MSI Z270 Gaming M6 AC LGA 1151 ATX Motherboard

Description

The MSI Z270 Gaming M6 AC LGA 1151 ATX Motherboard is built on the Intel Z270 chipset and has an LGA 1151 socket to support 7th and 6th generation Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 processors as well as Intel Pentium and Celeron processors. The Gaming M6 is equipped with four DDR4 memory slots that can support up to 64GB of RAM, running up to 3800 MHz or 3600 MHz depending on which generation CPU you're using. For long-term storage support, it has one U.2 and two M.2 slots for PCIe- or SATA-based SSDs as well as six standard SATA connections.

After installing an Intel CPU with integrated graphics, it'll be able to deliver up to 4K visuals through the HDMI and DisplayPort outputs. To expand your system's capabilities, it also has three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots and three PCIe 3.0 x1 slots. Other notable features include 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Gigabit Ethernet, and Realtek 7.1-channel surround sound audio. There are also plenty of USB ports, including Type-C, to access printers, external storage devices, and other devices.

Features

Intel LGA1151 Socket

This motherboard supports Intel Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processors in the LGA1 151 socket. These processors come with integrated graphics, memory, and PCI-Express controllers for onboard graphics, dual-channel DDR4 memory support, and PCI Express 3.0 lanes for graphics performance.

MSI Mystic Light

Customise your build with LED lighting. Using the MSI Gaming App, you'll be able to swap through a variety of colours and effects to fit your style. There's also a dedicated header for RGB strips and other RGB peripherals so you can add and sync LED strips. Mystic Light is also compatible with a wide range of LED-lit components such as graphics cards, CPU coolers, keyboards, and mice.

Cooling

This motherboard is equipped with six fan headers, which support DC or PWM modes, to offer you full fan controls. MSI also includes Total Fan Control software that allows you to take control of your fans and cheque the system's characteristics in a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up temperature targets, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically.

Software Included

• Gaming Hotkey assigns functions to any key to launch your favourite games, load profiles, or overclock the CPU with the push of a single button
• Mouse Master software and dedicated PS/2 port to enhance mouse controls
• MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking for the CPU and memory
• Gaming app produces an on-screen overlay on top of your game to help you keep track of CPU speeds, FPS, and temperatures
• WTFAST provides an optimised private network for gaming
• XSplit lets you record your gaming moments and broadcast your live gameplay sessions to share with others
• X-Boost optimises SSDs to keep the system fast and maximise storage
• One Click to VR sets all your key components to their highest performance and makes sure other software applications won't impact the virtual-reality experience
• MSI GAMING LAN Manager automatically classifies and prioritises latency-sensitive applications for online games
• X-Boost can provide up to 20% increase in USB speeds
• MSI Command Centre allows you to tune settings to increase system stability, maximise performance, and optimise cooling
• MSI Live Update automatically downloads and instals the latest drivers, BIOS, and software
• RAMDisk creates a virtual drive from RAM
• CPU-Z gathers key information of the CPU speed, memory speed and timings, motherboard BIOS version, and more
• CLICK BIOS 5 offers sharp scalable fonts and EZ and Advanced modes as well as search and favourites features to help you configure the system's components
• Secure Erase+ uses an optimised formatting algorithm, so SSDs can operate at maximum speeds

Additional Features

• M.2 slot delivers speeds of up to 32 Gb/s using PCIe 3.0 x4 lanes
• M.2 connection supports NVMe technology
• Audio Boost delivers sound through the audio jacks and is illuminated by LEDs
• Audio Boost is powered by an EMI-shielded Realtek ALC1220 audio processor
• Separated layers in the PCB help ensure clear sound quality for both left and right audio channels
• De-pop protection eliminates popping noise when turning your PC on or off as well as plugging or unplugging devices
• LAN Protect shields the motherboard from power surges
• Load-Line Calibration helps the CPU's voltage remain stable under different loads
• Onboard LEDs for key components will indicate the source of the problem, so you know what to fix
• Overvoltage protection prevents potential short-circuit damage to the CPU and other critical components
• MSI Super Charger USB ports deliver more power than standard ports to charge mobile devices quickly
• Protective ICs prevent damage to the system's components caused by Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) from plugging/unplugging USB devices
• PCI Express Steel Armour slots are armed with more solder points to prevent electromagnetic interference and damage from heavy graphics cards
• Double ESD protection with double layer grounding around the motherboard mounting holes prevent Electrostatic discharge (ESD) surges from damaging the motherboard

Specifications