MSI Z170A GAMING PRO CARBON / Motherboard / ATX / LGA1151 Socket / Z170 / USB 3.1 Gen1, USB-C Gen2, USB 3.1 Gen2 / Gigabit LAN / onboard graphics (CPU required) / HD Audio (8-channel) | 7A12-003R

Description

Carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer is used extensively in the world of car racing, where each second counts. Besides its strength and futuristic look, carbon-fiber is also very light for ultimate performance to pursue track records. MSI GAMING motherboards are dedicated to amazing performance and incredible gaming experience. The CARBON motherboards scheme combines flashiness with sophistication that is sure to make your PC stand out in looks and performance.

Special Features

• Game in style
• Optimal memory performance and stability
• LAN Protect
• Studio-grade sound quality
• Game Boost
• Total freedom, maximum ease
• Type-C with reversible design
• Front USB 3.1 Gen1
• Enhanced CPU overvoltage protection
• Gaming Device Port
• Enhanced connectivity

Product features

• Game in style
  Each game demands different skills, each gamer selects, customizes and levels their own gaming character. Why stop there? MSI GAMING motherboards allow you to fully customize and personalize your gaming PC while delivering top performance for a great gaming experience.
• Optimal 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.
• LAN Protect
  Featuring an anti-surge protection to shield your network from lightning strikes and static electricity, LAN Protect is a LAN connector designed to give you the incredible networking experience.
• Studio-grade sound quality
  With Audio Boost 3 you will get the high sound quality through the use of premium-quality audio components. That way, you can enjoy breathtaking, crystal-clear sound and truly dominate the game.
• Game Boost
  Overclock your system instantly and generate more FPS in games with one push of a button using Game Boost!
• Total freedom, maximum ease
  Easily program your most used commands to be executed with a single keystroke. You are free to choose any key you want.
• Type-C with reversible design
  Get all the performance benefits from USB 3.1 Gen2 combined with the convenience of the USB Type-C connector. This reversible connector allows for effortless connecting of USB devices.
• Front USB 3.1 Gen1
  With a cleverly-placed USB 3.1 Gen1 front pin header on MSI motherboards, you can connect several USB 3.1 Gen1 devices directly to the front of your PC chassis. This way you can easily enjoy fast USB speeds without having to use the hard-to-reach USB ports at the rear.
• Enhanced CPU overvoltage protection
  Onboard overvoltage protection prevents overvoltage and short-circuit damage of the CPU and other components. An LED near the CPU power connector will let you know that overvoltage protection is activated for easier troubleshooting.
• Gaming Device Port
  MSI Gaming Device Port is optimized to deliver the perfect connectivity for gaming mice to fully utilize its speed.
• Enhanced connectivity
  Be sure to take full advantage of all the GAMING weapons by connecting your devices to the optimized ports.