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MSI

MSI Z170A GAMING M7 Intel motherboard LGA 1151 DDR4 64GB ATX

SKU CH-MHK1-7K2KG

ATX motherboard with Intel Z170 chipset, LGA 1151 socket, and support for up to 64GB DDR4 memory

  • 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 slots3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16, x8/x8, x8/x8/x4 or x8/x8
  • Supports 6th generation Intel Core and Pentium CPUs via LGA 1151 socket
  • DDR4 memory up to 64GB with speeds from 2133 to 3600MHz
  • Three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots enable multi-GPU configurations up to x8/x8/x4
  • Realtek ALC1150 delivers 7.1 channel audio with S/PDIF output
  • Killer E2400 Gigabit LAN plus USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C and Gen1 ports

Socket & Chipset

The MSI Z170A GAMING M7 is an ATX motherboard built around the Intel Z170 chipset and an LGA 1151 socket. It accepts 6th generation Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors as well as Pentium and Celeron chips that share the same architecture.

Memory & Expansion Fit

Builders who want up to 64 GB of dual-channel DDR4 running at speeds from 2133 MHz to 3600 MHz (OC) will find the four slots adequate. The board provides three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots configurable as x16, x8/x8 or x8/x8/x4 plus four PCIe 3.0 x1 slots, so multi-GPU or add-in card plans fit without compromise.

Storage & I/O Core

Six SATA III ports, two SATA Express interfaces and two M.2 sockets give plenty of drive options while the single USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A and one Type-C port on the rear panel deliver 10 Gbps connectivity. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC1150 codec with 7.1 channel output and S/PDIF, and networking uses a Killer E2400 Gigabit controller.

How it compares

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Price $80.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI Z170A GAMING M7
Model nameMSI Z170A GAMING M7
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 support2XM.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 slots3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16, x8/x8, x8/x8/x4 or x8/x8/x2 modes)
4 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots

Questions about this item

What CPU socket and chipset does this board use so I can match my processor?

The board uses an LGA 1151 socket with the Intel Z170 chipset.

Will my existing DDR4 modules run at their rated speed on this board?

The board supports dual-channel DDR4 at 2133, 2400, 2600, 2800, 3000, 3200 and 3600 MHz (OC) speeds.

How can I confirm the 7.1 channel audio is active after I build the system?

Play a 7.1 channel test file in Windows Sound control panel and verify output from all eight speakers.

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