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Green ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks, black slots and rear I/O panel

MSI

MSI Z87-G43 Intel Z87 LGA 1150 DDR3 ATX Motherboard

SKU CH-8XJG-PJ3GE

Supports 4th-gen Intel Core i7/i5/i3, Pentium and Celeron CPUs with up to 32 GB DDR3-3000 and a PCIe 3.0 x16 slot

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1150
  • CPU Type4th Generation Intel Core ™ i7/Core ™ i5/Core ™ i3/Pentium/C
  • ChipsetIntel Z87
  • Memory StandardSupports dual-channel DDR3 3000 (overclocking)/2800/2666/260
  • Maximum Memory Supported32GB
  • PCI Slots1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot 1 PCIe 2.0 x16 slot PCI_E4 supports PCIe
  • Supports 4th Gen Intel Core i7/i5/i3 processors with LGA 1150 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 3000 MHz overclocked and 32 GB capacity
  • One PCIe 3.0 x16 slot plus one PCIe 2.0 x16 slot for multi-GPU setups
  • Six SATA III ports for high-speed storage arrays
  • Realtek 8111E Gigabit LAN with 10/100/1000 Mbps connectivity

Z87 chipset ATX motherboard

This Intel Z87 ATX motherboard uses the LGA 1150 socket for 4th Generation Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron processors. It supports dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 32GB with speeds ranging from 1066MHz to 3000MHz overclocking. The board provides a foundation for desktop builds requiring the Z87 platform.

Six SATA III ports and USB connectivity

Six SATA III interfaces allow multiple storage drives to run at full 6Gbps bandwidth. The rear panel supplies two USB 3.0 and six USB 2.0 ports while internal headers add two more USB 3.0 and four USB 2.0 connections. A Realtek 8111E controller delivers 10/100/1000 Ethernet through a PCI Express lane.

Builders needing legacy PCI and expansion slots

One PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, one PCIe 2.0 x16 slot running at x4 speeds, two PCIe 2.0 x1 slots and three conventional PCI slots give room for older add-in cards alongside modern graphics. The package includes only the board, a CMOS battery, one SATA cable and an I/O shield. Buyers needing integrated Wi-Fi, M.2 slots or newer CPU generations should select a different platform.

Highlights

  • Supports 4th Gen Intel Core i7/i5/i3 processors with LGA 1150 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 3000 MHz overclocked and 32 GB capacity
  • One PCIe 3.0 x16 slot plus one PCIe 2.0 x16 slot for multi-GPU setups
  • Six SATA III ports for high-speed storage arrays
  • Realtek 8111E Gigabit LAN with 10/100/1000 Mbps connectivity

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesMSI Z87-G43
ModelMSI Z87-G43
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1150
CPU Type4th Generation Intel Core ™ i7/Core ™ i5/Core ™ i3/Pentium/Celeron processors with Socket 1150 architecture
ChipsetIntel Z87
Memory StandardSupports dual-channel DDR3 3000 (overclocking)/2800/2666/2600/2400/2200/2133/2000/1866/1600/1333/1066MHz memory
Maximum Memory Supported32GB
PCI Slots1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
1 PCIe 2.0 x16 slot
PCI_E4 supports PCIe 2.0 x4 speeds
2 PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
3 PCI slots
SATA RAID6XSATA III interface
LAN Chipset1 PCI Express network port supports 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet provided by Realtek 8111E
Onboard USBIntel Z87 Express Chipset
- 4 USB 3.0 ports (2 on the backplane, 2 built-in)
- 10 USB 2.0 ports (6 on the backplane, 4 built-in)

Questions about this item

Will the CMOS battery on the MSI Z87-G43 need replacing and how often?

The board ships with a CMOS battery; replace it when the system clock drifts or BIOS settings reset, typically after several years of use.

What limits sustained CPU performance on the Z87-G43 first — VRM heat or power delivery?

The Z87 chipset and LGA 1150 socket pair with the on-board VRM; under long loads the VRM temperature usually becomes the limiting factor before the chipset.

How loud and hot does the MSI Z87-G43 run during all-day operation?

The board uses passive chipset cooling and VRM heatsinks; fan noise depends on the case airflow you provide, and temperatures stay within normal ATX limits with adequate ventilation.

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