MSI Creator TRX40 WiFi DDR4 AMD Motherboard

The MSI Creator TRX40 WiFi is a high-capacity E-ATX motherboard built around the AMD TRX40 chipset, designed specifically for 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen Threadripper Desktop Processors using the sTRX4 socket. It targets content creators, prosumers, and workstation builders who demand substantial memory capacity, fast storage throughput, and reliable connectivity. Memory configuration is one of the board's defining strengths. Eight DDR4 DIMM slots support quad-channel operation with a maximum capacity of 256 GB. Both ECC and non-ECC un-buffered UDIMM modules are accepted. Standard JEDEC speeds cover 2133, 2400, 2666, and 3200 MHz, while overclocked profiles reach up to DDR4-4666 MHz in a 1DPC single-rank configuration. Storage connectivity is generous at three onboard M.2 Key-M slots, each capable of PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe or SATA 6 Gb/s devices, complemented by six SATA 6 Gb/s ports. RAID 0, 1, and 10 are supported. Four PCIe 4.0 x16 expansion slots operate in x16/x8/x16/x8 mode and support up to 3-Way NVIDIA SLI and 3-Way AMD CrossFire multi-GPU configurations. Networking combines an Intel I211AT Gigabit LAN controller, an Aquantia AQC107 10-Gigabit LAN controller, and an Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 wireless module pre-installed in a dedicated Key-E slot. The Wi-Fi 6 module supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax with MU-MIMO on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands up to 160 MHz channel width for speeds up to 2.4 Gbps, alongside Bluetooth 5. USB connectivity spans USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps Type-C) on the rear panel, multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-A ports, USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, and USB 2.0 headers internally. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC1220 codec for 7.1-channel HD audio and a secondary Realtek ALC4050H codec. Nine PWM fan headers and three thermal sensor connectors enable comprehensive thermal management, while Mystic Light RGB with 2x ARGB headers and a Corsair LED header accommodate addressable lighting setups. Verified Specifications: - Socket: sTRX4 — 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Threadripper - Chipset: AMD TRX40 - Form Factor: E-ATX, 12 in. x 10.9 in. (30.4 cm x 27.7 cm) - Memory: 8x DDR4 DIMM, quad-channel, up to 256 GB; max OC DDR4-4666 (1DPC 1R) - Storage: 3x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA (onboard); 6x SATA 6 Gb/s; RAID 0/1/10 - Expansion: 4x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16/x8/x16/x8 mode) - LAN: Intel I211AT 1 GbE + Aquantia AQC107 10 GbE - Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200, 802.11ax, up to 2.4 Gbps, Bluetooth 5 - USB: USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20G Type-C (rear); USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A; USB 3.2 Gen 1; USB 2.0 - Audio: Realtek ALC1220 (7.1-ch HD) + Realtek ALC4050H - Power: 1x 24-pin ATX + 2x 8-pin ATX 12 V - Fan Headers: 9 PWM + 3 thermal sensor connectors - RGB: 1x 4-pin 5050 RGB, 2x 3-pin ARGB, 1x Corsair LED - Warranty: 3 Years (per source)