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MSI Z370 Gaming PLUS vs MSI Z370 KRAIT Gaming

MSI Z370 Gaming PLUS Motherboard
MSI Z370 Gaming PLUS
MSI Z370 KRAIT Gaming Motherboard
MSI Z370 KRAIT Gaming
Editiorial reviews
5
4.3 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
66 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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1
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User rating
45
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
0 %

Full Comparison

General

MSI Z370 Gaming PLUSMSI Z370 Gaming PLUS
MSI Z370 KRAIT GamingMSI Z370 KRAIT Gaming
Motherboard typeATXATX
Processor socket
LGA 1151
LGA 1151
Cooling typePassivePassive

Memory

MSI Z370 Gaming PLUSMSI Z370 Gaming PLUS
MSI Z370 KRAIT GamingMSI Z370 KRAIT Gaming
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
RAM technologyDDR4DDR4
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Maximum RAM size64 GB64 GB
Number of memory slots44
Unbuffered memoryyesyes
Memory channelsDualDual
ECCnono
Non-ECCyesyes
Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)yesyes

Audio properties

MSI Z370 Gaming PLUSMSI Z370 Gaming PLUS
MSI Z370 KRAIT GamingMSI Z370 KRAIT Gaming
Audio codecRealtek ALC892Realtek ALC1220
Audio output channels7.17.1

Graphics

MSI Z370 Gaming PLUSMSI Z370 Gaming PLUS
MSI Z370 KRAIT GamingMSI Z370 KRAIT Gaming
Parallel processing technology support2-Way CrossFireX
  • 2-Way CrossFireX
  • 2-Way SLI
  • 3-Way CrossFireX

Technical details

MSI Z370 Gaming PLUSMSI Z370 Gaming PLUS
MSI Z370 KRAIT GamingMSI Z370 KRAIT Gaming
Compatible processor series
  • Intel Celeron
  • Intel Pentium
  • Intel Celeron
  • Intel Pentium
Maximum number of processors11
Maximum number of SMP processors11

BIOS

MSI Z370 Gaming PLUSMSI Z370 Gaming PLUS
MSI Z370 KRAIT GamingMSI Z370 KRAIT Gaming
BIOS typeUEFIUEFI
BIOS featuresMSI ClickBIOS 5MSI ClickBIOS 5

Storage

MSI Z370 Gaming PLUSMSI Z370 Gaming PLUS
MSI Z370 KRAIT GamingMSI Z370 KRAIT Gaming
Supported drive types
  • HDD
  • SSD
  • HDD
  • SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces
  • M.2
  • Serial ATA III
  • M.2
  • Serial ATA III
RAID levels
  • 0
  • 1
  • 5
  • 10
  • 0
  • 1
  • 5
  • 10

Expansion slots

MSI Z370 Gaming PLUSMSI Z370 Gaming PLUS
MSI Z370 KRAIT GamingMSI Z370 KRAIT Gaming
Number of M.2 (M) slots12

Internal I/O ports

MSI Z370 Gaming PLUSMSI Z370 Gaming PLUS
MSI Z370 KRAIT GamingMSI Z370 KRAIT Gaming
Serial port headers11
CPU fan connectoryesyes
Number of chassis fan connectors44
EPS power connector (8-pin)yesyes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YY
TPM connectoryesyes
Number of SATA connectors66
Number of SATA III connectors66
Front panel connectoryesyes

Rear panel I/O ports

MSI Z370 Gaming PLUSMSI Z370 Gaming PLUS
MSI Z370 KRAIT GamingMSI Z370 KRAIT Gaming
Microphone inputyesyes
Headphone outputs11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
PS/2 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
DVI-D ports quantity11

Network

MSI Z370 Gaming PLUSMSI Z370 Gaming PLUS
MSI Z370 KRAIT GamingMSI Z370 KRAIT Gaming
Ethernet LAN (Network)yesyes
LAN controllerIntel I219-VIntel I219-V
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet

Dimensions

MSI Z370 Gaming PLUSMSI Z370 Gaming PLUS
MSI Z370 KRAIT GamingMSI Z370 KRAIT Gaming
Width9.61 in9.61 in
Depth9.61 in9.61 in

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

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