This MSI motherboard is based on the Intel Z490 chipset, and it uses the Intel 1200 socket for CPU insertion. As is the standard, it also has a sound card for 8 channels. For a quicker PC, the MSI MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK has compatibility with modern Intel Optane RAM. It is a larger motherboard for extremely powerful PC builds, which require multiple cards and complex cooling. If you want to use this model, you'll need a compatible ATX format case.
Computer RAM is something you obviously can't do without , so this MSI motherboard has a total of 4 RAM slots. You can pair it with DDR4 type DIMM memory . You can link them in dual-channel mode. It supports models with a clock speed of up to 5000 MHz.
The motherboard accommodates 2 graphics cards with PCI Express 16x slots. The internal interface has a total of 2 popular M.2 slots. In terms of USB ports, it has 2 × USB 2.0, 4 × USB type 3.0 (3.1 gen1) and 1 × of the fast 3.1 (3.1 gen2) type ports. You'll also find it has TPM for better security, an eyecatching RGB LED Header, and Thunderbolt
The Taiwanese company MSI (Micro-Star International) has earned a solid place in the world of IT, mainly producing motherboards for desktop computers. However, it also produces high quality graphics cards, barebone computers, notebook computers, networking products, servers, and many other computer components. MSI products support the latest technologies and provide the performance necessary for all applications. Recently, the company has begun making a name for itself in the growing segment of gaming notebooks.
This product is not an independently functional unit and may require professional installation.
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