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MSI X299 Creation

The MSI X299 Creation is an E-ATX motherboard for Intel LGA 2066 processors, featuring the Intel X299 chipset and released in 2018.

The MSI X299 Creation is a high-end motherboard based on the Intel X299 chipset, designed for Intel Core X-series processors in the LGA 2066 socket. It supports up to 128 GB of DDR4 memory across eight slots with quad-channel architecture. The board offers extensive expansion options including four PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots, three M.2 slots, and eight SATA ports. Rear I/O includes two USB 3.1 Gen2, eight USB 3.1 Gen1, and two USB 2.0 ports. Networking is handled by dual Intel I211-AT Gigabit LAN controllers and integrated 802.11ac Wi-Fi. Audio is provided by a Realtek ALC1220 codec. The motherboard uses the E-ATX form factor and was released in 2018.

Specifications

Chipset unverified Intel X299
CPU socket unverified LGA 2066
Form factor unverified E-ATX
Memory slots unverified 8
Memory type unverified DDR4
Max memory unverified 128 GB
Memory channels unverified 4
PCIe slots unverified 4x PCIe 3.0 x16, 2x PCIe 3.0 x1
M.2 slots unverified 3
SATA ports unverified 8
USB ports (rear) unverified 2x USB 3.1 Gen2, 8x USB 3.1 Gen1, 2x USB 2.0
Ethernet unverified 2x Intel I211-AT Gigabit LAN
Wi-Fi unverified 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Audio codec unverified Realtek ALC1220
Release year unverified 2018