MSI's Z97-based gaming mother "Z97 GAMING 9 ACK" is now available!　Wireless version of "Killer LAN" also adopted

The Z97 GAMING 9 ACK gaming motherboard from MSI, featuring the Z97 chipset, is now available.

The Z97 GAMING 9 ACK is an improved version of the existing Z97 GAMING 9 AC model, and features Killer LAN, a network interface that prioritizes online game communication and improves the experience speed, even when connected wirelessly.

In addition, the "SMART TEAMIG" function, which allows users to select wired or wireless for each application, supports both wired and wireless use. This allows users to select wired for games that require low latency/high response, and wireless for streaming video clips. This function can be set using the included utility.

Other features include Xtreme Audio DAC, a high-quality sound function with a signal-to-noise ratio of 120dB and 192kHz/32bit, a protective I/O cover, and gaming device ports.

Main specifications include three PCI Express 3.0 x16 expansion slots, three PCI Express 2.0 x1 expansion slots, and four DDR3 DIMM memory slots (supporting 3300 MHz, maximum 32 GB). Interfaces include 7.1-channel sound, Gigabit LAN, Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooh 4.1, SATA 6Gbps x 8, USB 3.0 x 12, USB 2.0. Monitor output ports are DisplayPort x 1 and HDMI x 1.

Pricing is as follows

Z97 GAMING 9 AC
37,800 yen (excluding tax): DOSPARRA Parts Department
40,824 yen (including tax): PC Shop Arc