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Green Mini-ITX motherboard with black I/O shield and silver PCIe slot

MSI

MSI Z87I GAMING AC LGA 1150 Intel motherboard

SKU CH-KE23-RMM3H

Mini-ITX board for 4th Gen Intel Core CPUs with Z87 chipset, dual-channel DDR3 up to 3000 MHz, 16 GB max, one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, Killer E2205 LAN, 7.1 audio and six USB 3.0 ports

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1150
  • CPU Type4th Gen Intel Core ™ i7/Core ™ i5/Core ™ i3/Pentium/Celeron
  • ChipsetIntel Z87
  • Memory StandardSupports dual-channel DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1866/2000/2133/220
  • Maximum Memory Supported16GB
  • PCI Slots1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot 1 and a half mini-PCIe slots *
  • Supports up to 16GB DDR3 memory for responsive multitasking
  • Intel Z87 chipset enables 4th Gen Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron CPUs
  • Killer E2205 Gigabit LAN controller reduces network latency for online play
  • Realtek ALC1150 codec delivers 7.1 channel high-definition audio with S/PDIF output
  • Six USB 3.0 and four USB 2.0 ports provide extensive peripheral connectivity

Socket LGA 1150 Mini-ITX Board

This MSI Z87I GAMING AC motherboard uses the Intel Z87 chipset in a Mini-ITX form factor. It accepts 4th Gen Intel Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron processors in an LGA 1150 socket. The board supports dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 16 GB across speeds from 1066 to 3000 MHz (OC). A single PCIe 3.0 x16 slot and one and a half mini-PCIe slots handle expansion needs.

Compact Gaming and Enthusiast Builds

The small footprint suits compact gaming rigs or high-performance workstations where space is limited. Builders needing multiple graphics cards, four memory slots or extended ATX mounting holes should choose a larger Z87 board instead. Onboard 7.1 channel audio driven by the Realtek ALC1150 codec and a Killer E2205 Gigabit LAN controller cover sound and wired networking for most users.

Single PCIe 3.0 x16 Expansion Slot

Only one full-length PCIe 3.0 x16 slot is available, so the system can accommodate just one discrete graphics card or add-in card. If your build requires a second GPU, a capture card and a GPU simultaneously, or any other dual-card configuration, this motherboard will not fit that requirement.

Highlights

  • Supports up to 16GB DDR3 memory for responsive multitasking
  • Intel Z87 chipset enables 4th Gen Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron CPUs
  • Killer E2205 Gigabit LAN controller reduces network latency for online play
  • Realtek ALC1150 codec delivers 7.1 channel high-definition audio with S/PDIF output
  • Six USB 3.0 and four USB 2.0 ports provide extensive peripheral connectivity

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesMSI Z87I GAMING AC
ModelMSI Z87I GAMING AC
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1150
CPU Type4th Gen Intel Core ™ i7/Core ™ i5/Core ™ i3/Pentium/Celeron processors with LGA 1150 architecture
ChipsetIntel Z87
Memory StandardSupports dual-channel DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1866/2000/2133/2200/2400/2600/2666/2800/3000 (OC) MHz memory
Maximum Memory Supported16GB
PCI Slots1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
1 and a half mini-PCIe slots *
SATA RAID5XSATA III interface; 1xeSATA interface
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC1150 Codec
- 7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
- Supports S/PDIF output
LAN Chipset1 Killer E2205 Gigabit LAN Controller *
Onboard USB6 USB 3.0 ports (4 on the backplane, 2 supported through built-in USB connectors)
4 USB 2.0 ports (2 on the backplane, 2 supported through built-in USB connectors)

Questions about this item

Will my existing DDR3 1600 MHz memory modules work on this Z87I GAMING AC board?

Yes, the board supports dual-channel DDR3 from 1066 up to 3000 MHz overclocked, so 1600 MHz kits run at their rated speed without changes.

How can I confirm the Realtek ALC1150 audio and Killer E2205 LAN are active after assembly?

Device Manager should list Realtek High Definition Audio with 7.1 channel support and a Killer E2205 Gigabit Network Controller without yellow warnings.

Which cables and brackets come in the box so I know what to buy separately?

The package includes the motherboard, a CMOS battery, one SATA cable and the rear I/O shield; CPU cooler, power cables, additional SATA leads and Wi-Fi antenna are not included.

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