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Hi All,

I have a build with the following config.
Processor 3.49 GHz Intel Core i7 3770k
Ram : Corsair 8 GB DDR3 1333Mhz
Motherboard : Gigabyte Z77MD3H

Recently because of power fluctuation issues my motherboard got burnt. I was looking for a suitable replacement for the motherboard. someone suggested Gigabyte GA-H61M-S1 as that might be the only motherboard compatible with my build and processor. The only problem is this motherboard allows ram to expand to only 16 gb (2 slots) as compared to previous one which allowed 32 gb (4 slots) and there is no USB 3.0 Port in this.

Can anyone suggest any other motherboard which might have USB 3.0 and expandable RAM for my use?

Thanks and Regards,
KD4584
 
Hi All,

I have a build with the following config.
Processor 3.49 GHz Intel Core i7 3770k
Ram : Corsair 8 GB DDR3 1333Mhz
Motherboard : Gigabyte Z77MD3H

Recently because of power fluctuation issues my motherboard got burnt. I was looking for a suitable replacement for the motherboard. someone suggested Gigabyte GA-H61M-S1 as that might be the only motherboard compatible with my build and processor. The only problem is this motherboard allows ram to expand to only 16 gb (2 slots) as compared to previous one which allowed 32 gb (4 slots) and there is no USB 3.0 Port in this.

Can anyone suggest any other motherboard which might have USB 3.0 and expandable RAM for my use?

Thanks and Regards,
KD4584

Another problem with the GA-H61M-S1 is that it has only an analog VGA port for graphics, which is not supported in macOS. So unless you have a separate graphics card, it won't work for you. I have a feeling you're going to have to resort to eBay or some other used hardware avenue to find a suitable replacement - stock of socket 1155 motherboards has all but dried up at places like Newegg and Amazon. The Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H might be a good option; it has 4 memory slots, HDMI and DVI graphics ports, and it has USB 3.0 ports. Good luck!
 
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