MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X

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Product Specification

CPU
Chipset : Intel Z490
CPU Socket : LGA 1200
Back Panel I/O
USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
4 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
2 x USB 2.0 Type-A
Thunderbolt : None
Display
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
Audio
5 x 3.5 mm
1 x S/PDIF
Ethernet / Controller : 1 x Realtek RTL8125B 2.5Gigabit
PS/2 : 1 x Combo
Wi-Fi Antenna : 2 x Connector
Memory
Memory Slots : 4 x 288-Pin
Memory Support : DDR4 2133, 2400, 2666, 2933, 3000, 3200, 3300, 3333, 3400, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3866, 4000, 4133, 4200, 4266, 4300, 4400, 4533, 4600, 4800, 5000 MHz
Maximum Capacity : 128 GB
Channel Architecture : Dual Channel
ECC Support : Non-ECC Unbuffered
Storage Expansion
SATA : 6 x SATA III
M.2
1 x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 (PCIe 3.0 x4, SATA III)
1 x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280 (PCIe 3.0 x4, SATA III)
U.2 : None
Optane Memory Support : Yes
RAID Support
RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (SATA)
RAID 0, 1 (M.2)
Internal I/O
Expansion Slots
3 x PCIe 3.0 x16
2 x PCIe 3.0 x1
USB
1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 Header (Supports 1 USB Type-C Port)
1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header (Supports 2 USB Type-A Port)
2 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 4 USB Type-A Port)
Multi-GPU Support
2-Way NVIDIA SLI
3-Way AMD CrossFireX
Air Cooling
1 x 4-Pin CPU
6 x 4-Pin System
Liquid Cooling : 1 x 4-Pin Pump
Power Connectors
1 x 24-Pin Mainboard
1 x 8-Pin CPU
1 x 4-Pin CPU
Security : Chassis Intrusion, TPM Module
LED Header : 4 x RGB
Audio : None
Diagnostics : Clear CMOS
Add-On : 1 x Thunderbolt Card Header
Legacy : 1 x Serial
Front Panel I/O
I/O Connection Headers : AAFP, USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1
Audio
Audio Codec : Realtek ALC1220 (7.1-Channel)
Wireless
Bluetooth : 5.1
Wi-Fi : Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) (MU-MIMO)
Module Support : 1 E Key M.2
Software
Supported Operating Systems : Windows 10 (64-Bit)
Physical
Form Factor : ATX
Dimensions : 9.6 x 12" / 24.4 x 30.5 cm

MSI MPG Z490 Carbon EK X Gaming Motherboard (ATX, LGA 1200, Intel 10th Gen) Dual M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2, DDR4 4800+ OC, 2.5G LAN, HDMI/DisplayPort, SLI/CFX Support, Mystic Light RGB

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Take your gaming and PC-building experience to the next level with the MSI MPG Z490 Carbon EK X Gaming Motherboard. Designed for gamers, enthusiasts,  and creators. This motherboard is built to support Intel’s 10th-generation Core processors, including i9, i7, i5, and i3 chips. It uses the LGA 1200 socket, which ensures solid contact between the CPU and motherboard.

The MSI MPG Z490 Carbon EK X motherboard features 4 DDR4 DIMM slots, allowing you to install up to 128GB of RAM in total. These slots support dual-channel memory architecture, which means you will get smooth performance and fast responsiveness. As a standard ATX-sized motherboard, it offers a perfect balance between space and functionality. 

Product Features

  • Supports 10th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket.
  • Supports DDR4 Memory.
  • 4 DIMMs.
  • NVIDIA SLI & AMD CrossFireX.
  • HDMI & DisplayPort Outputs.
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Product Specification

CPU
Chipset : Intel Z490
CPU Socket : LGA 1200
Back Panel I/O
USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
4 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
2 x USB 2.0 Type-A
Thunderbolt : None
Display
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
Audio
5 x 3.5 mm
1 x S/PDIF
Ethernet / Controller : 1 x Realtek RTL8125B 2.5Gigabit
PS/2 : 1 x Combo
Wi-Fi Antenna : 2 x Connector
Memory
Memory Slots : 4 x 288-Pin
Memory Support : DDR4 2133, 2400, 2666, 2933, 3000, 3200, 3300, 3333, 3400, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3866, 4000, 4133, 4200, 4266, 4300, 4400, 4533, 4600, 4800, 5000 MHz
Maximum Capacity : 128 GB
Channel Architecture : Dual Channel
ECC Support : Non-ECC Unbuffered
Storage Expansion
SATA : 6 x SATA III
M.2
1 x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 (PCIe 3.0 x4, SATA III)
1 x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280 (PCIe 3.0 x4, SATA III)
U.2 : None
Optane Memory Support : Yes
RAID Support
RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (SATA)
RAID 0, 1 (M.2)
Internal I/O
Expansion Slots
3 x PCIe 3.0 x16
2 x PCIe 3.0 x1
USB
1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 Header (Supports 1 USB Type-C Port)
1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header (Supports 2 USB Type-A Port)
2 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 4 USB Type-A Port)
Multi-GPU Support
2-Way NVIDIA SLI
3-Way AMD CrossFireX
Air Cooling
1 x 4-Pin CPU
6 x 4-Pin System
Liquid Cooling : 1 x 4-Pin Pump
Power Connectors
1 x 24-Pin Mainboard
1 x 8-Pin CPU
1 x 4-Pin CPU
Security : Chassis Intrusion, TPM Module
LED Header : 4 x RGB
Audio : None
Diagnostics : Clear CMOS
Add-On : 1 x Thunderbolt Card Header
Legacy : 1 x Serial
Front Panel I/O
I/O Connection Headers : AAFP, USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1
Audio
Audio Codec : Realtek ALC1220 (7.1-Channel)
Wireless
Bluetooth : 5.1
Wi-Fi : Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) (MU-MIMO)
Module Support : 1 E Key M.2
Software
Supported Operating Systems : Windows 10 (64-Bit)
Physical
Form Factor : ATX
Dimensions : 9.6 x 12" / 24.4 x 30.5 cm