- DDR4 Boost, advanced technology to provide clean data signals to benefit better performance and stability of gaming
- Core Boost, fully digital power design to support more cores providing better performance
- Digital PWM
- Turbo M.2, PCI-E Gen3 x4 capability maximizes performance for SSDs with NVME
- Excellent Network Solution, 2.5G lan with lan manager provide the best experience for gaming
- Lightning 20G, built-in USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports for speeds up to 20Gbps
- PCI-E Steel Armor, protecting VGA cards from potential bending as well as electromagnetic interference
Specifications
Description
Product Details
- Size
- ATX
- Type
- Desktop
Processor
- Supported Processors
- Intel
- Models
- 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, 2400, 2666, 2933, 3000OC, 3200OC, 3300OC, 3333OC, 3400OC, 3466OC, 3600OC, 3733OC, 3866OC, 4000OC, 4133OC, 4200OC, 4266OC, 4300OC, 4400OC, 4533OC, 4600OC, 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, 5 USB 3.2 Ports
- Rear USB-C outputs
- 1 USB 3.2 Port
- Ethernet (LAN)
- 2
- Screen Connections
- DisplayPort, HDMI
Specifications
- RGB Lighting
- No
- WiFi/Bluetooth
- No
- Extra
- RGB Header
Sound
- Sound Card Channels
- 7.1
- Additional Audio Connections
- Optical S/PDIF
Top Specs
- Memory
- -
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.
Description
Conquer the Battlefield, The MAG series was born through rigorous quality testing and designed to be a symbol of sturdiness and durability. Focused on providing the best user experience, the MAG series has a simple installation process coupled with a friendly user interface making it the best choice for entry level gamers.
It features the Intel Z490 chipset, supporting tenth generation Intel processors with Socket 1200. It has four memory slots for up to 128GB of DDR4 dual channel memory, which can be overclocked up to 5000 MHz.
Features
- DDR4 Boost, advanced technology to provide clean data signals to benefit better performance and stability of gaming
- Core Boost, fully digital power design to support more cores providing better performance
- Digital PWM
- Turbo M.2, PCI-E Gen3 x4 capability maximizes performance for SSDs with NVME
- Excellent Network Solution, 2.5G lan with lan manager provide the best experience for gaming
- Lightning 20G, built-in USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports for speeds up to 20Gbps
- PCI-E Steel Armor, protecting VGA cards from potential bending as well as electromagnetic interference
Cooling
- Pump Fan Support, water cooling control for better cooling and noise performance
- M.2 Shield Frozr, enhanced cooling system for the SSD, keeps it safe and lets it run faster
- Heatsinks with 7W/mk Thermal Pad, offer better heat transfer from the heatsink
With pre-installed IO shielding, it makes the installation process easier and safer. The pending patent design protects the IO ports and also prevents damage from electrostatic discharges, making your motherboard a strong foundation for gaming.
DDR4 Boost
MSI conducts thorough memory tests with the most popular memory brands under extreme conditions to ensure that your system operates reliably in any situation. Our memory partners include brands such as Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, G.Skill, and many others to optimize memory modules, configurations, and even improve overclocking.
The MSI OC LAB is not just about extreme overclocking. Compared to the XMP profile of the Z390 motherboard memory, MSI has greatly improved performance and efficiency for Z490 motherboards. Easy activation of the XMP profile with automatic power settings for the best memory speed and stability.
XMP
The XMP (Extreme Memory Profiles) memory profiles in the MSI BIOS have been tested and certified by the MSI OC LAB. It is easy to activate with automatic power settings to achieve the best memory speed and stability.
Storage
The MSI MAG series motherboards support all the latest storage standards, allowing users to connect any high-speed storage device. The highest efficiency makes your work easier.
Intel Optane
Computer enthusiasts can now enjoy the performance of an SSD on their hard drive by combining it with the new Intel Optane memory device. Intel Optane technology provides an unparalleled combination of high performance, low latency, high quality services, and high durability.
MSI Center
The brand new MSI Center unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single central application. Take control of advanced motherboard features and unleash limitless possibilities.
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.
Lightning USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20G
Using USB 3.2 devices has never been faster! Featuring the Lighting ASmedia 3241 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 controller, MSI motherboards offer unprecedented USB speeds of up to 20Gb/s when connecting to the rear USB Type-C. The Lightning USB 20G ports are gold-plated to ensure better signal and performance.
Mystic Light
Add color and vibrant 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? The Mystic Light Extension will help you have a more attractive way to decorate your gaming setup with LED strips and still under the control of the Mystic Light application.