GAME IN STYLE

The MPG series brings out the best in gamers by allowing full expression in color with advanced RGB lighting control and synchronization. Experiment on another level of personalization with a front LED strip that provides convenient in-game and real time notifications. With the MPG series, transform your equipment into the center of attention and top leaderboards in style.

MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI

PREMIUM THERMAL SOLUTION

Heatsinks with 7W/mK Thermal Pad

7W/mK thermal pad provides better heat transfer to the heatsink

M.2 Shield Frozr

Strengthened built-in M.2 thermal solution. Keeps M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run faster.

Pump Fan Support

Control watercooling pump speeds for best flow and noise control.

Enlarged Chipset Heatsink

Larger heatsink for chipset ensures better heat dissipation and cooling effects.

MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI

HIGH-SPEED TRANSMISSION

Lightning 20G

Built-in USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 port, offers the 20Gbps transmission speed, 4X faster than USB 3.2 Gen 1.

Intel Wi-Fi 6

The latest wireless solution supports MU-MIMO and BSS color technology, delivering speeds up to 2400Mbps.

2.5G Network Solution

Featuring premium 2.5G LAN with LAN manager delivers better network experience.

DDR4 Boost

The fully isolated DDR circuit to deliver pure data signals for the best gaming and overclocking performance.

Twin Turbo M.2

With 2 x M.2 slots . Running at PCI-E Gen3 x4 maximizes performance for NVMe based SSDs.

MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI

EXCLUSIVE FEATURE

Core Boost Technology

Combining 8+4 pin power connectors and premium layout design, that is ready for unleashing the maximum performance.

6-Layer PCB

6 layer PCB provides higher performance and long-lasting system stability without any compromise.

Digital PWM

Highest quality component digital power IC makes sure your system runs smoothly under the most extreme conditions.

PCI-E Steel Armor

Protecting VGA cards against bending and EMI for better performance, stability and strength.

MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI

PREMIUM THERMAL SOLUTION

Heatsinks with 7W/mK Thermal Pad

7W/mK thermal pad provides better heat transfer to the heatsink

M.2 Shield Frozr

Strengthened built-in M.2 thermal solution. Keeps M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run faster.

Pump Fan Support

Control watercooling pump speeds for best flow and noise control.

Enlarged Chipset Heatsink

Larger heatsink for chipset ensures better heat dissipation and cooling effects.

MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI

HIGH-SPEED TRANSMISSION

Lightning 20G

Built-in USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 port, offers the 20Gbps transmission speed, 4X faster than USB 3.2 Gen 1.

Intel Wi-Fi 6

The latest wireless solution supports MU-MIMO and BSS color technology, delivering speeds up to 2400Mbps.

2.5G Network Solution

Featuring premium 2.5G LAN with LAN manager delivers better network experience.

DDR4 Boost

The fully isolated DDR circuit to deliver pure data signals for the best gaming and overclocking performance.

Twin Turbo M.2

With 2 x M.2 slots . Running at PCI-E Gen3 x4 maximizes performance for NVMe based SSDs.

MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI

EXCLUSIVE FEATURE

Core Boost Technology

Combining 8+4 pin power connectors and premium layout design, that is ready for unleashing the maximum performance.

6-Layer PCB

6 layer PCB provides higher performance and long-lasting system stability without any compromise.

Digital PWM

Highest quality component digital power IC makes sure your system runs smoothly under the most extreme conditions.

PCI-E Steel Armor

Protecting VGA cards against bending and EMI for better performance, stability and strength.

MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI

PREMIUM THERMAL SOLUTION

Heatsinks with 7W/mK Thermal Pad

7W/mK thermal pad provides better heat transfer to the heatsink

M.2 Shield Frozr

Strengthened built-in M.2 thermal solution. Keeps M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run faster.

Pump Fan Support

Control watercooling pump speeds for best flow and noise control.

Enlarged Chipset Heatsink

Larger heatsink for chipset ensures better heat dissipation and cooling effects.

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PREMIUM
HARDWARE DESIGN

With years of experience, MSI is no stranger to building high-performance motherboards. Our R&D and engineering teams have reviewed countless designs, evaluated a wide selection of high quality components, and developed products for reliability even under extreme conditions.

COOLING

POWER SOLUTION

DIY FRIENDLY

PROTECTION

• M.2 SHIELD FROZR

• FULLY FAN CONTROL

• PUMP FAN READY

M.2 SHIELD FROZR

World’s fastest SSDs can start to lower performance when getting hot. Part of the motherboards heatsink design, M.2 SHIELD FROZR is the next generation M.2 thermal solution to avoid this by offering the best thermal protection to make sure that SSD maintains maximum performance.

With MSI M.2 Shield FROZR

• – Prevents throttling
• – Maximizes drive performance
• – Higher maximum SSD speeds

Normal M.2 SSD

*performance vary by model configuration

ENHANCED
PERFORMANCE

High performance MSI motherboards are loaded with advanced features and the latest technology to overwhelm any challenge at hand no matter whether you’re a gamer, prosumer, or PC enthusiast.

MEMORY

STORAGE

BIOS & SOFTWARE

• DDR4 BOOST

• DDR4 ENHANCEMENT

• XMP

EXTREME STABILITY & COMPATIBILITY TESTING

MSI conducts thorough memory testing with the most popular memory brands under extreme conditions to ensure your system runs stable no matter what. Our memory partners include brands like Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, G.Skill and many more to optimize memory modules, configurations and even improve overclocking.

CONNECTIVITY

MSI motherboards are built with a variety of connectors to satisfy gamers. Enhanced audio, advanced LAN networking capabilities, USB and Mystic Light turn any gaming experience into an immerse one.

NETWORKING

AUDIO

USB

MYSTIC LIGHT

• 2.5G LAN

• WI-FI 6

• LAN MANAGER

HIGH-BANDWIDTH AND LOW-LATENCY NETWORK

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