MSI Z97 GAMING 5

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MSI GAMING motherboards with new Intel Z97 are designed to provide gamers with best-in-class features and technology. The motherboard is compatible with Intel 4th and 5th generation and the latest Haswell processors.
The motherboard is made of Military Class 4 high quality components, ensuring complete reliability and stability even in the most extreme gaming scenarios. It is also the right choice for compulsive overclockers – you can boost RAM to up to 3300 MHz. For your convenience, there is also a status display and a unique OC Genie 4 technology for easy and lightning-fast one-click overclocking.

Let the Games Begin

The model is optimised for multiple graphics cards. Get up to 3 PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slots, with optimal placement for better fitting and airflow. That way, you can enjoy the best graphics at the highest framerate jumping off from your screen when running a NVIDIA SLI or AMD CrossFire gaming setup. The impressive dragon-themed design fits this ferocious powerhouse perfectly.

Hear Your Enemy’s Every Move

Get ready for ear-drum shattering sound, with MSI Audio Boost 2! With Audio Boost 2 the motherboard delivers the highest audio quality with the use of Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 2 so you can enjoy crystal clear cinematic sound and music. Amplified sound circuitry and performance optimisation guarantee that you will hear every shot and every step of the approaching opponents. The Killer E2200 networking platform automatically detects and accelerates game traffic ahead of other network traffic for smoother, stutter-free in-game performance and the competitive edge. Kill your lag and play your favourite games undisturbed.

High Transmission Speed

Among other things, the motherboard also offers enhanced transmission speeds via separate PS / 2 and USB ports. Triple gold plated connectors mean exceptionally clean high-frequency transmission, so your accuracy and aiming will be at the top of the game. And if all this wasn’t enough, the model supports the brand new interface M.2.
M.2 is the successor to mSATA, used to connect storage at high-speed. Compared to conventional SATA III, it offers a 67% performance increase up to 10 Gb/. It is a cheap and powerful solution for intelligent caching and acceleration of your PC.

Specifications:

Internal ports:
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
6 x SATA 6Gb / s connectors
1 x M.2 port
2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports 4 additional USB 2.0 ports)
1 x USB 3.0 connector (supports 2 additional USB 3.0 ports)
2 x 4-pin CPU fan connectors
3 x 4-pin system fan connectors
1 x TPM module connector
1 x Serial port connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x Direct audio power connector
2 x System panel connectors
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x Audio power switch
1 x 2-Digit Code Debug LED

External ports:
1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port
1 x LAN (RJ45) port
4 x USB 2.0 ports
4 x USB 3.0 ports
1 x VGA connector
1 x DVI-D connector
6 x OFC audio jacks
1 x HDMI port

Dimensions:
30.5 x 24.4 cm