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MSI Z270 GAMING PRO ATX motherboard, black PCB with red accents, LGA 1151 socket, DDR4 slots, PCIe x16 slots, rear I/O panel visible

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MSI Z270 GAMING PRO Intel motherboard

SKU CH-XXFM-YYE85

LGA 1151 ATX board with Intel Z270 chipset, 64GB DDR4 support, three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, six SATA ports, Realtek ALC1220 7.1 audio and Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1151
  • CPU TypeSupports 7th/6th generation Intel Core ™ i3/i5/i7 processors
  • ChipsetIntel Z270
  • Memory StandardSupport dual-channel DDR4 3800 (OC)/3600 (OC)/3200 (OC)/3000
  • Maximum Memory Supported64GB
  • PCI Slots3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 modes) 3
  • Supports 7th and 6th generation Intel Core processors with LGA 1151 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 3800 MHz OC with 64 GB maximum capacity
  • Three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots supporting x16/x0/x4 and x8/x8/x4 configurations
  • Realtek ALC1220 codec delivers 7.1 channel high-quality audio
  • Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN plus USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C and Type-A at 10 Gbps

Socket LGA 1151 ATX board

This motherboard uses the Intel Z270 chipset and an LGA 1151 socket. It supports 6th and 7th generation Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors plus Pentium and Celeron models. The ATX form factor fits standard desktop chassis.

Dual-channel DDR4 up to 64 GB

Four memory slots accept dual-channel DDR4 kits running from 2133 MHz to 3800 MHz when overclocked. Total capacity reaches 64 GB. Three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots operate in x16/x0/x4 or x8/x8/x4 modes alongside three PCIe 3.0 x1 slots. Six SATA III ports and two M.2 interfaces handle storage. Rear I/O provides one USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C and one Type-A port at 10 Gbps via an ASMedia ASM2142 controller.

Realtek ALC1220 audio and Intel I219-V LAN

The Realtek ALC1220 codec drives 7.1 channel output for sustained gaming or media sessions. An Intel I219-V Gigabit network controller manages wired traffic without added latency. Standard ATX power connectors and a bundled CMOS battery complete the platform.

Highlights

  • Supports 7th and 6th generation Intel Core processors with LGA 1151 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 3800 MHz OC with 64 GB maximum capacity
  • Three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots supporting x16/x0/x4 and x8/x8/x4 configurations
  • Realtek ALC1220 codec delivers 7.1 channel high-quality audio
  • Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN plus USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C and Type-A at 10 Gbps

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesMSI Z270 GAMING PRO
ModelMSI Z270 GAMING PRO
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1151
CPU TypeSupports 7th/6th generation Intel Core ™ i3/i5/i7 processors with LGA 1151, and Intel Pentium and Celeron processors
ChipsetIntel Z270
Memory StandardSupport dual-channel DDR4 3800 (OC)/3600 (OC)/3200 (OC)/3000 (OC)/2800 (OC)/2600 (OC)/2400/2133MHz memory
Maximum Memory Supported64GB
PCI Slots3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 modes)
3 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
SATA RAID2XM.2 interface, 6xSATA III interface
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC1220 decoding chip
- 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
LAN Chipset1 Intel I219-V Gigabit network interface card
Onboard USBASMedia ASM2142 Chipset
- 1 USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) Type-C interface located on the backplane
- 1 USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) Type-A interface located on the backplane
Intel Z270 chipset
- 8 USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (4 Type-A ports on the backplane, 4 via onboard USB ports)
- 6 USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 Type-A ports on the backplane, 4 via onboard USB ports)

Questions about this item

Will the Z270 chipset and six SATA III ports handle sustained all-day throughput without throttling?

The board uses the Intel Z270 chipset with six SATA III ports; no thermal-throttle data is published, so sustained throughput depends on case airflow and drive workloads.

How loud and hot does the Realtek ALC1220 audio section and Intel I219-V LAN run during continuous operation?

The Realtek ALC1220 codec and Intel I219-V controller are passive components; they add negligible heat or noise, so overall acoustics and temperatures are dictated by CPU cooler and chassis fans.

Which CPU cooler mounting holes and power-phase count must my existing cooler and PSU match for this LGA 1151 board?

The board follows the standard LGA 1151 mounting pattern and ATX 24-pin plus 8-pin EPS power; verify your cooler’s LGA 1151 bracket and PSU’s EPS connector before installing.

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