LAN with LAN Manager and Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX Solution: Upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia use. Delivers a secure, stable and fast network connection There are four boards worth considering, but our two top choices are the Gigabyte Z490i Aorus Ultra or MSI Z490i Unify. Between those two, it's one of those situations where they're so evenly matched that you can't go wrong. The Gigabyte board offers extra USB ports on the I/O panel and has the slightly better board layout that doesn't see some of the SATA ports oddly positioned. It's minor stuff, but that's what gets the Z490i Aorus Ultra over the line for me. SATA 6Gb/s ports 2x M.2 slots (Key M) Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s M2_1 slot supports 2242/ 2260 /2280/ 22110 storage devices M2_2 slot supports 2242/ 2260 /2280 storage devices Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 PCIe storage devices Frozr Heatsink Design:Designed with the patented fan and double ball bearings to provide the best performance for enthusiast gamers and prosumers.

Full of sharp and salient lines reflecting gorgeous colors design, perfect balance between appearance and performance with Extended Heatsink Design, Frozr Heatsink Design, Core boost, Lightning Gen4, Pre-installed I/O Shielding and Mystic Light Still aimed at gamers, the MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Edge WIFI sits below the Z490 Gaming Carbon WIFI with less overall features, but still has plenty for gamers to sink their teeth into. Some of the primary features include two PCIe 3.0 x4 slots and six SATA ports, with an Intel Wi-Fi 6 wireless interface, a single Realtek 2.5 G Ethernet port, and four memory slots with support for up to DDR4-4800. Of course, like the Prime Z490-P, the MicroATX version is very limited in terms of features, but that's just par for the course at this price point. x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB Supports 1R 2133/2666/2933 MHz 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 4800+ MHz 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4266+ MHz 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ MHz 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz Supports Dual-Channel mode Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) Unleash the potential of your PC with the MPG Z490 Edge Gaming Motherboard from MSI. Be ready to game in style whilst experiencing MSI’s exclusive premium features including core boost technology, 6-layer PCB, digital PWM and PCI-e steel armour. With a built-in USB 3.2 Gen 2 port, MSI pushes the limits in connectivity as well as performance. The Features of MPG Z490 Edge Gaming Motherboard at a Glance:Aluminium cover on the heatsink provides advanced heat dissipation and further stability for high-end processors Realtek® RTL8125B-CG 2.5G LAN Controller Intel® AX201 Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, MU-MINO Rx, 2.4GHz-5GHz (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps WiFi 6 Pre-Certified Supports Bluetooth® 5.1 , FIPS, FISMA

M.2 Shield Frozr: Both M.2 slots with Shield Frozr to built for high performance system and non-stop gaming experience Intel Turbo USB 3.2 Gen 2: Powered by Intel USB 3.2 Gen 2 controller, Turbo USB ensures an uninterrupted connection with more stability and fastest USB speeds Besides that, this board also features a 4-pin CPU fan connector 1x 4-pin water pump connector, 6x 4-pin system fan connectors, 1x front panel audio connector, 2x system panel connectors, 1x chassis intrusion connector, 1x Clear CMOS jumper, 2x 4-pin RGB LED connectors, 2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors. About SATA connectors, the MSI Z490 Gaming Edge Wifi’s get 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors. PCI connectors The Vision G also offers two extra USB 3.2 ports on the I/O panel, though it drops Gigabit networking while retaining 2.5 Gbit LAN. In terms of VRM performance the Vision G is roughly on par with the Tomahawk.Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 4.0, Lightning Gen4 x4M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr, StoreMI, AMD Turbo USB 3.2GEN2

pin ATX main power connector 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector 1x 4-pin water pump connector 6x 4-pin system fan connectors 1x front panel audio connector 2x system panel connectors 1x chassis intrusion connector 1x Clear CMOS jumper 2x 4-pin RGB LED connectors 2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors 1x TPM module connector 1x TBT connector 1x RTD3 connector

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Unfortunately, it looks like all of the innovative ideas from MSI with different colors and finishes are essentially dedicated to high-priced motherboards like the MSI MPG Z590 Gaming Force. As previously mentioned, the Z490 chipset is a good compromise between cheap prices but fewer features than the Z590. Nonetheless, the Z490 chipset is still regarded as a high-end chipset, targeting enthusiasts.

HDMI port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 @ 30Hz 1x DisplayPort port supports a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz AUDIO BOOST 4 with NAHIMIC 3: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience In addition to controlled pump fan support, an all-metal extended heatsink enables superior heat dissipation to ensure added stability for high-end processors running at full speed. Heat transfer is even boosted by the 7W/mk thermal pad, providing improved heat transfer. The MPG Z490’S M.2 Shield Frozr boasts a strengthened built-in thermal solution that not only keeps M.2 SSDs safe, but it also prevents them from throttling and makes them run faster. High-Speed Transmission Premium Thermal Solution: Extended Heatsink Design and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop gaming experience

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This buying guide is intended to simplify the process of choosing a new of Z490 motherboard, but in doing so we've had to overlook a huge swath of boards inevitably. The primary goal is to help you avoid any bad boards which are often found at the entry-level, Mini-ITX, and Micro ATX segments. Lightning USB 20G: Được cung cấp bởi bộ điều khiển ASmedia 3241 USB 3.2 Gen2x2, cung cấp tốc độ USB chưa từng thấy lên tới 20Gb / giây với USB Type-C Set Core Power Free: Extended Heatsink Design, Core Boost, Digital PWM IC, 8+4 pin CPU power connector, GameBoost, DDR4 Boost AUDIO BOOST 4: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience