ASUS P8H61-MX USB3

Motherboard, from 2012 12 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 16 GB
2 full-size slots
SSD slots
Coming next
Checked from separate sources
Upgradable

Yes. 2 slots, up to 16 GB seen working.

It takes DDR3-1333 full-size sticks (DIMM).

Slots
2 DIMM slots
Type
DDR3-1333 240-pin DIMM
Most seen working
16 GB in two or more machines
Firmware says
16 GB maximum
How sure
12 of 12 reports show this layout
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Worked out from 12 hardware reports of this motherboard. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.

2 full-size slots
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Questions

Can I upgrade the RAM in the ASUS P8H61-MX USB3?

Yes. 2 slots, up to 16 GB seen working. It takes DDR3-1333 full-size sticks (DIMM).

What type of RAM does the ASUS P8H61-MX USB3 use?

DDR3-1333 full-size sticks (DIMM, 240-pin).

How much RAM can the ASUS P8H61-MX USB3 take?

Machines in the reports run up to 16 GB. That matches the 16 GB maximum the firmware reports.

Is this my motherboard?

The model name is printed on the board, usually between the memory slots or near the CPU socket. In Windows, open System Information and look at "BaseBoard Product"; it should read P8H61-MX USB3.