Model

Brand

MSI

Model

Creator X299

Supported CPU

CPU Socket Type

LGA 2066

CPU Type

Supports Intel Core X-series 10000/9000/78xx (above) processors for socket LGA2066

Chipsets

Chipset

Intel X299

Onboard Video

Onboard Video Chipset

None

Memory

Number of Memory Slots

8×288pin

Memory Standard

Support DDR4 4266+(OC)/ 4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3733(OC)/3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3300(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2933/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133

Maximum Memory Supported

256GB

Channel Supported

Quad Channel

Expansion Slots

PCI Express 3.0 x16

4 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slotsSupport x8/x8/x16/x8 and x16/x0/x16/x8 modes with the 48-lane CPU.Support x8/x8/x16/x8 and x16/x0/x16/x8 modes with the 44-lane CPU.*Support x8/x8/x8/x0 and x16/x0/x8/x0 modes with the 28-lane CPU.*** The PCI_E4 slot will run 3.0 x4 speed with 44-lane CPU when installing M.2 PCIe device into M2_3 slot.** The PCI_E4 slot is unavailable with 28-lane CPU.

Storage Devices

SATA 6Gb/s

8 x SATA 6Gb/s

M.2

Intel X299 Chipset1 x M.2 slots (Key M)- Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices- Intel Rapid Start Technology- Intel Optane Memory Ready1 x U.2 port, supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe storage- Supports Intel Smart Response TechnologyIntel CPU2 x M.2 slots (M2_2 & M2_3, Key M)- Support up to PCIe 3.0 x4, 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices** M2_3 slot is unavailable with 28-lane CPU.

Intel Optane Ready

Yes

SATA RAID

0/1/5/10

Onboard Audio

Audio Chipset

Realtek ALC1220

Audio Channels

7.1-Channel High Definition AudioSupports S/PDIF output

Onboard LAN

LAN Chipset

AQUANTIA AQC107

Second LAN Chipset

Intel I219V

Max LAN Speed

10Gbps + 10/100/1000Mbps

Wireless LAN

Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, MU-MINO Rx, 2.4-5 GHz (160 MHz) up to 2.4 GbpsThe Wireless module is pre-install in the M2_4 (Key-E) slot* Only support windows 10 64-bit

Bluetooth

Supports Bluetooth 5

Rear Panel Ports

Back I/O Ports

1 x Clear CMOS Button1 x Flash BIOS Button1 x Wireless / Bluetooth Module1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port2 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports7 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports2 x LAN (RJ45) ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 20G Type-C port5 x OFC audio jacks1 x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector

Internal I/O Connectors

Onboard USB

2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports)1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port

Other Connectors

1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector4 x 4-pin system fan connectors2 x 4-pin extend system fan connectors1 x 4-pin water-pump fan connector1 x 3-pin Water Flow connector1 x Front panel audio connector2 x System panel connectors1 x TPM module connector1 x Chassis Intrusion connector1 x 2-pin Thermal Sensors connector1 x Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector1 x Virtual RAID on CPU connector

Physical Spec

Form Factor

Extended ATX

Dimensions (W x L)

12.0″ x 10.7″

Power Pin

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector3 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors1 x flat 4-pin ATX 12V power connector (Provides additional power for PCIe x16 slots)

Features

Features

Supports Intel Core X-series Processors 10000/9000/78xx (above)series for LGA2066 SocketSupports DDR4 Memory, 8 DIMMs, Quad Channel Max Frequency DDR4-4266+(OC)More Powerful than Enough: dedicate 12 phases 90A digital power to CPU, with all aluminum designMore Efficency for Data Transfer: 10G LAN + Intel Gigabit LAN with Intel WIFI 6 and bandwidth managementMore Compatibility for Storage: 7 x Turbo M.2 with M.2 XPANDER-AERO, 1 x Turbo U.2More Flexibility for Temperature Control: Full fan control with 8 PWM fan headers and 1 dedicated thermal sensorLightning USB 20G: Powered by ASMedia ASM3242 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 controller, offers the fastest USB speeds with stabilityM.2 Shield Frozr: Strengthened built-in M.2 thermal solution. Keeps M.2 safer and fasterCore Boost: With premium layout and full digital power design to support more cores and provide better performanceTriple 8-Pin Power Supply: By providing triple 8-pin connectors to ensure adequate power supply to unleash ultimate multi-core CPU performanceMystic Light: 16.8 million colors / 29 effects controlled in one click. Mystic Light Extension supports RGB, Raibow and Corsair LED stripAudio Boost 4 with Nahimic: Reward your ears with studio grade sound qualityDDR4 Boost with Steel Armor: Fully isolated, shielded and optimized DDR4 PCB design to give your DDR4 memory a performance boostMulti-GPU: With Steel Armor PCI-E slots. Supports up to 4-Way NVIDIA SLI & 4-Way AMD CrossfireTHUNDERBOL3: Exclusive expansion card offering dual DisplayPort and dual Thunderbolt 3 for the full 4K video experience