation in BIOS for rated DDR5 memory speeds

Mounting Options: Micro-ATX form factor; compatible with Micro-ATX and full-size ATX cases

Usage Environment: Ideal for everyday productivity PCs, home and office desktop builds, budget gaming rigs, and value-focused Intel 12th/13th/14th Gen system builds using DDR5 memory and NVMe M.2 SSD primary storage