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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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Z170A Krait GamingView product
Processoridentical
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneLGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Memory1 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers3600,2133,2400,2600,2800,3000,3200 MHz2133,2400,2600,2800,3000,3200 MHz
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIISATA III
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way SLI2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
DirectX versionKnown for one11
Internal I/Oidentical
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 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers46
Features1 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels7.1 channels
Cooling typeKnown for onePassive
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
Number of SATA Express portsKnown for one1

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