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MSI Z270 Gaming M3

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User ratings:
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37 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 editorial reviews
MSI's midrange Z270 board packs next-gen storage features, tasteful RGB lighting, and stealthy looks into a package under $200. We like it, but could do without the plastic flourishes that complicate installation.Read more
New AMD motherboards and Ryzen processors have been gathering the limelight for the past few weeks bRead more
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Pros

  • Well-equipped for speedy next-gen storage

Cons

  • the numbers on the slots with expansion cards installed
  • Crowded layout along the bottom edge
  • Dark look complicates installation and upgrades
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Key specs

  • Realtek ALC1220
  • DDR4
  • 64 GB
  • 4
  • UEFI
  • 1
  • ATX
  • LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
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MSI Z270 Gaming M3 - Pros & Cons

MSI Z270 Gaming M3

Pros

  • Well-equipped for speedy next-gen storage

Cons

  • the numbers on the slots with expansion cards installed
  • Crowded layout along the bottom edge
  • Dark look complicates installation and upgrades
  • a borked BIOS without having to install a CPU or RAM
  • motherboard market is rife with tough competitors

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MSI Z270 Gaming M3 - Full Specifications

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General
Motherboard typeATX
Processor socket
LGA 1151
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Audio properties
Audio codecRealtek ALC1220
Audio output channels7.1
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Technical details
Compatible processor series
  • Intel Celeron
  • Intel Pentium
Maximum number of processors1
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Storage
Supported drive types
  • HDD
  • SSD
RAID levels
  • 0
  • 1
  • 5
  • 10
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Internal i/o ports
Serial port headers1
CPU fan connectoryes
Number of chassis fan connectors4
EPS power connector (8-pin)yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Y
TPM connectoryes
Number of SATA III connectors6
Front panel connectoryes
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Network
Ethernet LAN (Network)yes
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Memory
Supported memory bus clock
  • 2400 MHz
  • 2133 MHz
  • 2800 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
  • 3000 MHz
  • 3200 MHz
  • 3600 MHz
  • 3800 MHz
RAM technologyDDR4
Memory slots typeDIMM
Maximum RAM size64 GB
Number of memory slots4
Memory channelsDual
Non-ECCyes
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Graphics
DirectX version12.0
Parallel processing technology support2-Way CrossFireX
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Bios
BIOS typeUEFI
BIOS featuresMSI ClickBIOS 5
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Expansion slots
PCI Express x16 slots2
PCI Express x1 slots4
Number of M.2 (M) slots2
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Rear panel i/o ports
S/PDIF out portyes
Microphone inputyes
Headphone outputs1
HDMI ports quantity1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
PS/2 ports quantity1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity1
DVI-D ports quantity1
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Dimensions
Width9.57 in
Depth11.97 in

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MSI Z270 Gaming M3 MSI - Editorial Reviews (2)

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MSI Z270 Gaming M3 MSI Z270 Gaming M5 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 17.03.2017
MSI Z270 Gaming M5 Review
4.0

MSI's midrange Z270 board packs next-gen storage features, tasteful RGB lighting, and stealthy looks into a package under $200. We like it, but could do without the plastic flourishes that complicate installation.

By Matt Safford
29 minute read
MSI Z270 Gaming M3 MSI Z270 Gaming M3 Motherboard Review
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KitGuru
Published: 03.05.2017
MSI Z270 Gaming M3 Motherboard Review

New AMD motherboards and Ryzen processors have been gathering the limelight for the past few weeks b

By Luke Hill
25 minute read

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