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Black ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks and four DDR4 slots

MSI

MSI Z270 KRAIT GAMING Intel motherboard ATX LGA1151 64GB DDR4

SKU CH-S08V-TXFFG

ATX Intel Z270 board for LGA 1151 CPUs with four DDR4 slots up to 64 GB, three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, six SATA ports, two M.2 sockets, 7.1 audio and Intel gigabit LAN

  • ProcessorCore i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron (LGA1151)
  • ChipsetIntel Z270
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1151
  • CPU technologies* Not Compatible with Intel 8th Gen CPUs
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
  • Supports 7th and 6th Gen Intel Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron processors on LGA 1151 socket
  • Four DDR4 slots accept up to 64 GB running at speeds up to 3800 MT/s when overclocked
  • Three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots operate in x16/x0/x4 or x8/x8/x4 modes for multi-GPU setups
  • Realtek ALC1220 audio codec delivers 7.1-channel output for immersive sound
  • Intel I219-V LAN controller provides 1 Gbps wired networking

Socket and chipset

This ATX motherboard uses the Intel Z270 chipset and an LGA 1151 socket. It supports 6th and 7th generation Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron processors. It is not compatible with 8th generation CPUs. Builders targeting those specific Intel generations will find the platform matches their needs.

Installation notes

The board fits standard ATX mounting holes and uses a 24-pin ATX power connector plus an 8-pin CPU connector. Four DDR4 slots accept up to 64 GB total in dual-channel mode. Three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots and three PCIe 3.0 x1 slots provide expansion room. Two M.2 Key M slots support PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s devices; SATA port sharing with M.2 is detailed in the manual.

Pre-purchase checks

Verify that your processor is a supported 6th or 7th generation LGA 1151 model. Confirm your memory kit is DDR4 and within the listed speeds up to 3800 OC. Check that your power supply provides the required 24-pin and 8-pin connectors. Review the manual for M.2 and SATA port allocation before adding multiple drives.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameZ270 KRAIT GAMING
Processor
ProcessorCore i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron (LGA1151)
CPU socketLGA 1151
ChipsetIntel Z270
CPU technologies* Not Compatible with Intel 8th Gen CPUs
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
Supported memoryDDR4 3800(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2600(OC)/ 2400/ 2133
Max supported RAM64 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* / * M.2 and SATA ports combination details please refer user manual.
M.2 slots2 x M.2 slots (Key M) / - Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s / - Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe U.2 SSD with Turbo U.2 Host Card** / - M2_1 slot supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices / - M2_2 slot supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 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
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1220
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerIntel I219-V
Maximum network speed1 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 modes)
PCIe x1 slots3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Rear panel ports1 x HDMI / 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo / 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A / 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C / 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 / 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A
PS/2 ports1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Video connectors1 x DVI-D port
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Ethernet port1 x RJ45
USB 3.1 ports1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A port / 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port / 4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports
USB 2.0 ports2 x USB 2.0
Audio jacks6 Ports
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 connector / 1 × 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
More details
LightingRGB

Questions about this item

How do I confirm the Realtek ALC1220 audio is active after build?

Enter the UEFI and verify the onboard audio controller is enabled, then boot into the OS and check Device Manager for the Realtek High Definition Audio device showing 7.1 channel support.

What ships with the board and which key parts must be sourced separately?

The motherboard includes an I/O shield, SATA cables and driver media; you must supply an LGA 1151 processor, DDR4 memory modules, storage drives, a graphics card if the CPU lacks integrated graphics, and a chassis with ATX mounting points.

Which DDR4 speed should I pick for the four 288-pin slots to reach 64 GB?

Any kit rated from 2133 MT/s up to 3800 MT/s (OC) will work; populate all four slots with identical modules for stability and enable the XMP profile in UEFI to run at the rated frequency.

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