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ATX motherboard in black and white with silver heatsinks

MSI

MSI Z370 KRAIT GAMING Intel motherboard

SKU CH-42MA-J7SEV

ATX board for 8th Gen Intel CPUs on LGA 1151 with Z370 chipset, dual-channel DDR4 up to 64GB, three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, six SATA III ports, dual Realtek ALC1220 audio for 7.1 sound.

  • 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 3 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
  • Supports 8th Gen Intel Core processors with LGA 1151 socket
  • Intel Z370 chipset enables dual-channel DDR4 up to 4000 MHz (OC)
  • 64 GB maximum memory capacity for demanding workloads
  • Three PCIe 3.0 x16 and three PCIe 3.0 x1 expansion slots
  • Dual Realtek ALC1220 audio with 7.1 channel and S/PDIF output
  • Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN plus USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C and Type-A at 10 Gbps

Socket and chipset

This ATX motherboard uses the Intel Z370 chipset and an LGA 1151 socket. It supports 8th Gen Intel Core processors together with Pentium and Celeron CPUs that fit the same socket. The board provides a foundation for gaming or workstation builds that need mainstream Intel compatibility.

Memory and expansion under load

Four DDR4 slots accept up to 64 GB running at speeds from 2133 MHz to 4000 MHz when overclocked. Three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots and three PCIe 3.0 x1 slots give room for multiple graphics cards or add-in controllers. Six SATA III ports and two M.2 interfaces handle storage arrays without bottlenecks during sustained transfers.

Compatibility checks before ordering

Verify that your CPU is an 8th Gen Core, Pentium or Celeron part for LGA 1151. Confirm the case fits an ATX board and that the power supply delivers the required EPS and PCIe connectors. Check that any DDR4 kit you plan to use appears on the vendor's qualified-memory list for stable operation at the desired frequency.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI Z370 KRAIT GAMING
Model nameMSI Z370 KRAIT GAMING
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 chipDual Realtek 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
3 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots

Questions about this item

How loud or hot does the MSI Z370 KRAIT GAMING get when running continuously?

The board uses passive heatsinks on the Z370 chipset and VRM areas, so it adds no fan noise; system heat will depend on the CPU cooler and case airflow you provide.

Which components must I already own to make this motherboard work?

You need an LGA 1151 processor from the 8th generation Intel Core, Pentium or Celeron families, plus DDR4 DIMMs up to 64 GB total, an ATX power supply with 24-pin and 8-pin CPU connectors, and a chassis that accepts ATX boards.

Will my existing SATA drives and PCIe 3.0 add-in cards work with this board?

Yes, the board provides six SATA III ports and three PCIe 3.0 x16 plus three PCIe 3.0 x1 slots, so current SATA SSDs, hard drives and PCIe 3.0 graphics or expansion cards install directly.

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