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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI Z170 Krait Gaming vs MSI Z170A Krait Gaming

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  • 55specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 49identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Z170 Krait Gaming has 2 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the MSI Z170A Krait Gaming (4 vs 2). The MSI Z170A Krait Gaming has 2 more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity than the MSI Z170 Krait Gaming (6 vs 4). The MSI Z170A Krait Gaming has 2 channels more audio output channels than the MSI Z170 Krait Gaming (7.1 channels vs 5.1 channels). Supported memory clock speeds: 3600,2133,2400,2600,2800,3000,3200 MHz on the MSI Z170 Krait Gaming, 2133,2400,2600,2800,3000,3200 MHz on the MSI Z170A Krait Gaming. Supported storage drive interfaces: M.2, SATA III on the MSI Z170 Krait Gaming, SATA III on the MSI Z170A Krait Gaming.

  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • M.2, SATA III
    • SATA III
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • 2-Way SLI
    • 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • 4
    • 2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • 4
    • 6
  • Audio output channels
    • 5.1 channels
    • 7.1 channels

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Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 1151 (Socket H4)LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneLGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Memory1 differ
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityECCECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers3600,2133,2400,2600,2800,3000,3200 MHz2133,2400,2600,2800,3000,3200 MHz
Maximum internal memory64 GB64 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIISATA III
RAID levels1, 5, 101, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way SLI2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
DirectX versionKnown for one11
Internal I/Oidentical
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors00
Number of SATA III connectors66
Number of SATA II connectors00
Number of SATA Express connectors11
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one3
TPM connectorKnown for oneYes
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers46
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI-D ports quantity11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerIntel® I219-VIntel® I219-V
Features1 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Motherboard chipsetIntel® Z170Intel® Z170
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Cooling typeKnown for onePassive
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots33
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots33
PCI slots11
Number of M.2 (M) slots11
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFIUEFI
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)YesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width305 mm305 mm
Depth234 mm234 mm
Other featuresidentical
Number of SATA Express portsKnown for one1

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