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MSI Z170a Gaming M9 ACK Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX Motherboards (7966-001R)

MSI Z170a Gaming M9 ACK Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX

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  • - Intel LGA 1151 (Socket H4) Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
  • - PC ATX Intel® Z170 7.1 channels
  • - DDR4-SDRAM 4 DIMM Maximum internal memory: 64 GB
  • - M.2, SATA III
  • - 3-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI
  • - BIOS type: UEFI Clear CMOS jumper Clear CMOS button
  • - Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi Bluetooth 4.1
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Processor
Processor manufacturer *
Intel
Processor socket *
LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Compatible processor series *
Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Memory
Supported memory types *
DDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slots *
4
Memory slots type
DIMM
Memory channels
Dual-channel
ECC сompatibility
Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speeds
3600, 2133, 2400, 2600, 2800, 3000, 3200 MHz
Maximum internal memory *
64 GB
Unbuffered memory
Yes
Storage controllers
Supported storage drive interfaces *
M.2, SATA III
RAID levels
1, 5, 10
Graphics
Parallel processing technology support *
3-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI
Maximum resolution
4096 x 2304 pixels
DirectX version
11
Internal I/O
USB 2.0 connectors *
1
Number of SATA III connectors *
6
Number of SATA Express connectors
2
S/PDIF out connector
Yes
Front panel audio connector
Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)
Yes
CPU fan connector
Yes
Number of chassis fan connectors
1
Chassis intrusion connector
Yes
EPS power connector (8-pin)
Yes
TPM connector
Yes
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 2.0 ports quantity *
3
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity *
4
Rear panel I/O ports
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports *
1
PS/2 ports quantity
1
HDMI ports quantity *
1
DisplayPorts quantity
1
Headphone outputs
1
Microphone in
Yes
S/PDIF out port
Yes
Network
Ethernet LAN
Yes
Ethernet interface type
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi *
Yes
Wi-Fi standards
802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth
Yes
Bluetooth version
4.1
Features
Motherboard chipset *
Intel® Z170
Audio output channels *
7.1 channels
Component for *
PC
Motherboard form factor *
ATX
Motherboard chipset family *
Intel
Power source type
ATX
Expansion slots
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots
3
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots
3
Number of M.2 (M) slots
2
BIOS
BIOS type *
UEFI
Clear CMOS jumper
Yes
Clear CMOS button
Yes
Processor special features
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology
Yes
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
Yes
Weight & dimensions
Width
305 mm
Depth
244 mm
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Reviews
Updated:
2015-09-11 10:24:43
Uk has collected 45 expert reviews for MSI Z170a Gaming M9 ACK Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX and the average expert rating is 89 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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89%
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tweaktown.com
Updated:
2015-09-11 10:24:43
With the Intel Z170 chipset, all motherboard manufacturers are bringing their A-game, and it isn't a coincidence. The Z170 chipset is leaps ahead of any previous Intel chipset. Not only does it provide PCI-E 3.0 across its outputs, but it also offers many...
Bottom line At $399.99, the Z170A GAMING M9 ACK is the second most expensive Z170 motherboard currently on the market. While the cost of the product is sky high, it does have many cool features that could justify its price. Since the Z170A GAMING M9 ACK is inherentl...
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91%
chip.com.my
Updated:
2016-11-24 11:58:20
MSI has been going strong in the gaming scene lately, and their push to claim the industry as theirs continues as they announced a true heavyweight of an enthusiast motherboard in their corner with the MSI Z170A Gaming M9 ACK.MSI keeps to its black and re...
Good Performance, Features...
Bad Price...
Bottom line MSI has done an extraordinarily good job on the Z170A M9 ACK motherboard. It's packed with a lot of features that overclocking enthusiasts, gamers and audiophiles would all enjoy.(previously published in issue December 2015)...
0%
uk.hardware.info
Updated:
2017-08-18 04:34:53
While we have discussed a few high-end skylake motherboards in the past, those were mostly intended for overclockers and case modders. Today we will discuss three new high-end boards from three manufacturers: Asus, Supermicro and MSI. The most surpris...
Bottom line We claimed that the Maximus VIII Extreme is the ultimate board for overclocking, but the Assembly actually moves the focus away from overclocking, and it has to be the best motherboard for gamers. ASUS apparently believes that RGB lighting is an importa...
0%
guru3d.com
Updated:
2015-10-02 14:12:23
MSI Z170A Gaming M9 ACK The Exquisite Z170 platformThis round we review the MSI Z170A Gaming M9 ACK. The big brother of the M7 comes with extended looks, AC WIFI, a VRM that can be liquid cooled and then a dozen or so other features. It is one of the best...
Bottom line When you purchase the Z170A Gaming M9 ACK you can't really complain about anything, aside from some personal preferences maybe. You might argue the Killer NIC choice but that's pretty much all you can moan and groan about. The rest from A to Z is well th...
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80%
hitechlegion.com
Updated:
2015-11-04 13:30:33
Naturally, there are always options within price ranges when it comes to quality as well. So that's where comparing features really comes in handy. Luckily most of the manufactures have diversified their product lines enough that we can make a choice to g...
Good Excellent Aesthetics, Sleek Design, Memory Compatibility, Killer DoubleShot Networking, Shielded Audio, Game Boost Easy Overclocking, 7.1 Channel Audio, Military Class 5 with Titanium Capacitors, 4K Support, USB 3.1 Gen2, Solid Performance, MSI Control Ce...
Bad Not Enough USB Ports, Single LAN, Audio Software...
Bottom line Before starting on the motherboard, I need to talk a little about the Z170 chipset and what differences it has, compared to the prior generations. Most noticeable is the DDR4 compatibility up to 4133 MHz with OC but other changes were made as well. Ther...
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0%
hothardware.com
Updated:
2016-11-08 04:52:46
We have another premium Z170-based motherboard on the test bench today, by way of MSI . The MSI Z170A Gaming M9 ACK motherboard is the company's top end gaming board for use with Intel 6 th Generation Skylake -based Core series processors. The MSI Z170A G...
Good Excellent performance, Roomy, easy to build, Killer DoubShot Pro Wi-Fi/LAN/Bluetooth, USB 3.1 ports (w/ Type-C), Dual 4x M.2 storage support, 7.1 Channels with Xtreme Audio, DDR4 Memory 3600MHz OC supported, Intuitive UEFI BIOS, OC at BIOS, on-board and t...
Bad Pricey, No 3/4-Way SLI, No 4-Way CrossFire, Limited internal USB headers...
Bottom line MSI Z170A Gaming M9 ACK - Find It At Amazon, Currently $389.99The MSI Z170A Gaming M9 ACK is an excellent, enthusiast-class motherboard and we think it looks great too. Its spacious and well-designed, loaded with features, both on the board itself and inc...
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0%
hitechlegion.com
Updated:
2016-11-08 04:52:46
There comes a point with innovation in the technology market where everything becomes very similar. So how do we end up differentiating between products; I know for me it is all about comparing feature sets and deciding what I really want versus the featu...
Good Excellent Aesthetics, Sleek Design, Memory Compatibility, Killer DoubleShot Networking, Shielded Audio, Game Boost Easy Overclocking, 7.1 Channel Audio, Military Class 5 with Titanium Capacitors, 4K Support, USB 3.1 Gen2, Solid Performance, MSI Control Ce...
Bad Not Enough USB Ports, Single LAN, Audio Software...
Bottom line Before starting on the motherboard, I need to talk a little about the Z170 chipset and what differences it has, compared to the prior generations. Most noticeable is the DDR4 compatibility up to 4133 MHz with OC but other changes were made as well. There...
0%
topnewreview.com
Updated:
2018-04-06 10:02:15
Fantastic feature set at a phenomenal priceMSI's Z170A gaming series has impressed us. It's a solid lineup, boasting a variety of feature-rich gaming motherboards at a fairly sensible range of prices. The M9 ACK sits at the top end of this spectrum, but c...
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