How many M2 slots does this board have? Thank you.

3 slots on the mother board itself. They also provide an expander that uses a PCIE slot for 4 additional M2 drives.

so i was wondering will the i9-9900k work with this mother board i really like the extra ram slots but i'm not sure if that CPU will work or not?

I had no luck with this Motherboard. I tried to make it work for 6 Month but was never able to work properly. Based on my experience I would not recommend this Motherboard to anyone. After 6 month dealer no longer honored buy back on I was stock with a $600.00 bill. I switched ASUS and had wonderful results.

I am choosing this board and installing the Intel Core i7-9700K. Does it matter which CPU fan I purchase? Thanks.

Hello, Thank you for contacting us in regards to your question. This motherboard will not be compatible with that CPU. You will need to look at z390 motherboards. And for the fan question, it would not matter. Most aftermarket will be supported by the socket type. Something like the Hyper 212 Evo will be sufficient as a starting point for CPU coolers. Thank you, Newegg Support

Will a Quadro P5000 work on this board?

Hello, Thank you for contacting us in regards to your question. Yes, a Quadro P5000 will indeed work with this X299 motherboard. Thank you, Newegg Support

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CREATOR X299
MEG X299 CREATION
X299 GAMING PRO CARBON
X299 PRO

Intel X299
Core X series (LGA2066)
Quad channel memory architecture with the CPU that supports up to 4-channel DDR4
X-series processor support DDR4 4200(OC)/ 4100(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3800(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2933(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133
Dual channel memory architecture with the CPU that supports up to 2-channel DDR4
X-series processor support DDR4 4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3800(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2933(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133

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1	Clear CMOS & BIOS FlashBack+
2	2.5G LAN + Intel^® Gigabit LAN Ports
3	USB 3.1 Gen2 A+C Ports
4	Intel^® WiFi/ Bluetooth Module
5	Golden audio jacks with S/PDIF

6	Full Shield IO cover Stunning looks, shield I/O components.
7	Triple 8 Pin Power Connectors Deliver adequate power to unleash ultimate CPU performance.
8	Core Boost Digital power design with optimized circuit layout
9	Solid heatsink with RGB LED Stay cool with RGB LED for customizable colors.
10	Triple M.2 with M.2 Shield FROZR Run up to 3x M.2 SSDs and sustain maximum performance
11	Turbo U.2 with Steel Armor NVMe support, up to 32 Gb/s using PCI-Express Gen3 x4
12	Audio Boost 4 with amplifier Optimized audio solution with Nahimic software enhancement

Maximum Power

13+1 phases digital power with heat-pipe heatsink design
Triple 8 pin power connectors
Core Boost

Maximum Temperature Control

8 PWM fan headers
1 dedicated thermal sensor
M.2 Shield FROZR

Maximum Storage

7 x Turbo M.2 with M.2 XPANDER-AERO
8 x SATA + 19 x USB ports supported

Maximum Data Transfer

2.5G LAN + Intel Gigabit LAN with Dual-band Intel WIFI
Bandwidth management

13+1 PHASES DIGITAL POWER WITH HEAT-PIPE HEATSINK DESIGN

Designers and content creators need a stable and reliable platform for their needs. MEG X299 CREATION features a 13+1 phase PWM power design for 13 DrMOS phases for the CPU core and SA, and 1 phase for CCIO.

EXTENDED 12 PHASES POWER DELIVERY

TRIPLE 8 PIN POWER CONNECTORS

Three power connectors deliver as much power is needed for multi-core CPUs, unleashing incredible performance.

Core Boost

Core Boost technology combines MSI's premium circuit layout and digital power design to deliver undistorted current to the CPU with pin-point precision. Core Boost not only sustains multi-core CPUs, but also creates the perfect conditions for CPU overclocking.

MULTIPLE GPU SUPPORTS AND STEEL ARMOR

MEG X299 CREATION supports multiple GPU solutions including NVIDIA® SLI™ and AMD CrossFire™. Optimal PCI-Express slot placements allow for ample airflow.

Steel Armor has more solder points on the PCB for reinforcement and grounding protection for PCI-Express signals against electromagnetic interference.

Triple Turbo M.2 with M.2 Shield FROZR

The world's fastest SSDs can slow down when they get too hot. M.2 SHIELD FROZR extends the motherboard's heatsink over M.2 SSDs to prevent thermal throttling and sustain maximum performance.
Results may differ, delayed throttling will depend on used setup.
X299

M.2 XPANDER-AERO

Increase system storage capacity using more high-performance SSDs on the M.2 XPANDER-AERO accessory card with active cooling included in the package bundle.

GOOD CRAFTSMANSHIP DEPENDS ON USE OF THE RIGHT TOOLS

The most popular design tools are supported on MEG X299 CREATION featuring INTEL Turbo USB, Front Type-C 3.1 gen 2 and tons of USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports

Keyboard
Mouse
Speaker
Headset
WebCAM
Graphics tablet
Printer
Scanner

Digital camera
Pen drive
Mobile phone
Portable charger
Card reader
Mixer
Capture device

AUDIO BOOST 4 WITH NAHIMIC 3

Audio Boost 4 lets you enjoy the purest sound quality in both stereo and surround sound. A dedicated Hi-Def ALC1220 audio processor delivers 32-bit/120dB HIFI sound quality.

Model
Brand	MSI
Model	MEG X299 CREATION

Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type	LGA 2066
CPU Type	Core X series (LGA2066)

Chipsets
Chipset	Intel X299

Memory
Number of Memory Slots	8x288pin (DDR4)
Memory Standard	Quad channel memory architecture with the CPU that supports up to 4-channel DDR4 X-series processor support DDR4 4200(OC)/ 4100(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3800(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2933(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 Dual channel memory architecture with the CPU that supports up to 2-channel DDR4 X-series processor support DDR4 4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3800(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2933(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133
Maximum Memory Supported	128GB
Channel Supported	Quad Channel

Expansion Slots
PCI Express 3.0 x16	4 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots Support x16/x0/x16/x8, x8/x8/x16/x8 mode with the 44-lane CPU. Support x16/x0/x8/x4, x8/x8/x8/x4 mode with the 28-lane CPU. Support x8/x0/x4/x4 mode with the 16-lane CPU.
PCI Express x1	1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot

Storage Devices
Serial ATA (SATA)	8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* * The SATA1 connector will be unavailable when a SATA M.2 SSD has been installed in the M.2_1 slot. * The SATA2 connector will be unavailable when a SATA M.2 SSD has been installed in the M.2_2 slot.
M.2	3 x M.2 slots (Key M) M2_1 & M2_2 support up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices M2_3 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4, 2242/2260/2280 storage devices* * M2_3 slot and PCIe slots share the bandwidth. 1 x U.2 port Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe storage
Intel Optane Ready	Intel Optane Memory Ready for M2_1, M2_2 slots* * Before using Intel Optane memory modules, please ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.
SATA RAID	0/1/5/10

Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset	Realtek ALC1220
Audio Channels	7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Supports S/PDIF output

Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset	Realtek RTL8125-CG
Second LAN Chipset	Intel I219V
Max LAN Speed	2.5Gbps + 1Gbps
Wireless LAN	Intel Wireless-AC 9260 Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, MU-MIMO Rx, 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz (160 MHz) up to 1.73 Gbps
Bluetooth	Supports Bluetooth 2.1, 2.1+EDR, 3.0, 4.0, 5

Rear Panel Ports
PS/2	1
RJ45	2 x RJ45
USB 3.1	1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) port (Type-A) 6 x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports
USB 1.1/2.0	2 x USB 2.0
USB Type-C	1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) port (Type-C)
S/PDIF Out	1 x Optical
Audio Ports	5 Ports

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 connector 1 x 4-pin Water Pump connector 4 x 4-pin system fan connectors 2 x 4-pin extend system fan connectors 1 x 3-pin Water Flow connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 2 x System panel connectors 1 x TPM module connector 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x 2-pin Thermal Sensors connector 1 x Virtual RAID on CPU connector 1 x Thunderbolt Add-on Card 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 connector 3 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors 1 x flat 4-pin ATX 12V power connector* * Provides additional power to PCIe x16 slots

Features
Features	Supports Intel Core X-series Processors Family Supports DDR4 Memory, 8 DIMMs, Quad Channel Max Frequency DDR4-4200+(OC) Maximum Power: 13+1 phases digital power with heat-pipe heatsink design Maximum Data Transfer: 2.5G LAN + Intel Gigabit LAN with Intel WI-FI and bandwidth management Maximum Storage: 7 x Turbo M.2 with M.2 XPANDER-AERO Maximum Temperature Control: Full fan control with 8 PWM fan headers and 1 dedicated thermal sensor M.2 Shield FROZR: Strengthened built-in M.2 thermal solution. Keeps M.2 safer and faster Core Boost: With premium layout and full digital power design to support more cores and provide better performance Triple 8-Pin Power Supply: By providing triple 8-pin connectors to ensure adequate power supply to unleash ultimate multi-core CPU performance Mystic Light: 16.8 million colors / 29 effects controlled in one click. Mystic Light Extension supports both RGB and RAINBOW LED strip Audio Boost 4 with NAHIMIC: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality DDR4 Boost with Steel Armor: Fully isolated, shielded and optimized DDR4 PCB design to give your DDR4 memory a performance boost Multi-GPU: With Steel Armor PCI-E slots. Supports 4-Way NVIDIA SLI & 4-Way AMD Crossfire THUNDERBOLTM3: Exclusive expansion card offering dual DisplayPort and dual Thunderbolt 3 for the full 4K video experience

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First Listed on Newegg	September 10, 2025

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