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MSI Z170A GAMING M3
LGA1151Z170ATXDDR41 M.2
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Full Specifications
Platform, memory, storage, expansion, and connectivity specs.
SocketLGA1151
ChipsetZ170
Form FactorATX
ColorBlack / Red
Memory TypeDDR4
Memory Slots4
Max Memory64 GB
Max Speed3600 MHz
ECC SupportNo
M.2 Slots1
M.2 Details2242/2260/2280 M-key
SATA 6 Gb/s Ports6
About This Product
The MSI Z170A GAMING M3 is an ATX motherboard designed for Intel's 6th generation (Skylake) processors, featuring the Z170 chipset. It supports DDR4 memory up to 64GB across four slots, making it suitable for mainstream gaming and general productivity builds. While it offers overclocking capabilities common to Z170 boards, its feature set is standard for its class, without premium connectivity options found on higher-end Z170 models.
Pros
- Supports Intel Skylake CPUs
- DDR4 memory support
- ATX form factor
- Overclocking capable
Cons
- Limited to older Intel CPUs
- No USB 3.1 Gen2
- No integrated Wi-Fi
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