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MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X ATX Socket 1200 Intel Z490 Express motherboard - 4x DDR4 - SATA 6Gb/s M.2 PCI-E NVMe - USB 3.2 - 3x PCI-Express 3.0 16x - Wi-Fi 6 AX - LAN 2.5 GbE
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MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X

ATX Socket 1200 Intel Z490 Express motherboard - 4x DDR4 - SATA 6Gb/s M.2 PCI-E NVMe - USB 3.2 - 3x PCI-Express 3.0 16x - Wi-Fi 6 AX - LAN 2.5 GbE

Last price 399€95
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Overview

Design and performance enhancements

MSI motherboards offer all the necessary solutions for gamers and professionals. Optimized processor and memory performance, as well as USB storage and data transfer speed, ensure that your gaming experience is seamless. The design of the MPG Z490 CARBON EK X motherboard is inspired by supercars and features Mystic Light RGB LED backlight technology. The MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X is designed to accommodate Intel's 10th generation Comet Lake-S processors on socket LGA 1200. It will allow the assembly of a powerful and versatile configuration capable of performing all tasks. Gaming, streaming, intensive multitasking, multimedia creation, it is the ideal solution to design a high-end PC with high performance.

It also supports DDR4 RAM, PCI-Express 3.0 16x graphics cards, SATA 6 Gb/s and M.2 PCI-E NVMe drives, and USB 3.1 and USB 3.2 devices . With MSI's quality manufacturing and a host of proprietary utilities, it represents a long-term investment.

MSI MPG Z490 Z490 CARBON EK X

  • Support for 10th generation Intel Core processors on socket LGA 1200
  • DDR4 memory support, up to 4800 MHz (OC)
  • Digital power supply with 12-phase Duet Rail power supply, 8 + 4 pin power connectors and Core Boost and DDR4 Boost technologies
  • Watercooling of processor and VRM module with customised EK monoblock
  • MYSTIC LIGHT: 16.8M colours / 29 effects available
  • 2.5 GbE LAN + 6 AX Wi-Fi: Ultra-fast network connections
  • Turbo M.2: Support for PCI-E NVMe M.2 SSDs
  • USB 3.2 (Gen 2x2) with 20Gb/s bandwidth and USB Type-C connector
  • Audio Boost: High quality audio for outstanding sound quality

10th Generation Intel Core Processor


With top-notch gaming performance, smooth virtual reality, and intensive multitasking, the 10th generation Intel Core processors are ultra versatile and at home in any situation. Intel Comet Lake-S processors deliver dazzling performance with high base frequencies, even more cores and threads, and a high-level cache. Their moderate TDPs allow them to offer high operating frequencies while keeping power consumption under control.

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General information

Product name

 MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X

Brand

 MSI

Model

 MPG Z490 CARBON EK X

Processor

Processor support

 Intel 1200

Number of CPUs supported

 1

Chipset

Chipset

 Intel Z490 Express

Memory

Memory format

 4 X DIMM 288-pin (DDR4)

Memory Frequency(ies)

 DDR4 3866 MHz
DDR4 3733 MHz
DDR4 3600 MHz
DDR4 3466 MHz
DDR4 3400 MHz
DDR4 3333 MHz
DDR4 3300 MHz
DDR4 3200 MHz
DDR4 3000 MHz
DDR4 2933 MHz
DDR4 2666 MHz
DDR4 4000 MHz
DDR4 4133 MHz
DDR4 4200 MHz
DDR4 4300 MHz
DDR4 2400 MHz
DDR4 2133 MHz
DDR4 4400 MHz
DDR4 4533 MHz
DDR4 4600 MHz
DDR4 4800 MHz

Memory type

 DDR4

Memory technology

 Dual Channel

Maximum RAM capacity per slot

 32 GB

Maximum RAM capacity

 128 GB

Graphic

Integrated graphics controller

 No

Compatible graphics core integrated in the CPU

 Yes

Expansion slots

Graphic connector(s)

 1 X PCI Express 3.0 x16 (x8)
1 X PCI Express 3.0 16x (x4)
1 X PCI Express 3.0 x16

Number and Type of slots

 2 X PCI Express 3.0 x1

Multi-GPU type

 3-way CrossFireX
CrossFireX
SLI

Audio

Audio Chipset

 Realtek ALC1220

Number of audio channels

 8

Network

Number of ports/Ethernet controler

 1 X Realtek RTL8125B

Network standard(s)

 Bluetooth 5.1
2.5 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet (2.5 GbE)
Wi-Fi 6 AX

Wi-Fi

 Yes

Storage

RAID supported

 Yes

Hard drives connectors

 6 X Serial ATA 6Gb/s (SATA Revision 3)
2 X M.2 - PCI-E 3.0 x4 + SATA 6 Gb/s

Number of M.2 slot(s)

 2

Supported RAID Modes

 5
10
1
0

Connectivity

Rear panel connectors

 1 X HDMI Female
1 X DisplayPort Female
1 X USB 3.2 Type C
4 X USB 3.1
2 X USB 2.0
1 X RJ45 Female
1 X MiniDin 6 Female (PS/2)
1 X Digital audio S/PDIF Optical
5 X 3.5mm Jack Female Stereo
2 X SMA Female

Additional connectors

 1 X LED RGB connector(s)
2 X Addressable LED RGB connector(s)
TPM
Front panel audio
Chassis intrusion
1 X +12V (Power supply P4)
1 X +12V (Power supply P8)
1 X ATX 24 Pin
1 X Serial (RS-232)
4 X Internal USB 2.0
2 X Internal USB 3.0
1 X Internal USB 3.1 Type C

Physical characteristics

Motherboard format

 ATX

Length

 305 mm

Width

 244 mm

Equipment

Advanced overclocking features

 Yes

Use

 Gamer

LED

 Yes

Warranties

Commercial warranty

 Seller 2 years

Legal warranty

 See terms & conditions

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Product referenced on 1 Jul 2020

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