MSI Z170M MORTAR

Board code MS-7972 Motherboard, from 2015 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 32 GB seen working.

It takes DDR4-2800 full-size sticks (DIMM).

Slots: 4 DIMM slots
Type: DDR4-2800 288-pin DIMM
Most seen working: 32 GB; one machine runs 32 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 Z170M MORTAR?

Yes. 4 slots, up to 32 GB seen working. It takes DDR4-2800 full-size sticks (DIMM).

What type of RAM does the MSI Z170M MORTAR use?

DDR4-2800 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 Z170M MORTAR or MS-7972.