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MSI MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI LGA 1200 ATX Motherboard

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MSI MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI LGA 1200 ATX Motherboard
Key Features
  • ATX Form Factor
  • Intel Z490 Chipset
  • Socket LGA 1200
  • 4 x Dual-Channel DDR4
Whether you are seasoned or new to custom building, the MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI LGA 1200 ATX Motherboard from MSI offers robust features ideal for your gaming rig. The Z490 chipset uses Intel's LGA 1200 socket designed for 10th gen, 11th gen, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors, suitable for your gaming needs. Four dual-channel DDR4 RAM slots are available as well as six SATA III and two M.2 slots for your storage needs. Additionally, you can install expansion devices such as graphics and sound cards in the three PCIe 3.0 x16 and two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots.
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MSI Z490 Gaming Carbon Overview

Whether you are seasoned or new to custom building, the MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI LGA 1200 ATX Motherboard from MSI offers robust features ideal for your gaming rig. The Z490 chipset uses Intel's LGA 1200 socket designed for 10th gen, 11th gen, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors, suitable for your gaming needs. Four dual-channel DDR4 RAM slots are available as well as six SATA III and two M.2 slots for your storage needs. Additionally, you can install expansion devices such as graphics and sound cards in the three PCIe 3.0 x16 and two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots.

The MPG Z490 includes Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) capabilities for wireless connectivity with reduced lag, and Bluetooth 5.1 technology so you can connect wireless devices like headphones and speakers. This motherboard is designed for the Windows 10 (64-bit) operating system.

DIY Friendly
The MPG Z490 is designed with tons of smart features, ideal for first-time builders. USB, SATA port, and pin-header keep-out zones are easily located and allow you to choose from a wide array of components, promoting compatibility for your custom build. Specialized hardware such as heatsinks and fan headers are made for optimal cooling capabilities. Additionally, on-board BIOS software allows you to fine tune various aspects of your build while granting you live system tools that prolong the lifespan of your PC.
Enhanced Performance
MSI provides additional protocols for gamers who wish to utilize the additional capabilities of your components. Optimized circuitry allows stable operation for Intel-branded CPUs as well as memory modules with DDR4 Boost. Turbo M.2 boosts the speed of your PCIe NVMe solid-state storage, decreasing load times and improving program performance. 12+1+1 duet rail power systems maintain stability for resource-demanding programs such as games and editing software.
Gaming Advantages
Immerse yourself deeper into your game with 7.1-channel surround sound provided by Realtek codecs. For online gaming, you can connect to your network with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), or use the 2.5G LAN for faster hard-wired gaming performance with reduced lag. MSI LAN Manager allows you optimize bandwidth for specific applications. Additionally, AMD CrossFire and NVIDIA SLI support is available if you wish to take advantage of using two similar graphics cards for graphically intense titles.
Intel Optane Boost
Experience the speed of solid-state drives on your hard-disk drive with Intel Optane memory, which combines memory speeds with your drives to produce high throughput, low latency, and increased system performance.
USB Connections
Designed with connectivity options in mind, the MPG Z490 utilizes USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports for transfer speeds up to 10 Gb/s. When using the rear gold-plated USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C port you can experience speeds up to 20 Gb/s, giving you faster transfer rates for resource demanding peripherals.
Software and BIOS
Included Dragon Center software allows you to easily fine tune aspects of your build effortlessly. Overclock your system, monitor your hardware, control your fans, set up user scenarios, and maintain BIOS updates with ease. Color-coordinate your build with MSI's Mystic Light program, allowing you to change internal RGB lighting components as well as compatible peripherals.

MSI Z490 Gaming Carbon Specs

General
Chipset
Intel Z490
CPU Socket
LGA 1200
Back Panel I/O
USB I/O
1x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2)
4x USB-A (USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2)
2x USB-A (USB 2.0)
Thunderbolt
No
Display
1x HDMI
1x DisplayPort
Audio I/O
1x S/PDIF
5x 1/8" / 3.5 mm
Ethernet / Controller
1x Realtek RTL8125B 2.5Gigabit
PS/2
1x Combo
Wi-Fi Antenna
2x Connector
Memory
Memory Slots
4x 288-Pin
Memory Support
DDR4 2133, 2666, 2933, 4000, 4400, 4500, 5000 MT/s
Maximum Capacity
128 GB
Channel Architecture
Dual Channel
ECC Support
Non-ECC Unbuffered
Storage Expansion
SATA
6x SATA III
Storage Slots
1x M.2 (M Key) 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 (PCIe 3.0 x4, SATA III)
1x M.2 (M Key) 2242, 2260, 2280 (PCIe 3.0 x4, SATA III)
U.2
No
Optane Memory Support
Yes
RAID Support
RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (SATA)
RAID 0, 1 (M.2)
Internal I/O
Expansion Slots
3x PCIe 3.0 x16
2x PCIe 3.0 x1
USB
1x USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 Header (Supports 1 USB-C Port)
1x USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 Header (Supports 2 USB-A Port)
2x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 4 USB-A Port)
Multi-GPU Support
2-Way NVIDIA SLI
3-Way AMD CrossFireX
Air Cooling
1x 4-Pin CPU
6x 4-Pin System
Liquid Cooling
1x 4-Pin Pump
Power Connectors
1x 24-Pin Mainboard
1x 8-Pin CPU
1x 4-Pin CPU
Security
Chassis Intrusion, TPM Module
LED Header
4x RGB
Audio
No
Diagnostics
Clear CMOS
Legacy
1x Serial
Front Panel I/O
Front Panel I/O
AAFP, USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
Audio
Audio Codec
Realtek ALC1220 (7.1-Channel)
Wireless
Bluetooth
5.1
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) (MU-MIMO)
Module Support
1 E Key M.2
Software
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 10 (64-Bit)
Physical
Form Factor
ATX
Dimensions
9.6 x 12" / 243.84 x 304.80 mm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
4.25 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
13.5 x 10.75 x 3.5"

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