Gigabyte GA-H55N-USB3
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Launch SRP S$189

Gigabyte GA-H55N-USB3


8.5/10
Overall rating 8.5/10

The Gigabyte GA-H55N-USB3 uses Intel H55 Express chipset, supporting Core i7, i5 and i3 processors using the Socket LGA1156. It supports integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics) with Core i5/i3 processors and comes in a mini-ITX form factor. USB 3.0 support is also present.

Performance:
8.5
Features:
9
Value:
8
THE GOOD
Very competitive performance in benchmarks
Excellent BIOS with lots of tweaking options
THE BAD
Board layout could be improved further, especially for the DIMM and PCIe slots

Product Specification

Processor Support and Chipset Type
  • Core i7/i5/i3 processors in the LGA1156 package
  • Intel H55 Express chipset
Memory
  • 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8GB of system memory
  • Support for DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800MHz memory modules
  • Dual-channel memory architecture
Storage
  • 4 x SATA 3Gbps connectors supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gbps devices
  • 1 x eSATA 3Gbps connector on the back panel supporting up to 1 SATA 3Gbps device
Audio Realtek ALC892R HD audio CODEC
Video Intel HD Graphics (with Clarkdale Core i5/i3 processors only)
Networking Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit Ethernet chip
Rear I/O
  • 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port Connectors
  • 1 x D-Sub port
  • 1 x DVI-D port
  • 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
  • 1 x HDMI port
  • 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
  • 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
  • 1 x eSATA 3Gbps connector
  • 1 x RJ-45 port
  • 6 x audio jacks
Internal Connectors
  • 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connectors
  • 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
  • 4 x SATA 3Gbps connectors
  • 1 x CPU fan header
  • 1 x system fan header
  • 1 x front panel header
  • 1 x front panel audio header
  • 1 x S/PDIF Out header
  • 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
  • 1 x debug card header
  • 1 x chassis intrusion header
  • 1 x clear CMOS jumper
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot
Other Features
  • Support for @BIOS
  • Support for Q-Flash
  • Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue
  • Support for Download Center
  • Support for Xpress Install
  • Support for Xpress Recovery2
  • Support for EasyTune
  • Support for Dynamic Energy Saver 2
  • Support for Smart 6
  • Support for Auto Green
  • Support for ON/OFF Charge
  • Support for Q-Share
Form Factor Mini-ITX, 17.0cm x 17.0cm