MSI X299 XPOWER GAMING AC

The high-end ATX motherboard MSI X299 GAMING AC for the LGA 2066 socket with support for the latest Intel Core X Series processors. Based on the Intel X299 chipset, tuned for maximum reliability with high overclocking performance. Due to the components used and special gaming features, it is the ideal base for a powerful gaming computer, for playing the latest games, and working with multimedia. It supports multiple graphics cards in NVIDIA SLI or AMD CrossFire modes, delivering top graphics performance.

Key Features of the MSI X299 GAMING AC Motherboard

• A support for the latest Core i9 Skylake-X processors
• The connection of multiple graphics cards in SLI and CrossFire modes
• Supports Intel Optane SSD Memory
• M.2 connectors with a bit rate of up to 32GB/sec
• Reinforced PCI slots
• WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Sound Boost 4 audio system with an amplifier
• A configurable RGB Mystic Light backlight
• 3D print support - customise the look
• 12+1+1 phase digital power supply with DrMOS

High-End Intel X299 Chipset

The MSI X299 GAMING AC motherboard is built on the latest Intel X299 chipset, designed for Skylake-X and Kaby Lake-X processors. Among them is the extremely powerful Intel Core i9-7900X CPU with ten cores, and it also has support for an incredible 18-core chip. For DDR4 RAM modules, there are a total of 8 Quad channels with a maximum frequency of 4500MHz when overclocked.

MSI Gaming Certification for Ultimate Gaming Experience

Each board is tested over 24 hours of testing, during which both online and offline games are played. At the end of testing, developers of these boards are confident that the network configuration, audio input, and overall performance are tuned to perfection, and you can enjoy the best gaming experience. Only motherboards that successfully pass this will receive this certificate. Only then they can rightfully claim their spot as a part of the MSI Gaming series motherboards

Plug-in Multiple Graphics Cards into SLI or CrossFire

Plug in top-performance graphics cards into the PCI Express 3.0 slots in NVIDIA SLI or AMD CrossFireX mode. So you will fully enjoy your favourite games to the last pixel. On top of that, due to a reinforced frame and an increased number of contacts, the slots themselves are very robust. You do not have to worry about accidentally damaging the connectors of even the heaviest graphics cards when transporting your PC to a LAN party.

To connect the latest generation of solid state drives, the motherboard is equipped with SATA III ports, as well as the popular M.2 interface, which offers a transfer rate of up to 32Gb/sec. Even external drives will not lag behind, due the second-generation USB 3.1, which offers up to 20x faster data transfer rates than the previous version. The motherboard also has a modern USB Type C port.

Motherboard with High-Quality Sound

Prepare for a true musical experience. MSI Audio Boost 4 delivers the ultimate sound quality, so you can immerse yourself in crystal clear sound and music in games. Gold-plated audio connectors and audio circuits are completely insulated and suppress any interfering signals. A built-in headphone amplifier will let you use your computer to the maximum.