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MSI Z270 GAMING M7 ATX motherboard black finish with silver heatsinks and RGB lighting

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MSI Z270 GAMING M7 Intel motherboard

SKU CH-YWS1-S0MV1

ATX motherboard with Intel Z270 chipset, LGA 1151 socket, 64 GB DDR4 memory support, three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, six SATA III ports, dual Realtek ALC1220 audio for 7.1 sound.

  • ProcessorSupports 7th/6th generation Intel Core ™ i3/i5/i7 processors
  • ChipsetIntel Z270
  • CPU socketLGA 1151
  • Supported memorySupport dual-channel DDR4 4000 (OC)/3800 (OC)/3600 (OC)/3200
  • Max supported RAM64 GB
  • PCI slots3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16/x0/x0, x8/x8/x0, x8/x4/x4
  • Supports 7th/6th gen Intel Core i3/i5/i7 on LGA 1151 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 up to 4000 MHz OC with 64GB maximum capacity
  • Three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots in x16/x8/x4 multi-GPU configurations
  • Dual Realtek ALC1220 codecs deliver 7.1 channel high-definition audio
  • Killer E2500 Gigabit LAN plus USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C at 10Gbps

LGA 1151 Z270 ATX motherboard

The MSI Z270 GAMING M7 is an ATX board built around the Intel Z270 chipset for LGA 1151 processors. It supports 6th and 7th generation Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 CPUs alongside Pentium and Celeron models. Four DDR4 slots accept up to 64 GB of memory with speeds from 2133 MHz to 4000 MHz when overclocked.

Builders needing multi-GPU flexibility

Three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots operate in x16/x0/x0, x8/x8/x0 or x8/x4/x4 configurations for multi-graphics setups, while three PCIe 3.0 x1 slots add extra expansion. Dual Realtek ALC1220 audio and a Killer E2500 Gigabit LAN serve gamers and streamers. Two USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C ports and a Type-A port deliver 10 Gbps throughput. Builders who need a smaller form factor or newer CPU generations should consider other platforms.

Verify CPU generation.

Confirm your processor is a 6th or 7th generation LGA 1151 model before ordering. Check that your chassis accommodates a full-size ATX board and that your CPU cooler clears the VRM heatsinks. Ensure the power supply provides an 8-pin EPS connector for the board's CPU power phase design. Match memory kits to the qualified DDR4 speeds listed for stable operation.

How it compares

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Price $131.99
Pricier than about 66% of the 2,965 comparable items (median $97.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI Z270 GAMING M7
Model nameMSI Z270 GAMING M7
Processor
ProcessorSupports 7th/6th generation Intel Core ™ i3/i5/i7 processors with LGA 1151, and Intel Pentium and Celeron processors
CPU socketLGA 1151
ChipsetIntel Z270
Memory
Supported memorySupport dual-channel DDR4 4000 (OC)/3800 (OC)/3600 (OC)/3200 (OC)/3000 (OC)/2800 (OC)/2600 (OC)/2400/2133 MHz memory
Max supported RAM64 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support3XM.2 interface, 6xSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipDual Realtek ALC1220 Decoding Chip
- 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1 Killer ™ E2500 Gigabit network interface card
Ports & slots
PCI slots3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16/x0/x0, x8/x8/x0, x8/x4/x4 modes)
3 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Onboard USB headersASMedia ASM2142 Chipset
- 2 USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbit/s) Type-C ports (1 port on the backplane, 1 port provided via the onboard USB port)
- 1 USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbit/s) Type-A interface located on the backplane
Intel Z270 chipset
- 6 USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (2 Type-A ports on the backplane, 4 ports provided via onboard USB ports)
- 7 USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (3 Type-A ports on the backplane, 4 ports provided via onboard USB ports)

Questions about this item

What CPU socket must my processor have to fit this board?

The board uses the LGA 1151 socket and supports 7th and 6th generation Intel Core i3, i5, i7, Pentium and Celeron processors.

Can I run my existing DDR4 DIMMs at their rated speed on this motherboard?

The memory standard lists dual-channel DDR4 from 2133 MHz up to 4000 MHz overclocked, so compatible DDR4 modules will work within that range.

How do I confirm the Killer E2500 LAN is active after building the system?

Install the Killer Network Manager software; the utility will show the E2500 controller, link speed and traffic prioritisation once the driver loads.

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