MSI MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS
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MSI MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS
The MSI motherboard is built using the Intel Z490 chipset, and it has the Intel 1200 socket for CPU insertion. As you would expect,, it is also equipped with a sound card for 8 channels. For a quicker PC, the MSI MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS has compatibility with Intel Optane RAM. It is a very large motherboard for extremely powerful systems that employ multiple hardware cards and complex cooling. If you want to build a PC with this motherboard model, you will require a compatible ATX format PC case.
MSI MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS Motherboard Key Features
- Intel 1200 socket and Intel Z490 chipset
- MSI MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS format: ATX
- Integrated audio card for 8 channels
- Supports quick Intel Optane technology
- DDR4 RAM type with DIMM design
MSI MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS Motherboard Connectivity
RAM is extremely important, so this MSI motherboard is equipped with 4 RAM slots. You can make use of DDR4 type DIMM RAM. This motherboard is compatible with models with a clock speed of up to 5000 MHz.
MSI MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS Connectivity
The motherboard is designed for 2 graphics cards with PCI Express 16x slots. The internal interface has a total of 2 popular M.2 slots. In terms of USB adaptors, it has 2 × USB 2.0, 2 × USB type 3.0 (3.1 gen1) and 2 × of the fast 3.1 (3.1 gen2) type ports.
What Else Can the MSI MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS Motherboard Do?
- The motherboard comes with a built-in Realtek ALC1200 sound card
- Other cool points in this model's favour encompass characteristics such as AMD CrossFire Technologies
- External communication interfaces: DisplayPort, HDMI, Jack, PS/2, RJ-45 (LAN) 2.5Gbps, S/PDIF , USB 2.0, USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.2 Gen 2 and USB-C
- Internal interfaces: ARGB LED Header, COM header, M2 Socket, RGB LED Header, Serial ATA III, Thunderbolt header, USB 2.0 header, USB 3.2 Gen 1 header and USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) header
- M.2 will come in handy when you are installing super fast SSDs
- The motherboard is compatible with Intel Optane technology, so you can increase the speed of your setup by buying extra memory hardware
- The motherboard supports RAM modules with a clock speed of up to 5000 MHz
- SATA III: 6 ×
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Micro-Star International Co Ltd. C/O MSI Computer Europe BV, Science Park Eindhoven 5706, 5692 ER, Son, Netherlands, [email protected]
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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