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MSI X299 SLI PLUS vs Z170A XPOWER GAMING TITANIUM EDITION

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Brand
MSI
Brand
MSI
Model
X299 SLI PLUS
Model
  • Z170A XPOWER GAMING TITANIUM EDITION
  • 7968-001R
Release Date
📅 June 2017
Release Date
📅 October 2015
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
User reviews
★★★☆☆
(22 reviews)
User reviews
★☆☆☆☆
(1 reviews)
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Supported PC parts
Supported PC parts
Series
PRO
Series
MSI Gaming
Socket
LGA2066
Socket
LGA1151
Form factor
ATX
Form factor
ATX
Chipset
Intel X299
Chipset
Intel Z170
Supported Memory
DDR4
2133Mhz 2400Mhz 2666Mhz 2800Mhz 3000Mhz 3200Mhz 3300Mhz 3333Mhz 3400Mhz 3466Mhz 3600Mhz 3733Mhz 3866Mhz 4000Mhz 4133Mhz 4266Mhz
Supported Memory
DDR4
2133Mhz 2400Mhz 2800Mhz 3000Mhz 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 RAM Support
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC1220
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC1150
Audio Channels
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
Audio Channels
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
LAN Chipset
Intel I219-V
LAN Chipset
Intel I219-V
Max LAN Speed
Dual 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 PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
  • 4 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
  • 4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports
  • 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports
  • 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A port
  • 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port
  • 5 x OFC audio jacks
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
Back I/O Ports
-
Wireless LAN
No
Wireless LAN
No
PCI-Express x16 Slots
4
PCI-Express x16 Slots
4
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x1 Slots
2
PCI-Express x1 Slots
3
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
8
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
4
SATA Express Ports
0
SATA Express Ports
2
M.2 Ports
2
M.2 Ports
2
M.2 Devices support
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 - M Key
M.2 Devices support
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key
RAM Slots
8
RAM Slots
4
Maximum Supported RAM
128 GB
Maximum Supported RAM
64 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 X299 SLI PLUS and Z170A XPOWER GAMING TITANIUM EDITION? Analyze head-to-head all specifications and features to find out the better motherboard.

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Reasons to pick the MSI X299 SLI PLUS:

  • Newer Product, it was released around 20 months later.
  • Supports the following RAM types: DDR4 3300MHz, 3333MHz, 3400MHz, 3466MHz, 3600MHz, 3733MHz, 3866MHz, 4000MHz, 4133MHz, 4266MHz
  • +4 Ports SATA 6Gb/s.
  • +4 RAM slots.
  • +64 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 MSI Z170A XPOWER GAMING TITANIUM EDITION:

  • 40% cheaper, you can save $221.60.
  • +1 Slots PCI-E x1.
  • +2 Ports SATA Express.

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