The GIGABYTE B450M DS3H V2 is a versatile and cost-effective Micro ATX motherboard designed to support a wide range of AMD processors, including Ryzen 5000, 3000, and 2000 series CPUs, as well as 7th Generation A-series and Athlon processors, all utilizing the AM4 socket. It offers robust memory support with four DDR4 DIMM slots, allowing up to 128GB of RAM at speeds reaching 3200 MHz through overclocking, which is ideal for multitasking, gaming, and demanding applications. The board features a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot that provides full bandwidth for modern graphics cards, along with additional PCIe 2.0 x1 slots to accommodate expansion cards like sound cards or network adapters. For storage, it includes a high-speed NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 slot that supports SSDs with data transfer rates up to 32 Gb/s, significantly improving boot times and load speeds. The motherboard’s integrated Realtek Gigabit Ethernet LAN ensures fast and reliable wired internet connectivity, which is essential for online gaming and large file transfers. Audio is powered by the Realtek ALC887 codec combined with high-quality audio capacitors, delivering clear and immersive sound suitable for gaming, streaming, and media consumption. Connectivity options are plentiful, featuring multiple USB 3.1 Gen1 and USB 2.0 ports to connect a variety of peripherals and external devices. Display output options include HDMI, DVI-D, and VGA ports, allowing for flexible multi-monitor setups or compatibility with older monitors. It also supports RAID configurations (0, 1, and 10), offering data redundancy or performance improvements for users with multiple drives. Cooling is managed efficiently through GIGABYTE’s Smart Fan 5 technology, which lets users customize fan speeds and cooling profiles to balance noise and temperature. The BIOS features an intuitive UEFI interface with easy-to-use controls and BIOS Flashback support, enabling users to update the BIOS without needing a CPU installed, which is useful for compatibility upgrades. Built with durable components for enhanced longevity and reliability, the B450M DS3H V2 supports Windows 10 64-bit and is well-suited for budget-conscious gamers, professionals, and everyday users looking for a stable and feature-rich platform.