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Rectangular ATX motherboard, black PCB with silver heatsinks and red accents

MSI

MSI Z370 GAMING M5 Intel motherboard

SKU CH-TSDM-D8GR2

An Intel Z370 ATX motherboard for LGA 1151 CPUs with dual-channel DDR4 up to 64GB, three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, six SATA ports, Realtek ALC1220 7.1 audio and Killer E2500 Gigabit LAN

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1151
  • CPU Type8th Gen Intel Core ™ processors with LGA1151 support, as wel
  • ChipsetIntel Z370
  • Memory StandardSupport dual-channel DDR4 4000 + (OC)/3866 (OC)/3733 (OC)/36
  • Maximum Memory Supported64GB
  • PCI Slots3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 modes) 3
  • Supports 8th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1151 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 4000 MHz overclocked
  • Maximum 64 GB system memory capacity
  • Three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots for multi-GPU configurations
  • Realtek ALC1220 codec delivers 7.1 channel audio

Intel Z370 ATX Motherboard

The MSI Z370 GAMING M5 is an ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z370 chipset for 8th generation Intel Core, Pentium and Celeron processors using the LGA 1151 socket. It targets enthusiasts who want a full-size board with multi-GPU capability and extensive storage options. The board supports dual-channel DDR4 memory up to a maximum capacity of 64 GB.

Bundled Accessories and Software

The retail package includes the motherboard, a single SATA cable and the chassis I/O back panel. No additional cables, driver media or mounting hardware are supplied. The minimal bundle means the builder must source any extra SATA cables, M.2 screws or fan splitters separately before assembly.

DDR4 4000 MHz Overclock Support

Memory can be overclocked through a long list of validated speeds reaching DDR4 4000 MHz, with intermediate steps at 3866, 3733, 3600, 3466, 3400, 3333, 3300, 3200, 3000, 2800 and 2667 MHz. Standard JEDEC speeds of 2400 and 2133 MHz are also supported. This wide OC range is the key specification for matching high-frequency memory kits to the board.

Highlights

  • Supports 8th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1151 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 4000 MHz overclocked
  • Maximum 64 GB system memory capacity
  • Three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots for multi-GPU configurations
  • Realtek ALC1220 codec delivers 7.1 channel audio

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesMSI Z370 GAMING M5
ModelMSI Z370 GAMING M5
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1151
CPU Type8th Gen Intel Core ™ processors with LGA1151 support, as well as Intel Pentium and Celeron processors
* Please check the CPU support status table for support status. The above specifications are for reference only
ChipsetIntel Z370
Memory StandardSupport dual-channel DDR4 4000 + (OC)/3866 (OC)/3733 (OC)/3600 (OC)/3466 (OC)/3400 (OC)/3333 (OC)/3300 (OC)/3200 (OC)/3000 (OC)/2800 (OC)/2667/2400/2133 MHz 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 x KillerTM E2500 Gigabit network interface card
Onboard USBASMedia ASM3142 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 Z370 chipset
- 6 USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (2 Type-A ports on the backplane, 4 via onboard USB ports)
- 7 USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (3 Type-A ports on the backplane, 4 via onboard USB ports)

Questions about this item

Will the Realtek ALC1220 audio chipset or the Killer E2500 LAN need any firmware updates down the line?

Both controllers run on their own firmware that MSI can update through BIOS releases; check the support page periodically for new versions that improve compatibility or fix bugs.

What thermal limit appears first when the VRM runs at full load for hours?

The board has no published VRM thermal throttle point; sustained heavy loads will raise MOSFET temperatures until the CPU itself reduces clocks to protect the socket.

How loud do the chipset and VRM areas get when the system idles at 25 °C ambient all day?

There are no active coolers on the chipset or VRM, so noise stays at case-fan level; heat is dissipated passively through the heatsinks and PCB copper.

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