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MSI

MSI Z270 GAMING PLUS Intel motherboard

SKU CH-4Y8D-HHM1E

Supports 6th and 7th Gen Intel Core, Pentium and Celeron CPUs on LGA 1151 with DDR4 up to 3866 MHz, dual PCIe 3.0 x16, six SATA 6Gb/s, one M.2 slot.

  • ProcessorSupports 7th/6th Gen Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors, and Int
  • ChipsetIntel Z270
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1151
  • CPU technologies* Not Compatible with Intel 8th Gen CPUs
  • Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
  • Supports 7th and 6th Gen Intel Core, Pentium and Celeron CPUs on LGA 1151 socket
  • Four DDR4 slots handle up to 64 GB with overclocked speeds to 3866
  • Intel Optane Memory Ready M.2 slot accepts 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110 drives
  • Realtek ALC892 codec delivers 7.1 channel studio grade audio
  • Intel I219-V LAN provides 1 Gbps low latency networking

Z270 chipset motherboard for LGA 1151 processors

This Intel Z270 motherboard supports 6th and 7th Generation Core i3, i5 and i7 CPUs along with Pentium and Celeron models for the LGA 1151 socket. It provides four 288-pin DDR4 slots running in dual-channel mode with a maximum capacity of 64 GB. The board includes two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, four PCIe 3.0 x1 slots, six SATA 6 Gb/s ports and one M.2 Key M slot for PCIe 3.0 x4 or SATA storage. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC892 codec with 7.1 channels and networking uses an Intel I219-V 1 Gbps LAN controller.

Ideal for 6th or 7th Gen builds, not for newer CPUs

Builders assembling a system around a 6th or 7th Generation Intel processor will find the supported CPU list and DDR4 memory speeds up to 3866 MHz (OC) a direct match. The same socket is not compatible with 8th Generation or later Intel CPUs, so anyone planning a Coffee Lake or newer upgrade should choose a different platform.

Single M.2 Key M slot for PCIe 3.0 x4 or SATA SSDs

One M.2 Key M slot accepts 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110 length drives and operates at PCIe 3.0 x4 or SATA 6 Gb/s speeds. Intel Optane Memory is supported on this slot. Installing a SATA M.2 SSD disables the onboard SATA1 port, so storage planning must account for that trade-off.

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Price $72.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameZ270 GAMING PLUS
Processor
ProcessorSupports 7th/6th Gen Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors, and Intel Pentium and Celeron processors for Socket LGA1151
CPU socketLGA 1151
ChipsetIntel Z270
CPU technologies* Not Compatible with Intel 8th Gen CPUs
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
Supported memory7th Gen processors support DDR4 3800(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2600(OC)/ 2400/ 21336th Gen processors support DDR4 3600(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2600(OC)/ 2400(OC)/ 2133
Max supported RAM64 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports** The SATA1 port will become unavailable when M.2 SATA SSD has been installed in M.2 slot.
M.2 slots1 x M.2 slots (Key M)- Support up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s- Support PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe U.2 SSD with Turbo U.2 Host Card**- Supports 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices- Intel Optane Memory Ready for all M.2 slots** The Turbo U.2 Host Card is not included, please purchase separately.
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Graphics
Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC892
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerIntel I219-V
Maximum network speed1 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16/x4 mode)
PCIe x1 slots4 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Rear panel ports1 x DisplayPort / 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo / 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 / 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A
PS/2 ports1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Video connectors1 x VGA port1 x DVI-D port
Ethernet port1 x RJ45
DisplayPort connectors1 x DisplayPort
USB 3.1 ports4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports
USB 2.0 ports2 x USB 2.0
Audio jacks6 x OFC audio jacks
Onboard USB headers2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports)2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin ATX main power connector1 × 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 8.9 in

Questions about this item

How loud or hot does the MSI Z270 GAMING PLUS get when running all day with a 7th Gen Core i7 and DDR4-3200 memory?

The board uses passive chipset cooling and standard PWM fan headers; noise and temperature depend entirely on the CPU cooler, case airflow and the specific processor installed.

What CPU, memory and graphics must I already own for the MSI Z270 GAMING PLUS to post and boot?

You need an LGA 1151 processor from the 6th or 7th Gen Intel Core, Pentium or Celeron families, at least one DDR4 DIMM and either a discrete graphics card or a CPU with integrated graphics for video output.

Can I keep my existing SATA SSDs and PCIe 3.0 add-in cards when moving to the MSI Z270 GAMING PLUS?

Yes — six SATA 6Gb/s ports support current SSDs and HDDs, while four PCIe 3.0 x1 slots and a second PCIe 3.0 x16 slot running at x4 accept existing expansion cards.

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