--- product_id: 616032609 title: "H61C MOTHERBOARD" brand: "machinist" price: "NZ$138" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Machinist" url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/616032609-h61c-motherboard store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # NVMe M.2 SSD up to 1535MB/s 100M LAN for stable wired networking LGA 1155 socket for Intel 2nd/3rd gen CPUs H61C MOTHERBOARD **Brand:** machinist **Price:** NZ$138 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚙️ Power your retro build with modern speed and connectivity! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** H61C MOTHERBOARD by machinist - **How much does it cost?** NZ$138 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/616032609-h61c-motherboard) ## Best For - machinist enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted machinist brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Plug & Play Visuals:** Integrated VGA & HDMI outputs support crisp 1080p without a dedicated GPU—streamline your setup. - • **Compact & Expandable:** Flex-ATX form factor with PCIe 2.0 slots and 6 USB 2.0 ports for flexible connectivity and upgrades. - • **Speedy Storage Upgrade:** NVMe/NGFF M.2 interface delivers blazing-fast SSD speeds up to 1535MB/s—future-proof your rig. - • **Dual-Channel DDR3 Memory:** Up to 16GB DDR3 RAM at 1866MHz ensures smooth multitasking and gaming performance. - • **Legacy Meets Performance:** Supports Intel 2nd & 3rd Gen i3/i5/i7, Xeon E3 v2 & Pentium CPUs for versatile power. ## Overview The MACHINIST H61 LGA 1155 motherboard is a compact Flex-ATX board designed for Intel 2nd and 3rd generation processors including Core i3/i5/i7, Xeon E3 v2, and Pentium. It supports dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 16GB at 1866MHz, features a high-speed NVMe/NGFF M.2 SSD interface with up to 1535MB/s transfer rates, and offers integrated VGA and HDMI outputs for 1080p display without a dedicated GPU. With PCIe 2.0 slots, 100M LAN, and multiple USB 2.0 ports, it balances legacy CPU support with modern connectivity, ideal for budget-conscious gamers and professionals upgrading older systems. ## Description Buy MACHINIST H61 LGA 1155 (Intel 2th/3th Gen) Gaming Motherboard, Flex-ATX Computer Motherboards Support PCIe 2.0, 100M LAN, DDR3, SATA M.2 for Intel i3,i5,i7/Xeon E3 V2/Pentium: Motherboards - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Review: Good for me! - Helped me revive my old build. This is of course one of the most basic boards on the market, but it’s cheap and reliable! Review: Dead On Arrival! JUNK! DO NOT BUY! - Pros: NONE! Cons: Dead On Arrival! Tried 3 NEW power supplies, 12 sticks of RAM, 4 Different intel CPU's all of which are liested as supported by the board, 3 CMOS NEW batteries, reset CMOS, and absolutely nothing except the CPU fan spun up. No signal on 3 different monitors from VGA or HDMI, NOTHING! Dead, completely DEAD! Machinist was zero help for drivers or a manual, responded on driver question with a link to a questionable site selling a subscription to a no name and not trustworthy driver updater, very unprofessional! Conclusion: I have been building PC's as a qualified tech for 37 years and I actally know what I am doing and how to properly test hardware, si I know a Dead Motherboard when I encounter one. I am returning this useless piece of junk the day after I recieved it for a full refund, and I only wish I could charge Machinest for my wasted time as well as tying up my hard earned money whilst I wait for the return process to complete! I will never, ever buy a Machinest product again! I don't believe this motherboard was ever tested, or that it passed quality control as stated all over the box! Stay away from their products as they offer zero support and seem rather shady! ## Features - Intel LGA 1155 Socket: Supports Intel Core i3/i5/i7 2th or 3th generation processors, as well as Xeon E3 v2, Pentium and other series processors. (Eg Intel xeon E3-1280 V2, Intel Core i7-3770K, Intel Core i5-2500K, Pentium G620, G840, etc.) - Dual-channel DDR3 Memory Slots: 2 DDR3 non-ECC desktop memory slots, unbuffered, support effective frequencies of 1280/1333/1600/1866MHz, and a maximum capacity of 16GB (Each memory slot supports 8GB) - NVME/NGFF M.2 SSD Interface: This H61 gaming motherboard is equipped with a M.2 interface, which can be converted between NVME and NGFF after debugging. NVME M.2 is transmitted through the PCI_E channel, with a maximum rate of 1535M/s (actual data). Also supports 2242, 2260 and 2280 M.2 SSDs - VGA and High Definition Multimedia Interface: It can support 1080P high-definition video output without a graphics card. Note: To use these two interfaces, your CPU needs to support integrated graphicsngff - The package includes: 1*H61 motherboard, 1*SATA cable, 1*I/O baffle. User manual is not included in the package, you can download the user manual file on the product details page. The CR2032 battery on the motherboard has been removed. It is not included in the package. Please purchase it yourself. If you need to download the driver, it is recommended to download: Driver Talent, or use Win 10 system - Tip 1: The CPUs of Intel Xeon E3 V1 and V2 series are server CPUs, and most of them do not have integrated graphics. Generally, only the CPU models with the suffix "5" have integrated graphics. For example: E3-1245, E3-1235 V2, E3-1275 V2 and other CPUs support integrated display. The Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 series processors almost all support integrated display, only the CPU model with the suffix "F" letter has no integrated display function, which is "ix-xxxxF". Pentium and Celeron "G" All series of CPUs support integrated display, such as "G840", "G630" and so on - Tip 2: If the system won't power on and the fans don't spin, verify the motherboard power and CPU power connections, confirm CPU and memory model compatibility and condition, and ensure the memory modules are properly seated; if the issue persists after checking these, clear the CMOS - Tip 3: If there's no display (fans spin but keyboard lights remain unresponsive when pressing Caps Lock), verify the motherboard and CPU power connections, ensure memory modules are properly seated, and confirm CPU/memory model compatibility and condition; if issues persist after these checks, clear CMOS - Tip 4: If there's no display (fans are spinning and the Caps Lock indicator lights up when pressing Caps Lock), verify the monitor is powered on and the display data cable is securely connected; if no external graphics card GPU is installed, confirm CPU support for integrated graphics; if an external graphics card GPU is installed, ensure the data cable is connected to its output port; check the condition of the display cable, GPU, and monitor; if the issue persists after these checks, clear CMOS ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0CT5PGB92 | | Best Sellers Rank | #90 in Computer Motherboards | | Brand | MACHINIST | | CPU Model | Pentium | | CPU Socket | LGA 1155 | | Chipset Family | H61 | | Chipset Type | H61/B75 | | Compatible Devices | Desktop | | Compatible Processors | Intel 2th and 3th CPUs on LGA1155 Socket | | Customer Reviews | 3.7 out of 5 stars 88 Reviews | | Graphics Card Interface | Integrated, PCI Express | | Main Power Connector Type | 24 + 4 pin | | Manufacturer | MACHINIST | | Memory Clock Speed | 2 GHz | | Memory Slots Available | 2 | | Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB | | Mfr Part Number | H61C V5.0 | | Model Name | H61C V5.0 | | Model Number | H61C V5.0 | | Number of Ethernet Ports | 1 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Ports | 13 | | Platform | Windows | | Processor Socket | LGA 1155 | | RAM Memory Technology | DDR3 | | Ram Memory Maximum Size | 16 GB | | S/PDIF Connector Type | Optical | | System Bus Standard Supported | SATA 3 | | Total Number of HDMI Ports | 1 | | Total PCIe Ports | 2 | | Total SATA Ports | 3 | | Total Usb Ports | 6 | | USB 2.0 | 6 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** MACHINIST - **CPU Model:** Pentium - **CPU Socket:** LGA 1155 - **Chipset Type:** H61/B75 - **Compatible Devices:** Desktop - **Compatible Processors:** Intel 2th and 3th CPUs on LGA1155 Socket - **Memory Clock Speed:** 2 GHz - **Model Name:** H61C V5.0 - **Platform:** Windows - **RAM Memory Technology:** DDR3 ## Images ![H61C MOTHERBOARD - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71a2XBok1VL.jpg) ![H61C MOTHERBOARD - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Rm94HlepL.jpg) ![H61C MOTHERBOARD - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61h2RYv5bIL.jpg) ![H61C MOTHERBOARD - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71CejlNNDWL.jpg) ![H61C MOTHERBOARD - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61zckIRfqtL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good for me! *by F***Y on June 3, 2026* Helped me revive my old build. This is of course one of the most basic boards on the market, but it’s cheap and reliable! ### ⭐ Dead On Arrival! JUNK! DO NOT BUY! *by M***. on May 13, 2025* Pros: NONE! Cons: Dead On Arrival! Tried 3 NEW power supplies, 12 sticks of RAM, 4 Different intel CPU's all of which are liested as supported by the board, 3 CMOS NEW batteries, reset CMOS, and absolutely nothing except the CPU fan spun up. No signal on 3 different monitors from VGA or HDMI, NOTHING! Dead, completely DEAD! Machinist was zero help for drivers or a manual, responded on driver question with a link to a questionable site selling a subscription to a no name and not trustworthy driver updater, very unprofessional! Conclusion: I have been building PC's as a qualified tech for 37 years and I actally know what I am doing and how to properly test hardware, si I know a Dead Motherboard when I encounter one. I am returning this useless piece of junk the day after I recieved it for a full refund, and I only wish I could charge Machinest for my wasted time as well as tying up my hard earned money whilst I wait for the return process to complete! I will never, ever buy a Machinest product again! I don't believe this motherboard was ever tested, or that it passed quality control as stated all over the box! Stay away from their products as they offer zero support and seem rather shady! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good budget build mobo! *by P***T on July 14, 2025* The item came in its own box, some notable features are: a 24 pin slot, 3 Sata-2 ports, a 4 pin motherboard port, a four pin CPU fan port, a PCIE slot, and two ram slots. it's a good budget board. It did not come dead on arrival for me and it works perfectly with the case I'm using it also has a VGA, HDMI, and ethernet port. The bios is a little outdated, but that's to be expected with a Chinese cheap motherboard. You really are getting what you're paying for no less and no more. Another thing to note is that it does NOT come with its own battery, make sure to get one from your local store! ## Frequently Bought Together - MACHINIST H61 LGA 1155 (Intel 2th/3th Gen) Gaming Motherboard, Micro ATX Computer Motherboards Support PCIe 2.0, 100M LAN, DDR3, SATA M.2 for Intel i3,i5,i7/Xeon E3 V2/Pentium - Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L Micro-ATX Tower with Magnetic Design Dust Filter, Transparent Acrylic Side Panel, Adjustable I/O & Fully Ventilated Airflow, Black (MCB-Q300L-KANN-S00) - ARESGAME AGV Series 500W Power Supply, 80 Plus Bronze Certified, Non Modular Power Supply, 5 Year Warranty --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/616032609-h61c-motherboard](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/616032609-h61c-motherboard) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-09-29*