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ATX motherboard in black and red with silver heatsinks and PCIe slots

MSI

MSI Z87-GD65 GAMING LGA 1150 Intel Z87 DDR3 32GB ATX Motherboard

SKU CH-BWM5-8X5BS

ATX motherboard for LGA 1150 CPUs with Z87 chipset, dual-channel DDR3 up to 3000 MHz, 32 GB maximum, three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, eight SATA III ports, Realtek ALC1150 7.1 audio.

  • Processor4th Generation Intel Core ™ i7/Core ™ i5/Core ™ i3/Pentium/C
  • ChipsetIntel Z87
  • CPU socketLGA 1150
  • Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 3000 (overclocking)/2800/2666/260
  • Max supported RAM32 GB
  • PCI slots3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 operat
  • Supports up to 32GB DDR3 for high-capacity builds
  • Dual-channel DDR3 up to 3000MHz when overclocked for faster memory throughput
  • Three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots allow multi-GPU configurations
  • Killer E2205 LAN delivers low-latency 10/100/1000 networking
  • Realtek ALC1150 provides 7.1-channel audio with S/PDIF output

Socket and chipset

This motherboard uses the LGA 1150 socket paired with the Intel Z87 chipset. It accepts fourth-generation Intel Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron processors. The ATX form factor fits standard desktop chassis.

Memory capacity and speeds

Four DDR3 slots support a maximum of 32GB in dual-channel mode. Speeds range from 1066 up to 3000MHz when overclocked, with native support for 1333, 1600, 1866, 2133 and 2400MHz modules.

Expansion and connectivity

Three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots operate at x16, x8/x8 or x8/x4/x4 for multi-GPU configurations. Four PCIe 2.0 x1 slots add further expansion. Eight SATA 6Gbps ports provide storage connectivity while a Killer E2205 controller handles gigabit Ethernet. Six USB 3.0 and eight USB 2.0 ports cover peripherals, and the Realtek ALC1150 codec delivers 7.1-channel audio with S/PDIF output.

How it compares

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Price $59.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI Z87-GD65 GAMING
Model nameMSI Z87-GD65 GAMING
Processor
Processor4th Generation Intel Core ™ i7/Core ™ i5/Core ™ i3/Pentium/Celeron processors with Socket 1150 architecture
CPU socketLGA 1150
ChipsetIntel Z87
Memory
Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 3000 (overclocking)/2800/2666/2600/2400/2200/2133/2000/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory
Max supported RAM32 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support8XSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1150 Codec
- 7.1-channel high-quality sound effects
- Supports S/PDIF output
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1 PCI Express network port supports 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet provided by Killer E2205 *
Ports & slots
PCI slots3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 operating modes)
4 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
Onboard USB headers6 USB 3.0 ports (4 on the backplane, 2 built-in)
8 USB 2.0 ports (2 on the backplane, 6 built-in *)
* Built-in JUSB1 connector, supports MSI Super Charger

Questions about this item

What does the 32 GB maximum memory mean for a real build?

You can install up to 32 GB of DDR3 across the four DIMM slots, running dual-channel at speeds from 1066 MHz up to 3000 MHz when overclocked.

What does the PCIe 3.0 x16 interface cap in practice?

The three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots operate at x16, x8/x8 or x8/x4/x4 depending on how many cards are populated, while the four PCIe 2.0 x1 slots provide additional expansion bandwidth.

What does the ATX board need to fit and mount in a case?

A standard ATX chassis with nine mounting holes, a 24-pin ATX power connector, an 8-pin CPU power connector and an I/O shield cut-out matching the rear panel layout.

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