MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Carbon WiFi LGA1200 DDR4 ATX Motherboard

MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Carbon WiFi - Description

LGA1200 DDR4 ATX Motherboard

Premium Gaming Motherboard:

MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Carbon WiFi is a high-performance ATX motherboard designed for gamers, creators, and PC enthusiasts who demand style and functionality. Powered by the Intel® Z490 chipset, it supports 10th and 11th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold, and Celeron® processors with the LGA1200 socket, making it future-ready and highly reliable. Its premium design features RGB Mystic Light, customizable LED strips, and advanced cooling solutions, ensuring both aesthetics and stability for intensive gaming sessions.

High-Speed Memory and Expansion Options:

With four DDR4 DIMM slots supporting up to 128GB of dual-channel memory, the Z490 Gaming Carbon WiFi allows overclocking speeds up to 5000+ MHz. Gamers and professionals can enjoy smooth multitasking and faster load times. For expansion, it includes three PCIe x16 slots and two PCIe x1 slots, supporting NVIDIA® SLI™ and AMD CrossFire™ multi-GPU setups. Paired with PCIe 4.0 compatibility for 11th Gen CPUs, it delivers maximum graphics and bandwidth performance.

Advanced Storage and Connectivity:

This motherboard offers flexible storage with two M.2 slots and six SATA 6Gb/s ports, supporting RAID 0/1/5/10. It is Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready, ensuring ultra-fast response times. Connectivity is future-proof, featuring USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C, multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Gen 1 ports, and six USB 2.0 ports for legacy devices. Whether for gaming peripherals or external storage, the Z490 provides comprehensive options.

Networking, Audio, and Wireless Performance:

The MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Carbon WiFi comes equipped with 2.5Gbps LAN, Intel® WiFi 6 AX201, and Bluetooth® 5.1, delivering stable online gameplay and fast wireless transfers. For immersive sound, it integrates a Realtek® ALC1220 Codec with 7.1-channel HD audio and optical S/PDIF output, ensuring crystal-clear audio for both gaming and streaming.

Optimized Cooling and Build Quality:

Built for durability, the motherboard includes high-quality heatsinks, multiple 4-pin fan headers, and water pump support to keep systems cool during heavy workloads. Its robust ATX design ensures stability, while RGB headers and Corsair LED connectors allow advanced lighting personalization. Designed for Windows 10 64-bit systems, the MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Carbon WiFi is the perfect balance of performance, connectivity, and style.

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