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MSI

MSI Z97 PC Mate Intel Motherboard LGA 1150 DDR3 32GB ATX

SKU CH-T8HJ-8AJC6

An Intel Z97 ATX motherboard for LGA 1150 CPUs with four DDR3 slots supporting up to 32 GB and multiple PCIe expansion options

  • ProcessorSupports 4th and 5th Generation Intel Core™ Processors, and
  • ChipsetIntel Z97
  • CPU socketLGA 1150
  • Supported memorySupport DDR3 1066/3200 MHz memory
  • Max supported RAM32 GB
  • PCI slots2 x PCIe x16 slots - PCI_E2 supports PCIe 3.0 - PCI_E4 suppo
  • Supports 4th and 5th Gen Intel Core CPUs on LGA 1150 socket
  • Intel Z97 chipset enables DDR3 memory up to 3200MHz and 32GB capacity
  • Dual PCIe x16 slots with x16 or x4/x4 modes for flexible GPU configurations
  • Realtek ALC887 codec delivers 8-channel audio with jack sensing
  • Realtek RTL8111G provides Gigabit LAN plus 4 USB 3.0 and 8 USB 2.0 ports

Socket LGA 1150 Z97 board

The MSI Z97 PC Mate is an Intel Z97 motherboard built for the LGA 1150 platform. It accepts 4th and 5th generation Core processors along with compatible Pentium and Celeron CPUs. The ATX layout provides six expansion slots for graphics, sound or networking cards. System builders targeting a Haswell or Broadwell refresh will find the chipset feature set matched to those CPUs.

Bundled I/O shield cable battery

A rear I/O shield, one SATA cable and a CMOS battery ship in the box so the board can be installed and powered immediately. No driver disc or additional adapters are supplied, so operating-system media and any extra cables must be sourced separately. The included antenna is only relevant if the specific board revision carries onboard Wi-Fi.

DDR3 3200 32GB limit

Memory support tops out at 32 GB across four DDR3 slots running up to 3200 MHz. Populating all slots with high-frequency modules hits this ceiling, which determines whether the platform can handle the intended workload. Builders needing more capacity must choose a different chipset and socket combination.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI Z97 PC Mate
Model nameMSI Z97 PC Mate
Processor
ProcessorSupports 4th and 5th Generation Intel Core™ Processors, and Intel Pentium and Celeron Processors for Socket LGA1150
CPU socketLGA 1150
ChipsetIntel Z97
Memory
Supported memorySupport DDR3 1066/3200 MHz memory
Max supported RAM32 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support6XSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipChipset integrated by Realtek ALC887
- Flexible 8-channel audio with jack sensing
- Compliant with Azalia 1.0 Spec
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerSupports one PCI Express LAN 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by Realtek RTL8111G
Ports & slots
PCI slots2 x PCIe x16 slots
- PCI_E2 supports PCIe 3.0
- PCI_E4 supports PCIe 2.0
- Support x16, x4/x4 modes
2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
2 x PCI slots

Questions about this item

Will the CMOS battery need replacing and how often?

The board ships with a CMOS battery included; typical life is several years before a replacement is needed.

What limits sustained performance first on the PCIe x16 slots?

The second x16 slot runs at PCIe 2.0 x4, so multi-GPU bandwidth caps there before the primary x16 slot.

How hot or loud does the Realtek RTL8111G LAN chip get under all-day load?

The integrated LAN controller draws very little power and has no fan, so it stays silent and barely warm.

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