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

MSI X2-001BUS. Chassis type: Desktop, Product type: PC barebone. Motherboard chipset: Intel® Z170, Processor socket: LGA 1151 (Socket H4). Supported memory types: DDR4-SDRAM, Number of memory slots: 2, Maximum internal memory: 32 GB. Supported storage drive types: HDD & SSD, Storage drive interface: M.2, Serial ATA III. Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1. Wi-Fi standards: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth version: 4.1. Cooling type: Active. Power supply: 500 W
Manufacturer: MSI
Availability: Out of Stock - on backorder and will be dispatched once in stock.
SKU: 4288935
Manufacturer part number: NIGHTBLADE X2-001BUS
$399.99
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.
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.
Products specifications
Attribute nameAttribute value
Number of processors supported3
Width6.92"
Built-in processor32 GB
Motherboard chipsetIntel® Z170
Processor generation6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Number of memory slots3200 MHz
Supported memory clock speeds128 Mbit
Depth13.6"
Height10.9"
Weight16.9 lbs
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Y
Intel® Insider™Y
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)N
Bluetooth version4.1
Maximum internal memory32 GB
On-board graphics cardN
BluetoothY
Intel Clear Video TechnologyY
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Y
Memory slots typeSO-DIMM
Headphone outputs1
Number of processors installed1
DisplayPorts quantity1
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
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAM
Design
Chassis typeDesktop
Technical details
Product colorBlack
Features
Power supply type2
Product typeHDD & SSD
Cooling typeActive
Performance
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Processor frequency4 GHz
Ethernet LANY
Optical drive typeN
Ports & interfaces
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
USB 2.0 ports quantity4
HDMI ports quantity1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity4
Microphone inY
Power
Power supply500 W
Network
Wi-FiY
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Storage
Storage drive interface64 GB
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Storage drive sizes supported2.5,3.5"
Processor
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-6700 Desktop series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)91 W
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor boost frequency4.2 GHz
Processor cores4
Processor threads8
CPU configuration (max)1
PCI Express configurations1x16,2x8,1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.0
Processor codenameSkylake
Processor lithography14 nm
Processor socketLGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Processor special features
Intel Fast Memory AccessY
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Y
Intel® Smart CacheY
Embedded options availableN
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyY
Execute Disable BitY
Idle StatesY
Intel 64Y
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)N
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyN
Intel TSX-NIY
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Y
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Y
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Y
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Y
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Y
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyY
Intel® OS GuardY
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyY
Intel® Secure KeyY
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesY
Loudspeakers
Audio output channels7.1 channels
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Products specifications
Attribute nameAttribute value
Number of processors supported3
Width6.92"
Built-in processor32 GB
Motherboard chipsetIntel® Z170
Processor generation6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Number of memory slots3200 MHz
Supported memory clock speeds128 Mbit
Depth13.6"
Height10.9"
Weight16.9 lbs
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Y
Intel® Insider™Y
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)N
Bluetooth version4.1
Maximum internal memory32 GB
On-board graphics cardN
BluetoothY
Intel Clear Video TechnologyY
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Y
Memory slots typeSO-DIMM
Headphone outputs1
Number of processors installed1
DisplayPorts quantity1
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
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAM
Design
Chassis typeDesktop
Technical details
Product colorBlack
Features
Power supply type2
Product typeHDD & SSD
Cooling typeActive
Performance
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Processor frequency4 GHz
Ethernet LANY
Optical drive typeN
Ports & interfaces
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
USB 2.0 ports quantity4
HDMI ports quantity1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity4
Microphone inY
Power
Power supply500 W
Network
Wi-FiY
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Storage
Storage drive interface64 GB
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Storage drive sizes supported2.5,3.5"
Processor
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-6700 Desktop series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)91 W
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor boost frequency4.2 GHz
Processor cores4
Processor threads8
CPU configuration (max)1
PCI Express configurations1x16,2x8,1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.0
Processor codenameSkylake
Processor lithography14 nm
Processor socketLGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Processor special features
Intel Fast Memory AccessY
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Y
Intel® Smart CacheY
Embedded options availableN
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyY
Execute Disable BitY
Idle StatesY
Intel 64Y
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)N
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyN
Intel TSX-NIY
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Y
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Y
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Y
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Y
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Y
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyY
Intel® OS GuardY
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyY
Intel® Secure KeyY
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesY
Loudspeakers
Audio output channels7.1 channels
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