--- product_id: 1545534 title: "MSI Intel Z97 LGA 1150 DDR3 USB 3.1 ATX Motherboard (Z97 PC Mate)" brand: "msi" price: "110.44 DT" currency: TND in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1545534-msi-intel-z97-lga-1150-ddr3-usb-3-1-atx store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Dual PCI-E x16 3.0 slots for high-speed graphics USB 3.1 & SATA 6Gb/s for ultra-fast data transfer LGA 1150 socket for versatile Intel CPU support MSI Intel Z97 LGA 1150 DDR3 USB 3.1 ATX Motherboard (Z97 PC Mate) **Brand:** msi **Price:** 110.44 DT **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > ⚙️ Timeless Tech Meets Modern Hustle: The MSI Z97 PC Mate for the savvy builder ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** MSI Intel Z97 LGA 1150 DDR3 USB 3.1 ATX Motherboard (Z97 PC Mate) by msi - **How much does it cost?** 110.44 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1545534-msi-intel-z97-lga-1150-ddr3-usb-3-1-atx) ## Best For - msi enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted msi brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Built to Last:** A decade of dependable performance backed by MSI’s quality engineering—join the community of savvy users who trust this classic. - • **Multi-GPU Ready:** 2 PCI-E x16 3.0 slots enable seamless 2-way CrossFireX setups for immersive visuals and multitasking mastery. - • **Legacy Powerhouse:** Supports Intel LGA 1150 CPUs, perfect for budget-conscious pros who value proven reliability. - • **User-Friendly BIOS:** Intuitive UEFI BIOS with OC Genie lets you tweak performance without the headache—ideal for both beginners and seasoned builders. - • **Connectivity Galore:** Packed with USB 3.1, USB 3.0, VGA, DVI, HDMI, and Gigabit LAN to keep all your devices blazing fast and connected. ## Overview The MSI Z97 PC Mate motherboard features the Intel Z97 chipset with LGA 1150 socket, supporting DDR3 memory and dual PCI-E x16 3.0 slots for multi-GPU setups. It offers comprehensive connectivity including USB 3.1, SATA 6Gb/s, VGA, DVI, HDMI, and Gigabit LAN, all housed in a reliable ATX form factor. Designed for professionals and gamers seeking a durable, budget-friendly platform with easy BIOS navigation and upgrade potential. ## Description MSI Z97 PC MATE: LGA 1150, Intel Z97, SATA 6Gb/s, USB 3.0, 2 PCI-E x16 3.0, 2 PCI-E x1, 2 PCI, VGA, DVI, HDMI, Gigabit LAN, ATX Motherboard Review: This motherboard is great. I only have one fairly minor complaint - So far, This motherboard is great. I only have one fairly minor complaint. The USB 3.0 connection is right next to the main power connection for the montherboard. It's so close, that the wire my case (Rosewill CHALLENGER-U3) came with to connect the front USB 3.0 ports doesn't fit, because it is slightly wider than the pins. I forced it, and eventually got it to work, although I really don't recommend doing this, it's not a good permanent solution. I might be getting a new case anyway, but this problem really shouldn't exist. I'm impressed with the BIOS and it's ease of use. I'm running an i5-4690k, and without much effort at all, am overclocking to about 4 GHz. As an added bonus, it looks pretty cool. I really like the blue-on-black design. Review: as my first lga1150 mobo, it is working perfectly ... - as my first lga1150 mobo, it is working perfectly i've installed 2x4GB Crucial Ballistix Sport1066 and my old 2x2GB1066 ram (cant remember the brand of this one) and they were perfectly compatible keep in mind, the thing is HUGE and the right side does not come with any kind of support, so be careful when installing the ram and the power connector I've improvised some support using some plastic parts I found from and old electronic device while scavenging at the IT department, there's a photo so you can get the idea what I'm talking about Update June 23: I don't know whats going on with the onboard audio but front panel connectors are not working, back connectors works fine, but, sometimes the sound is loud sometimes not, speaker fill for 5.1 does not seems to work at all, sound with headphones is low too. Running Windows 8.1 x64 all drivers are updated all windows update everything, can't wait for may sound blaster card to arrive to have a nice sound set up again ## Features - Socket LGA 1150 - Intel Z97 chipset - ATX - 2 PCI-E x16 3.0, 2 PCI-E x1 and 2 PCI - VGA, DVI and HDMI - 2-way CrossFireX ready ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00K23BW70 | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,382 in Computer Motherboards | | Brand | msi | | Built-In Media | Motherboard - ATX, Software | | CPU Model | Core i3 | | CPU Socket | LGA 1150 | | Chipset Type | Intel Z97 | | Compatible Devices | Personal Computer | | Compatible Processors | Intel Core i3-4xxx, Intel Core i5-4xxx, Intel Core i7-4xxx, Intel Core i3-5xxx, Intel Core i5-5xxx, Intel Core i7-5xxx, Intel Pentium, Intel Celeron Compatible Processors Intel Core i3-4xxx, Intel Core i5-4xxx, Intel Core i7-4xxx, Intel Core i3-5xxx, Intel Core i5-5xxx, Intel Core i7-5xxx, Intel Pentium, Intel Celeron See more | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 352 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00824142022993 | | Graphics Card Interface | PCI, PCI Express, PCI-Express x16 | | Item Weight | 2.6 Pounds | | Main Power Connector Type | 24-Pin | | Manufacturer | MSI Computer Corp. | | Memory Clock Speed | 1600 MHz | | Memory Slots Available | 4 | | Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB | | Mfr Part Number | Z97 PC MATE | | Model Name | Z97 PC MATE | | Model Number | Z97 PC MATE | | Number of Ethernet Ports | 1 | | Number of Ports | 24 | | Platform | Windows 10 | | Processor Socket | LGA 1150 | | RAM Memory Technology | DDR3 | | Ram Memory Maximum Size | 32 GB | | S/PDIF Connector Type | Optical | | System Bus Standard Supported | SATA 3 | | Total Number of HDMI Ports | 1 | | Total PCIe Ports | 4 | | Total SATA Ports | 6 | | Total Usb Ports | 6 | | UPC | 803982825711 824142022993 069956188019 | | USB 2.0 | 2 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** msi - **CPU Model:** Core i3 - **CPU Socket:** LGA 1150 - **Chipset Type:** Intel Z97 - **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer - **Memory Clock Speed:** 1600 MHz - **Model Name:** Z97 PC MATE - **Platform:** Windows 10 - **RAM Memory Technology:** DDR3 ## Images ![MSI Intel Z97 LGA 1150 DDR3 USB 3.1 ATX Motherboard (Z97 PC Mate) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Cw0igi5OL.jpg) ![MSI Intel Z97 LGA 1150 DDR3 USB 3.1 ATX Motherboard (Z97 PC Mate) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/917f36ZIXXL.jpg) ![MSI Intel Z97 LGA 1150 DDR3 USB 3.1 ATX Motherboard (Z97 PC Mate) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91vHq9iAFqL.jpg) ![MSI Intel Z97 LGA 1150 DDR3 USB 3.1 ATX Motherboard (Z97 PC Mate) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71-u7QfNNML.jpg) ![MSI Intel Z97 LGA 1150 DDR3 USB 3.1 ATX Motherboard (Z97 PC Mate) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71aLiWTfAKL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: how much ram does it support?** A: 32 gigabytes of ram support **Q: Can this motherboard crossfire/SLI?** A: It does NOT officially support SLI. There are 2 PCI-E x16 ports but only 1 of them is PCI 3.0; the other is PCI 2. It does support crossfire though. **Q: Can this use 1866 of ram** A: http://us.msi.com/support/mb/Z97-PC-Mate.html#support-memOfficially, that's the list of memory that they tested with this motherboard. Logically, when a motherboard says DDR3 2400, that means that it will support DDR3 memory up to that speed. Therefore, any DDR3 memory under that speed should, in theory, work with this motherboard.If you're worried about compatibility then go with memory with the most positive reviews versus negative reviews. Otherwise, you can always return/exchange whatever you buy if it doesn't work. **Q: I have 2 DDR3 RAM sticks running at 1333MHz. Anyways, is my RAM compatible with this motherboard?** A: "Yes as long as it's DDR3. By the way, with this motherboard both sticks must be of the same size, you have to put pairs of the same size and can't install single sticks; that's because one of the multiple optimizations on this motherboard because it's meant for gaming."Does this mean you can use 2 8gb and 2 say 2 or 4 gb ddr3?Edit: Also if you were to use 2600 Mhz cards would you be better off? A noticeable difference? ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This motherboard is great. I only have one fairly minor complaint *by K***H on September 15, 2015* So far, This motherboard is great. I only have one fairly minor complaint. The USB 3.0 connection is right next to the main power connection for the montherboard. It's so close, that the wire my case (Rosewill CHALLENGER-U3) came with to connect the front USB 3.0 ports doesn't fit, because it is slightly wider than the pins. I forced it, and eventually got it to work, although I really don't recommend doing this, it's not a good permanent solution. I might be getting a new case anyway, but this problem really shouldn't exist. I'm impressed with the BIOS and it's ease of use. I'm running an i5-4690k, and without much effort at all, am overclocking to about 4 GHz. As an added bonus, it looks pretty cool. I really like the blue-on-black design. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ as my first lga1150 mobo, it is working perfectly ... *by A***N on June 19, 2015* as my first lga1150 mobo, it is working perfectly i've installed 2x4GB Crucial Ballistix Sport1066 and my old 2x2GB1066 ram (cant remember the brand of this one) and they were perfectly compatible keep in mind, the thing is HUGE and the right side does not come with any kind of support, so be careful when installing the ram and the power connector I've improvised some support using some plastic parts I found from and old electronic device while scavenging at the IT department, there's a photo so you can get the idea what I'm talking about Update June 23: I don't know whats going on with the onboard audio but front panel connectors are not working, back connectors works fine, but, sometimes the sound is loud sometimes not, speaker fill for 5.1 does not seems to work at all, sound with headphones is low too. Running Windows 8.1 x64 all drivers are updated all windows update everything, can't wait for may sound blaster card to arrive to have a nice sound set up again ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good replacement for a dead Asrock board. *by F***R on September 13, 2015* Good fix for a dead computer. Drop it in and connect everything and go. It automatically reloaded drivers and re-authenticated Windows and Office Software since it was a different motherboard manufacturer this time. One struggle was getting the audio to work. Front panel audio is it for now. I am not certain what settings to change to make the rear ones work. Better start looking at the owner's manual now. :) I did have to change the bios to get the boot order right to smooth out the startup. (Maybe I changed the order of the SATA cables when reinstalling the mobo.) Two different Asrock motherboards have failed me. I hope this MSI unit lives past the three year warranty. There were no stand-offs or screws included, but since it was to replace a board, I had them already. I liked the quick start install sheet, made the connections clearly marked. Tried a bit of the overclocking - lots of adjustments, but also the overclock genie does help make it simple. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1545534-msi-intel-z97-lga-1150-ddr3-usb-3-1-atx](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1545534-msi-intel-z97-lga-1150-ddr3-usb-3-1-atx) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-12*