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Black ATX motherboard with carbon-fibre finish and silver heatsinks

MSI

MSI X99A GAMING PRO CARBON Intel X99 motherboard

SKU CH-1Y2J-CSM2D

ATX motherboard for LGA 2011-v3 CPUs with Intel X99 chipset, 128GB DDR4 limit and 10 SATA III ports

  • ProcessorIntel Core ™ i7 Delicate Edition processor with new LGA 2011
  • ChipsetIntel X99
  • CPU socketLGA 2011-v3
  • Supported memorySupport dual-channel DDR4 3466 (OC)/3400 (OC)/3333 (OC)/3200
  • Max supported RAM128 GB
  • PCI slots4 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots * CPU with 40 PCIe channel specificatio
  • Supports up to 128GB DDR4 for heavy multitasking
  • LGA 2011-v3 socket fits Intel Core i7 processors
  • Intel X99 chipset with 40 PCIe lanes for multi-GPU setups
  • 10 SATA III ports plus M.2 and U.2 for storage flexibility
  • Realtek ALC1150 delivers 7.1 channel audio with S/PDIF output

Intel X99 LGA 2011-v3 motherboard

The MSI X99A GAMING PRO CARBON is an ATX board built around the Intel X99 chipset for LGA 2011-v3 processors. It supports Core i7 CPUs and accepts up to 128 GB of DDR4 memory. The platform targets enthusiasts who need multi-GPU flexibility and plentiful storage connections.

PCIe 3.0 lane allocation limits

The board provides four PCIe 3.0 x16 slots whose electrical wiring depends on the installed CPU. A 40-lane processor enables x16/x16/x0/x8 or x8/x16/x8/x8 configurations, while a 28-lane CPU restricts the layout to x16/x8/x0/x0 or x8/x8/x8/x0 modes. Storage includes ten SATA III ports, one U.2 interface and one M.2 slot driven by the chipset.

Compatibility checks before ordering

Verify that your processor is an LGA 2011-v3 model and that your chassis fits an ATX form factor. Confirm the power supply delivers the required EPS connectors for the CPU and that your DDR4 kits match the supported frequencies listed in the specifications. The rear I/O supplies one USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port, one USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port, five USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports and a single Intel I218-V Gigabit LAN connection.

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Price $154.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI X99A GAMING PRO CARBON
Model nameMSI X99A GAMING PRO CARBON
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core ™ i7 Delicate Edition processor with new LGA 2011-3 socket support
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0 technology *
CPU socketLGA 2011-v3
ChipsetIntel X99
Memory
Supported memorySupport dual-channel DDR4 3466 (OC)/3400 (OC)/3333 (OC)/3200 (OC)/3000 (OC)/2933 (OC)/2800 (OC)/2666 (OC)/2600 (OC)/2400/2200 (OC)/2133 MHz memory
Max supported RAM128 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support1XU.2 interface, 1xM.2 interface, 10xSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1150 Decoder Chip
- 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
- Supports S/PDIF output
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1 Intel I218-V Gigabit network interface card
Ports & slots
PCI slots4 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots *
CPU with 40 PCIe channel specifications supporting x16/x0/x0/x0, x16/x16/x0/x0, x16/x16/x0/x8, x8/x16/x8/x8 modes
CPU with 28 PCIe channel specifications supporting x16/x0/x0/x0, x16/x8/x0/x0, x8/x8/x8/x0, x8/x8/x4 modes
2 PCIe 2.0 x1 slots

Questions about this item

Which memory speed should I pick from the DDR4 2133 to 3466 MHz range?

Choose the highest speed your CPU and cooling allow; the board supports DDR4 up to 3466 MHz overclocked and 128 GB total capacity.

What does the 40 PCIe lane CPU spec mean for my graphics cards?

A 40 lane CPU lets you run two cards at x16/x16 or four cards at x8/x8/x8/x8 through the four PCIe 3.0 x16 slots.

How fast is the USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port on the back panel?

It delivers 10 Gbps SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, the maximum rate of the USB 3.1 Gen2 standard.

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