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ASRock ATX DDR3 1333 LGA 1150 Motherboards FATAL1TY Z97 Killer
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ASRock ATX DDR3 1333 LGA 1150 Motherboards FATAL1TY Z97 Killer

Status: ASRock ATX DDR3 1333 LGA 1150 Motherboards…: Unavailable on Amazon as of . SpecPicks has no in-stock listing with matching specs on file; the search below lists current offers. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

Bottom line: The ASRock ATX DDR3 1333 LGA 1150 Motherboards FATAL1TY Z97 Killer: Intel Z97 chipset runs 4th, New 4th and 5th Gen LGA 1150 Core i7/i5/i3 CPUs; main trade-off: DDR3-only memory on LGA 1150 means no DDR4 or newer-CPU upgrade path.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Intel Z97 chipset runs 4th, New 4th and 5th Gen LGA 1150 Core i7/i5/i3 CPUs
  • ✓ Four DDR3 DIMM slots take 32GB dual-channel, with OC profiles to DDR3-3000+
  • ✓ Onboard VGA, DVI-D and HDMI outputs drive displays with no discrete GPU installed
  • ✓ Six USB 3.0 ports plus a dedicated Fatal1ty mouse port and PS/2 combo for legacy gear

Cons

  • ✗ DDR3-only memory on LGA 1150 means no DDR4 or newer-CPU upgrade path
  • ✗ Second PCIe x16 slot runs at x4, throttling the card in Quad CrossFireX setups
  • ✗ 32GB maximum RAM is limiting for modern editing or virtualization workloads
  • ✗ Spec sheet lists no M.2 slot, so NVMe boot drives need a PCIe adapter card

Manufacturer description

ASRock FATAL1TY Z97 KILLER LGA1150/ Intel Z97/ DDR3/ Quad CrossFireX/ SATA3&USB3.0/ A&GbE/ ATX Motherboard

SpecPicks Verdict

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Common buyer scenarios for PC & gaming hardware of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Supports the 5th/ New 4th/ 4th Generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3/ Pentium/ Celeron Processors
  • Memory: 4x DDR3-3000+(OC)/ 2933(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2400(OC)/ 2133(OC)/ 1866(OC)/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066 DIMM Slots, Dual Channel, Non-ECC, Unbuffered, Max Capacity of 32GB
  • Slots: 1x PCI-Express 3.0 x16 Slot, 1x PCI-Express 2.0 x16 Slot (runs at x4), 2x PCI-Express 2.0 x1 Slots, 2x PCI Slots
  • SATA: 6x SATA3 Ports, Support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10; 1x SATA Express Port
  • Ports: 6x USB 3.0 Ports (4 rear, 2 via headers), 6x USB 2.0 Ports (3 rear, 2 via headers, 1 Fatal1ty Mouse Port), 1x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Combo Port, 1x VGA Port, 1x DVI-D Port, 1x HDMI Port, 1x Optical S/PDIF Out, 1x RJ45 LAN Port, Audio I/O Jacks

Full Specifications

SATA6x SATA3 Ports, Support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10; 1x SATA Express Port
BrandASRock
Slots1x PCI-Express 3.0 x16 Slot, 1x PCI-Express 2.0 x16 Slot (runs at x4), 2x PCI-Express 2.0 x1 Slots, 2x PCI Slots
USB 2.04
PlatformWindows 10
CPU ModelCore i7
CPU SocketLGA 1150
Model NameFATAL1TYZ97KILLER
Chipset TypeIntel Z97
ConnectivityUSB
Model Number90-MXGTW0-A0UAYZ
Chipset FamilyIntel Z97
Mfr Part NumberFATAL1TY Z97 KILLER
Number of Ports17
Total Usb Ports6
Processor SocketLGA 1150
Total PCIe Ports6
Total SATA Ports7
Compatible DevicesMouse, Personal Computer
Memory Clock Speed1600 MHz

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