Compatibility: See notes below.
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Compatibility Notes
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A
Disclaimer: Some physical dimension constraints are currently not checked, such as CPU coolers and RAM clearance.
Motherboard Usage
MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150
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CPU Sockets
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CPU_1
LGA1150
CPU_1 (LGA1150)
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Memory Slots
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RAM_1
DDR3 240-pin DIMM
RAM_1 (240-pin DIMM)
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RAM_2
DDR3 240-pin DIMM
RAM_2 (240-pin DIMM)
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RAM_3
DDR3 240-pin DIMM
RAM_3 (240-pin DIMM)
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RAM_4
DDR3 240-pin DIMM
RAM_4 (240-pin DIMM)
* Refer to the motherboard manual to determine which specific memory slots to use.
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M.2 Slots
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M2_1
M.2 2242/2260/2280
M-key
M2_1 (M)
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Expansion Slots
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PCIE_1
PCIe x1
PCIE_1 (x1)
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PCIE_2
PCIe x16
PCIE_2 (x16)
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MSI GAMING GeForce GTX 970 4 GB (PCIe x16)
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PCIE_3
PCIe x1
PCIE_3 (x1) Covered
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PCIE_4
PCIe x1
PCIE_4 (x1)
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PCIE_5
PCIe x16
PCIE_5 (x16)
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PCI_1
PCI
PCI_1
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PCI_2
PCI
PCI_2
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SATA Ports
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SATA_1
SATA 6.0 Gb/s
SATA_1 (6.0 Gb/s)
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Seagate BarraCuda 2 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM #1 (SATA 6.0 Gb/s)
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SATA_2
SATA 6.0 Gb/s
SATA_2 (6.0 Gb/s)
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Seagate BarraCuda 2 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM #2 (SATA 6.0 Gb/s)
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SATA_3
SATA 6.0 Gb/s
SATA_3 (6.0 Gb/s)
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Samsung 850 Evo 500 GB 2.5" SSD (SATA 6.0 Gb/s)
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SATA_4
SATA 6.0 Gb/s
SATA_4 (6.0 Gb/s)
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Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer (SATA 3.0 Gb/s)
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SATA_5
SATA 6.0 Gb/s
SATA_5 (6.0 Gb/s)
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SATA_6
SATA 6.0 Gb/s
SATA_6 (6.0 Gb/s)
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USB Headers
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USB_1
USB 2.0 Header
USB_1 (2.0)
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Fractal Design Define R4 ATX Mid Tower (USB 2.0 Header Plug)
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USB_2
USB 2.0 Header
USB_2 (2.0)
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USB_3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header
USB_3 (3.2 Gen 1)
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Fractal Design Define R4 ATX Mid Tower (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header Plug)
Power Supply Connector Usage
EVGA SuperNOVA 650 G1 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX
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Motherboard Power Connectors
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ATX24_1
24-pin ATX
ATX24_1 (24-Pin)
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MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 (24-pin ATX)
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EPS_1
8-pin EPS
EPS_1 (8-Pin)
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MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 (8-pin EPS)
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EPS_2
8-pin EPS
EPS_2 (8-Pin)
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PCIe Power Connectors
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PCIE_1
6+2-pin PCIe
PCIE_1 (6+2-Pin)
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MSI GAMING GeForce GTX 970 4 GB (8-pin PCIe)
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PCIE_2
6+2-pin PCIe
PCIE_2 (6+2-Pin)
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MSI GAMING GeForce GTX 970 4 GB (6-pin PCIe)
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PCIE_3
6+2-pin PCIe
PCIE_3 (6+2-Pin)
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PCIE_4
6+2-pin PCIe
PCIE_4 (6+2-Pin)
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SATA Power Connectors
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SATA_PWR_1
SATA
SATA_PWR_1
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Seagate BarraCuda 2 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM #1 (SATA)
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SATA_PWR_2
SATA
SATA_PWR_2
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Seagate BarraCuda 2 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM #2 (SATA)
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SATA_PWR_3
SATA
SATA_PWR_3
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SATA_PWR_4
SATA
SATA_PWR_4
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SATA_PWR_5
SATA
SATA_PWR_5
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SATA_PWR_6
SATA
SATA_PWR_6
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SATA_PWR_7
SATA
SATA_PWR_7
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SATA_PWR_8
SATA
SATA_PWR_8
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SATA_PWR_9
SATA
SATA_PWR_9
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Molex Power Connectors
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MOLEX_1
4-pin AMP/Molex
MOLEX_1
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MOLEX_2
4-pin AMP/Molex
MOLEX_2
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MOLEX_3
4-pin AMP/Molex
MOLEX_3
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MOLEX_4
4-pin AMP/Molex
MOLEX_4
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MOLEX_5
4-pin AMP/Molex
MOLEX_5
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MOLEX_6
4-pin AMP/Molex
MOLEX_6
Case Drive Bay Usage
Fractal Design Define R4 ATX Mid Tower
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Drive Bays
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EXT_1
External 5.25"
EXT_1 (5.25")
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Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer (External 5.25")
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EXT_2
External 5.25"
EXT_2 (5.25")
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INT_1
Internal 3.5"
INT_1 (3.5")
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Seagate BarraCuda 2 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM #1 (Internal 3.5")
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INT_2
Internal 3.5"
INT_2 (3.5")
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Seagate BarraCuda 2 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM #2 (Internal 3.5")
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INT_3
Internal 3.5"
INT_3 (3.5")
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INT_4
Internal 3.5"
INT_4 (3.5")
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INT_5
Internal 3.5"
INT_5 (3.5")
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INT_6
Internal 3.5"
INT_6 (3.5")
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INT_7
Internal 3.5"
INT_7 (3.5")
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INT_8
Internal 3.5"
INT_8 (3.5")
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INT_9
Internal 2.5"
INT_9 (2.5")
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Samsung 850 Evo 500 GB 2.5" SSD (Internal 2.5")
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INT_10
Internal 2.5"
INT_10 (2.5")