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Green Mini-ITX motherboard with black I/O shield and silver PCIe slot

MSI

MSI Z87I GAMING AC LGA 1150 Intel motherboard

SKU CH-KE23-RMM3H

Mini-ITX board for 4th Gen Intel Core CPUs with Z87 chipset, dual-channel DDR3 up to 3000 MHz, 16 GB max, one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, Killer E2205 LAN, 7.1 audio and six USB 3.0 ports

  • Processor4th Gen Intel Core ™ i7/Core ™ i5/Core ™ i3/Pentium/Celeron
  • ChipsetIntel Z87
  • CPU socketLGA 1150
  • Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1866/2000/2133/220
  • Max supported RAM16 GB
  • PCI slots1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot 1 and a half mini-PCIe slots *
  • Supports up to 16GB DDR3 memory for responsive multitasking
  • Intel Z87 chipset enables 4th Gen Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron CPUs
  • Killer E2205 Gigabit LAN controller reduces network latency for online play
  • Realtek ALC1150 codec delivers 7.1 channel high-definition audio with S/PDIF output
  • Six USB 3.0 and four USB 2.0 ports provide extensive peripheral connectivity

Socket LGA 1150 Mini-ITX Board

This MSI Z87I GAMING AC motherboard uses the Intel Z87 chipset in a Mini-ITX form factor. It accepts 4th Gen Intel Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron processors in an LGA 1150 socket. The board supports dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 16 GB across speeds from 1066 to 3000 MHz (OC). A single PCIe 3.0 x16 slot and one and a half mini-PCIe slots handle expansion needs.

Compact Gaming and Enthusiast Builds

The small footprint suits compact gaming rigs or high-performance workstations where space is limited. Builders needing multiple graphics cards, four memory slots or extended ATX mounting holes should choose a larger Z87 board instead. Onboard 7.1 channel audio driven by the Realtek ALC1150 codec and a Killer E2205 Gigabit LAN controller cover sound and wired networking for most users.

Single PCIe 3.0 x16 Expansion Slot

Only one full-length PCIe 3.0 x16 slot is available, so the system can accommodate just one discrete graphics card or add-in card. If your build requires a second GPU, a capture card and a GPU simultaneously, or any other dual-card configuration, this motherboard will not fit that requirement.

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Price $73.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI Z87I GAMING AC
Model nameMSI Z87I GAMING AC
Processor
Processor4th Gen Intel Core ™ i7/Core ™ i5/Core ™ i3/Pentium/Celeron processors with LGA 1150 architecture
CPU socketLGA 1150
ChipsetIntel Z87
Memory
Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1866/2000/2133/2200/2400/2600/2666/2800/3000 (OC) MHz memory
Max supported RAM16 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support5XSATA III interface; 1xeSATA interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1150 Codec
- 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
- Supports S/PDIF output
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1 Killer E2205 Gigabit LAN Controller *
Ports & slots
PCI slots1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
1 and a half mini-PCIe slots *
Onboard USB headers6 USB 3.0 ports (4 on the backplane, 2 supported through built-in USB connectors)
4 USB 2.0 ports (2 on the backplane, 2 supported through built-in USB connectors)

Questions about this item

Will my existing DDR3 1600 MHz memory modules work on this Z87I GAMING AC board?

Yes, the board supports dual-channel DDR3 from 1066 up to 3000 MHz overclocked, so 1600 MHz kits run at their rated speed without changes.

How can I confirm the Realtek ALC1150 audio and Killer E2205 LAN are active after assembly?

Device Manager should list Realtek High Definition Audio with 7.1 channel support and a Killer E2205 Gigabit Network Controller without yellow warnings.

Which cables and brackets come in the box so I know what to buy separately?

The package includes the motherboard, a CMOS battery, one SATA cable and the rear I/O shield; CPU cooler, power cables, additional SATA leads and Wi-Fi antenna are not included.

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