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MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Carbon WIFI

Z490 · LGA1200 · ATX
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General

ChipsetZ490
SocketLGA1200
Form FactorATX

Highlights

Memory4× DDR4 · max 128 GB · 4800 MT/s
M.2 Slots2×
GPU Slots3× x16 · PCIe 3.0
Fastest USBUSB 20 Gbps
NetworkLAN 2.5 Gbps · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.2
Power Stages12+1 phases · 60 A

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Memory

Memory TypeDDR4
Max RAM Speed4800 MT/s
Max RAM128 GB
DIMM Slots4
RAM Form FactorDIMM
ECC SupportNo

Expansion and Storage

PCIe Version3.0
PCIe x16 Slots3
PCIe x1 Slots2
PCIe Slot Modes
3× PCIe 3.0 x16 · electrical: 1× x16 + 1× x8 + 1× x4
2× PCIe 3.0 x1
M.2 Slots
M.2_1: PCIe 4.0 x4 · SATA supported
M.2_2: PCIe 3.0 x4 · SATA supported
SATA Ports6
Highest USBUSB 20 Gbps
RAID0/1/5/10

Power Delivery (VRM)

Phase Layout12+1
CPU Phases6
SoC Phases1
Amps per Phase60 A
PWM ControllerRAA229001 (max. 8 phases)
MOSFET12x 60A ISL99360 (SPS)

Connectivity and Audio

Audio CodecRealtek ALC1220
LAN ChipRealtek RTL8125B (2.5Gb/s)
WirelessWi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.2
Rear I/O
2× USB 2.0 Type-A
4× USB 10Gbps Type-A
1× USB 20Gbps Type-C
1× HDMI
1× DisplayPort
1× 2.5 Gbps LAN
2× Wi-Fi antenna connector
5× Audio jacks (3.5 mm)
1× S/PDIF optical out
1× PS/2
Front Panel Headers
4× USB 2.0
2× USB-A 5Gbps
1× USB-C 10Gbps
HD Audio (front audio)
Case Fan Headers
7× 4-pin PWM fan
1× Pump (liquid cooling)
RGB Header
2× ARGB (5V 3-pin)
1× RGB (12V 4-pin)
RGB Zones
RGB
2 zones (chipset heatsink, I/O cover)
TPM HeaderYes
BIOS Chip32 MB
Dual BIOSNo
Special Features
Audio+solid capacitors
Diagnostic LED (LED indicators)
I/O shield integrated
2x M.2 passive heatsink
supports NVIDIA 2-Way-SLI (x8/x8)/AMD 3-Way-CrossFireX (x8/x8, x8/x8/x4)