ASUS PRIME H310M-R R2.0

ASUS PRIME H310M-R R2.0

Motherboard

R 1,000.00
In Stock(1 available)
Condition: Refurbished - Good
Warranty: 3Months
SKU: ASUS PRIME H310M-R R2.0

ASUS PRIME H310M-R R2.0 micro‑ATX — LGA1151 for 8th/9th Gen Intel, 2x DDR4 up to 32GB, PCIe 3.0 x16, 4x SATA 6Gb/s — solid budget board for office and compact builds.

Product Details

Overview

The ASUS PRIME H310M-R R2.0 is an entry-level micro‑ATX motherboard built on Intel's H310 chipset for LGA1151 Coffee Lake CPUs. It supports 8th and 9th Generation Intel Core processors (desktop Coffee Lake family) and is aimed at compact, cost-conscious desktop builds like office machines, HTPCs and light gaming rigs.

Hardware & platform details

This board uses the Intel H310 chipset and the LGA1151 socket for Coffee Lake processors — meaning you can install 8th/9th Gen Intel Core CPUs (from dual‑core Core i3 models up to 6‑core/12‑thread 8th Gen i7s and 9th Gen chips up to 8 cores, depending on model). The H310 platform does not support CPU overclocking. Memory support is via 2 DIMM slots for dual‑channel DDR4, up to 32GB total and typical supported speeds up to DDR4‑2666 (actual speed depends on the installed CPU’s memory controller).

Expansion, storage and I/O

The PRIME H310M‑R R2.0 is micro‑ATX sized with a single PCIe 3.0 x16 slot for a discrete GPU and additional PCIe x1 slots for expansion cards. Storage connectivity includes multiple SATA III 6Gb/s ports (four) for HDDs/SSDs. Onboard audio and networking are handled by common integrated controllers (Realtek class audio and Gigabit Ethernet), and rear I/O typically provides a mix of legacy and modern ports — VGA/DVI/HDMI for integrated graphics output (when using a CPU with iGPU), USB 3.1 Gen1 and USB 2.0 ports, a Gigabit LAN port and 3‑/5‑ /7.1‑channel audio jacks. The board runs ASUS' UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) with standard stability and protection features; it’s built for reliability rather than extreme tuning.

Real‑world use cases

This motherboard is ideal for everyday desktop tasks: office productivity, web browsing, streaming and media playback (perfect for a small HTPC with integrated graphics). Paired with a mid‑range discrete GPU (for example a GTX 1650 / GTX 1660 class card) it will handle 1080p gaming at medium‑to‑high settings. For content work, a 6‑core Coffee Lake CPU (e.g., Core i5‑8400 / i5‑8600K non‑OC use) delivers respectable 1080p video editing and basic 4K timeline work; heavier 4K editing or professional rendering will benefit from a higher‑end platform with more PCIe lanes and storage options. Note: the H310 chipset and the board’s basic VRM design mean no overclocking and limited headroom for very high‑core CPUs under sustained heavy loads.

Specifications summary

  • Chipset & Socket: Intel H310 chipset, LGA1151 (Coffee Lake, 8th & 9th Gen support)
  • Form factor: micro‑ATX
  • Memory: 2 x DDR4 DIMM slots, up to 32GB, up to DDR4‑2666 (dependent on CPU)
  • Expansion: 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16, PCIe x1 slots for add‑on cards
  • Storage: SATA III 6Gb/s ports (typically 4 ports)
  • Integrated graphics outputs: VGA / DVI / HDMI (using CPU iGPU)
  • Audio & LAN: Realtek‑class multi‑channel audio codec and Gigabit Ethernet controller
  • BIOS: ASUS UEFI (EZ Mode), no CPU overclocking (chipset limitation)

Who this board is best suited for

The ASUS PRIME H310M‑R R2.0 is aimed at buyers building a compact, reliable and budget‑friendly desktop: small business or home office PCs, media centres, and entry‑level gaming machines when paired with a discrete GPU. It’s a practical choice if you want stable everyday performance with an 8th/9th Gen Intel CPU and don’t need overclocking, lots of M.2/SATA lanes or multi‑GPU setups. Ideal for users prioritising value, compact builds and straightforward expandability.