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ATX motherboard black PCB red accents silver heatsinks LGA 1151 socket DDR4 slots PCIe 3.0 x16 slots rear I/O panel

MSI

MSI Z170A GAMING M3 Intel Z170 LGA 1151 DDR4 ATX motherboard

SKU CH-199R-79KKB

Supports 6th generation Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors with up to 64GB DDR4 memory and 7.1 channel audio

  • Processor6th generation Intel Core ™ i3/i5/i7, Intel Pentium/Celeron
  • ChipsetIntel Z170
  • CPU socketLGA 1151
  • Supported memorySupport dual-channel DDR4 3600 (OC)/3200 (OC)/3000 (OC)/2800
  • Max supported RAM64 GB
  • PCI slots2 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots 2 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots 3 PCI slots
  • Supports 64 GB DDR4 for heavy multitasking
  • Dual-channel DDR4 up to 3600 MHz for fast memory bandwidth
  • 2 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots for multi-GPU configurations
  • Realtek ALC1150 7.1-channel audio for immersive sound
  • Killer E2400 Gigabit LAN for low-latency networking

Socket and chipset

This motherboard uses the Intel Z170 chipset with an LGA 1151 socket for 6th generation Intel Core i3, i5, i7, Pentium and Celeron processors. It fits a standard ATX case layout. The board provides the platform foundation for a gaming or enthusiast desktop build.

Memory capacity and speed

Four DDR4 slots support up to 64 GB of dual-channel memory at speeds from 2133 MHz to 3600 MHz when overclocked. This maximum capacity decides whether the board suits high-memory workloads or large gaming setups. Populate the slots with matched modules to enable dual-channel operation.

Expansion and connectivity

Two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots and three PCI slots give room for graphics cards, sound cards and legacy add-in cards. Storage connects through one M.2 interface, two SATA Express interfaces and six SATA III ports. Rear I/O includes two USB 3.1 Gen2 10 Gbps ports, four USB 3.1 Gen1 ports, two USB 2.0 ports and a Killer E2400 Gigabit LAN port. Realtek ALC1150 audio delivers 7.1 channel output with S/PDIF.

How it compares

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Price $58.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI Z170A GAMING M3
Model nameMSI Z170A GAMING M3
Processor
Processor6th generation Intel Core ™ i3/i5/i7, Intel Pentium/Celeron processors with LGA1151 architecture
CPU socketLGA 1151
ChipsetIntel Z170
Memory
Supported memorySupport dual-channel DDR4 3600 (OC)/3200 (OC)/3000 (OC)/2800 (OC)/2600 (OC)/2400/2133 MHz memory
Max supported RAM64 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support1XM.2 interface, 2xSATA Express interface, 6xSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1150 Decoder Chip
- 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
- Supports S/PDIF output
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1 Killer ™ E2400 Gigabit network interface card
Ports & slots
PCI slots2 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
2 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
3 PCI slots

Questions about this item

What does the 64GB DDR4 limit mean for a typical build?

The board supports up to 64GB of dual-channel DDR4, so you can install four 16GB modules running at speeds from 2133MHz up to 3600MHz when overclocked.

How fast can the M.2 slot actually run with a SATA drive?

The single M.2 interface is wired for SATA, so any drive installed there is capped at the SATA III 6Gbps throughput.

Will this ATX board fit in a standard mid-tower case?

Yes, the ATX form factor matches the mounting holes and I/O shield cut-out of any regular mid-tower or full-tower chassis.

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