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  • Avg. price: ~£60
  • CPU socket: da incasso
  • Chipset: AMD A45 FCH
  • Form factor: Mini-ITX

GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 review. Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among motherboards and if it is worth buying.

3.9

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the motherboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best motherboards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

3.5

Technical Score

10.0%

6.7

User score

Poor
3.5

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the motherboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as power delivery, CPU and memory support, expansion, storage, connectivity, cooling, BIOS features, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

19.0%

2.0

Memory

16.0%

4.9

Platform & Features

16.0%

3.3

Storage

15.0%

5.5

Network

13.0%

1.2

Ports & USB

8.0%

2.7

Expansion

8.0%

4.7

Power & Cooling

5.0%

5.7

Audio

Poor
6.7

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

8.4

User reviews

30.0%

2.6

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.2
(19)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

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  • 3.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    9.0

    VRM phases

    22.0%

    1.0

    N. of M.2 sockets

    18.0%

    4.6

    LAN speed

    17.0%

    1.0

    Maximum RAM speed

    15.0%

    1.0

    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

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Verdict

The Gigabyte GA-E350N-WIN8 is a Mini-ITX motherboard featuring an integrated AMD E-350D dual-core processor clocked at 1.6 GHz and Radeon HD 6310 DirectX 11 graphics. Designed for entry-level builds and HTPCs, it includes two DDR3 DIMM slots supporting up to 16GB of RAM (overclocked to 1333 MHz), four SATA 3Gb/s ports, and 8-channel high-definition audio. Key pros include its high-durability Ultra Durable 4 Classic design, UEFI DualBIOS for redundancy, and native Windows 8 features like Fast Boot. However, notable cons include its limited expansion via a legacy PCI slot instead of PCIe, lack of native USB 3.0 support, and aging CPU performance that struggles with modern intensive tasks.

Technical Specifications of GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the motherboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as power delivery, CPU and memory support, expansion, storage, connectivity, cooling, BIOS features, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

19.0%

2.0

Memory

16.0%

4.9

Platform & Features

16.0%

3.3

Storage

15.0%

5.5

Network

13.0%

1.2

Ports & USB

8.0%

2.7

Expansion

8.0%

4.7

Power & Cooling

5.0%

5.7

Audio

3.5
GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has a technical score of 3.55 points, which is lower than that of 98.8% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

8.4

User reviews

30.0%

2.6

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.2
(19)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

6.7
GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has a user score of 6.66 points, which is lower than that of 85.4% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you prefer a motherboard that has already been bought and reviewed by many other users.
2.6
GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has a popularity of 2.6 points, which is lower than 63.6% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

3.9

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

5.7
GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.7 points, which is lower than 97.9% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The brand that makes the motherboard.
When it matters: When you have a brand preference for support, BIOS, or build quality.

Importance: MEDIUM

Gigabyte
CPU socket
What it is: The socket type the motherboard is built to support.
When it matters: When you need the motherboard to match a specific CPU.

Importance: HIGH

da incasso
CPU platform

Importance: MEDIUM

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Chipset
What it is: The chipset that defines the motherboard platform and many of its features.
When it matters: When you compare platform features, connectivity, and CPU support.

Importance: HIGH

AMD A45 FCH
GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 uses the AMD A45 FCH chipset, which is less advanced than that of 100% of motherboards.
Form factor
What it is: The physical size standard of the motherboard, such as ATX or Micro-ATX.
When it matters: When you need the board to fit a specific case size.

Importance: HIGH

Mini-ITX
GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has the Mini-ITX form factor, which is less versatile than that of 84.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 7.3% of motherboards.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the motherboard supports, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the board to match a certain memory platform.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: DDR5

DDR3
GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 uses DDR3 memory, which is older than that of 86.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 13.4% of motherboards.
Memory slots
What it is: The number of RAM slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for future memory upgrades.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4

2
GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has 2 Memory slots, which is fewer than 78.6% of motherboards and equal to 21.4% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of RAM the motherboard supports.
When it matters: When you plan a build with very high memory capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

16 GB
GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 supports up to 16 GB of memory, which is less than 98.2% of motherboards and equal to 1.6% of motherboards.
Memory channels
What it is: The memory channel configuration supported by the motherboard platform.
When it matters: When memory bandwidth matters for your build.

Importance: MEDIUM

1
GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 supports 1 memory channels, which is fewer than 99.9% of motherboards and equal to 0.2% of motherboards.
Maximum RAM speed
What it is: The highest officially supported memory speed for the motherboard.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=6400 MT/s

1,333 MT/s
GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 supports memory speeds up to 1333 MT/s, which is lower than that of 99.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.3% of motherboards.
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N. of M.2 sockets
What it is: The number of M.2 slots available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want room for more NVMe or M.2 drives.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=3

0
GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has 0 M.2 sockets, which is fewer than 88.4% of motherboards and equal to 11.7% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
What it is: The storage or PCIe interface available for each M.2 slot on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want to check which drives each M.2 slot can use.

Importance: HIGH

N/A
N. of SATA 3 connectors
What it is: The number of SATA 6Gb/s connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you plan to connect multiple SATA drives.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

0
GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has 0 SATA 3 connectors, which is fewer than 99.5% of motherboards and equal to 0.5% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
What it is: The RAID modes officially supported by the motherboard storage platform.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple drives in a RAID setup.

Importance: MEDIUM

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NVMe RAID support
What it is: Shows whether the board supports RAID configurations that use NVMe SSDs.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple NVMe drives in RAID.

Importance: LOW

no
GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 does not support NVMe RAID. 59.8% of motherboards support this feature.
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N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 5.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want the newest high-bandwidth expansion slots.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

0
GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is equal to 68.5% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 4.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for modern expansion cards.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

0
GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is equal to 55.6% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 3.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need more full-length expansion slots.

Importance: MEDIUM

0
GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has 0 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 59.5% of motherboards and equal to 40.5% of motherboards.
PCIe slot electrical configuration
What it is: The actual lane wiring used by the motherboard PCIe slots.
When it matters: When you need to know how much bandwidth each slot really gets.

Importance: HIGH

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PCIe bifurcation support
What it is: Shows whether the board can split PCIe lanes across multiple devices from one slot or link.
When it matters: When you plan multi-SSD adapters or more advanced expansion setups.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 does not support PCIe bifurcation. 61% of motherboards support this feature.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB ports available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you use many USB devices directly from the back of the PC.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=8

4
GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has 4 USB ports (rear I/O), which is fewer than 97.9% of motherboards and equal to 2% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want to know the board's full USB expansion potential.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=14

8
GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has 8 USB ports (including headers), which is fewer than 97.9% of motherboards and equal to 1.9% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C devices connected without adapters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=1

0
GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has 0 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is fewer than 64.6% of motherboards and equal to 35.4% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB-C ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C connectivity across the whole build.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=2

0
GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has 0 USB-C ports (including headers), which is fewer than 69.6% of motherboards and equal to 30.4% of motherboards.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want very fast USB-C connectivity on the rear I/O.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

0
GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is equal to 81.6% of motherboards.
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LAN speed
What it is: The maximum wired Ethernet speed supported by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want faster wired networking.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 2.5GbE

1 Gbps
GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 supports LAN speeds up to 1 Gbps, which is lower than that of 50.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 49.1% of motherboards.
LAN controller
What it is: The model of onboard Ethernet controller used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you compare networking hardware quality and features.

Importance: MEDIUM

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N. of RJ45 ports
What it is: The number of wired Ethernet ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need one or more wired network connections.

Importance: LOW

1
GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has 1 RJ45 ports, which is equal to 85.6% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes onboard Wi-Fi hardware instead of requiring a separate adapter.
When it matters: When you want wireless networking without adding an extra card.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 49.1% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi version
What it is: The supported Wi-Fi generation, such as Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7.
When it matters: When you care about wireless speed and router compatibility.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

N/A
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Audio codec
What it is: The onboard audio codec used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When sound quality from the built-in audio matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Realtek ALC887
GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 uses the Realtek ALC887 audio codec, which is less advanced than that of 89% of motherboards and equal to that of 7.9% of motherboards.
Audio channels
What it is: The audio channel configuration supported by the onboard sound solution.
When it matters: When you want surround sound from the motherboard audio outputs.

Importance: LOW

Good value: 7.1

7.1
GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.9% of motherboards and equal to 95.1% of motherboards.
full 7.1 needs front panel audio.
Audio SNR
What it is: The signal-to-noise ratio of the onboard audio solution.
When it matters: When you care about cleaner onboard audio output.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=120 dB

97 dB
GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has an audio SNR of 97 dB, which is lower than that of 67.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 16.8% of motherboards.
Headphone amp support
What it is: Shows whether the onboard audio path includes dedicated headphone amplification for harder-to-drive headsets.
When it matters: When you use harder-to-drive headphones from the onboard audio.

Importance: LOW

no
GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 does not support a headphone amp. 63% of motherboards support this feature.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
What it is: The number of rear 3.5mm audio jacks on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more analog audio connection options.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5

3
GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has 3 3.5mm audio jacks, which is fewer than 50.3% of motherboards and equal to 38.2% of motherboards.
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VRM phases
What it is: The number of power-delivery phases used by the motherboard VRM.
When it matters: When you care about CPU power delivery and overclocking headroom.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=12

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N. of CPU power connectors
What it is: The number of CPU power connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you care about power delivery for higher-end CPUs.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=2

1
GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has 1 CPU power connectors, which is equal to 54.5% of motherboards.
N. of fan headers
What it is: The number of headers available for case or CPU fans.
When it matters: When your build uses several fans.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

2
GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has 2 fan headers, which is fewer than 91.7% of motherboards and equal to 8.3% of motherboards.
Pump header
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes a dedicated header designed for a liquid-cooling pump.
When it matters: When you build with an AIO or custom liquid cooling loop.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 does not have a pump header. 77% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
What it is: The maximum current the dedicated pump header can supply.
When it matters: When you want to make sure the pump header can power your cooling setup.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2 A

0 A
GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 supports up to 0 A on the pump header, which is lower than that of 74.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 25.7% of motherboards.
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GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 vs the average motherboard

  • 1 more PCI slots
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has more PCI slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCI slot/s.
    What it is: The number of legacy PCI slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you need compatibility with older expansion cards.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has more PCI slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCI slot/s.1 vs 0
  • Includes dual BIOS
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has dual BIOS, while the average motherboard does not. 22.4% of motherboards include dual BIOS.
    What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes two BIOS chips for redundancy or recovery.
    When it matters: When BIOS safety and recovery matter to you.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has dual BIOS, while the average motherboard does not. 22.4% of motherboards include dual BIOS.
  • 4 more SATA 2 connectors
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has more SATA 2 connectors than the average motherboard (4 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 SATA 2 connectors.
    What it is: The number of SATA 3Gb/s connectors on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you still use older SATA devices.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has more SATA 2 connectors than the average motherboard (4 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 SATA 2 connectors.4 vs 0
  • More BIOS update options
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has more BIOS update options than the average motherboard (UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app, DOS vs UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app). The average motherboard offers UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app BIOS update methods.
    What it is: The available ways to update the motherboard BIOS.
    When it matters: When you want easier BIOS maintenance and recovery.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has more BIOS update options than the average motherboard (UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app, DOS vs UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app). The average motherboard offers UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app BIOS update methods.UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app, DOS vs UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app
  • Broader Windows support
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has broader Windows support than the average motherboard (Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP vs Windows 11, Windows 10). The average motherboard supports Windows 11, Windows 10.
    What it is: The Windows versions officially supported by the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want to know whether your planned Windows version is supported.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has broader Windows support than the average motherboard (Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP vs Windows 11, Windows 10). The average motherboard supports Windows 11, Windows 10.Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP vs Windows 11, Windows 10
  • 135 mm shorter
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 is shorter than the average motherboard (170 mm vs 305 mm). The average motherboard height is 305 mm.
    What it is: The physical height of the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you check case fit or compare board size.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 is shorter than the average motherboard (170 mm vs 305 mm). The average motherboard height is 305 mm.170 mm vs 305 mm
  • Includes VGA connector
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has a VGA connector, while the average motherboard does not. 22% of motherboards include a VGA connector.
    What it is: Shows whether the rear I/O includes an analog VGA display output.
    When it matters: When you need compatibility with older displays or projectors.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has a VGA connector, while the average motherboard does not. 22% of motherboards include a VGA connector.
  • 2.67x cheaper
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 is cheaper than the average motherboard (£60 vs £160).
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 is cheaper than the average motherboard (£60 vs £160).£60 vs £160
  • Includes dual BIOS
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has dual BIOS, while the average motherboard does not. 22.4% of motherboards include dual BIOS.
  • More BIOS update options
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has more BIOS update options than the average motherboard (UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app, DOS vs UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app). The average motherboard offers UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app BIOS update methods.
  • Broader Windows support
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has broader Windows support than the average motherboard (Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP vs Windows 11, Windows 10). The average motherboard supports Windows 11, Windows 10.
  • 4 more SATA 2 connectors
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has more SATA 2 connectors than the average motherboard (4 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 SATA 2 connectors.
  • 1 more PCI slots
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has more PCI slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCI slot/s.
  • Includes VGA connector
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has a VGA connector, while the average motherboard does not. 22% of motherboards include a VGA connector.
  • 2 more USB 2.0 ports
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has more USB 2.0 ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 port/s.
  • 135 mm shorter
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 is shorter than the average motherboard (170 mm vs 305 mm). The average motherboard height is 305 mm.
  • 74 mm narrower
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 is narrower than the average motherboard (170 mm vs 244 mm). The average motherboard width is 244 mm.

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Platform & Features
Storage
Expansion
Ports & USB
Power & Cooling
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD A45 FCH vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
  • No BIOS flashback support
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 does not support BIOS flashback, while the average motherboard does. 50.8% of motherboards support BIOS flashback.
  • Older CPU socket
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has older CPU socket than the average motherboard (da incasso vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
  • Not ready for Windows 11
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 is not ready for Windows 11, while the average motherboard is. 77.1% of motherboards are ready for Windows 11.
  • No debug LED indicators
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 does not have debug LED indicators, while the average motherboard does. 78.8% of motherboards include debug LED indicators.
  • No TPM connector
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 does not have a TPM connector, while the average motherboard does. 86.7% of motherboards include a TPM connector.
  • 87.5% less maximum memory capacity
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (16 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
  • 2 fewer memory slots
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has fewer memory slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
  • Older DDR memory generation
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has older DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR3 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
  • 71% lower maximum RAM speed
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has a lower maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (1,333 MT/s vs 4,600 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,600 MT/s.
  • 73% lower overclocked RAM speed
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has a lower overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (1,333 MT/s vs 4,933 MT/s). The average motherboard supports overclocked RAM speed of 4,933 MT/s.
  • Fewer memory channels
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has fewer memory channels than the average motherboard (1 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 memory channel/s.
  • 2 fewer M.2 sockets
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has fewer M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
  • No NVMe RAID support
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 does not support NVMe RAID, while the average motherboard does. 59.8% of motherboards support NVMe RAID.
  • No PCIe bifurcation support
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 does not support PCIe bifurcation, while the average motherboard does. 61% of motherboards support PCIe bifurcation.
  • No multi-GPU support
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
  • 1 fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.
  • 4 fewer rear USB ports
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has fewer rear USB ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
  • 7 fewer total USB connections
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has fewer total USB connections than the average motherboard (8 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
  • 4 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
  • 1 fewer rear USB-C ports
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has fewer rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
  • 1 fewer USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has fewer USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
  • Older HDMI version
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has older HDMI version than the average motherboard (1.4 vs 2.1). The average motherboard supports HDMI 2.1.
  • 1 fewer total USB-C connections
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has fewer total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has a lower LAN speed than the average motherboard (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
  • No Wi-Fi antenna included
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 does not include a Wi-Fi antenna, while the average motherboard does. 51.1% of motherboards include a Wi-Fi antenna.
  • More basic audio codec
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has more basic audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC887 vs Realtek ALC898). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC898 audio codec.
  • 18 dB lower audio SNR
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has a lower audio SNR than the average motherboard (97 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
  • No headphone amp support
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 does not support a headphone amp, while the average motherboard does. 63% of motherboards support a headphone amp.
  • 2 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (3 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
  • No optical S/PDIF out
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 does not have optical S/PDIF out, while the average motherboard does. 55.7% of motherboards include optical S/PDIF out.
  • More basic chipset cooling
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has more basic chipset cooling than the average motherboard (Active vs Passive). The average motherboard uses Passive chipset cooling.
  • 2 fewer ARGB headers
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has fewer ARGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
  • No pump header
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 does not have a pump header, while the average motherboard does. 77% of motherboards include a pump header.
  • 3 fewer fan headers
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has fewer fan headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 fan header/s.
  • No onboard RGB lighting
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 does not have onboard RGB lighting, while the average motherboard does. 50.3% of motherboards include onboard RGB lighting.
  • 1 fewer RGB headers
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has fewer RGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.
  • 2 A lower pump header current limit
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has a lower pump header current than the average motherboard (0 A vs 2 A). The average motherboard provides pump header current of 2 A.
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD A45 FCH vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
    What it is: The chipset that defines the motherboard platform and many of its features.
    When it matters: When you compare platform features, connectivity, and CPU support.

    Importance: HIGH

    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD A45 FCH vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.AMD A45 FCH vs Intel B860
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has a lower LAN speed than the average motherboard (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
    What it is: The maximum wired Ethernet speed supported by the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want faster wired networking.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 2.5GbE

    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has a lower LAN speed than the average motherboard (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
  • 87.5% less maximum memory capacity
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (16 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    What it is: The largest total amount of RAM the motherboard supports.
    When it matters: When you plan a build with very high memory capacity.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=128 GB

    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (16 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.16 GB vs 128 GB
  • 2 fewer M.2 sockets
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has fewer M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    What it is: The number of M.2 slots available on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want room for more NVMe or M.2 drives.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=3

    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has fewer M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.0 vs 2
  • 2 fewer memory slots
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has fewer memory slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
    What it is: The number of RAM slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more room for future memory upgrades.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=4

    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has fewer memory slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.2 vs 4
  • 4 fewer rear USB ports
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has fewer rear USB ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    What it is: The total number of rear USB ports available on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you use many USB devices directly from the back of the PC.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=8

    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has fewer rear USB ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.4 vs 8
  • No NVMe RAID support
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 does not support NVMe RAID, while the average motherboard does. 59.8% of motherboards support NVMe RAID.
    What it is: Shows whether the board supports RAID configurations that use NVMe SSDs.
    When it matters: When you plan to use multiple NVMe drives in RAID.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 does not support NVMe RAID, while the average motherboard does. 59.8% of motherboards support NVMe RAID.
  • 7 fewer total USB connections
    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has fewer total USB connections than the average motherboard (8 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
    What it is: The total number of USB ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
    When it matters: When you want to know the board's full USB expansion potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=14

    GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8 has fewer total USB connections than the average motherboard (8 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.8 vs 15
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8?

  • Durable design featuring Ultra Durable 4 Classic technology and a high-quality PCB
  • Compact Mini-ITX form factor makes it ideal for HTPC, home servers, or small office builds
  • Integrated AMD Radeon HD 6310 graphics with DirectX 11 support for smooth 1080p playback
  • Features DualBIOS technology for added protection against failed BIOS updates
  • Affordable entry-level price point

What customers dislike about GIGABYTE GA E350N WIN8?

  • Integrated processor is not upgradeable, limiting the system's long-term performance potential
  • Outdated expansion options with only a legacy PCI slot rather than modern PCIe slots
  • Relatively weak dual-core CPU performance, making it unsuitable for intensive tasks or modern gaming
  • Limited modern connectivity, lacking built-in Wi-Fi and USB 3.0 ports
  • Does not support RAID configurations for data redundancy or enhanced storage performance

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