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MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X Desktop Motherboard - Intel Chipset - Socket LGA-1200

$451.88
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Country of origin

  • Origin: China
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Overview

The MPG Z490 CARBON EK X comes with a custom-designed EK cooling solution, a monoblock that aesthetically blends with the motherboard. The iconic carbon fiber and matching engraved design shows its refined quality and distinctive looks. To unleash the high performing for 10th gen Intel core processors, the custom-designed EK cooling solution that offers pristine cooling for both the CPU and VRM power delivery section is used to prevent thermal throttling, allowing gamers to sustain heavy gaming loadings without the noisy environment. It's ready for everything!

Technical specifications

General Information

Manufacturer MSI
Manufacturer Part Number Z490CABEKX
Manufacturer Website Address http://www.msi.com
Brand Name MSI
Product Line MPG
Product Model Z490 CARBON EK X
Product Name MPG Z490 CARBON EK X Desktop Motherboard
Product Type Desktop Motherboard

Processor & Chipset

Chipset Manufacturer Intel
Chipset Model Z490
Total Processor Supported 1
Processor Socket Socket LGA-1200
Processor Supported Pentium GoldCoreCeleron
Multi GPU Supported SLICrossFire

Memory

Number of Memory Slots 4
Memory Form Factor DIMMUDIMM
Maximum Memory 128 GB
Memory Technology DDR4 SDRAM
Memory Speed Supported 2933 MHz2133 MHz2666 MHz4000 MHz4500 MHz4400 MHz5000 MHz
Intel Optane Memory Ready Yes

I/O Controller

Controller Type Serial ATA/600
RAID Supported Yes
RAID Levels 01015

Video

Onboard Video CPU Dependent Video

Audio

Audio Channels 7.1

Network & Communication

Bluetooth Yes
2.5Gigabit Ethernet Yes
Wireless LAN Yes
Wireless LAN Standard IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax

I/O Expansions

Total Number of Expansion Slots 5
Total Number of PCI Express Slots 5
Number of PCI Express x1 Slots 2
Number of PCI Express x16 Slots 3

Interfaces/Ports

Total Number of USB Ports 7
Number of USB 2.0 Ports 2
Number of USB 3.2 Ports 5
S / PDIF Yes
HDMI Yes
DisplayPort Yes
Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports 1

Onboard Interfaces

Number of SATA Interfaces 6
Number of M.2 Interfaces 2
Total Number of Onboard USB Ports 7
Number of Onboard USB 2.0 Ports 4
Number of Onboard USB 3.2 Ports 3

Physical Characteristics

Form Factor ATX
Width 12"
Depth 9.6"

Miscellaneous

Package Contents
  • MPG Z490 CARBON EK X Desktop Motherboard
  • Wi-Fi Antenna
  • EK Leak Tester
  • User Manual
  • MSI Case Badge
  • Product Registration Card
  • Driver DVD
  • Case Screw Guide
  • Quick Installation Guide
  • 2 x SATA Cables
  • 1 to 2 RGB LED Extension Y Cable
  • CORSAIR RGB LED Extention Cable
  • 1 x Rainbow RGB LED Extention Cable
  • Promotion Card
  • MSI Product Catalog
Country of Origin China

Warranty

Limited Warranty 3 Year

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