Learn more about the MSI H270 TOMAHAWK ARCTIC
Model
Brand MSI
Model H270 TOMAHAWK ARCTIC
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type LGA 1151
CPU Type Supports 7th/6th Gen Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors, and Intel Pentium and Celeron processors for Socket LGA1151
Supported CPU Technologies * Not Compatible with Intel 8th Gen CPUs
Chipsets
Chipset Intel H270
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Memory
Number of Memory Slots 4x288pin (DDR4)
Memory Standard 7th Gen processors support DDR4 2400/ 2133 MHz
6th Gen processors support DDR4 2133 MHz
Maximum Memory Supported 64GB
Channel Supported Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 3.0 x16 3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x16/x4/x1 modes)
PCI Express x1 3 x PCI Express 3.0 x1
* The PCI_E4 slot will be unavailable when an M.2 PCIe SSD module has been installed in the M.2_2 slot.
** The PCI_E2/ PCI_E5 slot will be unavailable when an expansion card has been installed in the PCI_E3/ PCI_E6 slot.
Storage Devices
Serial ATA (SATA) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
* M.2 and SATA ports maximum support 2 x M.2 PCIe SSDs + 6 x SATA HDDs. Please refer to manual for more detail.
M.2 2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
- Support up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s
- Support PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe U.2 SSD with Turbo U.2 Host Card**
- M2_1 slot supports 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices
- M2_2 slot supports 2242/2260/2280 storage devices
- Intel Optane Memory Ready for all M.2***
** The Turbo U.2 Host Card is not included, please purchase separately.
*** Intel Optane Technology is only supported when using 7th Gen processors. Before using Intel Optane memory modules, please ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.
SATA RAID 0/1/5/10
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset Realtek ALC892
Audio Channels 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset Intel I219-V
Max LAN Speed 1Gbps
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports 1 x HDMI / 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out / 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo / 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A / 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C / 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 / 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A
PS/2 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Video Ports 1 x DVI-D port
HDMI 1 x HDMI
RJ45 1 x RJ45
USB 3.1 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A port
1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port
4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports
USB 1.1/2.0 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
S/PDIF Out 1 x Optical
Audio Ports 5 x OFC audio jacks
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB 2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports)
2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
Other Connectors 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
1 x 4-pin water pump fan connector
4 x 4-pin system fan connectors
1 x Front panel audio connector
2 x Front panel connectors
1 x RGB LED connector
1 x TPM module connector
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
1 x Serial port connector
1 x Parallel port connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Physical Spec
Form Factor ATX
LED Lighting RGB
Dimensions (W x L) 12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
Features
Features Supports 7th / 6th Gen Intel Core / Pentium / Celeron processors for LGA 1151 socket
Supports DDR4-2400 Memory (Max.)
