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MSI Performance Gaming Intel Z170A LGA 1151 DDR4 USB 3.1 ATX Motherboard (Z170A Gaming Pro)

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Z170A Gaming Pro
Brand MSI
CPU Socket LGA 1151
Compatible Devices Personal Computer
RAM Memory Technology DDR4
Compatible Processors Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium
Chipset Type Intel Z170
Memory Clock Speed 2133 MHz
Platform Windows 10
Model Name Z170A GAMING PRO
CPU Model Pentium

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  • LGA1151, Supports 6th Generation Intel Core &trade i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium/ Celeron Processors
  • Chipset: Intel Z170 Express
  • Memory: 4x DDR4-3600(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2600(OC)/ 2400/ 2133 MHz DIMM Slots, Dual Channel, ECC, Un-buffered, Max Capacity of 64GB
  • Slots: 3x PCI-Express 3.0 x16 Slots (runs at x16/x0/x4 or x8/x8/x4 modes), 3x PCI-Express 3.0 x1 Slots, 1x PCI Slot
  • Multi-Graphics: Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX and NVIDIA 2-Way SLI Technology
  • SATA: 6x SATA3 Ports (2-ports reserved for SATA Express Port), Support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10; 1x SATA Express Ports (PCI-Express 3.0 x2)
  • Audio: Realtek ALC1150 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC, Supports S/PDIF Output
  • LAN: Intel I219-V Gigabit Ethernet Controller
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Stylish Carbon Skin Design

Carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer is used extensively the world of car racing, where each second counts. Besides its strength and futuristic look, carbon-fiber is also very light for ultimate performance to pursue track records. MSI GAMING motherboards are dedicated to ultimate performance and the best gaming experience. The Carbon motherboards black scheme combines flashiness with sophistication that is sure to make your PC stand out in looks and performance.

Mystic Light

Customize and set up your own color scheme with Mystic Light. Make your build look on fire or cold as ice. You are in control. You can select any of the colors from the palette to match your systems’ design. Tired of always the same color? Just change it to another one using the easy to use Mystic Light APP available on PC, phone and tablet, and make your PC look and feel brand new!

Powerful Audio Boost 3

With Audio Boost 3 Pro, powered by Nahimic Sound Technology, we're delivering the highest sound quality through the use of premium quality audio components. That way, you can enjoy crystal clear sound and music through 8-channel HD Audio or high impendence headphones.

Reliable Lan Protect

Featuring 15KV anti-surge protection to shield your network from lightning strikes and static electricity, LAN Protect is a LAN connector designed to give you the best networking experience. It's highlighted with a red LED inside the RJ45 connector to show its functionality.

DDR4 Boost with Steel Armor

MSI introduces DDR4 Boost technology with optimized traces and fully isolated memory circuitry. This design ensures the memory signals stay pure for optimal performance and stability. Steel Armor technology is now also available for DDR4 Boost, offering better EMI-shielding and even better signal strength, for optimal memory performance.

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Power Phase 12 8 8
Form Factor E-ATX ATX ATX
CPU Socket Type LGA 2011 LGA 2011 LGA 1151
Memory Dimm DDR4 DDR4 DDR4
Multi-GPU SLI 4-Way SLI 3-Way SLI 2-Way
Video Port 5x (PCI-E 3.0) 4x (PCI-E 3.0) 3x (PCI-E 3.0)
SATA 6GB/s, Express 5/0 4/2 4/1
Audio Chip ALC1150 ALC1150 ALC1150
Lan/Wifi Qualcomm Killer E2400 GB LAN / Killer 802.11 ac & BT 4.2 Intel I218V GB LAN Intel I219V GB LAN

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MSI Z170A GAMING PRO LGA1151/ Intel Z170/ DDR4/ 3-Way CrossFireX & 2-Way SLI/ SATA3&USB3.1/ M.2&SATA Express/ A&GbE/ ATX Motherboard

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
299 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the appearance, quality and ease of installation of the motherboard. They mention that it looks awesome, the BIOS is easy to use and that it's really solid. They appreciate the value, and download speed. However, some disagree on performance, and USB ports.

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49 customers mention39 positive10 negative

Customers find the installation of the motherboard to be easy. They mention that the BIOS is easy to navigate, especially for beginners. They also say that the overclocking stability is great and that the update/bios flash process is fairly painless.

"...PROS- Very affordable, user friendly BIOS, durable, perfect for budget or higher end gaming builds, sleek minimalist black and white theme, no..." Read more

"...The installation was incredibly easy, too! Aside from the negative reviews, I had zero issues installing and booting up from this motherboard...." Read more

"...is leagues above the others in terms of overclocking stability and ease of use...." Read more

"...ever used, it is more solid than any other I've seen and it snapped into place easily. Documentation is pretty good...." Read more

48 customers mention45 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the motherboard. They mention that it has a beautiful black and white color scheme, and the board looks sinister in its all-black layout. Some appreciate the cool red LEDs on the front and back. Overall, most are happy with the product's appearance.

"...perfect for budget or higher end gaming builds, sleek minimalist black and white theme, no issues so far (one month of use)...." Read more

"This motherboard is great. Plain and simple. From it's sleek design, to its awesome performance, to the Mystic Lighting...." Read more

"...it has plenty of USB 3.0 ports on the front and back and it has some cool red LEDs as well...." Read more

"I like this board. Bought new of Amazon. Nothing fancy and gets the job done...." Read more

47 customers mention47 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the motherboard. They mention it's a great board, excellent, and satisfactory. Some say it'd be great for a gaming build, and others say it works well.

"...All in all this board is very satisfactory and has been able to do everything that i needed it to do...." Read more

"...Setup was uneventful (which is good). The backplate is the best I've ever used, it is more solid than any other I've seen and it snapped into place..." Read more

"...The UEFI is nice, though.Overall: Room for improvement, but a solid choice if you plan on having red in your build...." Read more

"...I think the MSI Tomahawk is great for a build that needs WiFi but use a cable for gaming...." Read more

34 customers mention34 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sturdiness of the motherboard. They mention that it's really solid, has on board wifi, and is made of solid components. Some appreciate the professional packaging and the 2 sata cables that come with it.

"...PROS- Very affordable, user friendly BIOS, durable, perfect for budget or higher end gaming builds, sleek minimalist black and white theme, no..." Read more

"...The mother board is strong and sturdy, it has plenty of USB 3.0 ports on the front and back and it has some cool red LEDs as well...." Read more

"...the board is very solid, so having a case with non standard stand offs for mobo's is not as much of a problem; the board will not bend or flex with..." Read more

"...The backplate is the best I've ever used, it is more solid than any other I've seen and it snapped into place easily. Documentation is pretty good...." Read more

23 customers mention23 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the motherboard. They say it's a good buy for the price, perfect for budget or higher end gaming builds, and a great investment. Customers also mention that the board has a nice amount of features for the money.

"...PROS- Very affordable, user friendly BIOS, durable, perfect for budget or higher end gaming builds, sleek minimalist black and white theme, no..." Read more

"...All in all I am happy with the purchase I think it is at the perfect price point for a micro ATX mother board that has so many capabilities that a..." Read more

"...understand that it does have some quirks, but really its a good buy for the price...." Read more

"...on this board but it had the other features I wanted and the price was right. So far it's been simple and solid, just what I wanted." Read more

16 customers mention12 positive4 negative

Customers like the download speed of the motherboard. For example, they mention that it overclocks fast and simple, the machine boots reasonably quickly, and everything runs smoothly. Some appreciate the sleek design and the fact that it performs like a workhorse.

"...Didn't have any issues on first run, and has been running smooth ever since. Very clean looking design and theme for any black and white build...." Read more

"...The machine boots reasonably quickly..." Read more

"...Plain and simple. From it's sleek design, to its awesome performance, to the Mystic Lighting. The installation was incredibly easy, too!..." Read more

"...have any issues getting things up and going on it, though it does boot slightly slower than my previous m-power board without the fast boot enabled...." Read more

63 customers mention41 positive22 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the motherboard. Some mention that it performs well, and works like a charm. However, some customers report issues with the board not starting up or working properly.

"...higher end gaming builds, sleek minimalist black and white theme, no issues so far (one month of use).CONS- Not a lot of USB ports...." Read more

"...The built-in Ethernet port works well, I'm getting > 90 MB/s download speed out of my Comcast connection, slightly more than on any other..." Read more

"...and to my surprise it didn't boot. Heck, the bios didn't even show...." Read more

"...Other than the two very minor cons, I love this board. Operates flawlessly, looks incredible, and has a lot of possibilities customization wise...." Read more

24 customers mention13 positive11 negative

Customers are mixed about the USB ports. Some mention that there are plenty of SATA ports and USB 3.0 ports on the back, while others say that several SATA port died over the next few months. Some customers also complain that the board has too many USB 2.0 external ports and that it only has 4 high-speed SATA Ports.

"...A definite plus is the steel support in the two PCIe slots! My two MSI 980 ti's fit nice and snug without any sagging whatsoever...." Read more

"...CONS- Not a lot of USB ports. (Buy a USB expansion hub/adapter if you need it)I'm currently using this board in a gaming/streaming rig...." Read more

"...The mother board is strong and sturdy, it has plenty of USB 3.0 ports on the front and back and it has some cool red LEDs as well...." Read more

"...cons: only 2 sata data cables. If you have an SSD, HDD, and a disk drive, you will need more cables...." Read more

Decent board/Good price/Recommended
4 Stars
Decent board/Good price/Recommended
review for - Z170A Krait Gaming 3XThe main reason i purchased this was because it had all the necessary features i needed, was the same colors of the build i was planning, and it was on sale.I didn't have any issues getting things up and going on it, though it does boot slightly slower than my previous m-power board without the fast boot enabled. Everything connected fine and all components (aside from the m.3 slot and usb 2.0 headers which weren't tested) work fine without issue. One thing i will say, that has been said before, is this board doesn't have any screw holes on the far right side of the board. this means that you will have a bit of bend while installing the MB power adapter. You should also remove the mounts on that side so they are not just sitting on the back of the board.The bios is well laid out for the most part all except the fan profile which you can't get to under advanced settings for some reason. Speaking about the bios, the reason for 4 star instead of 5 star is an issue with the adaptive or offset mode inside the bios for the v-core. i didn't have any issues reaching 4.6 on an 6700k with this board however if i set the vcore to adaptive mode it will drop the multiplier to 4.4 during certain stress testing situations but not others for some unknown reason. Let me be clear that this is a completely stable overclock if i force it to run at the v-core i set with the override setting. Using the override setting i can essentially stress test indefinably and constantly remain at 4.6 even with the multiplier set to adaptive. I am unsure what is causing this issue but i spoke to someone else who also had this board and they had the exact same issue. Even with the issue in any real world application (not stress test) it does indeed run at 4.6 the way that it is suppose to as far as i can tell. If i was running into the issue in a real program i might have returned the board, but as it stands i haven't seen it react this was except in this extreme situation.aesthetically it looks great and i couldn't be happier with it. the black and white matches perfectly with my s340 case and everything flows really nicely.performance wise as i said above there has been a small issue, but at the same time the board didn't have any trouble with getting the card to 4.6. honestly i was using much less power to do it than i assumed i would have needed. It could be that i won the silicon lottery but either way this board does a decent if not slightly flawed job at overclocking. I also have a 1070 installed in it, and while i'm not going to test the pci slots directly they seem to be performing just as id expect them to.The only other con that i can see in this board is that i could use a few more usb slots on the rear pannel and a few more fan headers on the board itself. These are things that are clearly advertised and i knew before purchasing so no points off there.All in all this board is very satisfactory and has been able to do everything that i needed it to do. considering that i got it on sale i don't regret my purchase at all. If you are considering buying this board understand that it does have some quirks, but really its a good buy for the price. I'd recommend this product to anyone looking for a reasonable board with decent features at a good price point.
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Synodic
5.0 out of 5 stars MSI has yet to disappoint me
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2017
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Really good board for the money. User friendly BIOS. Didn't have any issues on first run, and has been running smooth ever since. Very clean looking design and theme for any black and white build. Whether this is your first build, or you're experienced, this is a great MOBO without breaking your budget. I'm currently using this board with an i7 6700k, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 Founder's Edition, and 16GB DDR4 Corsair Vengance at 3200 MHz.

PROS- Very affordable, user friendly BIOS, durable, perfect for budget or higher end gaming builds, sleek minimalist black and white theme, no issues so far (one month of use).

CONS- Not a lot of USB ports. (Buy a USB expansion hub/adapter if you need it)

I'm currently using this board in a gaming/streaming rig. I also do audio recording, video recording via OBS and Shadowplay, and video rendering. Bottom line, if you want a clean affordable Z170 board perfect for gaming, the MSI Z170 Krait Gaming 3X is a great candidate.
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Synodic
5.0 out of 5 stars MSI has yet to disappoint me
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2017
Really good board for the money. User friendly BIOS. Didn't have any issues on first run, and has been running smooth ever since. Very clean looking design and theme for any black and white build. Whether this is your first build, or you're experienced, this is a great MOBO without breaking your budget. I'm currently using this board with an i7 6700k, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 Founder's Edition, and 16GB DDR4 Corsair Vengance at 3200 MHz.

PROS- Very affordable, user friendly BIOS, durable, perfect for budget or higher end gaming builds, sleek minimalist black and white theme, no issues so far (one month of use).

CONS- Not a lot of USB ports. (Buy a USB expansion hub/adapter if you need it)

I'm currently using this board in a gaming/streaming rig. I also do audio recording, video recording via OBS and Shadowplay, and video rendering. Bottom line, if you want a clean affordable Z170 board perfect for gaming, the MSI Z170 Krait Gaming 3X is a great candidate.
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Jonas Dohu
5.0 out of 5 stars Stable, fast and no compatibility issues
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2016
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Assembly:
I first put in 4x 8GB  Kingston HyperX FURY 2666MHz DDR4 RAM  modules and a 512 GB  Samsung 950 Pro  m.2 SSD, followed by the  Intel I5-6600K  CPU and the  Noctua NH-D14  as the cooler. The cooler is so massive that I recommend sticking to that order, the RAM and m.2 slots are difficult to reach afterwards. I connected the two CPU fans via a Y-cable that came with the cooler, because the other CPU cooler port on the mainboard seemed a bit hard to reach. Then I put the mainboard into the  Silverstone Tek FT05B  case and hooked up the various cables from the case, all of which have at least one counterpart on the mainboard. Initially, the left front USB port of the case didn't work reliably, but after removing the internal connector and putting it back in, everything seems to be working fine. Next, I hooked up the  EVGA SuperNOVA 850 P2  power supply, followed by the  MSI GTX 1080 Gaming X 8G  graphics card.

Installation:
With the  Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400  I was able to configure the BIOS (including mouse support). Due to USB 3 operating at 2.4 GHz, it's best to connect wireless USB receivers to USB 2 ports, ideally with a USB extension cable in between. I updated the BIOS using an  ADATA S102 Pro 32 GB USB 3.0  flash drive to which I had saved a newer firmware version using a different computer. I then installed  Windows 10  from a DVD in an  external Blu-Ray drive  - no need to install any special drivers upfront despite using an m.2 SSD. I'm getting the expected excellent speed out of the SSD (2,527 MB/s read, 1,525 MB/s write). The machine boots reasonably quickly (it takes several seconds for the monitor to show an image, at which point I'm already at the Windows 10 login page, so I'm not sure how fast). The built-in Ethernet port works well, I'm getting > 90 MB/s download speed out of my Comcast connection, slightly more than on any other computer I tried.

Compatibility:
The USB 3 ports on the mainboard are compatible with the HTC Vive, even with a  15' USB 3 extension cable  and a  powered USB 3 hub  in between. The  Leap Motion  cannot be hooked up to the same USB hub as the Vive, but works fine when connected directly to the mainboard. I have yet to find a device that doesn't work with this mainboard.
The only problem I'm currently having is that the computer isn't always shutting down by pressing the power button on the case. I'm not sure yet what the problem is, or whether it has anything to do with the mainboard.

I'm very happy with this mainboard!
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Kyle M. Comfort
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely worth it!
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2016
Style: Z170A Gaming Pro CarbonVerified Purchase
This motherboard is great. Plain and simple. From it's sleek design, to its awesome performance, to the Mystic Lighting. The installation was incredibly easy, too! Aside from the negative reviews, I had zero issues installing and booting up from this motherboard. Everything worked like a charm the first try.

Pros: Again, the sleek design and color scheme. This board is neutral enough that it will match any build, then you have the Mystic Lighting on top of that to enhance the appearance (the red "gaming LED" on the left side of the board CAN be disabled via MSI's gaming app). A definite plus is the steel support in the two PCIe slots! My two MSI 980 ti's fit nice and snug without any sagging whatsoever. Which leads me to another plus: the board supports 2-way SLI, which is the main I reason I looked into this board. It also came well packaged and had all necessary hard/software.

Cons: Just a couple things that are very minimalistic: the SATA ports at the bottom of the board are in an awkward position when the board sits in my case. I really had to get clever with my SATA cables in order for things to remain neat without manipulating the cables too much to where they bend at a weird angle. Next, the RAM slots are kind of cheap. I can wiggle the ram sticks with a fingertip as they sit in the slots. No biggy, though; they work regardless. Just be careful when installing them.

Other than the two very minor cons, I love this board. Operates flawlessly, looks incredible, and has a lot of possibilities customization wise. If anyone is on the fence about this board, look no further. Trust your instinct and get this board, then be amazed at how wonderfully this board functions.
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Birdleg
5.0 out of 5 stars This mother board works like a charm
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2016
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This mother board works like a charm, I went for it over the 150B model because it has the ability to overclock (with the new intel skylake processors you can now overclock even locked processors as long as you have a 170M series motherboards and you download the latest drivers for it albeit at a lower overclock rate than the unlocked processors) and because it has 4 PCI express ports which allowed me to attach a very powerful wifi card to the back along with the R9 380 graphics card. The mother board is strong and sturdy, it has plenty of USB 3.0 ports on the front and back and it has some cool red LEDs as well. All in all I am happy with the purchase I think it is at the perfect price point for a micro ATX mother board that has so many capabilities that a gamer would want, the newest RAM (DDR4) works with it as well.

Build was as follows:

Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor
MSI Z170M Mortar Micro ATX LA1151 MB
G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory
PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB Video Card
Xigmatek Aquila Micro ATX Case
EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Power Supply
TP-Link Archer 9E 802.11 PCI-Express WiFi Adapter
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yaoyang Zhang
5.0 out of 5 stars working good and price is good
Reviewed in Canada on October 29, 2018
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working good and price is good
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Mikael Dave
5.0 out of 5 stars 100% Recomendada, durabilidad hasta la actualidad
Reviewed in Mexico on August 3, 2022
Style: Z170A Gaming Pro CarbonVerified Purchase
Después de 5 años de uso intensivo par juego y trabajo de edición, esta ha sido una de las mejores placas que he tenido.
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Mike Fedoruk
5.0 out of 5 stars MSI Motherboard
Reviewed in Canada on February 16, 2017
Style: Z170A Gaming Pro CarbonVerified Purchase
this board is awesome and super fast shipping!
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Simon
5.0 out of 5 stars great motherboard
Reviewed in Canada on January 17, 2017
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Great Board, great instruction on how to install, lots of USB ports and SATA ports. There are many MSI software and drivers included in the CD, but some are not compatible with Windows 10. However you will be able to find updated version that supports Windows 10 through the MSI website.
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Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good!
Reviewed in Canada on January 1, 2017
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I have no problem with it!
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