Which board is better for a new Intel build?

The Gigabyte Z390. It takes 8th and 9th gen CPUs, while the MSI Z270 stops at 7th gen. The Z390 also adds onboard Wi-Fi and SLI support.

Can I use the same CPU in both?

No. Both use LGA1151, but the pinout differs: Z390 boards run 8th and 9th gen chips, Z270 boards run 6th and 7th gen chips. Check your CPU before buying.

Does the Gigabyte board have Wi-Fi?

Yes. Wi-Fi is built into the AORUS Pro WIFI. The MSI Z270 GAMING PRO CARBON listing does not show onboard Wi-Fi.

Is the Gigabyte worth the extra money?

At $161.04 at eBay as of November 7, 2026, it buys a newer chipset, Wi-Fi and SLI. If you already own a 6th or 7th gen CPU, the MSI avoids a CPU purchase.

Which supports more memory?

Both have four DDR4 slots. The MSI lists a 64 GB maximum at 2400 MHz; the Gigabyte listing gives no capacity or speed figure.

Which is better for two graphics cards?

The Gigabyte. It lists SLI and CrossFire support. The MSI listing does not mention multi-GPU support.

Gigabyte Z390 AORUS Pro WIFI vs MSI Z270 Gaming Pro Carbon

Buy the Gigabyte Z390 AORUS Pro WIFI for a new build or a CPU upgrade on the 8th or 9th gen Intel platform. It has built-in Wi-Fi, SLI and CrossFire support, and ECC memory support. The MSI Z270 GAMING PRO CARBON only makes sense if you already own a 6th or 7th gen Intel CPU and want a cheap ATX board. On price, the Gigabyte is $161.04 at eBay as of November 7, 2026; the MSI has no price given here.

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