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MSI Z270 Gaming M3 LGA1151 ATX Motherboard

Product #42183 | SKU Z270 GAMING M3 | MSI
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Overview

ATX Form Factor, Intel Z270 Chipset, LGA1151 Socket, HDMI and DVI-D

Description

The MSI Z270 Gaming M3 ATX Motherboard sports an LGA1151 socket and an Intel Z270 chipset to support 6th- and 7th-generation Intel processors as well as provide six PCIe 3.0 slots and two M.2 slots. This motherboard lets you build a computer with up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM that you can overclock to speeds of up to 3800 MHz. For long-term memory needs, six SATA-based 2.5"/3.5" storage drives and two ultra-fast M.2 SSDs can be installed. In addition, the Z270 Gaming M3 comes with two USB 3.1 ports with 10 Gb/s speeds for transferring data quickly to external drives. Moreover, one of these ports features a USB Type-C design that lets you connect a USB-C cable the first try.

The MSI Z270 Gaming M3 motherboard features an ATX form factor to offer two PCIe 3.0 x16 and four PCIe 3.0 x1 slots. You can create a gaming system with optional dedicated graphics cards installed in these available PCIe 3.0 x16 slots and link them with AMD Crossfire technology. For everyday builds, the motherboard can deliver detailed visuals through the HDMI and DVI-D outputs by utilising integrated Intel graphics. To complete the multimedia experience, a Realtek ALC1220 audio codec chipset is on board for immersing you in 7.1-channel sounds. Aside from audio, the Gaming M3 is outfitted with two USB 2.0 and four USB 3.0 ports as well as a Gigabit Ethernet port for networking.

Features

Intel Z270 Chipset

The Z270 chipset is designed to support Intel's 6th and 7th-generation of processors.

Intel LGA1151 Socket

This motherboard supports Intel Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processors in the LGA1151 package. These processors come with integrated graphics, memory, and PCI-Express controllers to deliver onboard graphics, dual-channel DDR4 memory support, and PCI Express 3.0 lanes for graphics performance. #### Additional Features ####

  • DDR4 Boost gives your DDR4 memory modules a performance boost
  • VR ready and VR Boost allow you to game in VR without latency while reducing motion sickness
  • Mystic Light Sync manages other RGB solutions connected to your gaming rig with one click
  • Twin Turbo M.2 with Steel Armour
  • Lightning USB 3.1 with 10 Gb/s
  • Audio Boost 4 with Nahimic 2 rewards your ears with studio grade quality sound for an immersive gaming experience
  • Power by Killer technology, the Gigabit Ethernet port produces low latency and offers bandwidth management
  • Military Class 5 and Guard Pro for enhanced protection and efficiency
  • Steel Armour PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
  • Game Boost, GAMING Hotkey, X-Boost, and Xsplit Gamecaster included
  • EZ Debug LED provides an easy way to troubleshoot problems
  • Click BIOS 5 comes with high-resolution scalable fonts, favourites, and search functions

Specifications

CPU Support Supports 6th/7th-Gen Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors along with Intel Pentium and Celeron processors for Socket LGA1151
Chipset Intel Z270 Chipset
RAM 4 x DDR4 memory slots support up to 64 GB
7th Gen processors support DDR4 3800(OC)/3600(OC)/3200(OC)/3000(OC)/2800(OC)/2600(OC)/2400/2133 MHz
6th Gen processors support DDR4 3600(OC)/3200(OC)/3000(OC)/2800(OC)/2600(OC)/2400(OC)/2133 MHz
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
Dual-channel memory architecture
Slots 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
4 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Graphics HDMI port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 30 Hz (7th CPU), 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz (6th CPU), 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
DVI-D port, supports a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
2-Way AMD Crossfire
Audio Realtek ALC1220 Codec
Storage 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s connectors
2 x M.2 slots (Key M, support PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6 Gb/s)
M2_1 slot supports 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices
M2_2 slot supports 2242/2260/2280 storage devices
Intel Optane Memory Ready for all M.2 slots
Supports Intel Smart Response Technology
Supported RAID Levels Intel Z270 Chipset
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 PCIe storage devices
Internal I/O Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector
2 x USB 3.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.0 ports)
2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
1 x 4-pin water pump fan connector
4 x 4-pin system fan connectors
1 x Front panel audio connector
2 x Front panel connectors
1 x LED connector
1 x TPM module connector
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
1 x Serial connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x HDMI
1 x DVI-D
1 x PS/2 combo
1 x USB 3.1 Type-A (10 Gb/s speeds)
1 x USB 3.1 Type-C (10 Gb/s speeds)
4 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
1 x Killer E2500 Gigabit Ethernet
5 x OFC audio
1 x S/PDIF optical
Form Factor ATX
Dimensions 12.0 x 9.6" / 30.5 x 24.4 cm
Weight Not Specified by Manufacturer

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Details

  • Product: MSI Z270 Gaming M3 LGA1151 ATX Motherboard
  • Manufacturer: MSI
  • Model: Z270 GAMING M3
  • SKU: Z270 GAMING M3
  • RM Product #: 42183

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