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Green micro-ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks and black PCB, LGA 1151 socket, four DDR4 slots, two PCIe x16 slots, M.2 slot

MSI

MSI Z170M MORTAR LGA 1151 Intel Z170 motherboard 64GB DDR4

SKU CH-ZQB8-TK434

Micro-ATX board with LGA 1151 socket, Intel Z170 chipset, dual-channel DDR4 up to 3600 MHz and 64 GB capacity

  • 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 × 16 slots (x16/x4 supported) * 2 PCIe 3.0 × 1 sl
  • Supports 64GB DDR4 for heavy multitasking
  • Dual-channel DDR4 up to 3600MHz boosts responsiveness
  • Two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots enable GPU expansion
  • Realtek ALC892 delivers 7.1 channel audio
  • Realtek RTL8111H provides gigabit LAN connectivity

Socket LGA 1151 Z170 Micro ATX Motherboard

The MSI Z170M MORTAR is an Intel Z170 chipset motherboard built for the LGA 1151 socket. It accepts 6th generation Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors as well as Pentium and Celeron models. The board uses the Micro ATX form factor and supports up to 64GB of system memory.

Memory Compatibility and Power Phase Check

Verify that your CPU cooler mounting holes match the LGA 1151 pattern before ordering. Confirm your power supply provides a 24-pin ATX connector and an 8-pin EPS connector for the board. Ensure any DDR4 modules you plan to use are rated for speeds the board supports, ranging from 2133 up to 3600 (OC) MHz.

Build Integration and Expansion

Two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots operate at x16 and x4 electrical, while two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots and one M.2 Wi-Fi module slot handle additional cards. Storage connects through one SATA Express interface and six SATA III ports. Rear I/O supplies four USB 3.1 Gen1 and two USB 2.0 ports, with four more USB 3.1 Gen1 and two USB 2.0 available via onboard headers. Audio uses the Realtek ALC892 codec for 7.1 channel output and S/PDIF, while networking relies on a Realtek RTL8111H gigabit LAN controller.

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Price $77.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI Z170M MORTAR
Model nameMSI Z170M MORTAR
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 support1xSATA Express interface, 6xSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC892 Decoder Chip
7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
Supports S/PDIF output
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1 Realtek RTL8111H gigabit network interface card
Ports & slots
PCI slots2 PCIe 3.0 × 16 slots (x16/x4 supported) *
2 PCIe 3.0 × 1 slots
1 M.2 Wi-Fi module slot

Questions about this item

Does the box include the motherboard, a CMOS battery, a SATA cable and the I/O back panel?

The package supplies the motherboard, one CMOS battery, one SATA cable and the chassis I/O back panel. A Wi-Fi antenna is added only when the board has a built-in Wi-Fi module.

Should I pick DDR4 2133 MHz or 3600 MHz (OC) modules for the 64 GB limit?

The board runs DDR4 at 2133 MHz natively and can reach 3600 MHz when overclocked. Choose 2133 MHz for guaranteed stability or faster kits if you plan to enable XMP profiles.

What does the 64 GB maximum mean once the board is installed in a system?

You can populate the dual-channel slots with up to 64 GB of DDR4, giving ample capacity for multitasking and content-creation workloads on a 6th-generation Intel Core platform.

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