MSI Z170A GAMING M5 Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX

  • Brand : MSI
  • Product name : Z170A GAMING M5
  • Article code : 7977-001R
  • GTIN (EAN/UPC) : 4719072412814
  • Category : Motherboards
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  • Short summary description MSI Z170A GAMING M5 Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX :

    MSI Z170A GAMING M5, Intel, LGA 1151 (Socket H4), Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®, DDR4-SDRAM, 64 GB, DIMM

  • Long summary description MSI Z170A GAMING M5 Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX :

    MSI Z170A GAMING M5. Processor manufacturer: Intel, Processor socket: LGA 1151 (Socket H4), Compatible processor series: Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®. Supported memory types: DDR4-SDRAM, Maximum internal memory: 64 GB, Memory slots type: DIMM. Supported storage drive interfaces: M.2, SATA III, RAID levels: 1, 5, 10. Parallel processing technology support: 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX, Maximum resolution: 4096 x 2160 pixels. Ethernet interface type: Gigabit Ethernet

Specs
Processor
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor socket LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Compatible processor series Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Memory
Supported memory types DDR4-SDRAM
Memory slots type DIMM
Memory channels Dual-channel
ECC
Supported memory clock speeds 2133, 2400, 2600, 2800, 3000, 3200 MHz
Maximum internal memory 64 GB
Storage controllers
Supported storage drive interfaces M.2, SATA III
RAID levels 1, 5, 10
Graphics
Parallel processing technology support 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
Maximum resolution 4096 x 2160 pixels
Internal I/O
USB 2.0 connectors 2
Number of SATA III connectors 6
Number of SATA Express connectors 2
Front panel audio connector
ATX Power connector (24-pin)
CPU fan connector
Number of chassis fan connectors 3
Chassis intrusion connector
EPS power connector (8-pin)
TPM connector
Parallel connector

Internal I/O
Serial port headers 1
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 2.0 ports quantity 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 6
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
PS/2 ports quantity 1
HDMI ports quantity 1
DVI-D ports quantity 1
Network
Ethernet LAN
Ethernet interface type Gigabit Ethernet
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 4
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots 3
Number of M.2 (M) slots 2
BIOS
BIOS type UEFI
Clear CMOS jumper
Processor special features
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
Weight & dimensions
Width 305 mm
Depth 244 mm
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Reviews
computershopper.com
Updated:
2015-09-12 09:28:33
Average rating:80
That kind of feature overload is nice when money isn't much of a concern. But chances are if you've just dropped beaucoup bucks—in the case of Intel's 6th-Generation Core chips (code-named "Skylake"), roughly $350 on an Intel Core i7-6700K , or $250 on a...
  • Attractive red-and-black aesthetics, Two metal-reinforced PCI Express slots, USB 3.1 Gen 2 support, Two x4 M.2 slots, Reasonably priced...
  • Only two USB 3.1 ports (one Type A) and four USB 3.0 ports, No onboard power/reset buttons or Wi-Fi...
  • Thanks to USB 3.1 Gen 2 and dual M.2 support, along with a pair of reinforced graphics slots, this is our favorite board so far for a gaming-centric Skylake build on a budget. Read More…...
Techreport.com
Updated:
2015-09-12 09:28:33
Average rating:0
Gaming PCs are a growing market. This bright spot within the otherwise shrinking world of PC sales has gotten the attention of motherboard makers. MSI has offered its own lineup of gamer-oriented boards for the last couple of chipset generations to target...
  • MSI's Z170A Gaming M5 has lots of appealing characteristics. The board takes full advantage of the bounty of I/O built into the Z170 chipset. We're happy to see dual M.2 slots fed with quad PCIe Gen3 lanes alongside dual SATA Express ports. USB 3.1 conne...
lanoc.org
Updated:
2015-09-12 09:29:48
Average rating:0
We can't very well launch a completely new CPU with a new chipset without a motherboard right? Well MSI sent over their new Z170A Gaming M5 motherboard for us to test out Skylake and also to see what MSI has to offer in their new Z170 boards. Today I will...
  • With the launch of a new architecture the best part to me is getting to see what all of the motherboard manufactures have been working on. Typically they don't release a lot of boards in between launches so a new launch means new features and sometimes c...
thinkcomputers.org
Updated:
2015-09-12 09:30:17
Average rating:90
Skylake and the Z170 chipset is here and we are going to take a look at one of MSI's motherboard offerings for the Z170 chipset. MSI has done an interesting thing with their Gaming Series motherboards. Because other manufacturers have copied their naming...
  • Sleek design and styling, Metal-plated PCI-Express slots, Killer E2400 networking, USB 3.1 and dual 32 Gb/s M.2 slots, Cool gaming software and a free 1-year license for XSplit, Post code display also shows temperature, Easy to use BIOS and Command Cente...
  • No clear CMOS button, Not power and rest buttons, Would have liked software to all be under a single suite...
  • First off you will have no problem running a dual graphics card setup with this board. You have support for 2-way SLI and 3-way CrossFire. Also the main two PCI-Express slots are metal-plated. This not only makes them look awesome, but gives you better st...
reviewstudio.net
Updated:
2015-10-17 05:02:43
Average rating:90
MSI Z170A Gaming M5 is on our table today and it opens our interaction with MSI gaming boards for the new Skylake platform (I consider XPower to be the overclocking series, even if it has ‘Gaming' in its name). It looks like a gaming warrior and it featur...
  • easy UEFI interface, performance, overclocking, power consumption, accessories, price/performance ratio...
  • The Z170 gaming series reviews from MSI started with Z170A Gaming M5 motherboard. It left me with a very good impression.The red and black aspect is quite nice while the features like DDR4 Boost, Military Class 5 components and overclocking capabilities j...
tomshardware.com
Updated:
2015-11-29 07:00:51
Average rating:0
As with most Z170 motherboards, the Z170A Gaming M5 I/O panel features USB 3.1 Type A and Type-C connectors in addition to the chipset's native USB 3.0 (aka 3.1 Gen 1) and USB 2.0 ports. We occasionally get feedback promoting the removal of USB 2.0 ports...
  • Excellent efficiency, Killer Networks controller, dual M.2 interfaces, Nahimic Audio, 1year XSplit premium service upgrade.
  • Secondtier overclocking...
  • Buyers who want or need the software suite will find extra value in MSI's Z170A Gaming M5. Other potential buyers should make their decision based solely upon onboard features and their own overclocking intentions...
pcmag.com
Updated:
2016-04-02 21:37:38
Average rating:0
The Z170A Gaming M5 ($179.99) is MSI's cutting-edge take on Intel's Z170 motherboard chipset, which arrived alongside the new LGA 1151 socket. Built for enthusiasts, the Z170A packs in a nice array of substantial features for a very reasonable price, maki...
  • Well-priced for what it offers, Attractive design, USB 3,1 Gen 2 and M,2 support, Two metal-reinforced PCI Express slots for heavy graphics cards...
  • No onboard Wi-Fi, Only two 3,1 ports and four 3,0 ports...
  • With a great price and cutting-edge features, like USB 3.1 Gen 2 and dual M.2 support, the MSI Z170A Gaming M5 motherboard is a standout pick for a Skylake-based gaming build...