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
SKU: 4288935
Manufacturer part number: NIGHTBLADE X2-001BUS
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
Height10.9"
Weight16.9 lbs
Number of processors supported3
Width6.92"
Depth13.6"
Bluetooth version4.1
Maximum internal memory32 GB
Motherboard chipsetIntel® Z170
Memory slots typeSO-DIMM
Headphone outputs1
Processor generation6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
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
Number of memory slots2
Supported memory clock speeds2133 MHz
Built-in processorNo
On-board graphics cardNo
BluetoothYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Yes
Intel® Insider™Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)No
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity0
Technical details
Product colorBlack
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
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity0
Microphone inYes
Design
Chassis typeDesktop
Power
Power supply500 W
Features
Cooling typeActive
Power supply typeInternal power supply unit
Product typePC barebone
Performance
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Processor frequency4 GHz
Ethernet LANYes
Optical drive typeNo
Storage
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Storage drive interfaceM.2, Serial ATA III
Storage drive sizes supported2.5,3.5"
Network
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-FiYes
Processor
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor boost frequency4.2 GHz
Processor cores4
Processor threads8
CPU configuration (max)1
PCI Express slots version3.0
Processor codenameSkylake
Processor lithography14 nm
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-6700 Desktop series
Processor socketLGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)91 W
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Processor special features
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.0
Embedded options availableNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYes
Execute Disable BitYes
Idle StatesYes
Intel 64Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNo
Intel TSX-NIYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYes
Intel® OS GuardYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYes
Intel® Secure KeyYes
Intel® Smart CacheYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Loudspeakers
Audio output channels7.1 channels
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