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Compact Mini-ITX motherboard, dark carbon-finish PCB with silver heatsinks and rear I/O shield

MSI

MSI Z270I GAMING PRO CARBON AC Intel motherboard

SKU CH-4X3D-7N9WR

Mini-ITX board for LGA 1151 CPUs with DDR4 up to 3800 MHz, 32 GB max, single PCIe 3.0 x16, four SATA III, one M.2, 7.1 audio and Intel I219-V LAN

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1151
  • CPU TypeSupports 6th/7th generation Intel Core ™ i3/i5/i7 processors
  • ChipsetIntel Z270
  • Memory StandardSupport dual-channel DDR4 3800 (OC)/3600 (OC)/3200 (OC)/3000
  • Maximum Memory Supported32GB
  • PCI Slots1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
  • Supports 6th/7th gen Intel Core i3/i5/i7 via LGA 1151 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 up to 3800 (OC) for responsive multitasking
  • 32 GB maximum memory capacity handles heavy workloads
  • 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

Compact Z270 platform for small builds

The MSI Z270I GAMING PRO CARBON AC is a Mini-ITX motherboard built on the Intel Z270 chipset with an LGA 1151 socket. It supports 6th and 7th generation Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors plus Pentium and Celeron CPUs. Dual-channel DDR4 memory runs up to 3800 MHz when overclocked with a maximum capacity of 32 GB. A single PCIe 3.0 x16 slot handles the graphics card while one M.2 interface and four SATA III ports provide storage connectivity.

Suits compact gaming or workstation rigs

Builders who want a high feature set in a small chassis will appreciate the onboard Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN and Realtek ALC1220 audio with 7.1 channel output and S/PDIF. The rear I/O includes one USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C and one Type-A port both running at 10 Gbps plus additional USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports from the chipset. Users needing multiple graphics cards, more than 32 GB of RAM or newer CPU generations should look at larger boards with different chipsets.

Fits Mini-ITX cases with standard cooling

The board requires an LGA 1151 cooler and a small form factor power supply with the necessary CPU and PCIe connectors. Its single x16 slot leaves room for a dual-slot graphics card in most Mini-ITX layouts while the M.2 slot frees up drive bays for other components. Integrated Wi-Fi antenna connectors are provided for the onboard wireless module. Ensure the case has adequate airflow for the voltage regulator heatsinks.

Highlights

  • Supports 6th/7th gen Intel Core i3/i5/i7 via LGA 1151 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 up to 3800 (OC) for responsive multitasking
  • 32 GB maximum memory capacity handles heavy workloads
  • 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 Z270I GAMING PRO CARBON AC
ModelMSI Z270I GAMING PRO CARBON AC
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1151
CPU TypeSupports 6th/7th generation Intel Core ™ i3/i5/i7 processors, as well as Intel Pentium and Celeron processors with pin LGA1151
ChipsetIntel Z270
Memory StandardSupport dual-channel DDR4 3800 (OC)/3600 (OC)/3200 (OC)/3000 (OC)/2800 (OC)/2600 (OC)/2400/2133MHz memory
Maximum Memory Supported32GB
PCI Slots1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
SATA RAID1XM.2 interface, 4xSATA III interface
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC1220 decoding chip
- 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
- Supports S/PDIF output
LAN Chipset1 Intel I219-V Gigabit network interface card
Onboard USBASMedia ASM2142 Chipset
- 1 USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) Type-C port on the back panel
- 1 USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) Type-A port on the back panel
Intel Z270 Chipset
- 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (2 Type-A ports on the backplane, 2 via onboard USB ports)
- 4 USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 Type-A ports on the backplane, 2 via onboard USB ports)

Questions about this item

Which processor socket must my CPU have to fit this MSI Z270I board?

The board uses an LGA 1151 socket, so you need a 6th- or 7th-generation Intel Core i3, i5 or i7, or a compatible Pentium or Celeron with that same pin layout.

Will the single PCIe 3.0 x16 slot accept an older PCIe 2.0 graphics card I already own?

Yes, the PCIe 3.0 x16 slot is backward compatible and will run a PCIe 2.0 card at 2.0 speeds.

How can I confirm the Realtek ALC1220 audio is delivering 7.1-channel output after I install drivers?

Open the Realtek Audio Console, select the 7.1 speaker configuration and run the speaker test; all eight channels should play a tone in sequence.

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