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MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Plus ATX Motherboard with Intel 1200 Socket
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MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Plus ATX Motherboard with Intel 1200 SocketCode: 23303826

Key features:

  • 4 DDR4 Ram slots up to 5000(O.C.)
  • For Intel Comet/Rocket processors
  • Supports 2x PCI Express 3.0 x16
  • DisplayPort, HDMI connections
  • 6x Sata III and 2x M.2 slots
  • 4 USB 3.2 ports, 2 USB 2.0 ports
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Description

The MPG series is ideal for gamers, enabling full colour expression with advanced RGB lighting control and synchronisation. It features the Intel Z490 chipset, supporting tenth generation Intel processors with Socket 1200. It has four slots for up to 128 GB of total DDR4 dual channel memory, which can be overclocked up to 5000 MHz.

  • Supports 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core processors, Pentium Gold, and Celeron for LGA 1200 socket
  • Supports DDR4 memory, up to 5000(OC) MHz
  • Future-ready: Supports Lightning Gen 4 solution for the future
  • Enhanced power design: 12+1+1 Duet Rail power system, 8+4 pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, DDR4 Boost
  • Premium thermal solution: Extended heatsink design and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and uninterrupted gaming experience
  • 2.5G LAN: Upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia use. Delivers secure, stable, and fast network connection
  • Turbo M.2: Running at PCI-E Gen3 x4 maximizes performance for NVMe based SSDs
  • Pre-installed I/O shielding: Better EMI protection and easier installation
  • Intel Turbo USB 3.2 Gen 2: With Intel USB 3.2 Gen 2 controller, Turbo USB ensures uninterrupted connection with more stability and fastest USB speeds
  • Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality

Features

  • Core Boost, fully digital power design to support more cores providing better performance
  • 8+4 Pin power supply, supply from 8+4 pins to ensure sufficient power for high performance of multiple CPU cores
  • Digital PWM IC, high quality materials to help the system run smoothly in the most extreme conditions
  • DDR4 Boost, advanced technology to provide clean data signals to benefit better performance and game stability
  • Turbo M.2, PCI-E Gen3 x4 capability maximizes performance for SSDs with NVME
  • Turbo USB, USB 3.2 gen 2 for speeds up to 10 Gbps with Type C connector
  • Intel Turbo USB 3.2 Gen2, ensure a seamless connection with greater stability and USB speeds.
  • Excellent Network Solution, 2.5G lan with lan manager offer the best experience for gaming
  • Audio Boost, studio quality sound for an immersive audio experience.
  • Lightning Gen 4 Solution, the latest fourth generation PCI-E and M.2 connection with speeds up to 64GB/s
  • Multi-GPU, 2-way AMD CrossFire support with dedicated connector
  • PCI-E Steel Armor, protecting VGA cards from potential bending as well as electromagnetic interference

IO Shield

With pre-installed IO armor, it makes the installation process easier and safer. The design protects the IO ports and also prevents damage from electrostatic discharges, making your motherboard a strong foundation for gaming.

2.5G LAN

The 2.5Gbps LAN provides incredible data transfer speed faster than the general Gigabit LAN. It is a premium solution for demanding users.

USB 3.2 Gen 2

Read and write your files via USB faster than ever before. The MSI MPG series motherboards offer a wide range of options to connect and enhance USB devices, providing transfer speeds of 10Gbps through both USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C.

Mystic Light

Add color and vivid RGB lighting effects using MSI Mystic Light with 16.8 million colors and 29 LED effects.

Mystic Light Extension

Not satisfied with the decoration of your system yet? The Mystic Light Extension will help you have a more attractive way to decorate your computer with LED strips and still under the control of the Mystic Light application.

Manufacturer

MSI

Specifications

Product Details

Size
ATX
Type
Desktop

Processor

Supported Processors
Intel
Models
Celeron Dual Core, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, Core i9, Pentium Dual Core
Supported CPU Generation
Comet Lake
Socket
1200

Chipset

Model
Intel Z490

Memory

Memory type
DDR4
Quantity
4 DIMM Slots
Memory Speeds
2133, 2666, 2933, 4266OC, 4800OC
Memory Channels
Dual Channel

Internal Connectors

PCI Express x16 3.0
2 Slot
SATA III 6Gb/s
6 Port
M.2 Type
2 PCIe 4.0 Ports
M.2 Slots
0

External Connectors

Rear USB-A outputs
2 USB 2.0 Ports, 3 USB 3.2 Ports
Rear USB-C outputs
1 USB 3.2 Port
Ethernet (LAN)
1
Screen Connections
DisplayPort, HDMI

Specifications

RGB Lighting
Yes
WiFi/Bluetooth
No
Extra
RGB Header

Sound

Sound Card Channels
7.1
Additional Audio Connections
Optical S/PDIF

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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  • jennymt
    5
    5 out of 5 members found this review helpful
    jennymt

    One year later, everything works perfectly.
    My usage: soft gaming and everyday use of Microsoft office

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  • George Grigoriadis
    5
    2 out of 3 members found this review helpful
    George Grigoriadis

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    I will say it like most people do.
    The negative aspect is the lack of USB ports.

    Now let's talk about the general features.
    It has an i5-10400F processor along with some cheap G.Skill Aegis 16GB DDR4 RAM 2400Mhz.
    I won't say anything about its RGB because at the moment I have the Cougar MX-330-X which doesn't have a glass panel, so I don't really see it.
    2 M.2 ports with PCIe 4.0 (I have a Samsung 980 SSD 500GB M.2 installed and the system runs smoothly)
    6 SATA III ports for peace of mind if you want multiple hard drives or SSDs.
    Perfect for overclockers.
    It is beautiful (I had to mention it).

    In general, since I have never dealt with overclocking as I always had budget motherboards, I was a bit afraid, but with XMP, I gradually increased the RAM speed to 3200Mhz and noticed some FPS difference in all games, which is expected.
    That's it, happy shopping.

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  • Βαγγέλης Κάστας
    4
    2 out of 3 members found this review helpful
    Βαγγέλης Κάστας

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    As mentioned in previous comments, the motherboard is satisfactory for its job. It has decent gaming capabilities and is suitable for office/multimedia use.

    The major drawback (as already mentioned) is the lack of USB ports.

    However, since you know what you're buying, it can be considered a minor negative.

    I give it 4 stars because the LED is below average and borderline exists. Of course, you don't expect the case to show it, so that's also a minor negative. I have to mention it for the sake of evaluation.

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  • Bill Tsartsonis
    5
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful
    Bill Tsartsonis

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    After careful consideration, this specific motherboard was purchased for the i7 10700k and was easily installed in the NZXT H710. It was paired with 4x8 dimms of Vengeance RGB Pro 3600mhz RAM and the H115 Elite liquid cooling. I overclocked the CPU quite high at 4.8ghz, but it required more voltage than necessary (1.35-1.37v), resulting in higher temperatures. As a result, I underclocked it slightly and everything returned to normal. XMP was enabled for the RAM and the clocks were perfect without any issues. The BIOS was easy to navigate and update through the MSI Dragon Center, which I didn't know was possible. The temperatures are low and it's a beautiful motherboard, especially for a black build. It would have been great if it had 2 USB ports, if not more, considering the price

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  • georgios_sakellariou62
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful
    georgios_sakellariou62

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    It is very good for its price, this one came to me because one of the Asrock (z490 extreme 4) came defective, I should have bought the z490 mpg from the beginning but the rgb of the Asrock tempted me. Anyway, the motherboard is absolute value for money, as far as I remember it is also rev b which is very good at this price and features, it fit easily into the case and has plenty of ports, the only thing I missed was the rgb which I solved with an rgb controller and an rgb strip (I bought the controller because the motherboard didn't have a port for the specific strip I wanted as it was designed to only work with the controller of the same company). Get it with your eyes closed

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  • nick_kws
    5
    4 out of 4 members found this review helpful
    nick_kws

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    It is an amazing motherboard, suitable for gaming and everyday use.
    You can do a lot more with it.
    It features:
    Intel Core i5-10400F
    G.Skill TridentZ RGB 16GB DDR4-3200MHz with XMP profile, Boost DDR4, without any issues so far.
    Still using the onboard graphics card (waiting for GPU prices to drop), with a locked 75Hz monitor and it can handle light gaming without any problems. For example, LoL.
    Samsung 500GB M.2 SSD, another 2 Samsung 500GB SSDs, and the PC runs smoothly.
    For its price, along with Mystic Light (although I have all NZXT components) and being an official gaming partner, it is worth buying blindly.
    The BIOS still needs a bit of work, but it's been working fine so far.
    It is worth every penny and more.

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  • Mike_Stroulounis
    5
    6 out of 8 members found this review helpful
    Mike_Stroulounis

    For the money, it's an excellent choice hosting over a 10600k and a 1080, plus two m2. Of course, I would prefer more USB ports, but with a USB hub, you can easily get the job done. Overall, very satisfied and future proof!

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  • 5
    3 out of 7 members found this review helpful
    tsepetobsk

    Amazing result, very good choice the pc in 10 sec has opened and loaded drivers!!!

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  • 5
    4 out of 8 members found this review helpful
    maximos_tsismenakis

    It's amazing. The best for the money.

    I highly recommend it

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  • 5
    tsitosss

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  • 5
    Meto omrko

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  • 5
    Baios_Ntomprios

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  • 4
    Intellence
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  • 5
    Hel3na73

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  • 5
    karipidisvasilis

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  • 4
    Vasilis_Arsenis

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