MSI X99A Godlike Gaming Carbon
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Launch SRP S$839

MSI X99A Godlike Gaming Carbon


8.5/10
Overall rating 8.5/10

The MSI X99A Godlike Gaming Carbon brings MSI's signature carbon fiber finish to its extravagant Godlike Gaming motherboard. This board is full of enthusiast- and gamer-oriented features, making it a good pick for power users.

Performance:
8.5
Features:
9
Value:
7
THE GOOD
Attractive carbon fiber detailing
Comprehensive feature set for gamers and overclockers
PCIe slot layout optimized for 4-way SLI/CFX
THE BAD
No U.2 ports
Topmost PCIe slot a bit too close to CPU socket
Slightly flimsy feeling I/O shroud

Product Specification

Processor Support and Chipset Type
  • Supports Intel Core i7 Processors in the LGA2011-3 package
  • Intel X99 Chipset
Memory
  • Quad Channel DDR4 memory technology
  • 8 x DIMM slots
  • Supports DDR4 3400(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3110(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2750(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133MHz non-ECC, unbuffered memory
  • Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
  • Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB
Storage
  • Intel X99 chipset:
  • 10x SATA 6Gb/s ports (2 x ports compatible with 1 x SATA Express port)*
  • - SATA1~6 support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10
  • - SATA7~10 ports only support IDE mode and AHCI mode
  • - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology (Windows 7/ 8/ 8.1)
  • • 1x SATA Express port
  • 1x M.2 port, supports M.2 SATA 6Gb/s module* or M.2 PCIe module up to 32Gb/s speed
  • - M.2 port supports 4.2cm/ 6cm/ 8cm length module
  • - M.2 PCIe module does not support RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10
Audio
  • Realtek® ALC1150 Codec
  • - 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
  • - Supports S/PDIF output
Video
  • Supports NVIDIA 4-way/Quad-GPU SLI Technology
  • Supports AMD 4-way/Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology
Networking
  • 2x Killer E2400 Gigabit LAN controller
  • 2x2 Killer Wireless 1535 module
FireWire (IEEE 1394) N.A.
Rear I/O
  • 1x PS/2 port
  • 2x USB 2.0 ports
  • 1x Clear CMOS button
  • 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 port
  • 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port
  • 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports
  • 2x LAN (RJ45) ports
  • 1x 6.3mm Gold-plated stereo headphone jack
  • 1x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
  • 5x OFC audio jacks
Internal Connectors
  • 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
  • 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
  • 1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
  • 10x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
  • 1x M.2 connector
  • 1x SATA Express connector
  • 2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
  • 2x USB 3.1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports)
  • 2x 4-pin CPU fan connectors
  • 3x 4-pin system fan connectors
  • 1x Front panel audio connector
  • 2x System panel connectors
  • 1x TPM module connector
  • 1x Chassis Intrusion connector
  • 9x V-Check connectors
  • 1x Clear CMOS jumper
  • 1x Power button
  • 1x Reset button
  • 1x OC Genie button
  • 1x Multi-BIOS switch
  • 1x OC Genie mode switch
  • 1x Audio selection switch
  • 1x Slow mode switch
  • 1x 2-Digit Debug Code LED
  • 1x Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module connector
Expansion Slots
  • 5x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
  • - 1-way mode: x16/ x0/ x0/ x0/ x0
  • - 2-way mode: x16/ x0/ x0/ x16/ x0*, x16/ x0/ x0/ x8/ x0
  • - 3-way mode: x16/ x0/ x0/ x16/ x8*, x8/ x8/ x0/ x8/ x0
  • - 4-way mode: x8/ x8/ x0/ x16/ x8*, x8/ x8/ x0/ x8/ x4
Other Features
  • Steel Armor
  • Purity Sound 3 Pro
  • Mystic Light RGB lighting
  • Killer DoubleShot-X3 Pro
Form Factor E-ATX form factor, 30.5 x 27.2cm