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MSI Z170A Krait Gaming vs ASUS Z87-PRO

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Brand
MSI
Brand
ASUS
Model
Z170A KRAIT GAMING
Model
Z87-PRO
Release Date
📅 August 2015
Release Date
📅 May 2013
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
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Supported PC parts
Supported PC parts
Pros
-
Pros
  • Intel LAN controller
  • Good onboard audio
  • WiFi/Bluetooth support
  • Overclock capabilities
Series
MSI Gaming
Series
-
Socket
LGA1151
Socket
LGA1150
Form factor
ATX
Form factor
ATX
Chipset
Intel Z170
Chipset
Intel Z87
Supported Memory
DDR4
2133Mhz 2400Mhz 2800Mhz 3000Mhz 3200Mhz 3600Mhz
Supported Memory
DDR3
1333Mhz 1600Mhz 1800Mhz 1866Mhz 2000Mhz 2133Mhz 2200Mhz 2400Mhz 2500Mhz 2600Mhz 2666Mhz 2800Mhz 2933Mhz
* 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 ALC1150
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC1150
Audio Channels
7.1 Channels
Audio Channels
8 Channels
LAN Chipset
Intel I219-V
LAN Chipset
Intel I217-V
Max LAN Speed
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
Wireless LAN
No
Wireless LAN
Yes
Wi-Fi Generation
-
Wi-Fi Generation
5
PCI-Express x16 Slots
3
PCI-Express x16 Slots
3
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x1 Slots
3
PCI-Express x1 Slots
4
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
4
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
8
SATA Express Ports
1
SATA Express Ports
0
M.2 Ports
0
M.2 Ports
0
RAM Slots
4
RAM Slots
4
Maximum Supported RAM
64 GB
Maximum Supported RAM
32 GB
Onboard USB 2.0
2
Onboard USB 2.0
4
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1
1
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1
1
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
0
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What are the differences between MSI Z170A Krait Gaming and ASUS Z87-PRO? Analyze head-to-head all specifications and features to find out the better motherboard.

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⛔ You are comparing motherboards with different sockets. They cannot support the same CPUs. Try to compare motherboards within the same platform.

Reasons to pick the MSI Z170A Krait Gaming:

  • Newer Product, it was released around 2 years later.
  • +1 Ports SATA Express.
  • +32 GB maximum RAM supported.

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Reasons to pick the ASUS Z87-PRO:

  • 51% cheaper, you can save $133.00.
  • Wireless LAN Integrated.
  • +1 Slots PCI-E x1.
  • +4 Ports SATA 6Gb/s.
  • +2 Onboard USB 2.0.

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