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MSI Creator TRX40 vs GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-GAMING 5

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Brand
MSI
Brand
GIGABYTE
Model
Creator TRX40
Model
GA-Z97X-GAMING 5
Release Date
📅 November 2019
Release Date
📅 May 2014
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
User reviews
★★★★☆
(3 reviews)
User reviews
★★★★★
(64 reviews)
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Supported PC parts
Supported PC parts
Pros
-
Pros
  • Solid performance
  • M.2 and SATA Express support
  • Killer NIC
  • Very good onboard audio
Cons
-
Cons
  • None
Series
-
Series
G1 Gaming
Socket
sTRX4
Socket
LGA1150
Form factor
EATX
Form factor
ATX
Chipset
AMD TRX40
Chipset
Intel Z97
Supported Memory
DDR4
2133Mhz 2400Mhz 2666Mhz 3200Mhz 3600Mhz 4000Mhz 4666Mhz
Supported Memory
DDR3
1066Mhz 1333Mhz 1600Mhz 1800Mhz 1866Mhz 2000Mhz 2133Mhz 2200Mhz 2400Mhz 2500Mhz 2600Mhz 2666Mhz 2800Mhz 2933Mhz 3000Mhz 3100Mhz 3200Mhz
* High clock speeds may require enabling the XMP profile in the motherboard BIOS
** RAM support may also depend on the CPU memory controller
ECC RAM Support

* ECC memory support also depends on the CPU memory controller
ECC RAM Support
Audio Chipset
1 x Realtek ALC1220 Codec
1 x Realtek ALC4050H Codec
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC1150
Audio Channels
7.1 Channels
Audio Channels
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
LAN Chipset
AQUANTIA AQC107
LAN Chipset
Qualcomm Atheros Killer E2201
Max LAN Speed
10Gbps + 10/100/1000Mbps
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000Mbps
SLI Support
Yes
SLI Support
Yes
CrossFire Support
Yes
CrossFire Support
Yes
RAID Support
Yes
RAID Support
Yes
Back I/O Ports
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
  • 2 x LAN (RJ45)
  • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
  • 5 x Audio Jacks
  • 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
Back I/O Ports
-
Wireless LAN
Yes
Wireless LAN
No
Wi-Fi Generation
6
Wi-Fi Generation
-
PCI-Express x16 Slots
4
PCI-Express x16 Slots
3
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x1 Slots
0
PCI-Express x1 Slots
3
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
6
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
4
SATA Express Ports
0
SATA Express Ports
1
M.2 Ports
4
M.2 Ports
1
M.2 Devices support
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 - M Key
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2230 - E Key
M.2 Devices support
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key
RAM Slots
8
RAM Slots
4
Maximum Supported RAM
256 GB
Maximum Supported RAM
32 GB
Onboard USB 2.0
2
Onboard USB 2.0
2
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1
2
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1
1
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2
1
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
0

What are the differences between MSI Creator TRX40 and GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-GAMING 5? Analyze head-to-head all specifications and features to find out the better motherboard.

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Reasons to pick the MSI Creator TRX40:

  • Newer Product, it was released around 6 years later.
  • Wireless LAN Integrated.
  • +1 Slots PCI-E x16.
  • +2 Ports SATA 6Gb/s.
  • +3 Ports M.2.
  • +4 RAM slots.
  • +224 GB maximum RAM supported.
  • +1 Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1.
  • +1 Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2.

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Reasons to pick the GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-GAMING 5:

  • 64% cheaper, you can save $447.00.
  • +3 Slots PCI-E x1.
  • +1 Ports SATA Express.

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