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| Motherboard type | ATX | ATX |
| Processor socket | LGA 1151 | LGA 1151 |
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| RAM technology | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Memory slots type | DIMM | DIMM |
| Maximum RAM size | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | Dual | Dual |
| ECC | yes | yes |
| Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) | yes | yes |
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| Audio codec | Realtek ALC1150 | Realtek ALC1150 |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 | 7.1 |
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| Parallel processing technology support | 2-Way CrossFireX |
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| Maximum number of processors | 1 | 1 |
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| Number of M.2 (M) slots | 1 | 2 |
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| Serial port headers | 1 | 1 |
| Number of chassis fan connectors | 3 | 3 |
| EPS power connector (8-pin) | yes | yes |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) | Y | Y |
| TPM connector | yes | yes |
| Number of SATA III connectors | 6 | 6 |
| Number of SATA Express connectors | 2 | 2 |
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| HDMI ports quantity | 1 | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 | 1 |
| PS/2 ports quantity | 1 | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 6 | 6 |
| DVI-D ports quantity | 1 | 1 |
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| Ethernet LAN (Network) | yes | yes |
| Ethernet interface type | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| MSI Z170A Gaming M3 | MSI Z170A Gaming M5 | |
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| Width | 11.97 in | 12.01 in |
| Depth | 9.61 in | 9.61 in |
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