Price: £206.04
Last Updated: Dec 21, 2022 12:24:03 UTC
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About MSI
MSI is one of the trusted names in gaming and esports. Having dedicated countless hours and committed numerous resources to support the world’s most aspiring and best gamers, MSI use their knowledge and expertise in their products in return. MSI integrated all gamer’s aspirational functions in its gaming rigs and pushing the performance beyond limits.
MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS
Release True Power
Powered by Intel 10th Gen Core processors, the MSI MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS is built for gamers who want to focus on the game, whether it’s for fun or for competition. Extended Heatsink Design, Core boost, and M.2 Shield Frozr pack a punch. A USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type C port, M.2 Shield Frozr and 2.5G LAN provide the latest in connectivity.
Supports 10th Generation Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron Processors for LGA 1200 socket Twin Turbo M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr 2.5G Ethernet LAN Mystic Light RGB
Premium Thermal Solution
EXTENDED HEATSINK DESIGN
An extended heatsink enlarges the heat dissipation surface allowing the CPU power system to reliably drive even high-end processors.
MAXIMIUM DATA TRANSFER WITH 2.5G LAN
MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS features onboard 2.5Gbps Ethernet LAN, for gamers who demand high-bandwidth and low-latency network connectivity. Prioritize latency-sensitive applications with MSI LAN Manager for a superior online experience.
TWIN TURBO M.2 AND M.2 SHIELD FROZR
Sustain maximum M.2 SSD data transfer with M.2 SHIELD FROZR. Prevent SSD thermal throttling with a heatsink that extends across the motherboard.
High-speed Transmission
DUAL POWER CONNECTORS
8+4 pin connectors deliver adequate power for multi-core CPUs even when overclocking.
PRE-INSTALLED IO SHIELDING
Pre-Installed IO Shielding makes handling the motherboard process easier and safer. The patent-pending design is grounded and protects the IO ports from potential electrostatic discharge damage from the external environment.
CORE BOOST
Core Boost combines a reserved zone of optimized circuits and premium power delivery components to create a highly efficient power system capable of precise current output to the CPU.
Chipset / Socket
Intel Z490 / LGA 1200 Intel Z490 / LGA 1200 Intel Z490 / LGA 1200 Intel Z490 / LGA 1200 Intel Z490 / LGA 1200 Intel Z490 / LGA 1200
Memory
4 x DIMM; Max. 128GB DDR4; 5000 MHz 4 x DIMM; Max. 128GB DDR4; 4800 MHz 4 x DIMM; Max. 128GB DDR4; 4800 MHz 4 x DIMM; Max. 128GB DDR4; 4800 MHz 4 x DIMM; Max. 128GB DDR4; 4800 MHz 4 x DIMM; Max. 128GB DDR4; 4800 MHz
PCIe Slots
2x PCIe 3.0; x16 slots (x16/x0 or x8/x8) ; 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x4); 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x16); 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x4); 3x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots 2x PCIe 3.0; x16 slots (x16/x0 or x8/x8); 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x4); 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots 2x PCIe 3.0; x16 slots (x16/x0 or x8/x8); 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x4); 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x16); 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x4); 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x16); 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x4); 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Display Output
2x Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) DisplayPort, HDMI N/A DisplayPort, HDMI DisplayPort, HDMI DisplayPort, HDMI
Audio
Audio Boost HD Audio Boost Audio Boost HD Audio Boost 4 Audio Boost Audio Boost
M.2
3x M.2 2x M.2 3x M.2 2x M.2 2x M.2 2x M.2
Wireless
2×2 Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO; 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax N/A 2×2 Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2×2 Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2×2 Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax N/A
Ethernet LAN
10G SUPER LAN & 2.5G LAN 2.5G LAN 2.5G LAN 2.5G LAN 2.5G LAN 2.5G LAN & Gigabit LAN
Mystic Light
16.8 million colours 16.8 million colours N/A 16.8 million colours 16.8 million colours 16.8 million colours
Form Factor
E-ATX ATX ATX ATX ATX ATX
Supports 10th Generation Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron Processors for LGA 1200 socket
Supports dual channel DDR4 memory up to 128GB (4800 MHz)
Twin Turbo M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr delivers transfer speeds of up to 32 GB/s for ultra-fast SSDs
Core Boost technology combines optimized power circuit layouts, double CPU power connectors, and a digital power design which allows for precise and steady current delivery to the CPU
On-board 2.5G LAN plus Gigabit LAN with with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Pre-installed I/O Shielding for convenience and protection from electrostatic discharge
