The MSI Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E motherboard revolutionizes your computer’s performance, as it incorporates the brand-new Intel Socket 1851 and the top-tier Z890 Chipset. It is specially designed to fully support the innovative Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2). With durable, premium-quality materials, this motherboard is fully prepared to handle Intel’s advanced architecture, offering top stability and maximum computing power for non-stop gaming and demanding workloads 24/7.
Product Details
- Size
- ATX
- Type
- Desktop
Processor
- Supported Processors
- Intel
- Models
- Core Ultra 5, Core Ultra 7, Core Ultra 9
- Supported CPU Generation
- Arrow Lake
- Socket
- 1851
Chipset
- Model
- Intel Z890
Memory
- Memory type
- DDR5
- Quantity
- 4 DIMM Slots
- Memory Speeds
- 6400, 6400OC, 6600OC, 6800OC, 7000OC, 7200OC, 7600OC, 7800OC, 8000OC, 8200OC, 8266OC, 8400OC, 8600OC, 8666OC, 8800OC, 8933OC, 9066OC, 9200OC
- Memory Channels
- Dual Channel
Internal Connectors
- PCI Express x16 4.0
- 2 Slot
- PCI Express x16 5.0
- 1 Slot
- SATA III 6Gb/s
- 4 Port
- M.2 Type
- 1 PCIe 5.0 Port, 3 PCIe 4.0 Ports
- M.2 Slots
- 0
External Connectors
- Rear USB-A outputs
- 2 USB 2.0 Ports, 2 USB 3.0 Ports, 2 USB 3.2 Ports
- Rear USB-C outputs
- 1 USB 3.2 Port
- Ethernet (LAN)
- 1
- Screen Connections
- DisplayPort, HDMI
Specifications
- RGB Lighting
- No
- Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
- Yes
- Wi-Fi Generation
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Extra
- Bios Flashback, RGB Header
Sound
- Sound Card Channels
- 7.1
- Additional Audio Connections
- Optical S/PDIF
Top Specs
- Memory
- 4x DDR5
Important information
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Description
The MSI Z890 Gaming Plus WIFI6E motherboard is an excellent choice for your computer. With an Intel 1851 processor socket, it is compatible with the latest technologies and allows the use of Core Ultra 5, Core Ultra 7, and Core Ultra 9 processors. It facilitates installation in desktop computers thanks to its ATX form factor, offering ample space for all its capabilities.
The motherboard features advanced 7.1 channel audio and supports DDR5 memory, ensuring high performance and speeds starting from 4000 MT/s. It has 4 slots for SATA III 6Gb/s connections, ensuring optimal synchronization with most SSDs that require this protocol.
It also offers rich expansion capabilities with:
- Two PCI Express x16 4.0 slots
- One PCI Express x16 5.0 slot
- Four M.2 SSD slots, one of which is PCIe 5.0 and three are PCIe 4.0
At its core is the Intel Z890 chipset, guaranteeing compatibility and maximum performance. Additionally, it supports WiFi and Bluetooth, offering convenience when connecting to other devices.
This motherboard is ideal for gamers and for those who want to take full advantage of their computer's capabilities.
Ready for Intel® Core™ Ultra with the New Socket 1851
The MSI Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E motherboard revolutionizes your computer’s performance, as it incorporates the brand-new Intel Socket 1851 and the top-tier Z890 Chipset. It is specially designed to fully support the innovative Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2). With durable, premium-quality materials, this motherboard is fully prepared to handle Intel’s advanced architecture, offering top stability and maximum computing power for non-stop gaming and demanding workloads 24/7.
Unmatched DDR5 Memory Speeds up to 9200+ MHz
Step into the era of ultimate speeds with full support for next-generation DDR5 memory. The motherboard features 4 Dual Channel DIMM slots, which can accommodate the massive capacity of 256 GB total system memory (up to 64GB per single DIMM). Thanks to MSI's advanced Memory Boost technology and top-tier digital circuitry, your memory can reach the extreme overclocking frequency of 9200+ MHz (O.C.), eliminating any possible bottleneck in loading and multitasking.
Digital Power Delivery 14+1+1+1 Phase Duet Rail
To ensure the seamless operation of high-end Intel® Core™ Ultra processors under intense gaming or overclocking conditions, MSI equips the motherboard with a powerful digital power delivery system 14+1+1+1 phase Duet Rail with 55A DrMOS. The clean and stable power supply is supported by dual 8-pin CPU power connectors and Core Boost technology. Additionally, the entire board is based on a premium 6-layer PCB with 2oz thick copper and server-grade materials, offering top-tier thermal conductivity and durability.
Top Lightning PCIe 5.0 x16 and Quad M.2 Slot
The MSI Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E offers cutting-edge technology in expansion ports, featuring a main PCI-Express 5.0 x16 slot to unlock the full potential of modern graphics cards, as well as a Supplemental PCIe Power port for extra stability. In terms of storage, the motherboard impresses by integrating 4 M.2 NVMe SSD slots (as well as 4 SATA ports), supporting advanced RAID 0/1/5/10 configurations. This allows you to set up a high-speed multimedia center with lightning-fast file transfer speeds.
Ultra-Fast Intel® Killer™ 5Gbps Network and Wi-Fi 6E
Network connectivity reaches professional levels, ensuring lag-free online gaming and instant streaming. The motherboard features the premium Intel® Killer™ E5000 5Gbps LAN controller, which offers five times the speed compared to classic Gigabit Ethernet. At the same time, the built-in Wi-Fi 6E module allows you to connect wirelessly to the ultra-clear 6GHz frequency band, providing massive bandwidth, and it also comes with Bluetooth 5.3 for connecting all your favorite wireless accessories.
Rich Back Panel, Full RGB, and EZ DIY Features
On the Back Panel you will find a variety of ports such as HDMI, DisplayPort, USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-A and Type-C), as well as the BIOS FlashBack button for easy system updates. Inside, the ATX motherboard (30.5 x 24.4 cm) offers 1 RGB header (JRGB) and 3 Addressable V2 RGB connectors (JARGB_V2) for lighting control, 7 headers for fans/liquid cooling, as well as smart EZ DIY features for easy tool-free assembly.