MSI - Z370 GAMING M5 (Socket LGA1151) USB 3.1 Gen 1 Intel Motherboard - Black
- Key Specs
- Chipset: Intel Z370
- Form Factor: ATX (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Processor Socket: Socket LGA 1151 (Type of pin configuration that connects a CPU to a computer’s motherboard.)
- Number Of Memory Slots: 4
- Maximum Memory Supported: 64 gigabytes
- General
- Product Name: Z370 GAMING M5 (Socket LGA1151) USB 3.1 Gen 1 Intel Motherboard
- Brand: MSI
- Model Number: Z370 GAMING M5
- Compatibility
- Chipset: Intel Z370
- Form Factor: ATX (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Processor Socket: Socket LGA 1151 (Type of pin configuration that connects a CPU to a computer’s motherboard.)
- Processor Compatibility: Intel Pentium, Intel Celeron, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, Intel Core i7
- Connectivity
- Power Connector: 24-pin main power connector, 8-pin ATX12V connector (The configuration of the connector as it connects the motherboard to a power supply unit.)
- Slot
- Number Of Memory Slots: 4
- Dimensions
- Product Length: 9.6 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Width: 12 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 52.8 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Memory
- Maximum Memory Supported: 64 gigabytes
- Memory Slot Type: 288-pin DIMM
- Other
- UPC: 824142152997
Upgrade your desktop computer with this MSI Gaming M5 motherboard. Its three PCIe slots let you expand graphics and sound capabilities, and it's compatible with eighth-generation Intel CPUs for seamless integration and powerful performance. This MSI Gaming M5 motherboard supports up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM for running multiple processes without performance lag.
- Supports Intel® processors: Including Pentium®, Celeron®, Core™ i5, Core™ i3 and Core™ i7 in an LGA 1151 socket.
- 4000MHz (OC) system speed: With an Intel® Z370 chipset for fast computing.
- NVIDIA 2-way SLI and AMD 3-way CrossFireX graphics support: Provides ultrarealistic image detail when gaming.
- Peripheral interfaces: Include 1 HDMI, 1 LAN (Gigabit Ethernet), 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1, 3 USB 2.0, 1 PS/2 (mouse/keyboard), 1 TOSLINK, 1 USB 3.1 Gen 2, 1 USB-C Gen2, 1 audio line-out, and more.
- Expansion capabilities: Include 3 PCI Express 3.0 x16 and 3 PCI Express 3.0 x1.
Whats Included
- MSI Z370 GAMING M5
- 4 x Serial ATA cable
- SLI bridge
- I/O back plate
- Software
A: I bought a Z370 Gaming M5 and Core I7-7700K processor based on this answer. Unfortunately, this is incorrect. After building up the pc completely and turning it on, it would not post. I returned the psu and motherboard (it was a new build so I couldn't really test either and figured one of these was the problem) in order to get a new set and try again. However, while researching I came across a few interesting articles (here is one of them, you can find others if you google it [https://www.kitguru.net/channel/generaltech/damien-cox/kaby-lake-processors-are-incompatible-with-the-intel-z370/]). Essentially, the Z370 boards are a v.2 of the LGA1151; the simple answer is the new 8700 series {Coffee Lake} are compatible but the older processors {like Kaby Lake} are not compatible. If you want to use the processor you have you will likely need a Z270 mobo. If you want to use the Z370 then you have to get a new coffee lake (i7-8700k, i5-8600k, i5-8400, or others. Google intel coffee lake for processors that are compatible with the Z370).
