Upgrade your PC gaming experience with our top-notch motherboard, designed to enhance your performance with the latest technology. Perfect for Intel's 6th Generation Core, Pentium, and Celeron processors, this board features the powerful Intel Z170 chipset.
You'll enjoy fast and versatile connectivity with 1 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port, 6 USB 3.1 Gen1 (also known as USB 3.0) ports, and 6 USB 2.0 ports. Built on an ATX form factor, it includes 3 PCI-E 3.0 x16 slots (2 with MSI Steel Armor for added durability) and 3 PCI-E 3.0 x1 slots.
Ready for 3-way Crossfire and 2-way SLI, this motherboard also offers DDR4 Boost & XMP LED for optimized memory performance. With Military Class 4 Components, it ensures reliability and longevity. Upgrade now for an unbeatable gaming experience!
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Easy Setup
Users found it easy to install Windows 10 on this motherboard with no driver issues. -
Upgrade Potential
Plenty of slots available for future upgrades, including overclocking capabilities. -
Multiple Headers
Contains additional USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 headers, offering versatile connectivity options. -
SLI Support
Supports NVIDIA SLI for enhanced graphics performance. -
Affordable
An appealing price point for the features it offers. -
Modern Features
Includes modern features such as USB Type-C, M.2 support, and advanced audio. -
Good Design
Black PCB and sleek design are aesthetically pleasing. -
Simple BIOS
The BIOS interface is user-friendly and simplifies overclocking.
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Limited Thunderbolt 3
Lack of Thunderbolt 3 support may be frustrating for users needing this connection. -
Annoying LED
An LED lights up when XMP is turned on and cannot be disabled. -
Rear IO Ports
The limited number of rear IO ports is considered subpar. -
Clear CMOS Jumper
Clear CMOS feature is a jumper rather than a button, which can be inconvenient. -
PCI-E Slot Management
PCI-E slots are difficult to disengage, potentially complicating hardware changes. -
Debug LED
Lacks a comprehensive debug LED, which can be useful for troubleshooting. -
Fan Header Limitations
Only 3 case fan headers, with specific PWM control requirements. -
Compatibility Issues
Reported issues with USB functionality in Windows 7 and Linux, causing significant installation and operation problems.
