Build an 8th-generation Intel-based wireless desktop system with the MSI Z370 Gaming Pro Carbon Motherboard AC, which offers an Intel Z370 chipset and LGA 1151 socket along with an 802.11ac Wi-Fi/Bluetooth 4.2 PCIe card. This ATX motherboard comes armed with four DDR4 DIMM slots that can accommodate up to 64GB of memory modules, and you can set the chips to 4000 MHz speeds. For storage, six SATA connectors and two M.2 slots are on board to access lightning-fast SSDs, large-capacity HDDs, and versatile optical drives. To create a gaming system or video-editing workstation, there are three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, which support NVIDIA SLI and AMD CrossFire linking technology. Furthermore, the motherboard is armed with onboard LED lighting and supports user-supplied LED strips to illuminate the insides of your case with 16.7 million colors and 17 lighting effects.
With two USB 2.0, two USB 3.1, and four USB 3.0 ports available, the motherboard can accommodate external storage drives, printers, and other useful USB devices. The two USB 3.1 ports transmit data at 10 Gb/s speeds, and one of the USB 3.1 ports features a convenient USB Type-C design. Other notable connections include HDMI and DisplayPort outputs as well as six audio jacks powered by a Realtek ALC1220 processor. To access the Internet reliably, Intel Gigabit Ethernet is available. For more connectivity options, you can install optional PCIe cards to the motherboard's three PCIe 3.0 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 to enhance mouse controls
- MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking for the CPU and memory
- MSI Dragon Eye allows you to watch a video or stream while playing a game simultaneously
- 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 and USB ports
- M.2 Genie helps you set up a RAID array using M.2 and U.2 SSDs
- 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
- TriDef VR provides 2D-to-3D conversion technology and allows you to tweak your HMD to offer an optimal user experience
- MSI GAMING LAN Manager automatically classifies and prioritizes latency-sensitive applications for online games
- DDR4 Boost for enhancing speeds of memory modules
- 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
- UEFI provides a "Fast Boot" option for faster boot times
- Go2BIOS lets you boot into the BIOS setup screen on the next restart without pressing the DEL or F2 key
- CPU-Z gathers key information of the CPU speed, memory speed and timings, motherboard BIOS version, and more
- CLICK BIOS 5 offers EZ and Advanced modes as well as search and favorites features to help you configure the system's components
- MSI 300 series motherboards support Legacy (MBR) and UEFI (GPT) boot options for compatibility with older and newer operating systems
- Secure Erase+ uses an optimized formatting algorithm, so SSDs can operate at maximum speeds
- Supports XMP memory profiles
- Intel Optane Memory ready
- M.2 Shield helps dissipate heat coming from your M.2 SSD
- M.2 slots deliver speeds of up to 32 Gb/s to accommodate NVMe drives
- Audio Boost 4 technology enhances the sound quality coming from the EMI-shielded Realtek ALC1220 processor
- Isolated audio design with RGB LED border
- Separated layers in the PCB help ensure clear sound quality for both left and right audio channels
- De-pop protection eliminates popping noise when turning your system on or off as well as plugging or unplugging devices
- Built-in dedicated headphone amplifier supports headphones with up to 600Ω impedance
- Intel LAN reduces CPU overhead and offers high TCP and UDP throughputs
- LAN Protect shields the motherboard from power surges
- Intel Wi-Fi/Bluetooth PCIe module uses smart MU-MIMO technology to deliver AC speeds up to 867 Mb/s wirelessly
- Optimized traces and isolated memory circuitry help ensure stability and performance
- XMP LED light on the motherboard notifies you when an XMP memory profile is active
- Load-line calibration helps ensure CPU voltage levels remain stable under various loads
- A digital power design allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU
- Onboard LEDs indicate the source of the problem during system failures
- Overvoltage protection prevents potential short-circuit damage to the CPU and other critical components
- MSI Super Charger USB ports deliver more power than standard ports to charge mobile devices quickly
- Double ESD protection with double layer grounding around the motherboard mounting holes prevent Electrostatic discharge (ESD) surges from damaging the motherboard
- PCI Express Steel Armor slots are armed with more solder points to prevent electromagnetic interference and damage from heavy graphics cards
- Supports 3D-printable parts