MSI X299 TOMAHAWK

The state-of-the-art MSI X299 TOMAHAWK ATX motherboard is designed for the LGA 2066 sockets and supports the latest Intel Core X Series processors. The core element of the motherboard is the Intel X299 chipset, fine-tuned to deliver maximum reliability and high performance in the overclocking mode. The used components and special gaming features make the motherboard a perfect building block for building a powerful gaming computer, playing the latest games, or various multimedia work. The motherboard supports multiple graphics card connected in NVIDIA SLI or AMD CrossFire configuration, giving you a truly impressive graphical performance.

Key features of MSI X299 TOMAHAWK

• Top-notch Intel X299 chipset
• Supports the latest Core i9 Skylake-X processors
• High-quality components
• Option to connect multiple graphics cards in SLI and CrossFire mode
• Gaming features: GAME BOOST, GAMING HOTKEY, X-BOOST, XSPLIT GAMECASTER
• Supports Intel Optane SSD memory
• M.2 connectors with a bit rate of up to 32GB/sec
• Reinforced PCI slots
• Audio Boost 4 sound system with amplifier
• Configurable RGB Mystic Light backlight

High-end Intel X299 chipset

The MSI X299 TOMAHAWK is built on the latest Intel X299 chipset, designed for the Skylake-X and Kaby Lake-X processors. Among them is the extremely powerful Intel Core i9-7900X CPU with ten cores, though there are plans for an incredible 18-core chip as well. For DDR4 RAM modules, there is a total of 8 Quad Channel slots with a maximum frequency of 2666MHz or 4266MHz when overclocking.

MSI GAMING certified for long gaming sessions

Each motherboard undergoes over 24 hours of testing with both online and offline games. At the end of testing, the motherboard developers can have full confidence that the network configuration, audio reception, and overall performance have been fine-tuned to perfection and the motherboard will provide the best gaming experience possible. Only the motherboards that successfully complete the testing phase receive the MSI GAMING certification and can join the MSI Gaming motherboard product line.

Plug-in multiple graphics cards into SLI or CrossFire

Plug in your state-of-the-art graphics cards into the PCI Express 3.0 slots in NVIDIA SLI or AMD CrossFireX configuration and enjoy your favourite games down to the last pixel. In addition, the solid frame and increased number of reinforced connections make the slots extremely robust. Now you can mount the heaviest graphics cards without having to worry about damaging the connections when bringing your PC to a LAN party.

The motherboard has SATA III ports and the increasingly popular M.2 interface with a transmission speed of up to 32Gb/sec, ideal for connecting the latest generation of SSDs. External drives are also covered, thanks to the second-generation USB 3.1 providing up to 20x faster speeds compared to the older version. The motherboard is also equipped with a modern USB Type C port.

Optimised network traffic and high-quality audio

The Intel I219-V network card is designed for online gaming and delivers the best performance with high bandwidth. It is optimised for online gaming on the professional level. The sophisticated technology reduces the processor load, allowing it to put more power into games and let you enjoy higher frame rates.

Prepare for a true music experience. MSI Audio Boost 4 delivers the ultimate in audio quality, so you can enjoy all the sounds and music in your games in crystal-clear quality. Gold-plated audio connectors and audio circuits are completely insulated and reduce signal interference. The built-in headphone amplifier then gets the most out of your computer’s audio capabilities.