- Which CPUs fit this board?
- It uses Intel's LGA 2066 socket for Core X-series processors like the i7-7800X and i9-7900X. It does not support mainstream LGA 1151 or newer LGA 1700 chips.
- How many M.2 drives can I install?
- There are three M.2 slots, supporting 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110 lengths. Some slots share bandwidth with SATA ports, so check the manual before filling every port.
- Does it support SLI and CrossFire?
- Yes, it supports both NVIDIA SLI and AMD CrossFire across its PCIe x16 slots. Multi-GPU gaming is largely obsolete today, but it helps for compute workloads.
- Is this a good board for a new build today?
- Only if you already own an LGA 2066 CPU or need quad-channel memory cheaply. For new builds, a modern LGA 1700 or AM5 board offers better performance and a future upgrade path.
- What memory does it take?
- It uses DDR4 DIMMs in quad-channel configuration. High-speed kits work, but four-stick kits are harder to stabilize than two-stick kits.
- Where is the MSI Performance Gaming X299 Gaming Pro Carbon cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $522.99, as of our latest check.