MSI Z170A-G43 PLUS

Board code MS-7970 Motherboard, from 2016 2 hardware reports

SSD slots

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Checked from separate sources

Only 2 machines reported so far, so this answer rests on few examples. Check the label or open the panel before you buy.

Upgradable

Yes. 4 slots, up to 48 GB seen working.

It takes DDR4-2133 full-size sticks (DIMM).

Slots: 4 DIMM slots
Type: DDR4-2133 288-pin DIMM
Most seen working: 48 GB; one machine runs 48 GB
Firmware says: 64 GB maximum
How sure: 2 of 2 reports show this layout

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Worked out from 2 hardware reports of this motherboard. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.

4 full-size slots

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Questions

Can I upgrade the RAM in the MSI Z170A-G43 PLUS?

Yes. 4 slots, up to 48 GB seen working. It takes DDR4-2133 full-size sticks (DIMM).

What type of RAM does the MSI Z170A-G43 PLUS use?

DDR4-2133 full-size sticks (DIMM, 288-pin).

Is this my motherboard?

The model name is printed on the board, usually between the memory slots or near the CPU socket. In Windows, open System Information and look at "BaseBoard Product"; it should read Z170A-G43 PLUS or MS-7970.