Description
MSI X99A GAMING PRO CARBON LGA2011-3 i7-5960X 32GB Motherboard Combo – Tested
The MSI X99A GAMING PRO CARBON is an ATX motherboard designed for high-performance computing. It features an LGA 2011-3 socket type and supports DDR4 memory with a maximum capacity of 128 GB across 8 slots. Additionally, it includes 10 SATA connectors and 1 M.2 slot for versatile storage options.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: MSI
- Model: X99A GAMING PRO CARBON
- Type: Motherboard
- Bundled Items: Motherboard with CPU and Memory
- Form Factor: ATX
- Socket Type: LGA 2011-3
- Chipset: Intel X99
- Memory Type: DDR4
- Number of Memory Slots: 8
- Maximum Memory: 128 GB
- Number of SATA Connectors: 10
- Number of M.2 Slots: 1
- Compatible CPU Brand: Intel
- Expansion Slots: 4x PCIe 3.0 x16, 2x PCIe 2.0 x1
- Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC1150 Codec
- Network Speed: 1 x Intel I218-V Gigabit LAN
- Series: X99A
- Most Suitable For: Desktop
- Manufacturer Warranty: No Warranty
- BIOS Version: 1.30 (09/14/2016)
- IO Shield Included: Yes
- M.2 Mounting Hardware: Complete
- Processor: Intel Core i7-5960X
- Processor Model: Intel Core i7-5960X
- Processor Speed: 3.00 GHZ
- Capacity per Module: 4.00 GB
- Memory Speed: 2133
- Number of Memory Modules: 8
- Total Memory: 32.0 GB
Bundled CPU & Memory
Bundled CPU: Core i7 5960X @ 3.00GHz
CPU test result on this board: PASS
Cooling: No heatsink or fan — CPU only.
I/O Shield
Yes — original I/O shield is included with this motherboard.
Memory Modules (8)
| Slot | Capacity | Type | Speed | ECC | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.00GB | 2133 | Undefined | ||
| 2 | 4.00GB | 2133 | Undefined | ||
| 3 | 4.00GB | 2133 | Undefined | ||
| 4 | 4.00GB | 2133 | Undefined | ||
| 5 | 4.00GB | 2133 | Undefined | ||
| 6 | 4.00GB | 2133 | Undefined | ||
| 7 | 4.00GB | 2133 | Undefined | ||
| 8 | 4.00GB | 2133 | Undefined |
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 | 7.00 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 18.00 × 14.00 × 4.00 in |
| Brand | |
| Model | X99A GAMING PRO CARBON |
| MPN | X99A GAMING PRO CARBON |
| Type | |
| Bundled Items | Motherboard with CPU and Memory |
| Form Factor | |
| Socket Type | LGA2011-3 |
| Chipset | Intel X99 |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Number of Memory Slots | 8 |
| Maximum Memory | 128 GB |
| Number of SATA Connectors | 10 |
| Number of M.2 Slots | 1 |
| Compatible CPU Brand | Intel |
| Expansion Slots | 2x PCIe 2.0 x1, 4x PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC1150 Codec |
| Network Speed | 1 x Intel I218-V Gigabit LAN |
| Series | X99A |
| Most Suitable For | Desktop |
| Manufacturer Warranty | No Warranty |
| BIOS Version | 1.30 (09/14/2016) |
| IO Shield Included | Yes |
| M.2 Mounting Hardware | Complete |
| Processor | |
| Processor Model | Intel Core i7-5960X |
| Processor Speed | 3.00 GHz |
| Capacity per Module | 4.00GB |
| Memory Speed | 2133 |
| Number of Memory Modules | 8 |
| Total Memory | 32.0 GB |
| Product Condition | Used |






