MSI
MSI Z97 GAMING 9 ACK Desktop Motherboard
Best premium foundation for serious gaming and overclocking enthusiasts.
DOMINATE, CONQUER, DESTROY. This MSI Z97 GAMING 9 ACK Desktop Motherboard supports 4th and 5th Gen Intel® Core™ / Pentium® / Celeron® processors for LGA 1150 socket and DDR3-3300(OC) Memory. It features Killer DoubleShot Pro for an optimal online gaming experience by combining Killer WIFI with Killer LAN. Enjoy M.2 + USB 3.0 + SATA 6Gb/s connectivity, Xtreme Audio DAC for pure sound quality, and Audio Boost 2 for rewarding audio. USB Audio Power ensures stable 5V power and better signal transmission over USB. It also includes XSplit Gamecaster, Guard-Pro for enhanced protection and power efficiency, Gaming App to boost frame rates, OC Genie 4 for one-second overclocking, Click BIOS 4 for easy system tuning, Multi-GPU support for NVIDIA SLI & AMD CrossFire, Sound Blaster Cinema 2 for realistic surround sound, and a Gaming Device Port with triple gold-plating for high polling rate gaming devices.
$312.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.3
/ 5
Category Rank
827
/ 1130
#827 in Motherboards
Price vs Category Average
-6%
Below average
Chipset
97
/ Intel Z Express
Who it's for
- Gamers and audiophiles seeking high-fidelity, immersive in-game audio
- Competitive online gamers prioritizing minimal lag and stable network performance
- PC builders and enthusiasts aiming for stable, high-performance CPU overclocking
Who should skip it
- Users seeking modern CPU compatibility or future upgrade pathways for their system
- Builders requiring the latest high-speed peripheral connections and storage interfaces
- Budget-conscious buyers expecting current generation features and performance for their money
Key Specs
Chipset
Intel Z97 Express
CPU Socket
Socket H3 LGA-1150
Memory Type
DDR3 SDRAM
Max Memory Capacity
32 GB
Memory Slots
4
Form Factor
ATX
PCIe Slot Version
PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express 2.0
M.2 Slots
1
Features
- Killer DoubleShot Pro for optimal online gaming
- Xtreme Audio DAC for pure sound quality
- Audio Boost 2 for rewarding audio experience
- OC Genie 4 for one-second overclocking
- Click BIOS 4 for easy system tuning
- Multi-GPU Support (SLI & CrossFireX)
- Gaming Device Port for high polling rate devices
- Guard-Pro for improved protection and power efficiency
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the MSI Z97 GAMING 9 ACK motherboard for its exceptional build quality and robust reliability. Users frequently highlight its stable performance, even under demanding gaming and overclocking scenarios. The premium components and thoughtful design contribute to a dependable foundation for high performance systems. Many appreciate the integrated features, finding them to enhance the overall user experience without compromise. This board is often seen as a solid, long lasting investment for serious PC builders.
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