MSI Z97I GAMING ACK LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI USB 3.0 Mini ITX Intel Motherboard

Let the games begin

MSI® GAMING motherboards are designed to provide gamers with best-in-class features and technology. Backed by the imposing looks of MSI's Dragon, each motherboard is an engineering masterpiece tailored to gaming perfection.

The best gaming weapons at hand

• Amazing sound with Audio Boost 2, powered by Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 2
• USB Audio Power
• The highest frag and the lowest lag with Killer™ E2200 Game Networking
• ACK with Killer DoubleShot Pro for true wireless fragging using Smart Teaming
• Show off your gaming skills to the world with XSplit Gamecaster
• SteamOS ready out of the box
• Military Class 4 components
• Super stable with Guard-Pro
• Specialized production lines just for GAMING motherboards
• OC Genie 4
• Gaming Device Port
• Boost your FPS with the MSI GAMING APP
• Click BIOS 4 (click here to visit our dedicated BIOS page)
• Take control with Command Center & Live Update 6

Killer™ DOUBLESHOT PRO

Killer™ DoubleShot Pro combines Killer Ethernet and WiFi adapters, built for superior online traffic speeds and low latency. Advanced Stream Detect™ automatically classifies and prioritizes the latency-sensitive applications for online games.

Lowest latency, fastest speeds

Enjoy the best possible online gaming experience. Wireless AC Killer has 2.9x times faster data throughput compared to traditional Wireless-N solutions. The biggest advantage is lower latency when gaming. Killer WI-FI has up to 3.5x times lower latency than other WI-FI solutions.

Team up Killer LAN with Killer WiFi

Introducing world's first Killer LAN & Wireless gaming connection on a motherboard, the Z97I GAMING ACK offers unmatched gaming performance. Smart teaming combines both LAN & Wireless for the best possible gaming experience. The Killer Network Manager decides which apps runs on which connection for gaming traffic optimization. Truly unique is using Killer LAN and Killer WIFI combined for insane networking speeds.

Reward your ears with true quality

Get ready for ear-drum shattering sound, with MSI Audio Boost 2! With Audio Boost 2 we're delivering the highest audio quality with the use of Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 2 so you can enjoy crystal clear sound and music through 8-channel HD Audio.

Isolated Audio PCB

With traditional onboard audio the signal is distorted by electromagnetic signals from the rest of the PCB. Audio Boost 2 acts like a dedicated soundcard by physically isolating the audio circuitry which is separated by a red LED path. Less interference gives you a more clear audio signal.

Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 2

Thanks to Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 2, you're getting amazing surround sound with just stereo headphones or speakers.
Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 2 enables you to clearly hear specific sounds in gaming environments. Hear your enemies perfectly, make your ears a decisive tool to finish on top.

Headhpone Amplifier

Prepare for an eargasm. The built-in headphone amplifier rewards your high quality headphone with the most amazing studio level sound quality up to 600? delivered from your gaming PC.

High Quality Audio Capacitors

With the use of professional Nichicon Japanese capacitors, specially designed for audio purposes, MSI GAMING motherboards provide the highest possible audio signal filtering. Delivering high fidelity crystal clear sound with exceptional acoustics and realism.