The MSI X370 Gaming Pro ATX Motherboard features an AM4 socket and X370 chipset to support AMD RYZEN, A-series (7th-gen.), or Athlon (7th-gen.) system builds. The X370 Gaming Pro comes equipped with two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots along with one PCIe 2.0 x16 slot, letting you install multiple graphics cards and link them with either NVIDIA SLI or AMD CrossFire technologies. It is outfitted with four DDR4 memory slots that allow you to install up to 64GB of memory and are compatible with up to 3200 MHz memory speeds. For ultra-fast SSD support, one M.2 slot is on board and offers compatibility with PCIe- and SATA-based M.2 SSDs. There are also six SATA III connections for adding optical and storage drives. Moreover, this motherboard comes with Mystic Light Sync as well as LEDs on the back to create a red glow inside your case.
With an AMD Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) installed, the X370 Gaming Pro motherboard delivers up to 4K visuals through its HDMI and DVI-D outputs. MSI has built this motherboard with a Realtek ALC892 audio processor along with six audio jacks to complete the multimedia experience. Aside from multimedia, the motherboard sports two USB 2.0 and four USB 3.0 ports as well as two USB 3.1 ports with 10 Gb/s speeds. Moreover, one of these USB 3.1 ports sports a USB Type-C interface that lets you connect with a USB-C cable the first try. Other notable features include Gigabit Ethernet connectivity as well as three PCIe 2.0 x1 slots.
- 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
- 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 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
- 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 technologies
- M.2 Shield included for cooling M.2 SSDs
- M.2 slot delivers 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 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