MSI X299 SLI Plus

LGA 2066, Intel X299, ATX

The MSI X299 SLI Plus is based on the Intel X299 chipset and supports Intel processors for socket 2066. The RAM of the X299 SLI Plus can be upgraded via eight memory banks up to 128 GB DDR4 and supports
Quad-Channel. Further features include four PCIe 3.0 x16 slots and two PCIe 3.0 slots. The X299 SLI Plus also features Gigabit LAN, eight SATA3 ports, two M.2 ports, a U.2 port and a number of USB interfaces.

Key specifications

Processor family
Core i5 7th Gen X-Series, Core i7 7th Gen X-Series, Core i9
Memory type
DDR4-RAM
Internal connection options
S-ATA III (8x)
Peripheral connections
USB 3.0 Type-A (4x)
Item number
6405222

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Motherboards
Manufacturer no.
7A93-001R
Release date
7/20/2017

Motherboard properties

Form factor
ATX
Processor socket
LGA 2066
Chipset
Intel X299
Mainboard features
Clear CMOS Button
Peripheral connections
USB 3.0 Type-A (4x)
BIOS type
UEFI AMI

Processor

Processor family
Core i5 7th Gen X-Series, Core i7 7th Gen X-Series, Core i9

Memory

Memory form factor
DIMM
Number of pins
288 x
Number of memory modules (RAM)
8 x
Max. memory (RAM)
128 GB
Memory chip
DDR4-2666
Max. RAM OC
4133 MHz
Supported memory speed
1600 MHz, 2400 MHz, 2933 MHz, 3000 MHz, 3200 MHz, 4400 MHz
Memory type
DDR4-RAM
RAM buffer
Unbuffered
Channel architecture
4

Graphics properties

Multi-GPU technology
AMD CrossfireX, NVIDIA SLI

Network

Network connections
RJ45 (2x)
Ethernet controller brand
Intel
Ethernet controller
i211, I219V
Max. port speed
1 Gbit/s

Audio

Chip
Realtek ALC1220
Audio channel
7.1 Channel
Audio Connections
Coaxial S/PDIF (1x)

Internal interfaces

Internal connection options
S-ATA III (8x)
Expansion slot
PCI Express x16 (4x)
Number of fan connector
5

Power supply

Power connectors
24-pin ATX, 8-pin ATX 12V

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
User manual

Product dimensions

Length
305 mm
Width
243 mm
Height
243 mm

Package dimensions

Length
35.30 cm
Width
27 cm
Height
8.20 cm
Weight
1.88 kg

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Das preiswerteste Board im Test bootet etwa 15 Sekunden schneller als die Konkurrenz, obwohl die Ausstattung sich kaum von den anderen unterscheidet: Das MSI X299 SLI Plus bietet unter anderem 2 x GBit-Ethernet, 4 PEG-Slots sowie USB 3.1 Gen 2. Drei der USB-3.0-Ports in der I/O- Blende hängen allerdings über einen Hub-Chip am Chipsatz...