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ATX motherboard in black carbon-fibre finish with silver heatsinks and reinforced PCIe slots

MSI

MSI Z170A GAMING PRO CARBON Intel motherboard

SKU CH-WNFK-NSE2M

Intel Z170 ATX motherboard with LGA 1151 socket supports 64GB DDR4, three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, 7.1 audio and dual USB 3.1 Gen2 ports

  • Processor6th Gen Intel Core ™ i3/i5/i7 processors with LGA1151 archit
  • 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 (supporting x16/x0/x4 or x8/x8/x4 modes
  • Supports up to 64GB DDR4 memory
  • Intel Z170 chipset for LGA 1151 CPUs
  • 1 channel Realtek ALC1150 audio
  • Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN controller
  • 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen2 via ASMedia ASM1142

Intel Z170 ATX motherboard for 6th Gen Core

The board uses the Intel Z170 chipset in an ATX layout and accepts 6th Generation Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors plus Pentium and Celeron CPUs in the LGA 1151 socket. It is built for enthusiasts who want a full-size platform with multi-GPU capability and high-speed storage options.

Carbon-themed build with reinforced slots

A carbon-finish PCB and steel-reinforced PCIe 3.0 x16 slots protect heavy graphics cards during transport and daily use. The rear panel provides 7.1 channel audio driven by the Realtek ALC1150 codec with S/PDIF out, an Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN controller, two USB 3.1 Gen2 ports, two USB 3.1 Gen1 ports and four USB 2.0 ports, while internal headers add four more USB 3.1 Gen1 and four USB 2.0 connections.

Verify CPU cooler clearance

The LGA 1151 socket area follows the standard mounting pattern, so confirm that your cooler fits the board layout and case height. Memory runs in dual-channel up to 64 GB; supported DDR4 frequencies include 2133, 2400, 2600, 2800, 3000, 3200 and 3600 MHz (OC), so choose a kit rated for your target speed. Check that your power supply has the required ATX 24-pin and CPU 8-pin connectors for this platform.

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Price $65.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI Z170A GAMING PRO CARBON
Model nameMSI Z170A GAMING PRO CARBON
Processor
Processor6th Gen Intel Core ™ i3/i5/i7 processors with LGA1151 architecture, and Intel Pentium/Celeron processors
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, 1xSATA 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 Intel I219-V Gigabit network controller
Ports & slots
PCI slots3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supporting x16/x0/x4 or x8/x8/x4 modes)
4 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots

Questions about this item

Will this board fit a standard ATX case and a 6th generation Intel Core processor?

Yes, it is an ATX form-factor board with an LGA 1151 socket that accepts 6th generation Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors plus compatible Pentium and Celeron models.

What DDR4 memory speeds can I run and how much total capacity does the board support?

The four slots support dual-channel DDR4 up to 64 GB total; validated speeds include 2133, 2400, 2600, 2800, 3000, 3200 and 3600 MHz with the higher rates requiring overclocking.

Which high-speed storage interfaces are available for an OS drive?

The board provides one M.2 slot and one SATA Express connector alongside six standard SATA III ports for additional drives.

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