MSI X79A-GD45 (8D)

This is an ATX board on the LGA2011 socket. Expansion covers 2 M.2 slots and 2 PCIe slots. Memory support covers 8 DDR4 slots up to 128GB total. Match the socket to your CPU generation first; chipset features second.

Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. MSI backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build. If this motherboard is not quite the right fit, the category page lists close alternatives at similar prices for a quick side-by-side comparison.