Description
MSI X299 GAMING PRO CARBON AC LGA2066 i9-7960X 16GB Motherboard Combo – Tested
The MSI X299 GAMING PRO CARBON AC is an ATX motherboard designed for Intel processors with an LGA 2066 socket. It features the Intel X299 chipset and supports DDR4 memory with a maximum capacity of 256 GB across 8 memory slots. Additionally, this motherboard includes 8 SATA connectors and 2 M.2 slots for versatile storage options.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: MSI
- Model: X299 GAMING PRO CARBON AC
- Type: Motherboard
- Bundled Items: Motherboard with CPU and Memory
- Form Factor: ATX
- Socket Type: LGA 2066
- Chipset: Intel X299
- Memory Type: DDR4
- Number of Memory Slots: 8
- Maximum Memory: 256 GB
- Number of SATA Connectors: 8
- Number of M.2 Slots: 2
- Compatible CPU Brand: Intel
- Expansion Slots: 4x PCIe 3.0 x16
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1220
- Network Speed: 1 x Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN
- Series: X299
- Most Suitable For: Desktop
- Manufacturer Warranty: No Warranty
- BIOS Version: 1.20 (07/18/2017)
- IO Shield Included: Yes
- M.2 Mounting Hardware: Complete
- Processor: Intel Core i9-7960X
- Processor Model: Intel Core i9-7960X
- Processor Speed: 2.80 GHZ
- Capacity per Module: 8.00 GB
- Memory Speed: 2666
- Number of Memory Modules: 2
- Total Memory: 16.0 GB
- Input/Output Ports: 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A port, 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port
- Features: Supports Intel Core X-Series Processors, Quad-channel DDR4 memory up to 256GB, 3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, 2 x M.2 slots, 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports, Intel Optane Memory Ready, RAID support, Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 module (optional), Realtek ALC1220 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio, Multi-GPU support (NVIDIA SLI and AMD CrossFire), Game Boost knob, RGB LED connector, Virtual RAID on CPU connector (VRAID1)
- Country of Origin: Taiwan
- Item Height: 12 inches (30.5 cm)
- Item Length: 9.6 inches (24.4 cm)
- Item Width: 9.6 inches (24.4 cm)
Bundled CPU & Memory
Bundled CPU: Core i9 7960X @ 2.80GHz
CPU test result on this board: PASS
Cooling: Heatsink + fan included as pictured.
I/O Shield
Yes — original I/O shield is included with this motherboard.
Memory Modules (2)
| Slot | Capacity | Type | Speed | ECC | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.00GB | 2666 | |||
| 2 | 8.00GB | 2666 |
Cosmetic Condition
- Capacitors: Excellent
- CPU Socket Pins: Pristine
- Onboard Ports: All clean
- M.2 Hardware: All M.2 mounting screws and stand-off spacers are present.
California Prop 65 Warning
This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
Includes: Item only
Does not Include: No additional items other than what is pictured
R2V3: C4 / F3
Please review all photos for cosmetic condition and any noted defects.
Additional information
| Weight | 10.00 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 16.00 × 16.00 × 6.00 in |
| Model | X299 GAMING PRO CARBON AC |
| Type | |
| Bundled Items | Motherboard with CPU and Memory |
| Form Factor | |
| Socket Type | LGA2066 |
| Chipset | Intel X299 |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Number of Memory Slots | 8 |
| Maximum Memory | 256 GB |
| Number of SATA Connectors | 8 |
| Number of M.2 Slots | 2 |
| Compatible CPU Brand | Intel |
| Expansion Slots | 4x PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC1220 |
| Network Speed | 1 x Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN |
| Series | X299 |
| Most Suitable For | Desktop |
| Manufacturer Warranty | No Warranty |
| BIOS Version | 1.20 (07/18/2017) |
| IO Shield Included | Yes |
| M.2 Mounting Hardware | Complete |
| Processor | |
| Processor Model | Intel Core i9-7960X |
| Processor Speed | 2.80 GHz |
| Capacity per Module | 8.00GB |
| Memory Speed | 2666 |
| Number of Memory Modules | 2 |
| Total Memory | 16.0 GB |
| Input/Output Ports | 1 x Clear CMOS button, 1 x Flash BIOS button, 1 x Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN port, 1 x Optical S/PDIF-Out port, 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port, 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A port, 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port, 3 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports, 5 x audio jacks, 7 x USB 2.0 ports |
| Features | 2 x M.2 slots, 3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports, Game Boost knob, Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 module (optional), Intel Optane Memory Ready, Multi-GPU support (NVIDIA SLI and AMD CrossFire), Quad-channel DDR4 memory up to 256GB, RAID support, Realtek ALC1220 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio, RGB LED connector, Supports Intel Core X-Series Processors, Virtual RAID on CPU connector (VRAID1) |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| Item Height | 12 inches (30.5 cm) |
| Item Length | 9.6 inches (24.4 cm) |
| Item Width | 9.6 inches (24.4 cm) |
