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Green micro-ATX board with black heatsinks and red accents, LGA 1150 socket, four DDR3 slots, two long PCIe slots

MSI

MSI Z87M Gaming LGA 1150 Intel Z87 Micro ATX 32GB DDR3 motherboard

SKU CH-SFGH-BYWVJ

Micro ATX board for LGA 1150 CPUs with Intel Z87 chipset, dual-channel DDR3 up to 3000 MHz, 32 GB max, two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, six SATA III ports, Realtek ALC1150 7.1 audio and Killer E2205 LAN

  • Processor4th Gen Intel Core ™ i7/Core ™ i5/Core ™ i3/Pentium/Celeron
  • ChipsetIntel Z87
  • CPU socketLGA 1150
  • Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 3000 (overclocking)/2800/2666/260
  • Max supported RAM32 GB
  • PCI slots2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
  • Supports up to 32GB DDR3 memory for high-capacity multitasking
  • Dual PCIe 3.0 x16 slots enable multi-GPU configurations
  • Killer E2205 LAN controller provides low-latency networking
  • Realtek ALC1150 codec delivers 7.1 channel high-definition audio
  • 6 USB 3.0 ports offer fast peripheral connectivity

Compact Z87 board for 4th-gen Intel builds

This Micro ATX motherboard uses the Intel Z87 chipset and an LGA 1150 socket to support 4th generation Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron processors. It fits smaller cases while keeping the overclocking features of the Z87 platform. Dual-channel DDR3 memory scales up to 32 GB across a wide range of speeds.

Standard thermals with discrete audio and LAN

The board relies on the CPU cooler and case airflow for thermal management, so noise and power draw follow the chosen processor and enclosure. A Realtek ALC1150 codec delivers 7.1 channel audio with S/PDIF output. A Killer E2205 Gigabit LAN controller handles wired networking.

32 GB DDR3 ceiling decides upgrade scope

Maximum memory capacity is 32 GB, which limits the total RAM you can install regardless of module density. Four slots accept speeds from 1066 MHz up to 3000 MHz when overclocked. If your workload needs more than 32 GB, this board cannot meet it.

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Price $86.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI Z87M GAMING
Model nameMSI Z87M GAMING
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 3000 (overclocking)/2800/2666/2600/2400/2200/2133/2000/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory
Max supported RAM32 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support6XSATA III 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 slots2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots

Questions about this item

How do I install the CPU into the LGA 1150 socket without bending the pins?

Lift the socket lever, align the processor triangle with the socket corner, set the chip in place without pressure, then lower and lock the lever; the common mistake is forcing the CPU before the lever is fully open.

Which onboard component will need replacement first during the board's lifespan?

The included CMOS battery supplies the real-time clock and BIOS settings; when the system starts losing time or reverting to defaults, swap the coin cell.

At what memory speed does the DDR3 controller hit its validated ceiling under sustained load?

The highest officially supported DDR3 frequency is 3000 MHz when overclocked; sustained operation at that speed depends on memory quality and cooling.

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