MSI Z170A GAMING PRO CARBON

Together with the first Skylake 6th generation processors, Intel also introduced a brand new Z170 chipset. And that's the brain of this perfect motherboard, the MSI Z170A Gaming Pro, which is designed especially for more demanding users. With its capabilities, it is the ideal choice for creating powerful game assemblies that can be used to play games as well as to work with demanding multimedia content. This special edition of CARBON will delight all tuning lovers, as the black carbon fibre motif design can be seen through a transparent sidewall.

Key features

• High quality Intel Z170 chipset
• Intel Core Skylake processor support
• CARBON Edition with an exclusive design and motif of carbon fibre
• Mystic Light backlight, extensive colour palette and various effects to adjust according to your mood
• 4 DDR4 slots with up to 3600 MHz
• M.2 transmission port up to 32 Gbps

The ideal board for a transparent sidewall

The MSI Z170A Gaming Pro is equipped with a LGA 1151 socket, in which the 14nm Skylake processors will work perfectly. Four DDR4 memory slots working at the base frequency 2400 MHz. However, overclocking is supported up to 3600 MHz. This is especially great news for experienced overlockers. You will also appreciate the very nice design of the entire PCB, which can be illuminated with any colour in the RGB range .

Power and speed

There PCI Express 3.0 slots for graphics cards, so when using CrossFireX or SLI mode, you get the chance to enjoy the best graphic resolution of your most up-to-date games. MSI Steel Armor has more and better bonded points, which guarantee greater durability while protecting against electromagnetic interference for a carefree gaming experience.

The current SATA Express ports, as well as the recently-searched M.2 interface, are great for connecting the latest generation SSDs. External drives will enjoy high speeds thanks to the presence of the second-generation USB 3.1, boasting massive acceleration over the 2.0 generation. The requested files are transferred up to 20 times faster.

Certified for Game Deployment

MSI game boards are tested in our gaming lab and Internet cafes and, together with the world's best eSports players, make sure you get the most performance and reliability in the world's most popular games. Each board is tested over 24 hours during which both online and offline games are played. At the end of testing, we're confident that network configuration, audience reception, and overall performance are properly tested and tuned to perfection, and you enjoy the best gaming experience. The certificate will only be received by motherboards that successfully pass this test. Only then can they be called real game boards of the MSI Gaming series.