MSI MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS
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Note: this motherboard only works with 10th generation Intel processors, with an LGA 1200 socket.
The MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Plus is a motherboard for gamers who select and place their own hardware components. Thanks to the Intel Z490 chipset, this motherboard is optimized for Intel Comet Lake processors. The ATX motherboard is designed in such a way that your components stay extra cooled by the heatsinks. You can connect 2 video cards for combined graphics power via AMD Crossfire. In addition, the Plus offers space for two M.2 SSDs, which allow you to create a fast storage. The M.2 slots have a heatsink, so they stay better cooled. This motherboard has 4 RAM slots for RAM with a maximum speed of 4133Hz. You can boost your computer to a higher speed with the MSI software, so all your favorite games run smoothly. You can also set the RGB lighting as the finishing touch for your gaming setup.
Socket (CPU) | 1200 (10th gen Intel), 1200 (11th gen Intel) | |
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Motherboard chipset | Intel Z490 | |
Form factor (motherboards) | ATX | |
Total number of RAM slots | 4 | |
Nubmber of M.2 connectors | 2 | |
PCI Express x16 slots | 2 | |
Built-in WiFi | ||
Number of Ethernet ports | 1 |
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Fits perfectly in my new gaming PC.
Gianni K
18 August 2020
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Always well done
Jonas Okyekyeku
18 August 2021
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I'm a huge noob when it comes to building a PC. my authism is quietly becoming RGB, and lots of it. so when I got tired of my old Lenovo case, I bought a Corsair (I hang between corsair and razer fanboy in xD) 4000x with rgb fans and an AOI cooler (also Corsair. Then I found out that my original Lenovo MB was not compatible due to Missing USB-C connection and USB 2.0
this MSI MO was favorably priced, because instead of returning the case I stubbornly dived into the matter and bought me this MO with a new Intelli i5 11600 and the latter raised the price considerably. I'm not a hardcore gamer or just casual so love RGB....
But now the clue; MSI does not partner with Corsair Icue.
so I can't say anything smart about what's so good about this MO. only what's wrong with it and that's up to MSI, because they don't implement collaboration.
tristan De Puijker
13 September 2022
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Product number | 864032 | |
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Manufacturer code | MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS | |
Brand | MSI | |
Warranty | 3 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue | |
Old product returned for free |
Form factor (motherboards) | ATX |
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Chipset brand | Intel | |
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Motherboard chipset | Intel Z490 | |
Socket (CPU) | 1200 (10th gen Intel), 1200 (11th gen Intel) | |
Chipset cooler (motherboards) | Passive |
Total number of RAM slots | 4 | |
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Voltage RAM | 1.35V | |
Memory speed | 4133 Hz | |
Number of memory channels | Dual channel (2) |
PCI Express x1 slots | 3 | |
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PCI Express x16 slots | 2 |
Nubmber of M.2 connectors | 2 |
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Built-in WiFi | ||
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Bluetooth |
DisplayPort connector | |
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HDMI connector | |
DVI connector | |
VGA connector |
Headphone jack | ||
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Number of headphone jacks | 5 | |
Digital optical connector | ||
Number of digital optical inputs | 0 | |
Number of digital optical outputs | 1 | |
Audio processor | Realtek ALC1220 | |
Number of audio channels | 7 | |
Number of subwoofer channels | 1 |
Number of colors lighting | 16.8 million | |
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Zones separately lit | ||
Lighting connectable with peripherals | ||
Zone lighting | Front, Logo, Side(s) |