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MSI Z170A Krait Gaming vs GIGABYTE GA-Z87X-UD5H

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Brand
MSI
Brand
GIGABYTE
Model
Z170A KRAIT GAMING
Model
GA-Z87X-UD5H
Release Date
📅 August 2015
Release Date
📅 June 2013
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
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User reviews
★★★★☆
(40 reviews)
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Supported PC parts
Supported PC parts
Pros
-
Pros
  • Dual Intel LAN
  • Overclock capabilities
  • Gigabyte DualBIOS
Cons
-
Cons
  • Onboard audio is good but not high-end
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
* 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
-
Audio Channels
7.1 Channels
Audio Channels
-
LAN Chipset
Intel I219-V
LAN Chipset
-
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000Mbps
Max LAN Speed
-
SLI Support
Yes
SLI Support
Yes
CrossFire Support
Yes
CrossFire Support
Yes
RAID Support
Yes
RAID Support
Yes
Wireless LAN
No
Wireless LAN
No
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
3
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
4
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
10
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
2
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1
1
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1
2
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 GIGABYTE GA-Z87X-UD5H? 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 GIGABYTE GA-Z87X-UD5H:

  • 39% cheaper, you can save $101.39.
  • +6 Ports SATA 6Gb/s.
  • +1 Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1.

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