The MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Edge WiFi is a motherboard that supports 10th and 11th generation Intel Core processors, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors with an LGA 1200 socket. It is equipped with the Intel Z490 chipset and provides various features and connectivity options.
In terms of memory, it has four DDR4 memory slots that support up to a maximum of 128GB of memory. The supported memory speeds range from 2133MHz to over 5000MHz, depending on the configuration.
The expansion slots include one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot that supports PCIe 4.0 for 11th gen Intel CPUs and PCIe 3.0 for 10th gen Intel CPUs. There is also a PCIe 3.0 x16 slot operating in x4 mode from the chipset and two PCIe x1 slots from the chipset.
For onboard graphics, it offers an HDMI port with a maximum resolution of 4096×2160 @ 30Hz and a DisplayPort with a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz. It also supports AMD 2-Way CrossFire Technology for multi-GPU setups.
In terms of storage, the motherboard provides six SATA 6Gb/s ports and two M.2 slots. The M.2_1 slot supports PCIe 4.0 x4/3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s modes, while the M.2_2 slot supports 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. It is also Intel Optane Memory Ready.
The motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices and RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 PCIe storage devices.
For USB connectivity, it offers a variety of ports, including USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A, USB 2.0, and a USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 20Gbps Type-C port. There are also internal USB connectors for additional ports.
The audio is powered by the Realtek ALC1200-VD1 codec, providing 7.1-channel high-definition audio with S/PDIF output. The networking capabilities include a Realtek RTL8125B-CG 2.5G LAN controller and an Intel AX201 module that supports WiFi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) and Bluetooth 5.1.
Internally, it offers various connectors for power, storage, USB, fans, audio, and more. The ATX form factor ensures compatibility with standard ATX cases.
Overall, the MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Edge WiFi is a feature-rich motherboard designed for gaming and high-performance computing with support for the latest Intel processors and a range of connectivity options.
Warranty: 06 Months
