The X370 Krait Gaming AM4 ATX Motherboard from MSI is built on the AMD X370 chipset, supporting AM4 CPUs such as AMD's RYZEN, 7th-generation A, and Athlon processors. Four DDR4 RAM slots support up to a max of 64GB at speeds of up to 3200 MHz. For storage, this motherboard has six SATA III ports and one M.2 slot for a variety of drive configurations. After installing an AMD CPU with integrated graphics, it can output content at up to 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz via DVI-D or 2560 x 1600 at 60 Hz with HDMI. For more graphical processing power, there are two PCIe 3.0 x16 and one PCIe 2.0 x16 slot to handle graphics cards. Connect to the Internet via the Gigabit Ethernet jack, and plug your peripherals into its multiple USB ports, one of which features the reversible USB Type-C interface. Hardware aside, this motherboard is also packed with plenty of software additions to help you monitor, manage, and customize your build's performance and aesthetics.
X370 and AM4
AM4 and X370 chipsets provide dedicated PCIe lanes for USB, graphics, data, and other I/O. The AM4 socket is compatible with AMD RYZEN series processors as well as 7th-generation A-series and Athlon processors.
Personalize Your Gaming Rig
This motherboard features LEDs on the back to create a glow inside your case. For additional lighting inside, Mystic Light extension headers are on board for controlling optional RGB strips, fans, and other gear, without needing a separate RGB controller. Additionally, Mystic Light Sync can also work with select LED-enabled keyboards and mice. Customize and set up your own color scheme with the MSI Gaming app for smartphones and desktops to match your personal style.
Cooling
MSI fan headers automatically detect fans running in DC or PWM mode for optimal tuning of fan speeds and silence. You can also monitor and adjust your fans as needed with the Total Fan Control software.
Audio
With premium audio components, Audio Boost 4, and Nahimic 2 technology, this motherboard offers studio-grade sound by offering separated audio layers, golden audio jacks, and Chemi-Con audio capacitors as well as an isolated audio design, De-Pop protection, and EMI-shielded HD audio processor.
Software Included
- Gaming Hotkey assigns functions to any key to launch your favorite games, load profiles, or overclock the CPU with the push of a single button
- MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking for the CPU and memory
- MSI Dragon Eye allows you to watch a YouTube video or Twitch Stream while playing a game
- Gaming app produces an on-screen overlay on top of your game to help you keep track of CPU speeds, FPS, and temperatures
- WTFAST provides an optimized private network for gaming
- XSplit lets you record your gaming moments and broadcast your live gameplay sessions to share with others
- X-Boost optimizes SSDs to keep the system fast and maximize storage
- One Click to VR sets all your key components to their highest performance and makes sure other software applications won't impact the virtual-reality experience
- MSI GAMING LAN Manager automatically classifies and prioritizes latency-sensitive applications for online games
- DDR4 Boost enhances memory speeds
- X-Boost can provide up to 20% increase in USB speeds
- MSI Command Center allows you to tune settings to increase system stability, maximize performance, and optimize cooling
- MSI Live Update automatically downloads and installs the latest drivers, BIOS, and software
- RAMDisk creates a virtual drive from RAM
- GO2BIOS boots into the BIOS menu automatically after a restart
- Fast Boot mode for faster boot times
- CPU-Z gathers key information of the CPU speed, Memory speed and timings, motherboard BIOS version, and more
- CLICK BIOS 5 offers sharp scalable fonts and EZ and Advanced modes as well as search and favorites features to help you configure the system's components
- Secure Erase+ uses an optimized formatting algorithm, so SSDs can operate at maximum speeds
Additional Features
- M.2 slots deliver speeds of up to 32 Gb/s using PCIe 3.0 x4 lanes
- M.2 connection supports NVMe solutions
- LAN Protect shields the motherboard from power surges
- Load-Line Calibration helps the CPU's voltage remain stable under different loads
- Onboard LEDs for key components indicate the source of the problem, so you'll know what to fix
- Overvoltage protection prevents potential short-circuit damage to the CPU and other critical components
- USB Type-C interface offers effortless connections to USB-C cables
- Protective ICs prevent damage caused by Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) from plugging/unplugging USB devices
- MSI Super Charger USB ports deliver more power than standard ports to charge mobile devices quickly
- PCI Express Steel Armor slots are armed with more solder points to prevent electromagnetic interference and damage from heavy graphics cards
- Double ESD protection and double layer grounding around the motherboard mounting holes to protect the motherboard from Electrostatic discharge (ESD) surges