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ATX motherboard, black PCB with red and silver heatsinks, LGA 1150 socket, four DDR3 slots, multiple PCIe and SATA ports

MSI

MSI Z97 GAMING 5 LGA 1150 Intel Z97 DDR3 32GB ATX motherboard

SKU CH-ZKB0-ETS2W

Supports fourth and fifth generation Intel Core processors with DDR3 memory up to 32GB and 7.1 channel audio

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1150
  • CPU TypeFourth and fifth generation Intel Core ™ Processors, and Int
  • ChipsetIntel Z97
  • Memory StandardSupport DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1866/2000/2133/2200/2400/2600/26
  • Maximum Memory Supported32GB
  • PCI Slots3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 operatin
  • Supports fourth and fifth generation Intel Core processors via LGA 1150 socket
  • DDR3 memory up to 3200 MHz overclocked with 32 GB maximum capacity
  • Three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots enable multi-GPU configurations in x16, x8/x8 or x8/x4/x4 modes
  • Realtek ALC1150 delivers 7.1 channel high-definition audio for immersive sound
  • Killer E2205 Ethernet controller provides low-latency networking for gaming

Socket LGA 1150 ATX motherboard

The MSI Z97 GAMING 5 is an ATX motherboard built around the Intel Z97 chipset for LGA 1150 processors. It supports fourth and fifth generation Intel Core, Pentium and Celeron CPUs. Four DDR3 slots accept up to 32 GB of memory at speeds from 1066 MHz to 3200 MHz when overclocked. The board provides three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots and four PCIe 2.0 x1 slots for expansion cards.

Gamers and overclockers on Haswell or Broadwell

This board suits builders staying on the LGA 1150 platform who want multi-GPU flexibility, 7.1 channel audio from the Realtek ALC1150 codec and a Killer E2205 Ethernet controller for wired networking. Six USB 3.0 ports and eight USB 2.0 ports cover most peripheral needs. Users who need a newer socket, DDR3 memory is the only type supported, or integrated Wi-Fi should look at other platforms.

DDR3 memory limited to 32 GB maximum

The single specification that decides fit is the 32 GB ceiling on DDR3 memory across four slots. If your workload requires more RAM than this, the Z97 GAMING 5 cannot accommodate it and a different chipset or socket generation is required.

Highlights

  • Supports fourth and fifth generation Intel Core processors via LGA 1150 socket
  • DDR3 memory up to 3200 MHz overclocked with 32 GB maximum capacity
  • Three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots enable multi-GPU configurations in x16, x8/x8 or x8/x4/x4 modes
  • Realtek ALC1150 delivers 7.1 channel high-definition audio for immersive sound
  • Killer E2205 Ethernet controller provides low-latency networking for gaming

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesMSI Z97 GAMING 5
ModelMSI Z97 GAMING 5
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1150
CPU TypeFourth and fifth generation Intel Core ™ Processors, and Intel Pentium and Celeron processors supporting Socket 1150 architecture
ChipsetIntel Z97
Memory StandardSupport DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1866/2000/2133/2200/2400/2600/2666/2800/3000/3100/3200/3100/3200 (OC) MHz memory
Maximum Memory Supported32GB
PCI Slots3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 operating modes)
4 PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
SATA RAID1XM.2 interface, 6xSATA III interface
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC1150 Chip
- 7.1 channel high fax sound
LAN Chipset1 Killer E2205 Speed Ethernet Controller *
Onboard USB- 6 USB 3.0 ports (4 on the backplane, 2 supported through built-in USB 3.0 interfaces)
- 8 USB 2.0 ports, 4 on the backplane, 4 supported through built-in USB 2.0 interfaces)

Questions about this item

What size ATX case and CPU cooler clearance does the MSI Z97 GAMING 5 need?

The board follows the standard ATX form factor, so it fits any ATX case. Keep the CPU cooler within the socket keep-out zone to avoid fouling the four DDR3 slots or the top PCIe 3.0 x16 slot.

Which steps are often missed when installing this LGA 1150 board?

Fit the supplied I/O shield before seating the board, connect the 24-pin and 8-pin EPS power cables, install the included CMOS battery, and attach the front-panel headers using the silkscreen labels — the USB 3.0 header is keyed and often forced the wrong way.

What replaceable parts will the MSI Z97 GAMING 5 need over time?

The onboard CMOS battery is the only user-replaceable component; swap it when the system loses BIOS settings on cold boot. The six SATA III ports and four DDR3 slots are fixed, so drive or memory upgrades use those existing interfaces.

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