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Black ATX motherboard with carbon-fibre pattern heatsinks and silver I/O shield

MSI

MSI Z370 GAMING PRO CARBON AC Intel motherboard

SKU CH-JC6X-0BQRP

ATX board for 8th Gen Intel Core, Pentium and Celeron CPUs with dual-channel DDR4 up to 64 GB, three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, six SATA III ports, two M.2 interfaces, Realtek ALC1220 7.1 audio.

  • Processor8th Gen Intel Core ™ processors with LGA1151 support, as wel
  • ChipsetIntel Z370
  • CPU socketLGA 1151
  • Supported memorySupport dual-channel DDR4 4000 + (OC)/3866 (OC)/3733 (OC)/36
  • Max supported RAM64 GB
  • PCI slots3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 modes) 3
  • Supports up to 64GB DDR4 memory for heavy multitasking
  • Intel Z370 chipset with LGA 1151 socket fits 8th Gen Core CPUs
  • Realtek ALC1220 audio delivers 7.1 channel sound
  • Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN ensures stable wired networking
  • Two USB 3.1 Gen2 ports provide 10Gbps data speed

Socket LGA 1151 ATX board for 8th Gen Intel Core

This MSI Z370 Gaming Pro Carbon AC motherboard accepts 8th Gen Intel Core, Pentium and Celeron processors in an LGA 1151 socket. The Intel Z370 chipset provides three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots configurable as x16/x0/x4 or x8/x8/x4 plus three PCIe 3.0 x1 slots. Dual-channel DDR4 memory is supported up to 64 GB with overclocked speeds reaching 4000 MHz.

Installation notes and common issues

The board follows standard ATX mounting so it fits regular chassis screw holes. Apply CPU cooler pressure evenly to avoid bending pins in the LGA 1151 socket. Seat memory modules firmly until the retention clips click; incomplete insertion is the most frequent cause of no-post. Connect the 8-pin EPS and 24-pin ATX power cables before first boot.

Compatibility checklist before ordering

Verify that your processor is an 8th Gen Intel Core, Pentium or Celeron with LGA 1151 packaging. Confirm the power supply provides both 24-pin ATX and 8-pin EPS connectors. Ensure the case accommodates ATX dimensions and has clearance for the rear I/O shield supplied. Check that any M.2 drives you intend to use are SATA protocol, as the two M.2 interfaces are wired for SATA.

How it compares

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Price $90.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI Z370 GAMING PRO CARBON AC
Model nameMSI Z370 GAMING PRO CARBON AC
Processor
Processor8th Gen Intel Core ™ processors with LGA1151 support, as well as Intel Pentium and Celeron processors
CPU socketLGA 1151
ChipsetIntel Z370
Memory
Supported memorySupport dual-channel DDR4 4000 + (OC)/3866 (OC)/3733 (OC)/3600 (OC)/3466 (OC)/3400 (OC)/3333 (OC)/3300 (OC)/3200 (OC)/3000 (OC)/2800 (OC)/2667/2400/2133 MHz memory
Max supported RAM64 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support2XM.2 interface, 6xSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1220 decoding 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 slots3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 modes)
3 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the Realtek ALC1220 audio is delivering 7.1 channel output after build?

Connect speakers to the rear audio jacks, open Windows Sound control panel, select the Realtek device, choose 7.1 in speaker setup and run the test tones for each channel.

Which accessories are included and which cables or modules must be sourced separately?

Box contains the motherboard, a CMOS battery, one SATA cable and the rear I/O shield; a Wi-Fi antenna is supplied only if the board has the onboard module. Extra SATA cables, M.2 screws or fan splitters are not included.

Should I choose the 64 GB DDR4 4000 MHz kit or a lower-speed kit for this Z370 board?

The board supports up to 64 GB and lists DDR4 speeds from 2133 MHz to 4000 MHz (OC); pick a kit within that range that matches your CPU's memory controller and budget — higher bins need manual tuning.

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