Motherboard type | ATX |
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Processor socket | LGA 1151 |
Audio codec | Realtek ALC1150 |
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Audio output channels | 7.1 |
Compatible processor series |
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Maximum number of processors | 1 |
Supported storage drive interfaces |
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RAID levels |
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CPU fan connector | yes |
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ATX Power connector (24-pin) | Y |
TPM connector | yes |
Number of SATA III connectors | 6 |
Number of SATA Express connectors | 2 |
Ethernet LAN (Network) | yes |
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LAN controller | Atheros Killer E2400 |
Ethernet interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
Supported memory bus clock |
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RAM technology | DDR4 |
Memory slots type | DIMM |
Maximum RAM size | 64 GB |
Number of memory slots | 4 |
Unbuffered memory | yes |
Memory channels | Dual |
ECC | no |
Non-ECC | yes |
Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) | yes |
DirectX version | 12.0 |
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Parallel processing technology support |
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Maximum resolution |
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BIOS type | UEFI |
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BIOS features |
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Number of M.2 (M) slots | 2 |
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S/PDIF out port | yes |
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HDMI ports quantity | 2 |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
PS/2 ports quantity | 1 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 3 |
DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
Width | 12.01 in |
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Depth | 9.61 in |
ASRock, MSI and Supermicro offered up their Z170 Extreme6, Z170A Gaming M7 and C7Z170-SQ (respectively) for our initial Z170 motherboard roundup.
We have yet another Z170 motherboard review, this one is the MSI Z170A Gaming M7. A motherboard that promises to deliver a high amount of features and provide that Skylake processor the full infrastru... MSI Z170A Gaming M7 review
An upmarket Z170 board for the well-heeled game
The MSI Z170 GAMING M7 not only takes on MSI's new philisophy towards delivering the best gaming performance, but it looks good too!
Today's the day Intel's latest launches, and here is MSI's Z170A GAMING M7 to help us take a look at what the new platform offers. Taken from the upper echelon of MSI's current GAMING motherboard line-up, the MSI Z170A GAMING M7 is an enthusiast-oriented GAMING product with a host of built-in features for today's gamer.
https://youtu.be/XDtIF7Lfqvk A very nice entry into the mid/top-tier range of motherboards, with a whole bunch of features, at a pretty good price too! This is definitely a very feature rich motherboard, with a whole host of gaming-centred features. Starting off, we have the re-enforced PCI-E Slots, which help when you have a large and heavy […]
In the first of our Intel Z170 motherboard reviews we take a look at what MSI has to offer in the Z170A GAMING M7 -- a high-end LGA 1151 board tailored to gamers, featuring DDR4 Boost and more!
I’ve been taking apart, tinkering inside of, and building PCs since the Commodore-64 days. In the transition to the x86, I started building them bit by bit, and that meant learning a great deal about motherboards. While you’ll still need to check out the propellerhead sites like Anandtech and Tom’s Hardware for the incredible breadth […]
MSI's Z270 Gaming M7 is the next Intel Z270-based motherboard up on the chopping block. Come and take a look and see how it does.
Introduction, Specifications and Packaging The Intel Z170 chipset has landed, and with it comes the launch of the Intel Skylake processors in the form of the i5-6600K and i7-6700K. The Z170 chipset has been upgraded in almost every way. The RAM has been changed from DDR3(L) to DDR4, which brings with it exceptionally high speeds and transfer rates compared to DDR3. Along with this, the chipset can handle up to 20 PCIe 3.0 lanes (up to 8Gb/s) compared to the mere 8 PCIe 2.0 (up to 5Gb/s) of Z97 and up to 10x USB 3.0 ports compared to 6x on Z97. It
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