MSI X2-001BUS Desktop Black Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) 4 GHz

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NIGHTBLADE X2-001BUS
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Corei7/i5/i3 LGA1151, Z170, 16GB, Windows10/7
UNSPSC: 43211520
THE DECISIVE WEAPON IN THE DARK
Sturdy, stable and solid, the MSI® Nightblade X2 is loaded with the perfect ammunition for PC gamers that do not want to compromise on gaming performance. The MSI® Nightblade X2 embodies what every gamer craves for: victory.

PLUG IN AND GAME ON
Ready to connect all your game accessories and devices. There are nough ports to complete your gaming rig.

ASSEMBLED WITH INTEL® CORE™ TECHNOLOGY
At the heart of the Nightblade there is a powerful Intel® Core™ processor that is capable of bringing all the power you need in your system. Next to X2, these processors are very energy efficient, so an ideal choice for your gaming rig.

DDR4 SUPPORT
The 6th Generation Core i7 CPU comes with a brand new architecture that supports the high speed of DDR4 at 2133MHz memory modules. The dual channel of DDR4-2133 brings a 33% performance enhancement compared with that of the dual channel DDR3-1600 memory.

SUPER RAID 4
– LOAD GAMES IN SECONDS

Get in the game before everyone else with Super RAID 4, MSI’s fastest RAID 0 storage configuration. Combining dual PCI-E Gen 3.0 x4 SSD’s utilizing NVMe technology, harness the full performance potential of the Gen 3.0 SSD through the optimization of the hardware and software outputting extreme read speeds over 3300MB/s. Load games works in seconds!

SUPER RAID 4
– LOAD GAMES IN SECONDS

Get in the game before everyone else with Super RAID 4, MSI’s fastest RAID 0 storage configuration. Combining dual PCI-E Gen 3.0 x4 SSD’s utilizing NVMe technology, harness the full performance potential of the Gen 3.0 SSD through the optimization of the hardware and software outputting extreme read speeds over 3300MB/s. Load games works in seconds!

2X FASTER
MSI USB 3.1 GEN2

Transferring your favorite games, music and movies over USB has never been faster. USB 3.1 enables lightning fast transfer speeds up to 10Gb/s!

TYPE-C WITH REVERSIBLE DESIGN
Get all the performance benefits from USB 3.1 combined with the convenience of the USB Type-C connector.This reversible connector allows for effortless connecting of USB devices.

SHOW OFF WITH A SMALL SIZE
Size doesn't matter when it comes to the Nightblade X2. Despite its mini-ITX form factor, this gaming delivers powerful performance due to the fact that the interior components are well designed and laid out in the case.

CARRY TO A LAN PARTY
A useful handle situated at the bottom-front of the Nightblade's mini-ITX case can be used to pick up and carry this lightweight gaming beast around from one LAN-party to the next.

And the level of mobility doesn't just stop there. With help of the rubber covers fitting the metal screws on the backside of the Nightblade, this system can even be stacked up vertically after carrying it around. That way, the panel and connectors on the back remain unharmed each time when arriving at a new gamer's den.

EXCELLENT GRAPHICS FOR GAMERS
The Nightblade fits a large size Graphics Cards up to 290mm length and 35mm thickness. This means you can for instance fit in a MSI® GTX 980Ti GAMING graphics card to blast away your gaming opponents.

WITH NAHIMIC, ENJOY SOUND THAT PUSHES THE LIMITS OF REALITY.
Nahimic sound technology has been approved for its quality and precision in projects undertaken by the military field and the aeronautics industry. It offers immersive virtual 7.1 sound in high definition using exclusive stereo equipment.

Nahimic lifts your gaming experience to a new level, offering you highly sought-after gaming benefits:

AUDIO BOOST
To deliver the crispest sound signal to gamers’ ears, a special hardware amplifier called ‘Audio Boost’ is integrated onto the Nightblade’s motherboard, especially benefiting gamers using a gaming headset.

STEELSERIES CERTIFIED
Get ready to enjoy the best gaming experience with MSI® & SteelSeries!
Enthusiast gaming gear brand SteelSeries has officially approved MSI GAMING desktops as ‘SteelSeries Certified (SSC)’. This certification is based on the performance demands and stability of MSI GAMING desktops and SteelSeries products. Your SteelSeries headset, mouse and other top quality gaming gear works best on MSI GAMING desktops.

COOLING WITH A DRAGON FAN
To make you hear the crispest sounds, the Nightblade X2 is as quiet as possible by optimizing the airflow and keeping the system running cool. With no less than three air vents (front, side and top), hot air is easily exhausted out of the Nightblade's chassis.

LIQUID COOLER PERFORMANCE
To get outstanding performance a system must be equipped with a powerful cooling system. On MSI Nightblade you can install an advanced Liquid Cooling to enable extreme CPU overclocking. In this way you can enjoy a stable gaming experience and outstanding performance.

TRUE GAMING NETWORK WITH KILLER™ LAN
The new Killer E2400 Intelligent Networking Platform, featuring Advanced Stream Detect 2.0, is built for maximum networking performance for online games and high-quality streaming media. Killer™ LAN automatically detects and accelerates game traffic ahead of other network traffic for smoother, stutter-free in-game performance and the competitive edge.

KILLER™ DOUBLESHOT PRO
Killer™ DoubleShot Pro allows the Killer™ Ethernet connectors and the Killer™ Wi-Fi adapter to work together for the ultimate high speed attack. The Killer™ Network Manager decides which apps runs on what connection for gaming traffic optimalization. This will give you a max connection speed as high as 1,867 Gbps.

KILLER™ WIRELESS AC 1535
Killer™ Wireless-AC 1535 with ExtremeRange™ Technology delivers industry-leading speed, intelligence and control for PCs. Killer’s Lag and Latency ReductionTM Technology combined with Killer’s ExtremeRange™ Technology revolutionizes the user experience by driving better throughput, lower latencies, and longer WiFi ranges.
SKU NIGHTBLADE X2-001BUS
EAN 0824142121771
Specification
Motherboard
Processor socketLGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Number of processors supported3
Motherboard chipsetIntel® Z170
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Processor
Thermal Design Power (TDP)91 W
Built-in processorNo
Processor boost frequency4.2 GHz
Processor threads8
Processor frequency4 GHz
Processor socketLGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Processor lithography14 nm
Processor cores4
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7
Number of processors supported3
Number of processors installed1
Motherboard chipsetIntel® Z170
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-6700 Desktop series
Processor codenameSkylake
CPU configuration (max)1
Processor generation6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Memory
Memory slots typeSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots2
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAM
Supported memory clock speeds2133 MHz
Maximum internal memory32 GB
Video
On-board graphics cardNo
Storage
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Storage drive sizes supported2.5,3.5"
Storage drive interfaceM.2, Serial ATA III
Optical drive typeNo
Graphics
On-board graphics cardNo
Audio
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Network
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth version4.1
BluetoothYes
Ethernet LANYes
Wi-FiYes
Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity1
DisplayPorts quantity1
USB 2.0 ports quantity4
Microphone inYes
Headphone outputs1
HDMI ports quantity1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
Expansion slots
PCI Express slots version3.0
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Design
Product typePC barebone
Cooling typeActive
Product colourBlack
Chassis typeDesktop
Performance
Processor socketLGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Optical drive typeNo
Number of processors supported3
Motherboard chipsetIntel® Z170
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Processor special features
Intel TSX-NIYes
Intel® Smart CacheYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)No
Intel® Secure KeyYes
Intel® OS GuardYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)No
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.0
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYes
Intel® Insider™Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Execute Disable BitYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Yes
Embedded options availableNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Yes
Colour
Product colourBlack
Technical details
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Yes
Embedded options availableNo
Processor cores4
Optical drive typeNo
Cooling typeActive
Chassis typeDesktop
Power
Power supply typeInternal power supply unit
Power supply500 W
Weight & dimensions
Width6.92" (175.7 mm)
Depth13.6" (345.6 mm)
Height10.9" (277.3 mm)
Weight16.9 lbs (7.67 kg)
Other features
Embedded options availableNo
Number of processors installed1
Chassis typeDesktop
Manufacturer MSI
Availability Out of Stock