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MSI MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK

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

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Overview

A weapon of war to dominate the battle

The MSI MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK motherboard has been designed with the military in mind. For an optimal user experience, it features a pre-installed I/O panel and an enlarged heatsink that ensures perfect cooling. The Z490 Tomahawk motherboard is a robust and long-lasting model, ideal for gamers who want to dominate the game. The MSI MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK is designed to accommodate 10th generation Intel 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 .0 and USB 3.1 devices . With MSI's high quality manufacturing and many of the brand's own utilities, it represents a long-term investment.

MSI MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK

  • Support for 10th generation Intel Core processors on socket LGA 1200
  • DDR4 memory support, up to 4800 MHz (OC)
  • Core Power Free Set: 12+1+1 Duet Rail Power System, 8+4 pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, DDR4 Boost
  • Premium Thermal Solution: Improved heatsinks for better cooling of M.2 chipsets and drives
  • 2.5 GbE LAN: Ultra-fast network connection
  • 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 support

10th Generation Intel Core Processor


High performance in games, 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 MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK

Brand

MSI

Model

MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK

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 5000 MHz
DDR4 4800 MHz
DDR4 4400 MHz
DDR4 4300 MHz
DDR4 4266 MHz
DDR4 4200 MHz
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 3200 MHz
DDR4 3000 MHz
DDR4 2933 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)

2 X PCI Express 3.0 x16

Number and Type of slots

2 X PCI Express 3.0 x1

Multi-GPU type

CrossFireX

Audio

Audio Chipset

Integrated

Number of audio channels

8

Network

Number of ports/Ethernet controler

1 X Realtek RTL8125

Number of ports/Ethernet controler N°2

1 X Intel I219-V

Network standard(s)

10/100/1000 Mbps
2.5 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet (2.5 GbE)

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 + SATA 6 Gb/s

Number of M.2 slot(s)

2

Supported RAID Modes

5
10
1
0

Connectivity

Rear panel connectors

1 X HDMI Female
1 X DisplayPort Female
1 X USB 3.2 Type C
1 X USB 3.1
4 X USB 3.0
2 X USB 2.0
2 X RJ45 Female
1 X MiniDin 6 Female (PS/2)
1 X Digital audio S/PDIF Optical
5 X 3.5mm Jack Female Stereo

Additional connectors

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

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
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  • by PML
    Posted on 18 Nov 2023
    Product bought from LDLC on 3 Dec 2020
    Number of reviews: 24 Average rating: 9

    One of the best Z490 motherboards

    The Z490 Tomahawk works perfectly with my 10700k (OC at 5.0GHZ All Cores with 1.250V) and my trident Z 16go 3600mhz CL 16 its bios makes configuration very easy and the design of the card is sober with a few RGB LED's. In addition the card is robust with a very good build quality.

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  • by PML
    Posted on 16 Oct 2023
    Product bought from LDLC on 10 Jun 2020
    Number of reviews: 24 Average rating: 9

    Top

    Superb motherboard,complete and easy to use bios with many options,mounted with a 10700k and 16go of ram 3600mhz CL16.the motherboard is sober with a little RGB which looks very good.

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  • by LucaE
    Posted on 4 Mar 2021
    Product bought from LDLC on 15 Feb 2021
    Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 5

    Faulty card

    I received this card well packaged, but the ram slots are defective, I bought several ram thinking that was the problem but it was the motherboard. I'm not sure if it's a good one or not.

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  • by JulienH
    Posted on 30 Jun 2020
    Product bought from LDLC on 31 May 2020
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    At the top

    Super complete motherboard, simplified BIOS, Boost for CPU and RAM with a click of the mouse.
    I recommend it.

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