The MSI X370 Gaming Plus ATX Motherboard features an AMD X370 chipset and AM4 socket to support AMD's RYZEN as well as 7th-generation versions of A-series and Athlon processors. This motherboard is designed for gaming and other uses by offering two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, letting you install multiple graphics cards and link them with NVIDIA SLI or AMD Crossfire technology. For memory support, it comes outfitted with four DDR4 memory slots and six SATA connectors as well as one M.2 slot, which is compatible with ultra-fast NVMe SSDs. Aside from memory, it is equipped with Mystic Light Sync that allows you to install your LED lighting strips and other LED gear without the need for an optional LED controller.
The X370 Gaming Plus motherboard offers HDMI and DVI-D outputs for delivering up to 2560 x 1600 resolution utilizing an APU from AMD. For USB connections, it provides two USB 2.0 and four USB 3.0 ports as well as two USB 3.1 ports with 10 Gb/s speeds. In addition, one of these USB 3.1 ports sports a USB Type-C interface that enables you to connect with a USB-C cable the first try. Other notable connections include one Gigabit Ethernet port, one PS/2 combo port, and six audio jacks, which are powered by a Realtek ALC892 processor. There is also one PCIe 2.0 x16 slot and three PCIe 2.0 x1 slots to grant your system with additional capabilities, such as installing user-supplied 802.11 Wi-Fi and FireWire cards.
- 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
- Mouse Master software and dedicated PS/2 port enhance mouse controls
- 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
- X-Boost optimizes SSDs to keep the system fast and maximize storage and can provide up to 20% increase in USB speeds
- 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
- A-XMP option in the BIOS helps provide a stable system while increasing performance
- 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
- 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
- Supports AMD CrossFire and NVIDIA SLI
- Steel Armor protects your M.2 SSD and slot from damage and helps guard against electromagnetic interference
- M.2 slots deliver speeds of up to 32 Gb/s using PCIe 3.0 x4 lanes
- M.2 connection supports NVMe solutions
- VR Boost is a smart chip that ensures a clean and strong signal to a VR optimized USB port to provide an enjoyable VR experience
- LAN Protect shields the motherboard from power surges
- Fully-isolated memory circuitry and optimized traces help ensure stability and performance
- 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
- Two USB 3.1 ports deliver speeds of up to 10 Gb/s
- 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