MSI X299 Pro 10G DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The MSI X299 Pro 10G DDR4 is a full-size ATX motherboard built on the Intel X299 chipset, designed to support Intel Core X-series processors from the 78xx, 9000, and 10000 series in the LGA2066 socket. It delivers a high-bandwidth platform for content creators, workstation users, and enthusiasts who require multi-core CPU performance alongside fast storage, networking, and connectivity. One of the most distinctive features of this board is its triple-LAN configuration. Onboard you get a 1 Gigabit Intel I219-V controller, a Realtek RTL8125-CG 2.5 Gigabit controller, and an Aquantia AQC107 10-Gigabit LAN card — giving you flexibility from basic home networking up to 10GbE infrastructure without a separate PCIe add-in card. For memory, the board offers eight DDR4 DIMM slots arranged in a quad-channel architecture, supporting up to 256GB of non-ECC unbuffered RAM. Speeds range from 2133MHz at native JEDEC up to 4200MHz under XMP overclocking profiles, with full Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) support. Storage connectivity is comprehensive: two M.2 Key-M slots support PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s devices in form factors up to 22110, while six SATA 6Gb/s ports round out mass storage. RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 are supported for SATA drives, and RAID 0 and 1 for M.2 PCIe devices. Intel Optane Memory is also supported on M2_2 when switched to PCH lanes. Expansion is handled by four PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, with lane configurations varying by CPU (up to x16/x8/x16/x8 on a 48-lane processor). Three-way NVIDIA SLI and AMD CrossFire are both supported. USB connectivity includes a rear-panel USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C port delivering 20Gbps via the ASMedia ASM3242 controller, plus eight USB 3.2 Gen1 and eight USB 2.0 ports distributed across the back panel and internal headers. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC1220 codec offering 7.1-channel high-definition audio with optical S/PDIF output. Thermal management is supported by a 4-pin CPU fan header, a dedicated water pump header, four system fan headers, and an extended PWM heatsink design. Power delivery uses dual 8-pin ATX 12V CPU connectors alongside the standard 24-pin ATX connector. A Thunderbolt add-on card connector and TPM module header are also present. Verified Specifications: - Chipset: Intel X299 - Socket: LGA2066 - CPU Support: Intel Core X-series 78xx (and above), 9000, 10000 series - Memory: 8x DDR4 DIMM, quad-channel, up to 256GB, 2133–4200(OC) MHz, XMP support - Storage: 6x SATA 6Gb/s, 2x M.2 (PCIe 3.0 x4 / SATA, up to 22110) - Expansion: 4x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots; 3-Way SLI / CrossFire - LAN: Intel I219-V (1GbE) + Realtek RTL8125-CG (2.5GbE) + Aquantia AQC107 (10GbE) - USB: 1x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 20Gbps Type-C (rear), 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps Type-C (internal), 8x USB 3.2 Gen1, 8x USB 2.0 - Audio: Realtek ALC1220, 7.1-channel HD Audio, S/PDIF optical out - Form Factor: ATX, 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) - OS Support: Windows 10 64-bit - Warranty: 3 Years