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Mini-ITX motherboard, dark carbon-finish PCB with silver heatsinks and rear I/O shield

MSI

MSI Z370I Gaming Pro Carbon AC Intel motherboard

SKU CH-5HAM-KRT4S

Mini ITX Intel Z370 board with dual-channel DDR4 up to 32 GB, one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, four SATA 6Gb/s ports, one M.2 Key M slot, 7.1 audio, Intel 1 GbE LAN.

  • ProcessorSupports 8th Generation Intel Core Processors, and Intel Pen
  • ChipsetIntel Z370
  • Form factorMini ITX
  • CPU socketLGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Memory slot count2 × 288pin (DDR4)
  • Supported memorySupports DDR4 4500(OC)/ 4400(OC)/ 4333(OC)/ 4266(OC)/ 4133(O
  • Supports 8th Gen Intel Core, Pentium and Celeron CPUs on LGA 1151 socket
  • DDR4 memory up to 4500 MHz overclocked across two slots with 32 GB maximum
  • Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN plus Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 for 867 Mbps Wi-Fi
  • Realtek ALC1220 codec delivers 7.1-channel high-definition audio with S/PDIF output
  • One full-length PCIe 3.0 x16 slot and four SATA 6 Gb/s ports for expansion

Compact Z370 platform for 8th-generation Intel CPUs

This Mini-ITX motherboard uses the Intel Z370 chipset and an LGA 1151 socket for 300-series processors. It targets builders who need a small-form-factor board that still supports unlocked 8th-generation Core CPUs, plus compatible Pentium and Celeron models. The layout provides two DDR4 memory slots and a single full-length PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot for a discrete graphics card. Integrated Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN and a pre-installed Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 module add wired and wireless networking without extra cards.

Carbon-themed board with reinforced slots

The black carbon-fibre finish extends across the PCB and I/O shield, while steel armour on the primary PCIe slot protects heavy graphics cards during transport. Four SATA 6Gb/s ports and one M.2 Key M slot accept 2242, 2260 or 2280 drives running at PCIe 3.0 x4 or SATA speeds, with RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 available across the SATA array. Rear I/O includes HDMI video, a PS/2 combo port and USB 3.1 connectors for fast peripheral access. The wireless module occupies the M.2 Key E slot, leaving the Key M slot free for storage.

Low-profile cooling design keeps VRM temperatures

Heatsinks on the power-delivery area and chipset dissipate heat passively, suiting compact cases with restricted airflow. The Realtek ALC1220 codec drives 7.1-channel audio with S/PDIF output for home-theatre setups. Bluetooth 2.1, 3.0, 4.0 and 4.2 support covers legacy and modern peripherals alike. With a maximum memory capacity of 32 GB across two slots in dual-channel mode, the board balances capacity and overclocking headroom for everyday gaming and productivity workloads.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameZ370I GAMING PRO CARBON AC
Processor
ProcessorSupports 8th Generation Intel Core Processors, and Intel Pentium and Celeron Processors for Socket LGA1151
* Not backward compatible with older generation of LGA 1151 CPUs
CPU socketLGA 1151 (300 Series)
ChipsetIntel Z370
Memory
Memory slot count2 × 288pin (DDR4)
Supported memorySupports DDR4 4500(OC)/ 4400(OC)/ 4333(OC)/ 4266(OC)/ 4133(OC)/ 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
Max supported RAM32 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slots1 x M.2 slot (M2_1, Key M)
- Support up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s
- Supports 2242/2260/2280 storage devices
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1220
Sound channels7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerIntel I219-V
Maximum network speed1 Gbit/s
Bluetooth supportSupports Dual Mode Bluetooth 2.1, 2.1+EDR, 3.0, 4.0, BLE, 4.2
Ports & slots
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
PS/2 ports1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Ethernet port1 x RJ45
DisplayPort connectors1 x DisplayPort
USB 3.1 ports1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A port
2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports
USB 2.0 ports2 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
USB-C ports1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port
S/PDIF output1 x Optical
Audio jacks5 x OFC audio jacks
Antenna connectors2 x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports)
1 x USB 2.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports)
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 × 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector
Size & build
Form factorMini ITX
Width and length6.7 in × 6.7 in
More details
LightingRGB

Questions about this item

Will this board accept my 8th-generation Intel Core i5 and two DDR4 sticks?

Yes, the LGA 1151 (300 Series) socket supports 8th-generation Core, Pentium and Celeron CPUs, and the two 288-pin slots run dual-channel DDR4 up to 32 GB total.

What M.2 drive lengths fit the storage slot and does it take SATA or PCIe?

The single M.2 Key M slot accepts 2242, 2260 and 2280 drives and supports both PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6 Gb/s signalling.

Is Wi-Fi and Bluetooth already on the board or do I need a separate card?

An Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 module is pre-installed in the M.2 Key E slot, giving 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac up to 867 Mbps and Bluetooth 2.1, 2.1+EDR, 3.0, 4.0, BLE and 4.2.

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