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MSI X299 SLI PLUS Motherboard
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Guides and Reviews on how to get the maximum from your PC. Overclocking and Modding to the ExtremeRead more
The new Braswell stepping comes with a tad higher CPU Burst frequency, the same amount of cache andRead more
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Intel's X299 platform is an appealing choice to consumers requiring high core count CPUs and plentifRead more
MSI X299 SLI Plus - Recommended 4/5Read more
Introduction MSI X299 SLI Plus If you're a fan of MSI motherboards, then you're likely familiar with their SLI Plus series. These motherboards come packed full of many of the high-end features you would want from an enthusiast system. Of course, as the name suggests, they come with a focus on dual-GPU configurations, offering plenty of room for a pair of the thickest gaming or workstation cards on the market. Of course, GPU's aren't the only high-end hardware supported. This motherboard offers up support for the latest X-Series processors from Intel, including their flagship i9 hardware. Quad-channel memory, multiple M.2Read more
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User rating
7
4.1 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
57 %
3 stars
14 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
5
4.2 out of 5
5 user ratings
5 stars
40 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
38
4.2 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

General

Motherboard typeMicro-ATXMicro-ATXATX
Processor socket
LGA 1151
NA
LGA 2066
Cooling type
N/A
Passive
N/A

Memory

Supported memory bus clock
  • 2400 MHz
  • 2133 MHz
  • 2666 MHz
  • 1600 MHz
  • 1333 MHz
  • 1066 MHz
  • 2400 MHz
  • 2133 MHz
  • 2666 MHz
  • 2800 MHz
  • 3000 MHz
  • 3200 MHz
  • 3300 MHz
  • 3400 MHz
  • 3333 MHz
  • 3466 MHz
  • 3733 MHz
  • 3600 MHz
  • 3866 MHz
  • 4000 MHz
  • 4133 MHz
  • 4266 MHz
RAM technologyDDR4DDR3LDDR4
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMMDIMM
Maximum RAM size64 GB16 GB128 GB
Number of memory slots428
Memory channelsDual
N/A
Quad
ECCyes
N/A
N/A
Non-ECCyes
N/A
N/A
Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
N/A
N/A
yes

Audio properties

Audio codecRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC662Realtek ALC1220
Audio output channels
N/A
5.17.1

BIOS

BIOS typeAMI
N/A
UEFI AMI
BIOS features
  • WfM 2.0 support
  • ASUS EZ Flash
  • IPMI support
  • USB BIOS Flashback
  • ACPI 5.0a support
  • DMI 3.0 support
  • SMBIOS 3.0 support
  • BIO-Remote 2
  • BIOS online Update
  • Dual BIOS
  • BIOS FlashBack+
  • MSI ClickBIOS 5
BIOS memory size
N/A
N/A
256.0 mB
ACPI version
N/A
N/A
6.0

Internal I/O ports

Number of COM connectors1
N/A
N/A
Number of SATA III connectors828
Front panel connector
N/A
yesyes
Thunderbolt headers
N/A
N/A
1
CPU fan connector
N/A
N/A
yes
Number of chassis fan connectors
N/A
N/A
4
EPS power connector (8-pin)
N/A
N/A
yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)
N/A
N/A
Y
TPM connector
N/A
N/A
yes

Rear panel I/O ports

Microphone inputyes
N/A
N/A
Headphone outputs1
N/A
N/A
HDMI ports quantity1
N/A
N/A
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports312
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity2
N/A
1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity224
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
N/A
DVI-D ports quantity11
N/A
PS/2 ports quantity
N/A
21
S/PDIF out port
N/A
N/A
yes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
N/A
N/A
1

Network

Ethernet LAN (Network)yesyesyes
LAN controller
  • Intel I210AT
  • Intel I219-LM
Realtek RTL8111H
  • Intel I211
  • Intel I219-V
Ethernet interface type
N/A
Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet

Dimensions

Width9.61 in8.9 in12.01 in
Depth9.61 in7.4 in9.57 in