MSI Z170a Gaming M9 ACK Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX

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  • Brand : MSI
  • Product name : Z170a Gaming M9 ACK
  • Product code : 7966-001R
  • GTIN (EAN/UPC) : 4719072416324
  • Category : Motherboards
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  • Long product name MSI Z170a Gaming M9 ACK Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX :

    ATX, Intel Z170 Express, LGA1151, 3 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1, 1 x HDMI, DisplayPort, USB 3.1, Cmedia CM6632, 305 x 244 mm

  • MSI Z170a Gaming M9 ACK Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX :

    MASTER THE GAME
    To master the game you need a masterful system. The MSI Enthusiast GAMING motherboards are honored with the suffix “M for Master” to cite its truly outstanding design, ready to guide you to the next level in gaming.

    UNMATCHED MEMORY PERFORMANCE AND STABILITY
    With traditional memory design the memory signals are often distorted by electromagnetic signals from other components, making the system perform slower or become unstable. MSI introduces DDR4 Boost technology with optimized traces and fully isolated memory circuitry. This design ensures the memory signals stay pure for optimal performance and stability.

    An added XMP LED highlights an active Extreme Memory Profile for the best memory speed and stability setting.

    HEAVY PLATED LIQUID COOLING
    Keeping your system cool in the heat of battle, the heatsink includes the option to use watercooling for additional thermal control.

    ARMORED BACKPLATE
    Besides looking formidable, the Reactive Armor backplate strengthens the board so you can use the biggest and heaviest graphics cards and CPU coolers available

    GAMING DNA DESIGN
    GAMING on the inside, GAMING on the outside. Attention to detail from the red and black finish to PCB printing. The next generation of MSI GAMING motherboards are exceptional in every way.

    DRAGON HEATSINK
    Brandished with the famous MSI GAMING dragon, the Dragon Heatsink proudly shows that you’re dealing with a genuine GAMING motherboard.

    DOMINATE THE GAME WITH LOWEST LATENCY
    Get ready to crush your enemies on the battlefield with MSI® GAMING LAN, featuring carefully selected components to ensure the best online gaming experience without lag.

    KILLER™ DOUBLE SHOT PRO
    Killer™ DoubleShot Pro allows the Killer™ Ethernet connectors and the Killer™ Wi-Fi adapter to work together for the ultimate high speed attack. The Killer Network Manager decides which apps runs on which connection for gaming traffic optimization. This will give you the max throughput as high as 1.867 Gbps.

    Killer™ WIRELESS AC 1535 with ExtremeRANGE™
    Killer™ Wireless-AC 1535 with ExtremeRange™ Technology delivers industry-leading speed, intelligence and control for PCs. Killer’s Lag and Latency ReductionTM Technology combined with Killer’s ExtremeRange™ Technology revolutionizes the user experience by driving better throughput, lower latencies, and longer WiFi ranges. Play your game, stream your game, and enjoy your HD video – all at the same time and uninterrupted.

  • Short summary description MSI Z170a Gaming M9 ACK Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX :

    MSI Z170a Gaming M9 ACK, Intel, LGA 1151 (Socket H4), Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®, DDR4-SDRAM, 64 GB, DIMM

  • Long summary description MSI Z170a Gaming M9 ACK Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX :

    MSI Z170a Gaming M9 ACK. Processor manufacturer: Intel, Processor socket: LGA 1151 (Socket H4), Compatible processor series: Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®. Supported memory types: DDR4-SDRAM, Maximum internal memory: 64 GB, Memory slots type: DIMM. Supported storage drive interfaces: M.2, SATA III, RAID levels: 1, 5, 10. Parallel processing technology support: 3-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, Maximum resolution: 4096 x 2304 pixels. Ethernet interface type: Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

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Specs
Processor
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor socket LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Compatible processor series Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Memory
Supported memory types DDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slots 4
Memory slots type DIMM
Memory channels Dual-channel
Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speeds 3600, 2133, 2400, 2600, 2800, 3000, 3200 MHz
Maximum internal memory 64 GB
Unbuffered memory
Storage controllers
Supported storage drive interfaces M.2, SATA III
RAID levels 1, 5, 10
Graphics
Parallel processing technology support 3-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI
Maximum resolution 4096 x 2304 pixels
DirectX version 11
Internal I/O
USB 2.0 connectors 1
Number of SATA III connectors 6
Number of SATA Express connectors 2
S/PDIF out connector
Front panel audio connector
ATX Power connector (24-pin)
CPU fan connector
Number of chassis fan connectors 1
Chassis intrusion connector
EPS power connector (8-pin)
TPM connector
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 2.0 ports quantity 3
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 4

Rear panel I/O ports
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
PS/2 ports quantity 1
HDMI ports quantity 1
DisplayPorts quantity 1
Headphone outputs 1
Microphone in
S/PDIF out port
Network
Ethernet LAN
Ethernet interface type Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi standards 802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth version 4.1
Features
Motherboard chipset Intel® Z170
Audio output channels 7.1 channels
Component for PC
Motherboard form factor ATX
Motherboard chipset family Intel
Power source type ATX
Expansion slots
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots 3
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots 3
Number of M.2 (M) slots 2
BIOS
BIOS type UEFI
Clear CMOS jumper
Clear CMOS button
Processor special features
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Intel® Smart Response Technology
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
Weight & dimensions
Width 305 mm
Depth 244 mm
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Reviews
Updated:
2015-09-11 10:24:43
Average rating:89
Uk has collected 45 expert reviews for MSI Z170a Gaming M9 ACK Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX and the average expert rating is 89 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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tweaktown.com
Updated:
2015-09-11 10:24:43
Average rating:91
With the Intel Z170 chipset, all motherboard manufacturers are bringing their A-game, and it isn't a coincidence. The Z170 chipset is leaps ahead of any previous Intel chipset. Not only does it provide PCI-E 3.0 across its outputs, but it also offers many...
  • At $399.99, the Z170A GAMING M9 ACK is the second most expensive Z170 motherboard currently on the market. While the cost of the product is sky high, it does have many cool features that could justify its price. Since the Z170A GAMING M9 ACK is inherentl...
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chip.com.my
Updated:
2016-11-24 11:58:20
Average rating:0
MSI has been going strong in the gaming scene lately, and their push to claim the industry as theirs continues as they announced a true heavyweight of an enthusiast motherboard in their corner with the MSI Z170A Gaming M9 ACK.MSI keeps to its black and re...
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  • MSI has done an extraordinarily good job on the Z170A M9 ACK motherboard. It's packed with a lot of features that overclocking enthusiasts, gamers and audiophiles would all enjoy.(previously published in issue December 2015)...
uk.hardware.info
Updated:
2017-08-18 04:34:53
Average rating:0
While we have discussed a few high-end skylake motherboards in the past, those were mostly intended for overclockers and case modders. Today we will discuss three new high-end boards from three manufacturers: Asus, Supermicro and MSI. The most surpris...
  • We claimed that the Maximus VIII Extreme is the ultimate board for overclocking, but the Assembly actually moves the focus away from overclocking, and it has to be the best motherboard for gamers. ASUS apparently believes that RGB lighting is an importa...
guru3d.com
Updated:
2015-10-02 14:12:23
Average rating:80
MSI Z170A Gaming M9 ACK The Exquisite Z170 platformThis round we review the MSI Z170A Gaming M9 ACK. The big brother of the M7 comes with extended looks, AC WIFI, a VRM that can be liquid cooled and then a dozen or so other features. It is one of the best...
  • When you purchase the Z170A Gaming M9 ACK you can't really complain about anything, aside from some personal preferences maybe. You might argue the Killer NIC choice but that's pretty much all you can moan and groan about. The rest from A to Z is well th...
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hitechlegion.com
Updated:
2015-11-04 13:30:33
Average rating:0
Naturally, there are always options within price ranges when it comes to quality as well. So that's where comparing features really comes in handy. Luckily most of the manufactures have diversified their product lines enough that we can make a choice to g...
  • Excellent Aesthetics, Sleek Design, Memory Compatibility, Killer DoubleShot Networking, Shielded Audio, Game Boost Easy Overclocking, 7.1 Channel Audio, Military Class 5 with Titanium Capacitors, 4K Support, USB 3.1 Gen2, Solid Performance, MSI Control Ce...
  • Not Enough USB Ports, Single LAN, Audio Software...
  • Before starting on the motherboard, I need to talk a little about the Z170 chipset and what differences it has, compared to the prior generations. Most noticeable is the DDR4 compatibility up to 4133 MHz with OC but other changes were made as well. Ther...
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hothardware.com
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2016-11-08 04:52:46
Average rating:0
We have another premium Z170-based motherboard on the test bench today, by way of MSI . The MSI Z170A Gaming M9 ACK motherboard is the company's top end gaming board for use with Intel 6 th Generation Skylake -based Core series processors. The MSI Z170A G...
  • Excellent performance, Roomy, easy to build, Killer DoubShot Pro Wi-Fi/LAN/Bluetooth, USB 3.1 ports (w/ Type-C), Dual 4x M.2 storage support, 7.1 Channels with Xtreme Audio, DDR4 Memory 3600MHz OC supported, Intuitive UEFI BIOS, OC at BIOS, on-board and t...
  • Pricey, No 3/4-Way SLI, No 4-Way CrossFire, Limited internal USB headers...
  • MSI Z170A Gaming M9 ACK - Find It At Amazon, Currently $389.99The MSI Z170A Gaming M9 ACK is an excellent, enthusiast-class motherboard and we think it looks great too. Its spacious and well-designed, loaded with features, both on the board itself and inc...
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hitechlegion.com
Updated:
2016-11-08 04:52:46
Average rating:0
There comes a point with innovation in the technology market where everything becomes very similar. So how do we end up differentiating between products; I know for me it is all about comparing feature sets and deciding what I really want versus the featu...
  • Excellent Aesthetics, Sleek Design, Memory Compatibility, Killer DoubleShot Networking, Shielded Audio, Game Boost Easy Overclocking, 7.1 Channel Audio, Military Class 5 with Titanium Capacitors, 4K Support, USB 3.1 Gen2, Solid Performance, MSI Control Ce...
  • Not Enough USB Ports, Single LAN, Audio Software...
  • Before starting on the motherboard, I need to talk a little about the Z170 chipset and what differences it has, compared to the prior generations. Most noticeable is the DDR4 compatibility up to 4133 MHz with OC but other changes were made as well. There...
topnewreview.com
Updated:
2018-04-06 10:02:15
Average rating:0
Fantastic feature set at a phenomenal priceMSI's Z170A gaming series has impressed us. It's a solid lineup, boasting a variety of feature-rich gaming motherboards at a fairly sensible range of prices. The M9 ACK sits at the top end of this spectrum, but c...