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MSI Product Marketing v2
MSI AMD X399
Info kit
AMD X399 Platform
New Features
AMD TR4 Platform Positioning
HEDT Market
(High-End
Desktop PC)
Mainstream
PC Market
TR4 Platform
AM4 Platform
All-new AMD HEDT Platform -- Ryzen Threadripper CPU &
X399 Chipset Overview
CPU
X399Chipset
Up to
16 Cores /
32 Threads
64PCI-E 3.0
Lanes
QuadChannel
DDR4-2666
Up to180WTDP
(Thermal
Design Power)
SPEC
AMD
X370
AMD
X399
Socket
PGA(Pin Grid
Array)
LGA(Land Grid
Array)
Similar
ChipsetUSB 3.1
Gen 2
USB 3.1
Gen 1USB 2.0
PCI-E Lanes
from
Chipset
SATA 3.0
from
Chipset
CPU OC
Support
Socket/
Platform
X399 2 6 6 8 Gen2 8 Yes TR4
X370 2 6 6 8 Gen2 6 Yes AM4
B350 2 2 6 6 Gen2 4 Yes AM4
A320 1 2 6 4 Gen2 4 N/A AM4
AMD X399/X370/B350/A320 Chipset Spec Comparison
• The main specification of X399 will be most of the same with X370.
• Only add 2*SATA ports on X399 chipset.
PGA Socket Design
(Pin Grid Array)
Socket Transition From PGA to LGA
AM4 Platform(PGA 1131)
(X370/B350/A320)TR4 Platform(LGA 4094)
(X399)
LGA Socket Design
(Land Grid Array)
Upcoming Ryzen Threadripper Processor
Up to
16 Cores /
32 Threads
64PCI-E 3.0
Lanes
Quad Channel
DDR4-2666
X399Platform
CPU Core/ Thread Comparison with Ryzen & Intel Core i9
TR4 Platform (X399)
AM4 Platform (X370/B350/A320)
Basin Falls Platform (X299)
Up to 18 Cores /
36 Threads
Up to 16 Cores /
32 Threads
Up to 8 Cores /
16 Threads
Total 64*PCI-E 3.0 Lanes from CPU
48*Lanes for Multi-GPU
(2* Full Speed PCI-E 3.0
x16 + 2*PCI-E 3.0x8)
12*Lanes for 3*Next
Generation Storage
(ex. Turbo M.2 or U.2)
4*Lanes for CPU and
Chipset Communication
3*Turbo M.2 or
2*Turbo M.2 & 1*U.2Total 32Gb/s
Bandwidth4 Way SLI**
4 Way CrossFire
4*P
CI-E
3.0
CPU
Chipset
• Not X399 Photo / Reference Only
** Need VGA Hardware & Driver Support
Up to Quad Channel DDR4-2667 Memory
• Dual Channel
• Max. 4 DIMMs
• Up to DDR4-2400
• Quad Channel
• Max. 8 DIMMs
• Up to DDR4-2666
• Not X399 Photo / Reference Only
Ryzen Threadripper CPU Come with High TDP
• Recommended CPU Thermal Solution -- Water Cooling
Ryzen Threadripper 19XX(16 Cores/32 Threads)
UP to TDP
180W
UP to TDP
95W Ryzen 7 1800X
(8 Cores/16 Threads)
Ryzen Threadripper CPU 1st Wave Launched List
CPU NameCore/
Thread
L3
Cache
Memory
Channel
PCI-E 3.0
Lanes
Base
FrequencyTDP
Ryzen
Threadripper19XX
16/32 32MB4 Channel
266664 3.4GHz 180W
Ryzen
Threadripper19XX
12/24 32MB4 Channel
266664 3.5 GHz 180W
Ryzen
Threadripper19XX
8/16 32MB4 Channel
266664 3.8GHz 180W
Conclusion -- AMD TR4/AM4 & Intel Basin Falls Platform
SPEC Comparison
Platform TR4 AM4 Basin Falls
CPU NameRyzen
ThreadripperRyzen 7/5/3 Series 7th A-Series & Athlon Core i9
Chipset Name X399 X370 B350 A320 X299
Memory/Channel DDR4 / Quad DDR4 / Dual DDR4 / Dual DDR4 /Dual DDR4 / Quad
STD Mem Frequency DDR4-2666 DDR4-2400 DDR4-2400 DDR4-2400 DDR4-2666
Multi-GPU PCIeConfiguration
2*PCI-E 3.0x16 +
2*PCI-E 3.0x8
1*PCI-E 3.0x16 or
2*PCI-E 3.0x81*PCI-E 3.0x16 1*PCI-E 3.0x16
2*PCI-E 3.0x16 +
1*PCI-E 3.0x8 +
1*PCI-E 3.0x4
PCI-E Lanes(From CPU / PCH)
(Maximum)
Gen 3.0*12 /
Gen 2.0*8
Gen 3.0*4 (Ryzen) or
Gen 3.0*2
(7th A-Series)/
Gen 2.0*8
Gen 3.0*4 (Ryzen) or
Gen 3.0*2
(7th A-Series)/
Gen 2.0*6
Gen 3.0*4 (Ryzen) or
Gen 3.0*2
(7th A-Series)/
Gen 2.0*4
N/A / Gen 3.0*24
SATA(From CPU/PCH)
(Maximum)11(3/8) 8(2/6) 6(2/4) 6(2/4) 8(0/8)
USB 3.1 Gen 2 2 2 2 1 N/A
USB 3.0(From CPU/PCH) + USB 2.0
14(8/6)+6 10(4/6)+6 6(4/2)+6 6(4/2)+6 10(0/10)+4
Over-Clocking Yes Yes Yes - Yes
MSI TR4 GAMING
motherboard segments
AMD & MSI share a rich history of major achievements
MSI has always been committed to AMD, building great motherboards together
‒ First motherboard manufacturer to release AMD based motherboards (1986)
‒ First brand with a complete lineup for AMD Athlon™ processors (1999)
‒ First brand to release AMD based Gaming motherboards (2014)
NEXT MILESTONE TOGETHER 2017
MSI GAMING: defining gaming motherboards to date
Introduced world’s 1st RGB motherboards
(2015 – 2016)
World’s first motherboard to break the
5GHz DDR4 barrier (May 2016)
Z170I GAMING PRO AC
World’s 1st motherboard with
Killer E2500 and Lightning USB
(Sept 2016)
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AMD based MSI GAMING series received
countless publications & awards since
launch
Z170A GAMING M6 MSI AM3+/FM2+ GAMING motherboards
A88X-G45 GAMING
Introduced world’s 1st AMD based
gaming motherboard (2014)
X99A GODLIKE GAMING 970A GAMING PRO
CARBON
“MSI continues its winning
streak in a shocking upset
victory over Asus”
The MSI PERFORMANCE GAMING motherboards are packed with performance and personalization tools. With a sublime design and unlimited customization options, these GAMING motherboards let you game in style.
X399 GAMING PRO CARBON ACGAME IN STYLE
10 reasons to chooseX399 GAMING PRO CARBON AC
1. DIGITALL POWER design: 10+3 premium power phases by DrMOS
2. 2x 8-pin CPU power for best overclocking
3. MYSTIC LIGHT and SYNC
4. 3D printing supports: removable covers and 3D X-MOUNTING screws
5. 3x TURBO M.2 with M.2 SHIELD
6. LIGHTNING USB: front & rear
7. VR BOOST
8. Audio Boost 4 with Nahimic
9. DDR4 BOOST with STEEL ARMOR
10. Intel GAMING LAN and WIFI
X399 GAMING features
We made sure MSI X399 motherboards are ready and future-proof for even the most powerful CPUs. That’s why MSI X399 motherboards are equipped with the best and most power phases, more than its rivals.
More power phases, catering to the most
extreme overclockers
2x 8-PIN CPU power:
For higher power delivery and more performance
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With the great performance THREADRIPPER processors have to offer comes the demand for clean and plenty of power draw. To deliver this perfectly, and increase system stability when overclocking, the X399 GAMING PRO CARBON AC features 2x 8-pin CPU power connectors.
Digital Memory DesignX399 GAMING PRO CARBON AC has an all-digital DDR4 memory power design offers lower power consumption and precise voltage delivery for enhanced efficiency for a non-stop gaming experience.
Cool down and get higher performance
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Using water block directly cools AMD® Threadripper CPU and the PWM components. Liquid flows directly over all critical areas, providing the enthusiasts with a great solution for high and stable overclocks.
This kind of efficient VRM cooling on an X399 platform additionally brings down the CPU temperatures and make sure system always runs in high performance.
Water block for PWM
Water block for CPU
2 AMP Water cooling pin-header
Designed to support the most popular All-In-One & custom water cooling solutions on the market. A dedicated water pump PIN header supports up to 2 amp, giving you full control of the water pump speed. A clearly marked ‘keep-out-zone’ allows for easy and safe installation and a perfect fit.
Fully controllable fan headers
MSI GAMING series come with plenty of 4-pin fan headers which are all controllable with BIOS or Command Center. With advanced features as hysteresis support and LED indicators for PWM/DC mode this will keep your system quiet and cool.
Smooth fan control with hysteresis
PWM / DC mode LED indicators
Fan
RP
M
Fancy lighting effects on motherboards
X399 GAMING PRO CARBON AC comes with customizable RGB LEDs on the heatsinks and PCB.
For those who want a complete black motherboard, we also include an LED off switch.
Mystic Light ExtensionX399 GAMING PRO CARBON AC features two pin headers for both general RGB strips and rainbow strip for dressing up your rig. By simply connecting any RGB / Rainbow strip to dedicate pin header gamers can sync colors to any style they choose.
RAINBOW STRIPRGB STRIP
Including free 80 cm extender cable with splitter to connect 2 more RGB strips
Mystic Light SyncWith the convenience of Mystic Light Sync, you can control RGB LED solutions from other brands, such as CPU coolers, keyboards and mice or system fans.
Compatibility list
X299 GAMING PRO CARBON AC: Removable covers
Customization: 3D printing & Modding support
[VGA SUPPORT][M.2 FAN STAND][3D X-Mounting Screws]
MSI X299 Series motherboards feature X-mounting 3D printing screws
which allow you to use your own 3D printed covers, FAN guards or other
3D printed materials to be mounted to the board with ease.
M.2 Shield protects and delivers best SSD performanceCooling your NVMe SSD delays throttling which results in higher overall performance. Additionally, M.2 Shield protects your M.2 device and makes it look cool.
With own thin heatsink
M.2 without heatsink
Results may differ, delayed throttling will depend on used setup.
Thermal Pad
Heat Shield
High speed M.2 SSD
*Works best with airflow
M.2 Shield v2 optimizes performance
Combining a super fast NVMe SSD drive with M.2 Shield results in higher real-life performance.
Results may differ, delayed throttling will depend on used setup.
1. Prevents throttling2. Maximizes drive performance3. Higher maximum SSD speeds
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2
3
USB 3.1 Gen2 Lightning
The Lighting ASMedia 3142 USB 3.1 Gen2 controller is optimized to deliver max. performance when connecting multiple fast USB devices at the same time.The addition of MSI XBOOST software pushes USB speeds past 1000MB/s.
8Gb/s
10Gb/s
Gen 3 x1 (8Gb/s)Others USB 3.1 Gen2
Gen 3 x2 (16Gb/s)
More bandwidth when using 1 USB device
8Gb/s
8Gb/s
4Gb/s
4Gb/sOthers USB 3.1 Gen2
Gen 3 x1 (8Gb/s)
Gen 3 x2 (16Gb/s)
Double bandwidth when using 2 USB devices
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200
Asmedia 1142 USB 3.1 Gen2
Intel Thunderbolt USB 3.1 Gen2
MSI Lightning Asmedia 2142 USB 3.1 Gen2 + XBOOST
Others
XBOOST your USB and SSD transfer rates
This unique and exclusive software allows you to boost the performance of any storage or USB device connected to your system. Simply use X-BOOST’s Easy or Advanced mode to tune your system for up to 20% increased speeds, higher system responsiveness and faster loading of in-game levels.
USB SPEED UP STORAGE SPEED UP
120%
100%
110%
100%
Front USB 3.1 with new industry standard Type-CFront Type-C USB 3.1 Gen 2 comes with a new chassis standard 20 pins header on the motherboard.
Besides that we offer:- Up to 4x Front USB 3.1 Gen1
- Double ESD protection
- Re-drivers for longer cables
Type-C USB 3.1 Gen 2
Double ESD
Anti Surge protection
Up to 4x front USB 3.1 Gen 1
Re-drivers ensure longer cable support for gaming gear
Pull yourself into the game with VR BoostOnly MSI products are equipped with VR Boost. When using a VR headset, you want to have a smooth experience. VR Boost is a smart chip that ensures a clean and strong signal to a VR optimized USB port, giving you an enjoyable VR experience.
VR signal on other portsSignal performance
weaken after 1m VR cable
With MSI VR BOOST portsStrong signal performance,
can sustain 3m+ VR cables
0.35
More jitterGentle slope
Steep Slope
0.4
Clean and less jitter
LAG FREE VR
One click VR optimizationBoth hard- and software need to be in tune for a smooth VR experience. One Click to VR makes it very fast and easy to get primed for VR. A single click sets all your key components to their highest performance and makes sure other software applications won’t impact your virtual adventure.
Audio Boost 4Audio Boost 4 lets you enjoy the purest sound quality in both stereo and surround sound. A dedicated Hi-Def ALC1220 audio processor delivers 32-bit/120dB HIFI sound quality, to make sure you experience studio grade audio quality.
NAHIMIC: Sound that pushes the limits of reality
Virtual Surround Sound Tracker Smart Loudness
Voice Clarity Bass Boost Voice Shaper
NAHIMIC Sound Technology is known for its quality and precision in Military and Aeronautics projects. NAHIMIC allows you as a gamer to experience the next level in immersive gameplay. Unique features, including ‘Sound Tracker’ which visually shows the direction of in-game sounds, give you the upper hand on the battlefield.
Audio Boost 4 features
Separated Audio ChannelsAudio Caps For Warm Sound De-Pop Protection Circuitry
* RGB LED on GAMING PRO CARBON, others w ith single color LED
Memory performance matters for games!
Default
TR4
Possible with MSI AM4 GAMING
motherboards when A-XMP enabled
This is why we created DDR4 Boost!Optimized traces and a fully isolated memory circuitry ensures perfect stability and increased performance, so you never have to worry about your system crashing during games.
DDR4 Steel Armor
Steel Armor protects your memory and memory slots from both physical damage and electrical overcurrent by adding extra ground points. But it also ensures a clean data signal for your memory by shielding it from electromagnetic interference (EMI), for a smooth gaming experience.
Extreme Stability & Compatibility testingMSI conducts thorough memory testing with the most popular memory brands under extreme conditions and different configurations to ensure your system runs stable no matter what.
Memorycompatibility
tested* MSI TR4
Motherboards
Unique MSI feature: A-XMP
The next step: AM4 A-XMP• Compatible with XMP memory
• Automatic best setting in 1 click
• Best performance and stability
• Other brands need manual tuning
A-XMP market reception
Memory vendors already announce support• Adata announce A-XMP support in PR, others will follow soon..
A-XMP market reception
Media very positive• Several media and end users very positive about A-XMP
Steel Armor forged
DDR4 STEEL ARMOR
OTHERS
no strengthening
MSI STEEL ARMOR
reinforced, heavy
soldered connections
ANTI
BENDING
EMI PROTECTION
Steel Armor strengthens the connector andshields it from EMI.
High Quality, Industry Leading Design
BEST AVERAGE POOR
Double ESD Protection Single ESD Protection Semi ESD Protection
Military Class 6 is the standard in high quality components.
We’ve made sure you can enjoy your system endlessly. Double ESD protection with double layer grounding around the motherboard mounting holes, preventing Electrostatic discharge (ESD) surges from damaging the motherboard.
Load games instantly with GAMING HotkeyEasily program your most-used commands and execute them with a single keystroke. You’re free to choose any key you want, so choose wisely. Simply assign functions to any key whether to launch your favorite games or load profiles with the push of a single button. The possibilities are endless!
GAMING
APP
OC
PROFILE
LOAD
GAME
SYSTEM
STANDBY
LOAD
STEAM
1-Second OverclockingNeed more power from your CPU and memory to get more FPS? MSI Game Boost enables 1-second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need. Simply turn the dial or use the Gaming App and your PC gets another adrenalin shot.
Without GAME BOOST
With MSI GAME BOOST Up to 4.4GHz.
Results depend on MB, CPU, cooler configuration
Intel with bandwidth management and 15KV
Power Surges Protection
Bandwidth Management
In-Game Advantage
Dragon Eye, In-game Video Overlay GAMING Device Port
Multi GPU Support In-game info (OSD)
Additional GAMING softwareMSI GAMING Motherboards come with $90 value networking and streaming software.
JOIN THE GAMERS
PRIVATE NETWORK. YOUR GAME, YOUR
STREAM, YOUR FAME.
Worth
$29.95Worth
$59,95
Tools for Power-Users
DIGITAL CPU PWM DEBUG LED
EZ DEBUG LED
EASY BUTTON 3OVERVOLTAGE
PROTECTIONPREMIUM POWER
PHASES
LOAD LINE
CALIBRATION
HANDY CLEAR
CMOS BUTTON
No need for a CPU Connect POWER Insert BIOS Use the Bios
Flashback+ button
BIOS FLASH BACK+
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
MSI GAMING series come with many tools which keep power-users and overclockers satisfied so they can get the most out of their system.
Be in control with convenient software
Command Center Live Update DPC Latency Tuner (ITX only)
RAM disk CPU-Z Fast Boot & Go2BIOS
MSI Fast Boot
Other systems without Fast Boot
CLICK BIOS 5 features
EZ & Advanced Mode Search & Favorites (new)
SSD Secure Erase+ (new) OC & A-XMP Boost
X399 GAMING PRO CARBON AC
Form Factor ATX
Power Phases 10+3
Digital CPU POWER Design ●
DDR4 Boost ●
DDR4 Steel Armor ●
Digital Memory PWM ●
M.2 Shield ●
Turbo M.2 3x Turbo M.2 (Gen3 x4)
VR Boost ●
Lightning USB 3.1 Gen2 ●
Front USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C ●
USB 3.1 Gen1 / USB 2 12/6
XBOOST ●
PCIe Steel Armor 4x
SLI/CF 4-Way / 4-Way
Gaming LAN Intel I211AT + Intel 8265 WIFI AC card
Game Boost 8 Gear
Audio Audio Boost 4
Nahimic ●
RGB Mystic Light 16.8M Colors / 17 Effects
BIOS flashback ●
Thank You for Your Attention