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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 |
| Number of memory slots | 4 | 4 |
| Memory channels | Dual | Dual |
| Non-ECC | yes | yes |
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| Audio codec | Realtek ALC1220 | Realtek ALC1220 |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 | 7.1 |
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| Maximum number of processors | 1 | 1 |
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| BIOS type | UEFI | UEFI |
| BIOS features | MSI ClickBIOS 5 | MSI ClickBIOS 5 |
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| MSI Z270 Gaming M3 | MSI Z270 SLI PLUS | |
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| PCI Express x16 slots | 2 | 3 |
| PCI Express x1 slots | 4 | 3 |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots | 2 | 2 |
| MSI Z270 Gaming M3 | MSI Z270 SLI PLUS | |
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| Serial port headers | 1 | 1 |
| CPU fan connector | yes | yes |
| Number of chassis fan connectors | 4 | 4 |
| 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 |
| Front panel connector | yes | yes |
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| Microphone input | yes | yes |
| Headphone outputs | 1 | 1 |
| 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-C ports quantity | 1 | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 1 | 1 |
| DVI-D ports quantity | 1 | 1 |
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| Ethernet LAN (Network) | yes | yes |
| MSI Z270 Gaming M3 | MSI Z270 SLI PLUS | |
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| Width | 9.57 in | 9.61 in |
| Depth | 11.97 in | 12.01 in |
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