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MSI Z390-A PRO

ATX Socket 1151 Intel Z390 Express motherboard - 4x DDR4 - SATA 6Gb/s M.2 - USB 3.1 - 2x PCI-Express 3.0 16x

Last price 154€94
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Overview

MSI Z390-A PRO: The ideal motherboard for gaming and multimedia

The MSI Z390-A PRO motherboard supports the latest 9th generation Intel Core processors(Intel Coffee Lake Refresh) for the assembly of a high-flying gaming or multimedia configuration. Based on the Intel Z390 Express chipset, this motherboard benefits from MSI's quality manufacturing and the latest technological innovations in software and utilities. With support for PCI-Express 3.0 16x graphics cards, SATA 6Gb/s disks and DDR4 RAM, this state-of-the-art motherboard is ideal for gaming and Virtual Reality enthusiasts.


The advantages of the MSI Z390-A PRO motherboard :

  • Intel 1151 socket for 8th and 9th generation Intel Coreprocessors
  • 4 Dual-Channel DDR4-4400+ MHz (OC) memory slots with DDR4 Boost and Steel Armor
  • 6 SATA 6Gb/s ports and RAID 0/1/5/10 + 1x M.2 (Socket 3)
  • 2 x PCI-Express 3.0 16x ports with AMD CrossFireX Multi-GPU support (2-way)
  • USB 3.10 ports
  • Audio Boost : carefully selected electronics for optimal sound
  • Turbo M.2 connector with Steel Armor: NVMe support, up to 32 Gb/s PCI-Express Gen3 x4, Intel Optane support
  • Electrostatic Discharge Protection: Dual protection to prevent ESD damage
  • Gigabit LAN
  • EZ Debug LED
  • Lightning USB and X-Boost for ultra-fast charging of your USB devices


Premium Performance


Use one of the most powerful processors on the market and design the machine of your dreams. Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3... you have the best choice for playing the latest video games, enjoying Virtual Reality, watching movies, creating and editing video content, sharing photos and more!

With the power you need and high-quality integrated graphics, the Intel Core processor lets you do it all - just like that! Add a PCI-Express 3.0 16x graphics card to suit your needs and you've got a custom PC with exceptional performance.


Intel Z390 Express Chipset


The Intel Z390 Express Chipset allows you to take advantage of the best of the 9th generation Intel Core processors. Its larger system bus and optimised data and information transmission management enable ultimate performance and responsiveness. With an SSD drive (sold separately) that speeds up computer startup and application loading, the combination of Intel's latest innovations boosts your machine's performance.

Platforms based on the Intel Z390 Express Chipset support DDR4 RAM, SATA 6Gb/s drives, PCI-Express 3.0 16x graphics cards, USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 peripherals, and SATA Express, M.2 and U.2 (depending on model).

Information provided by our tech department Masterboards based on Intel Sries 300 chipsets (Intel Z390 Express ... etc.) are not compatible with 6th and 7th generation Intel Core processors. If in doubt, refer to the chipset compatibility statements in the datasheets of the processors sold on the site.
Specifications
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General information

Product name

MSI Z390-A PRO

Brand

MSI

Model

Z390-A PRO

Processor

Processor support

Intel 1151

Number of CPUs supported

1

Chipset

Chipset

Intel Z390 Express

Memory

Memory format

4 X DIMM 288-pin (DDR4)

Memory Frequency(ies)

DDR4 3333 MHz
DDR4 3400 MHz
DDR4 3466 MHz
DDR4 3600 MHz
DDR4 3733 MHz
DDR4 3866 MHz
DDR4 4000 MHz
DDR4 4133 MHz
DDR4 4200 MHz
DDR4 4266 MHz
DDR4 4300 MHz
DDR4 4400 MHz
DDR4 3300 MHz
DDR4 3200 MHz
DDR4 3000 MHz
DDR4 2800 MHz
DDR4 2666 MHz
DDR4 2400 MHz
DDR4 2133 MHz

Memory type

DDR4

Memory technology

Dual Channel

Maximum RAM capacity per slot

32 GB

Maximum RAM capacity

128 GB

Graphic

Integrated graphics controller

No

Compatible graphics core integrated in the CPU

Yes

Expansion slots

Graphic connector(s)

1 X PCI Express 3.0 16x (x4)
1 X PCI Express 3.0 x16

Number and Type of slots

4 X PCI Express 3.0 x1

Multi-GPU type

CrossFireX

Audio

Audio Chipset

Realtek ALC892

Number of audio channels

8

Network

Number of ports/Ethernet controler

Intel I219-V

Network standard(s)

10/100/1000 Mbps

Storage

RAID supported

Yes

Hard drives connectors

1 X M.2 - PCI-E 3.0 x4 + SATA 6 Gb/s
6 X Serial ATA 6Gb/s (SATA Revision 3)

Supported RAID Modes

10
5
1
0

Connectivity

Rear panel connectors

1 X VGA (D-sub 15 Female)
1 X DVI Female
1 X DisplayPort Female
1 X USB 3.1 Type C
1 X USB 3.1
2 X USB 3.0
2 X USB 2.0
1 X RJ45 Female
1 X MiniDin 6 Female (PS/2)
6 X 3.5mm Jack Female Stereo

Additional connectors

4 X Internal USB 3.0
4 X Internal USB 2.0
1 X ATX 24 Pin
1 X +12V (Power supply P8)
Chassis intrusion
Front panel audio
1 X TPM

Physical characteristics

Motherboard format

ATX

Length

305 mm

Width

244 mm

Equipment

Advanced overclocking features

Yes

Use

Gamer
Multimedia

LED

No

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 2 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 8 Oct 2018

Customer reviews
Global rating
9/10
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  • by FrédéricA
    Posted on 3 Jun 2021
    Product bought from LDLC on 6 May 2021
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    Excellent follow-up, as always!

    I'm very pleased with the service and the quality of the product. Great service, as always! (100 characters is long ^^)

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  • by MatisseS
    Posted on 25 Apr 2021
    Product bought from LDLC on 18 Apr 2021
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    Absolutely nothing to say!

    I am very pleased with this product. I'm very pleased with this product, it is very well packaged and the motherboard works very well.

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  • by ReneB
    Posted on 23 Sep 2020
    Product bought from LDLC on 2 Sep 2020
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 8

    works well

    I put 8* because the access to the sata plugs is difficult because they are not perpendicular to the card, so it's a bit tricky for my clumsy fingers
    The same goes for the front panel controls.
    Also there are only 2 USB 3
    I'm not sure if it's a good idea to use it with a laptop or not, but it's a good idea.
    I'm not sure if it's a good idea to use it with an I7 or not.

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  • by Pierre L
    Posted on 25 Aug 2020
    Product bought from LDLC on 11 Aug 2020
    Number of reviews: 26 Average rating: 8

    It works

    A bit expensive...
    I've seen cards of this size with more legible inscriptions
    For a first configuration, there is not much in the box...
    Otherwise, OK, I was able to assemble my configuration and install some nice Corsair RGB fans, there are enough connectors

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  • by Sandro Tc
    Posted on 7 Aug 2020
    Product bought from LDLC on 7 Jul 2020
    Number of reviews: 17 Average rating: 9

    Product

    Buy to upgrade my setup, I boost my i5-8600K processor from 3.6 to 4.6GHz without flanking the motherboard. I have a feeling of rebirth. The only negative point on the picture is that it looks black but in reality it is a bit brown. Good motherboard with the best gaming price/performance ratio. Next upgrade for me is the i9-9900KF

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  • by Bruno V
    Posted on 20 Jun 2020
    Product bought from LDLC on 11 Jun 2020
    Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 3

    Seems to work but!

    Well, I've just finished assembling this motherboard with all the manufacturer's compatible components but... the DRAM LED on the motherboard indicates that the memory slots are not functional. I've just finished assembling this motherboard with all the manufacturer's compatible components, but the motherboard's DRAM LED indicates that the memory slots are not functional:
    - Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x16GB
    I tested the memory modules on my old system and they worked fine on an old ASUS motherboard.
    If anyone has any idea why it's doing this, I'd love to not have to return the hardware due to a defect

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  • by Ambdou O
    Posted on 19 Jun 2020
    Product bought from LDLC on 7 Jun 2020
    Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 10

    Great Product

    I had an old motherboard so I bought this one for gaming and it performs great for warzone.

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  • by Kalgon57
    Posted on 7 May 2020
    Product bought from LDLC on 6 Apr 2020
    Number of reviews: 14 Average rating: 9

    Works

    The installation was easy. The BIOS I don't find very well organised. 5.1 sound compatible, that's what I needed.

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  • by Gaby13
    Posted on 22 Nov 2019
    Product bought from LDLC on 5 Sep 2019
    Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 8

    good value for money

    The pluses: performance, great value for money, easy OC with xmp profile.

    minus : just 2 sata cables, a sheet folded in 4 for a manual, first boot complicated.

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  • by Nicolas V
    Posted on 18 Nov 2019
    Product bought from LDLC on 8 Nov 2019
    Number of reviews: 5 Average rating: 9

    Almost perfect

    very good motherboard, sober for those who don't want rgb and leds everywhere, only negative point for me, having several external devices, lacks one or two usb ports more

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