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MSI MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI

ATX Socket 1200 Intel Z490 Express motherboard - 4x DDR4 - SATA 6Gb/s M.2 PCI-E NVMe - USB 3.2 - 3x PCI-Express 3.0 16x - Wi-Fi 6 AX - LAN 2.5 GbE

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Overview

Design and performance enhancements

MSI motherboards offer all the necessary solutions for gamers and professionals. Optimised processor and memory performance, as well as USB storage and data transfer speed, ensure that your gaming experience runs smoothly. The MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI motherboard 's design is inspired by supercars and features Mystic Light RGB LED backlight technology. The MSI MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI is designed to accommodate Intel's 10th generation Comet Lake-S processors on socket LGA 1200. It will allow the assembly of a powerful and versatile configuration capable of performing all tasks. Gaming, streaming, intensive multitasking, multimedia creation, it is the ideal solution to design a high-end PC with high performance.

It also supports DDR4 RAM, PCI-Express 3.0 16x graphics cards, SATA 6 Gb/s and M.2 PCI-E NVMe drives, and USB 3.1 and USB 3.2 devices . With MSI's quality manufacturing and a host of proprietary utilities, it represents a long-term investment.

MSI MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI

  • Support for 10th generation Intel Core processors on socket LGA 1200
  • DDR4 memory support, up to 5000 MHz (OC)
  • Enhanced Power Design: 12+1+1 Duet Rail Power System, 8+4 pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, DDR4 Boost
  • MYSTIC LIGHT: 16.8M colours / 29 effects available
  • 2.5 GbE LAN + 6 AX Wi-Fi: Ultra-fast network connections
  • Turbo M.2: Support for PCI-E NVMe M.2 SSDs
  • USB 3.2 (Gen 2x2) with 20Gb/s bandwidth and USB Type-C connector
  • Audio Boost: High quality audio for outstanding sound quality
  • Multi-GPU: 2-Way AMD CrossfireX and NVIDIA SLI support

10th Generation Intel Core Processor


High performance in gaming, virtual reality without slowing down, intensive multitasking, the 10th generation Intel Core processors are ultra versatile and at ease in all situations. Intel Comet Lake-S processors deliver dazzling performance with high base frequencies, even more cores and threads, and a high-level cache. Their moderate TDPs allow them to offer high operating frequencies while keeping power consumption under control.

Specifications
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General information

Product name

MSI MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI

Brand

MSI

Model

MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI

Processor

Processor support

Intel 1200

Number of CPUs supported

1

Chipset

Chipset

Intel Z490 Express

Memory

Memory format

4 X DIMM 288-pin (DDR4)

Memory Frequency(ies)

DDR4 4133 MHz
DDR4 4000 MHz
DDR4 3866 MHz
DDR4 3733 MHz
DDR4 3600 MHz
DDR4 3466 MHz
DDR4 3400 MHz
DDR4 3333 MHz
DDR4 3300 MHz
DDR4 4200 MHz
DDR4 4266 MHz
DDR4 4300 MHz
DDR4 4400 MHz
DDR4 4533 MHz
DDR4 4600 MHz
DDR4 1866 MHz
DDR4 2133 MHz
DDR4 2400 MHz
DDR4 2666 MHz
DDR4 2933 MHz
DDR4 3000 MHz
DDR4 3200 MHz
DDR4 4800 MHz
DDR4 5000 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)

3 X PCI Express 3.0 x16

Number and Type of slots

2 X PCI Express 3.0 x1

Multi-GPU type

SLI
CrossFireX

Audio

Audio Chipset

Integrated

Number of audio channels

8

Network

Number of ports/Ethernet controler

Realtek RTL8125

Network standard(s)

Wi-Fi 6 AX
2.5 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet (2.5 GbE)
10/100/1000 Mbps
Bluetooth 5.1

Storage

RAID supported

Yes

Hard drives connectors

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

Supported RAID Modes

10
1
0

Connectivity

Rear panel connectors

1 X HDMI Female
1 X DisplayPort Female
1 X USB 3.2 Type C
4 X USB 3.1
2 X USB 2.0
1 X RJ45 Female
1 X MiniDin 6 Female (PS/2)
1 X Digital audio S/PDIF Optical
5 X 3.5mm Jack Female Stereo
2 X SMA Female

Additional connectors

1 X +12V (Power supply P4)
Chassis intrusion
Front panel audio
1 X TPM
1 X +12V (Power supply P8)
1 X ATX 24 Pin
4 X Internal USB 2.0
2 X Internal USB 3.0

Physical characteristics

Motherboard format

ATX

Equipment

Advanced overclocking features

Yes

Use

Gamer

LED

Yes

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 2 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 6 May 2020

Customer reviews
Global rating
9/10
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  • by Wiso17
    Posted on 16 Jan 2022
    Product bought from LDLC on 23 May 2021
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 6

    BE CAREFUL WITH THE FLASH BIOS...

    Good motherboard as long as you don't update the BIOS (it's Russian roulette) Problem known by MSI with the Z490 but does nothing... damage.

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  • by PatrickE
    Posted on 18 Aug 2021
    Product bought from LDLC on 12 Jul 2021
    Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10

    Super

    No worries, flawless operation.
    Possibility to increase the ram very generously
    Very nice visual

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  • by LaurentL
    Posted on 18 Dec 2020
    Product bought from LDLC on 25 Oct 2020
    Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 10

    Top

    Product bought for a new configuration, with i9 processor, efficient and pretty, it does the job it is asked to do.

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  • by Yoann N
    Posted on 11 Dec 2020
    Product bought from LDLC on 4 Nov 2020
    Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 10

    High performance motherboard!

    First of all, I chose this brand following the advice of a friend and my general knowledge of the MSI brand.

    After several hours of gaming, I can see that it is a quality product with a nice little RGB light.
    I'm not sure if it's a good one or not, but it's a good one, and I'm not sure if it's a good one.
    Nothing to complain about with my I9 10850K processor.

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  • by AnthonyK
    Posted on 9 Nov 2020
    Product bought from LDLC on 11 Oct 2020
    Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10

    Great Motherboard!

    Installed with an Intel i9 10900k processor it runs great! I'm really happy with this product, I recommend it.

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  • by Alexandre L
    Posted on 17 Jul 2020
    Product bought from LDLC on 12 Jul 2020
    Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 9

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    I like the HDMI and display port for the graphics part of the CPU. The cooling of the M.2 ssd
    The Wifi antenna is great!

    It is PCI-e 4.0 ready for the next generation of intel Rocket Lake-S cpu.

    It may be missing some USB ports on the back.

    It's a pity that it's not 100% functional with the MPG Sekira 500G tower which has 4 usb 3.2 gen 1 ports on the front. Indeed, it lacks a usb 3.2 gen 1 connector on the motherboard to connect the 2 other usb 3.2 gen 1 ports on the front of the tower
    This is why we have 1 point less for the evolution of the technologies that do not go hand in hand.

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