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MSI Z97 PC Mate ATX motherboard in OEM box

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MSI Z97 PC Mate LGA 1150 Intel motherboard OEM packing no accessories

SKU CH-WZWH-NRZX2 MPN Z97

ATX Intel Z97 motherboard for LGA 1150 CPUs with DDR3 up to 3000 MHz OC, 32 GB max, USB 3.0, SATA 6Gb/s, HDMI, DVI-D, VGA, and Gigabit LAN, supplied in OEM packaging without accessories

  • ProcessorLGA1150
  • In the boxNO ACCESSORIES WHATSOEVER! NO I/O SHIELD, NO CABLES, NO MANU
  • Intel Z97 chipset for 4th and 5th generation Core processors
  • LGA 1150 socket supports i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron CPUs
  • Four DDR3 slots accept up to 32 GB memory at speeds up to 3000 MHz overclocked
  • Two USB 3.0 and four USB 2.0 rear ports plus internal headers for more
  • Six SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support

Product definition

This is an Intel Z97 chipset motherboard in the ATX form factor. It accepts LGA 1150 processors from the Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron families. The board ships in OEM packaging with no accessories, I/O shield, cables or manual included. It provides the core platform for a Haswell or Haswell Refresh desktop build.

Target builder

The board suits system integrators or enthusiasts who already own a compatible CPU, DDR3 memory, cooler and I/O shield and want a bare board for assembly or repair. It is not suitable for a first-time builder who expects a retail bundle with documentation, mounting hardware or rear-panel shield.

Memory ceiling

Four 240-pin slots support dual-channel DDR3 up to a listed maximum of 32 GB. Speeds range from 1066 through 3000 (OC) in the supported frequency table. This capacity limit is the key figure when planning the memory kit for this platform.

How it compares

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Price $77.99
Cheaper than about 63% of the 2,965 comparable items (median $97.99).

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Specifications

Processor
ProcessorLGA1150

Questions about this item

How much power does the Z97 PC Mate draw when running all day with a Core i7 installed?

Power draw depends on the specific processor and workload; the board itself has no fixed TDP figure.

Which accessories must I already own because the OEM box includes none?

You need an LGA 1150 CPU, DDR3 memory, an I/O shield, SATA cables, a case with ATX standoffs and a PSU with 24-pin and 8-pin CPU power connectors.

Will my existing PCI sound card and SATA 6Gb/s SSD work in the Z97 PC Mate without changes?

Yes — the board provides two legacy PCI slots and six SATA 6Gb/s ports, so both devices connect directly.

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