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MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X
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
Last price 399€95
Design and performance enhancements
MSI motherboards offer all the necessary solutions for gamers and professionals. Optimized processor and memory performance, as well as USB storage and data transfer speed, ensure that your gaming experience is seamless. The design of the MPG Z490 CARBON EK X motherboard is inspired by supercars and features Mystic Light RGB LED backlight technology. The MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X 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 Z490 CARBON EK X
- Support for 10th generation Intel Core processors on socket LGA 1200
- DDR4 memory support, up to 4800 MHz (OC)
- Digital power supply with 12-phase Duet Rail power supply, 8 + 4 pin power connectors and Core Boost and DDR4 Boost technologies
- Watercooling of processor and VRM module with customised EK monoblock
- 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
10th Generation Intel Core Processor
With top-notch gaming performance, smooth virtual reality, and intensive multitasking, the 10th generation Intel Core processors are ultra versatile and at home in any situation. 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.
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General information |
Product name |
MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X |
Brand |
MSI | |
Model |
MPG Z490 CARBON EK X | |
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 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 4000 MHz | ||
| DDR4 4133 MHz | ||
| DDR4 4200 MHz | ||
| DDR4 4300 MHz | ||
| DDR4 2400 MHz | ||
| DDR4 2133 MHz | ||
| DDR4 4400 MHz | ||
| DDR4 4533 MHz | ||
| DDR4 4600 MHz | ||
| DDR4 4800 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 x16 (x8) |
| 1 X PCI Express 3.0 16x (x4) | ||
| 1 X PCI Express 3.0 x16 | ||
Number and Type of slots |
2 X PCI Express 3.0 x1 | |
Multi-GPU type |
3-way CrossFireX | |
| CrossFireX | ||
| SLI | ||
Audio |
Audio Chipset |
Realtek ALC1220 |
Number of audio channels |
8 | |
Network |
Number of ports/Ethernet controler |
1 X Realtek RTL8125B |
Network standard(s) |
Bluetooth 5.1 | |
| 2.5 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet (2.5 GbE) | ||
| Wi-Fi 6 AX | ||
Wi-Fi |
Yes | |
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 | ||
| 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 LED RGB connector(s) | |
| 2 X Addressable LED RGB connector(s) | ||
| TPM | ||
| Front panel audio | ||
| Chassis intrusion | ||
| 1 X +12V (Power supply P4) | ||
| 1 X +12V (Power supply P8) | ||
| 1 X ATX 24 Pin | ||
| 1 X Serial (RS-232) | ||
| 4 X Internal USB 2.0 | ||
| 2 X Internal USB 3.0 | ||
Physical characteristics |
Motherboard format |
ATX |
Length |
305 mm | |
Width |
244 mm | |
Equipment |
Advanced overclocking features |
Yes |
Use |
Gamer | |
LED |
Yes | |
Warranties |
Commercial warranty |
Seller 2 years |
Legal warranty |
See terms & conditions |
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