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

1

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 ●

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