2x PCIe x16 (usually one wired at x16, one at x4) and 1x PCIe x1 4x SATA ports (SATA 3.0 6Gb/s) The "Top" Upgrade Path
Here are the key specs for the motherboard:
and designed for business environments requiring stability and legacy support. Core Specifications : Intel H87. : LGA 1150. Form Factor
If you are looking to breathe new life into a system containing the HP 18E7 motherboard, the most effective upgrades include:
. While it was built for office stability, it has become a cult favorite for budget PC builders and home lab enthusiasts because of its surprisingly solid upgrade path. HP 18E7 Core Specifications This board is built on the Intel H87 (or Q85/Q87 variant) chipset, designed for 4th Generation Intel architecture. Specification CPU Socket LGA 1150 (Supports 4th Gen "Haswell" Intel Processors) Intel H87 Express RAM Support Up to 32GB DDR3 (typically 4 slots) at 1600 MT/s
Do not confuse this with the HP 18E9 (AMD variant) or 18E6 (different I/O layout). The 18E7 is strictly Intel.