The MSI X470 Gaming Pro Carbon motherboard is a high-performance ATX board designed to meet the needs of gamers and PC enthusiasts. Featuring the AMD® X470 chipset and an AM4 socket, this motherboard provides robust support for AMD Ryzen processors, delivering powerful and efficient performance.
With support for dual-channel DDR4 memory and a maximum capacity of 128GB, the X470 Gaming Pro Carbon ensures smooth multitasking and high-speed performance. The motherboard is equipped with three PCIe x16 slots (Gen3, 16,0; 8,8) and two PCIe x1 slots, allowing for flexible expansion with multiple graphics cards and other peripherals.
Storage options are plentiful with two M.2 slots and eight SATAIII ports, accommodating a variety of storage configurations and RAID setups (0, 1, 10) for optimized performance and data security. The board includes both USB 3.1 Gen1 and Gen2 ports, providing high-speed connectivity for a range of devices.
The X470 Gaming Pro Carbon features Realtek® ALC1220 Codec for premium audio quality and supports both SLI and CrossFire technologies for advanced multi-GPU configurations. It also includes DisplayPort and HDMI outputs to support a variety of display setups.
Key Features:
- Socket & Chipset: AM4 socket with AMD® X470 chipset, compatible with AMD Ryzen processors.
- Memory: 4 DIMM slots, maximum 128 GB, dual-channel DDR4 support.
- Expansion Slots: 3x PCIe x16 (Gen3, 16,0; 8,8; Gen2, 4), 2x PCIe x1.
- Storage: 2x M.2 slots, 8x SATAIII ports, RAID support (0, 1, 10).
- USB Ports: 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A (front), 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C (rear), 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A (rear), 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A (rear), 4x USB 2.0 (front), 2x USB 2.0 (rear).
- Audio: Realtek® ALC1220 Codec for high-definition audio.
- Video Outputs: 1x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI.
- SLI & CrossFire Support: Yes, for multi-GPU setups.
- Operating System: Supports Windows® 10 64-bit, Windows® 7 64-bit (with AMD Pinnacle Ridge & Summit Ridge CPU).
- Form Factor: ATX.
Conclusion:
The MSI X470 Gaming Pro Carbon motherboard is a powerful and versatile option for building a high-performance gaming or workstation PC. Its comprehensive feature set, including support for dual-channel DDR4 memory, multiple PCIe slots, and advanced RAID configurations, ensures that it can handle demanding applications and multitasking with ease. The inclusion of SLI and CrossFire support, along with premium audio and video capabilities, makes it an ideal choice for gamers and content creators looking to build a top-tier system.
