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MSI

MSI Z270 GAMING PLUS Intel motherboard

SKU CH-4Y8D-HHM1E

Supports 6th and 7th Gen Intel Core, Pentium and Celeron CPUs on LGA 1151 with DDR4 up to 3866 MHz, dual PCIe 3.0 x16, six SATA 6Gb/s, one M.2 slot.

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1151
  • CPU TypeSupports 7th/6th Gen Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors, and Int
  • Supported CPU Technologies* Not Compatible with Intel 8th Gen CPUs
  • ChipsetIntel Z270
  • Onboard Video ChipsetSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Supports 7th and 6th Gen Intel Core, Pentium and Celeron CPUs on LGA 1151 socket
  • Four DDR4 slots handle up to 64 GB with overclocked speeds to 3866
  • Intel Optane Memory Ready M.2 slot accepts 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110 drives
  • Realtek ALC892 codec delivers 7.1 channel studio grade audio
  • Intel I219-V LAN provides 1 Gbps low latency networking

Z270 chipset motherboard for LGA 1151 processors

This Intel Z270 motherboard supports 6th and 7th Generation Core i3, i5 and i7 CPUs along with Pentium and Celeron models for the LGA 1151 socket. It provides four 288-pin DDR4 slots running in dual-channel mode with a maximum capacity of 64 GB. The board includes two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, four PCIe 3.0 x1 slots, six SATA 6 Gb/s ports and one M.2 Key M slot for PCIe 3.0 x4 or SATA storage. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC892 codec with 7.1 channels and networking uses an Intel I219-V 1 Gbps LAN controller.

Ideal for 6th or 7th Gen builds, not for newer CPUs

Builders assembling a system around a 6th or 7th Generation Intel processor will find the supported CPU list and DDR4 memory speeds up to 3866 MHz (OC) a direct match. The same socket is not compatible with 8th Generation or later Intel CPUs, so anyone planning a Coffee Lake or newer upgrade should choose a different platform.

Single M.2 Key M slot for PCIe 3.0 x4 or SATA SSDs

One M.2 Key M slot accepts 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110 length drives and operates at PCIe 3.0 x4 or SATA 6 Gb/s speeds. Intel Optane Memory is supported on this slot. Installing a SATA M.2 SSD disables the onboard SATA1 port, so storage planning must account for that trade-off.

Highlights

  • Supports 7th and 6th Gen Intel Core, Pentium and Celeron CPUs on LGA 1151 socket
  • Four DDR4 slots handle up to 64 GB with overclocked speeds to 3866
  • Intel Optane Memory Ready M.2 slot accepts 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110 drives
  • Realtek ALC892 codec delivers 7.1 channel studio grade audio
  • Intel I219-V LAN provides 1 Gbps low latency networking

Specifications

BrandMSI
ModelZ270 GAMING PLUS
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1151
CPU TypeSupports 7th/6th Gen Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors, and Intel Pentium and Celeron processors for Socket LGA1151
Supported CPU Technologies* Not Compatible with Intel 8th Gen CPUs
ChipsetIntel Z270
Onboard Video ChipsetSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)
Memory Standard7th Gen processors support DDR4 3800(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2600(OC)/ 2400/ 21336th Gen processors support DDR4 3600(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2600(OC)/ 2400(OC)/ 2133
Maximum Memory Supported64GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
PCI Express 3.0 x162 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16/x4 mode)
PCI Express x14 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Serial ATA (SATA)6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports** The SATA1 port will become unavailable when M.2 SATA SSD has been installed in M.2 slot.
M.21 x M.2 slots (Key M)- Support up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s- Support PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe U.2 SSD with Turbo U.2 Host Card**- Supports 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices- Intel Optane Memory Ready for all M.2 slots** The Turbo U.2 Host Card is not included, please purchase separately.
SATA RAID0/1/5/10
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC892
Audio Channels7.1 Channels
LAN ChipsetIntel I219-V
Max LAN Speed1Gbps
Back I/O Ports1 x DisplayPort / 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo / 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 / 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A
PS/21 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Video Ports1 x VGA port1 x DVI-D port
RJ451 x RJ45
DisplayPort1 x DisplayPort
USB 3.14 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports
USB 1.1/2.02 x USB 2.0
Audio Ports6 x OFC audio jacks
Onboard USB2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports)2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
Other Connectors1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector1 x 4-pin water pump fan connector4 x 4-pin system fan connectors1 x Front panel audio connector2 x Front panel connectors1 x TPM module connector1 x Chassis Intrusion connector1 x Serial port connector1 x Parallel port connector1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Form FactorATX
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 8.9"
Power Pin1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
FeaturesSupports 7th / 6th Gen Intel Core / Pentium / Celeron processors for LGA 1151 socketSupports DDR4-3866+(OC) MemoryDDR4 Boost: Give your DDR4 memory a performance boostVR Ready: Best virtual reality game experience without latencyLightning Fast Game experience: Turbo M.2, Intel Optane Memory ReadyAudio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experienceGAMING LAN, powered by Intel: The best online gaming experience with lowest latency and bandwidth managementMilitary Class 5, Guard-Pro: Latest evolution in high quality components for best p

Questions about this item

How loud or hot does the MSI Z270 GAMING PLUS get when running all day with a 7th Gen Core i7 and DDR4-3200 memory?

The board uses passive chipset cooling and standard PWM fan headers; noise and temperature depend entirely on the CPU cooler, case airflow and the specific processor installed.

What CPU, memory and graphics must I already own for the MSI Z270 GAMING PLUS to post and boot?

You need an LGA 1151 processor from the 6th or 7th Gen Intel Core, Pentium or Celeron families, at least one DDR4 DIMM and either a discrete graphics card or a CPU with integrated graphics for video output.

Can I keep my existing SATA SSDs and PCIe 3.0 add-in cards when moving to the MSI Z270 GAMING PLUS?

Yes — six SATA 6Gb/s ports support current SSDs and HDDs, while four PCIe 3.0 x1 slots and a second PCIe 3.0 x16 slot running at x4 accept existing expansion cards.

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