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The MSI Z270 Gaming M3 is an ATX motherboard featuring Intel's Z270 chipset for Intel processors of the 6th ("Skylake") and 7th ("Kaby Lake") generations for the LGA1151 socket. The 200 series "Union Point" chipsets offer up to 24 PCIe 3.0 lanes and generally provide more HSIO (High Speed I/O) lanes, allowing for more internal connections (such as SATA or PCIe slots) to be used simultaneously. As a Z270 motherboard, the MSI Z270 Gaming M3 enables the overclocking of K-series CPUs, which have a freely selectable multiplier.
Processor family | Core i3 6th Gen, Core i3 7th 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 | 6083037 |
Manufacturer | MSI |
Category | Motherboards |
Manufacturer no. | 7A62-001R |
Release date | 25.1.2017 |
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Form factor | ATX |
Socket | LGA 1151 |
Chipset | Intel Z270 |
Mainboard features | Front panel audio connector |
Operating system compatibility | Windows |
BIOS type | UEFI |
Processor family | Core i3 6th Gen, Core i3 7th 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, DDR4-2400 |
Max. RAM OC | 3600 MHz |
Supported memory speed | 2133 MHz, 2400 MHz, 3000 MHz, 3200 MHz |
Memory type | DDR4-RAM |
RAM buffer | Unbuffered |
Video connections | HDMI (1x) |
Multi-GPU technology | AMD CrossfireX |
Network connections | RJ45 (1x) |
Ethernet controller brand | Killer NIC |
Ethernet controller | Killer E2500 |
Max. port speed | 1 Gbit/s |
Chip | Realtec ALC1120 |
Audio channel | 7.1 Channel |
Audio Connections | Headphone output (1x) |
Internal connection options | S-ATA III (6x) |
Expansion slot | PCI Express x16 (2x) |
Number of fan connector | 5 |
Power connectors | 24-pin ATX, 8-pin ATX 12V |
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Scope of delivery | User manual |
Length | 304 mm |
Width | 243 mm |
Height | 304 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.AsRock2.7 %
- 2.Gigabyte2.7 %
- 4.ASUS2.9 %
- 5.Supermicro3.8 %
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- 2.AsRock1 day
- 2.NZXT1 day
- 4.MSI2 days
- 5.Gigabyte5 days
- 5.Supermicro5 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Motherboards» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 1.MSI5 %
- 2.ASUS5.2 %
- 3.Gigabyte5.3 %
- 4.Supermicro6.3 %
- 5.NZXT6.4 %