MSI Z170A Gaming M3
LGA 1151, Intel Z170, ATXProduct details
Master Your Game
To master your game, you need a masterful system. MSI Enthusiast GAMING Motherboards help you reach the next level of gaming prowess. M for Master stands for outstanding design, top performance, and comprehensive features.
Unique Memory Performance and Optimal Stability
With a traditional memory design, memory signals are often disrupted by electromagnetic signals from other components, which can make the system unstable or slower. MSI equips the DDR4 Boost technology with optimized signal pathways in an isolated circuit. Memory signals remain unaffected by other components, ensuring full performance and stability.
An additional XMP LED light indicates an active memory profile for maximum memory speed and stability.
Dominate the Game with Lowest Latencies
Annihilate your opponents on the battlefield with MSI GAMING LAN. MSI GAMING LAN features selected components that ensure the best GAMING performance in the network.
True GAMING LAN with Killer
Killer LAN is specifically designed for professional gamers and eSports applications.
Killer E2400 is the intelligent network platform for high speed and low latencies. Killer LAN automatically classifies and prioritizes your latency-sensitive applications for online gaming.
Processor family | Core i3 6th Gen, Core i5 6th Gen, Core i5 7th Gen, Core i7 6th Gen, Core i7 7th Gen |
Memory type | DDR4-RAM |
Number of memory modules (RAM) | 4 x |
Internal connection options | S-ATA III (6x) |
Mainboard features | Front panel audio connector |
Item number | 5343197 |
Manufacturer | MSI |
Category | Motherboards |
Manufacturer no. | 7978-001R |
Release date | 6.8.2015 |
Form factor | ATX |
Socket | LGA 1151 |
Chipset | Intel Z170 |
Mainboard features | Front panel audio connector |
Processor family | Core i3 6th Gen, Core i5 6th Gen, Core i5 7th Gen, Core i7 6th Gen, Core i7 7th Gen |
Memory form factor | DIMM |
Number of pins | 288 x |
Number of memory modules (RAM) | 4 x |
Max. memory (RAM) | 64 GB |
Memory chip | DDR4-2133 |
Max. RAM OC | 3600 MHz |
Supported memory speed | 2133 MHz, 2400 MHz, 3000 MHz |
Memory type | DDR4-RAM |
RAM buffer | Unbuffered |
Video connections | HDMI (1x) |
Multi-GPU technology | AMD CrossfireX |
Network connections | RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (1x) |
Ethernet controller brand | Killer NIC |
Ethernet controller | Killer E2400 |
Max. port speed | 1 Gbit/s |
Chip | Realtek ALC1150 |
Audio channel | 7.1 Channel |
Audio Connections | HDMI (1x) |
Internal connection options | S-ATA III (6x) |
Number of fan connector | 5 |
Power connectors | 24-pin ATX, 8-pin ATX 12V |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | User manual |
Length | 305 mm |
Width | 244 mm |
Height | 244 mm |
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Warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Motherboards» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 1.MSI2.6 %
- 2.Gigabyte2.7 %
- 3.AsRock2.8 %
- 3.ASUS2.8 %
- 5.Supermicro3.3 %
Warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 1.Biostar0 days
- 2.AsRock1 day
- 3.MSI2 days
- 4.Supermicro4 days
- 5.NZXT6 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Motherboards» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 1.MSI4.8 %
- 2.ASUS5 %
- 3.Gigabyte5.1 %
- 4.NZXT6 %
- 5.AsRock6.5 %