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Compact Mini-ITX motherboard, black PCB with red accents, silver I/O shield, CPU socket and chipset heatsinks visible

MSI

MSI Z170I GAMING PRO AC Intel motherboard

SKU CH-GBYX-N15ZJ

Mini-ITX board for 6th gen Intel Core, Pentium and Celeron CPUs with dual-channel DDR4 up to 32 GB, PCIe 3.0 x16, Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN and Realtek ALC1150 7.1 audio

  • Processor6th generation Intel Core ™ i3/i5/i7 processors, Intel Penti
  • ChipsetIntel Z170
  • CPU socketLGA 1151
  • Supported memorySupport dual-channel DDR4 3200 (OC)/3000 (OC)/2800 (OC)/2600
  • Max supported RAM32 GB
  • PCI slots1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
  • Supports up to 32GB DDR4 memory for high-capacity builds
  • Intel Z170 chipset enables DDR4 speeds up to 3200MHz for responsive performance
  • LGA 1151 socket fits 6th generation Intel Core i3, i5, i7, Pentium and Celeron processors
  • Realtek ALC1150 delivers 7.1 channel audio with S/PDIF output for immersive sound
  • Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN provides reliable wired network connectivity

Compact Z170 Platform

The MSI Z170I GAMING PRO AC is a Mini-ITX motherboard built on the Intel Z170 chipset for LGA 1151 processors. It supports 6th generation Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 CPUs along with Pentium and Celeron models. The board provides a compact foundation for small-form-factor systems. Dual-channel DDR4 memory runs at speeds up to 3200 MHz when overclocked.

Builder Guidance

This board suits builders who need a Z170 feature set in a Mini-ITX layout with onboard Wi-Fi. The single PCIe 3.0 x16 slot limits multi-GPU configurations. Memory capacity stops at 32 GB, so users planning larger kits should consider a different platform. Four SATA III ports and one M.2 interface cover typical storage needs.

Decisive Specification

The 32 GB maximum memory capacity is the critical limit for this motherboard. Two DDR4 slots support up to 3200 MHz OC speeds but cannot exceed the 32 GB total. Verify that your intended memory kit fits within this ceiling before purchasing.

How it compares

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Price $88.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI Z170I GAMING PRO AC
Model nameMSI Z170I GAMING PRO AC
Processor
Processor6th generation Intel Core ™ i3/i5/i7 processors, Intel Pentium, Celeron processors with Socket 1150 architecture
CPU socketLGA 1151
ChipsetIntel Z170
Memory
Supported memorySupport dual-channel DDR4 3200 (OC)/3000 (OC)/2800 (OC)/2600 (OC)/2400/2133 MHz memory
Max supported RAM32 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support1XM.2 interface, 1xSATA Express interface, 4xSATA 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 interface card
Ports & slots
PCI slots1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
Onboard USB headers- 6 USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB ports (4 on the backplane, 2 via onboard USB ports)
- 5 USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (3 on the backplane, 2 via onboard USB ports)

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the 7.1 channel Realtek ALC1150 audio is functioning after installing the board?

Enter the Realtek Audio Console in Windows, select the 7.1 speaker configuration, then run the speaker test; each of the eight channels should play a distinct tone through the corresponding rear-panel jack.

What accessories are included and which essential items must I source separately?

The box contains the motherboard, a CMOS battery, one SATA cable and the rear I/O shield; you must supply a 6th-generation LGA 1151 processor, DDR4 memory modules, a CPU cooler, storage drives and an ATX power supply.

Which memory speed should I select for the dual-channel DDR4 slots — 2133, 2400, 2600, 2800, 3000 or 3200 MHz?

Choose modules rated at 2133 or 2400 MHz for guaranteed plug-and-play operation; speeds above 2400 MHz such as 2600, 2800, 3000 or 3200 MHz require enabling the XMP profile in BIOS and a CPU with a strong memory controller.

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