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MSI Z370 Gaming M5 Motherboard
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MSI Z370 KRAIT Gaming Motherboard
MSI Z370 KRAIT Gaming
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This is our fifth ATX-sized Z370 model and second to be priced at $200. Will the Z370 Gaming Pro Carbon AC outrank the others in performance, overclocking, features, or value?Read more
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
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4.3 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
66 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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In a sea of unending RGB, can the MSI X370 Krait Gaming outshine the higher tiered AM4 offerings we've reviewed while dishing out value with its streamlined offering?Read more
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User rating
36
4.3 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
0 %
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4.2 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
53 %
3 stars
11 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
34
4.3 out of 5
34 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
8 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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General

Motherboard typeATXATXATX
Processor socket
LGA 1151
LGA 1151
LGA 1151
Cooling typePassivePassivePassive

Memory

Supported memory bus clock
  • 2400 MHz
  • 2133 MHz
  • 2667 MHz
  • 2800 MHz
  • 3000 MHz
  • 3200 MHz
  • 3300 MHz
  • 3400 MHz
  • 3333 MHz
  • 3466 MHz
  • 3733 MHz
  • 3600 MHz
  • 3866 MHz
  • 4000 MHz
  • 2400 MHz
  • 2133 MHz
  • 2667 MHz
  • 2800 MHz
  • 3000 MHz
  • 3200 MHz
  • 3300 MHz
  • 3400 MHz
  • 3333 MHz
  • 3466 MHz
  • 3733 MHz
  • 3600 MHz
  • 3866 MHz
  • 4000 MHz
  • 2400 MHz
  • 2133 MHz
  • 2667 MHz
  • 2800 MHz
  • 3000 MHz
  • 3200 MHz
  • 3300 MHz
  • 3400 MHz
  • 3333 MHz
  • 3466 MHz
  • 3733 MHz
  • 3600 MHz
  • 3866 MHz
  • 4000 MHz
RAM technologyDDR4DDR4DDR4
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMMDIMM
Maximum RAM size64 GB64 GB64 GB
Number of memory slots444
Unbuffered memoryyesyesyes
Memory channelsDualDualDual
ECCnonono
Non-ECCyesyesyes
Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)yesyesyes

Audio properties

Audio codecRealtek ALC1220Realtek ALC892Realtek ALC1220
Audio output channels7.17.17.1

Graphics

Parallel processing technology support
  • 2-Way CrossFireX
  • 2-Way SLI
  • 3-Way CrossFireX
2-Way CrossFireX
  • 2-Way CrossFireX
  • 2-Way SLI
  • 3-Way CrossFireX

Technical details

Compatible processor series
  • Intel Celeron
  • Intel Pentium
  • Intel Celeron
  • Intel Pentium
  • Intel Celeron
  • Intel Pentium
Maximum number of processors111
Maximum number of SMP processors111

BIOS

BIOS typeUEFIUEFIUEFI
BIOS featuresMSI ClickBIOS 5MSI ClickBIOS 5MSI ClickBIOS 5

Storage

Supported drive types
  • HDD
  • SSD
  • HDD
  • SSD
  • HDD
  • SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces
  • M.2
  • Serial ATA III
  • M.2
  • Serial ATA III
  • M.2
  • Serial ATA III
RAID levels
  • 0
  • 1
  • 5
  • 10
  • 0
  • 1
  • 5
  • 10
  • 0
  • 1
  • 5
  • 10

Expansion slots

Number of M.2 (M) slots212

Internal I/O ports

CPU fan connectoryesyesyes
Number of chassis fan connectors444
EPS power connector (8-pin)yesyesyes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YYY
TPM connectoryesyesyes
Number of SATA connectors666
Number of SATA III connectors666
Front panel connectoryesyesyes
Serial port headers
N/A
11

Rear panel I/O ports

S/PDIF out portyes
N/A
yes
Microphone inputyesyesyes
Headphone outputs111
HDMI ports quantity1
N/A
1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports111
PS/2 ports quantity111
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity1
N/A
1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity1
N/A
1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity244
DisplayPorts quantity11
N/A
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
N/A
1
N/A
DVI-D ports quantity
N/A
11

Network

Ethernet LAN (Network)yesyesyes
LAN controllerKiller E2500Intel I219-VIntel I219-V
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet

Dimensions

Width9.61 in9.61 in9.61 in
Depth9.61 in9.61 in9.61 in

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