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ATX motherboard, black PCB, silver heatsinks, pre-installed I/O shield

MSI

MSI MAG Z390 TOMAHAWK Intel motherboard

SKU CH-7ZEK-ZYGJJ

LGA 1151 Z390 ATX board with DDR4 to 4400 MHz, 128 GB max, dual Intel LAN and Mystic Light RGB

  • ProcessorSupports Intel Core 9000 Series family / 8th Gen Intel Core
  • ChipsetIntel Z390
  • CPU socketLGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic: 1 x HDMI port
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin
  • Supported memoryDDR4 4400(OC)/ 4300(OC)/ 4266(OC)/ 4200(OC)/ 4133(OC)/ 4000(
  • Supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1151 socket
  • DDR4 memory up to 4400 MHz OC across four slots for 128 GB maximum
  • Dual Intel LAN plus Intel CNVi ready for reliable wired connectivity
  • Two Turbo M.2 slots with M.2 Shield Frozr for high-speed storage
  • Mystic Light RGB with 16.8 million colours and 29 effects in one click

Military-inspired Z390 ATX motherboard

The MSI MAG Z390 TOMAHAWK is an ATX motherboard built around the Intel Z390 chipset for LGA 1151 300-series processors. It supports 9th and 8th generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron CPUs with up to 128 GB of DDR4 memory across four 288-pin slots running dual-channel. Integrated graphics are served by HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.2 outputs on the pre-installed I/O shield. Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports and two Turbo M.2 slots share bandwidth for storage flexibility.

Suits 9th/8th Gen Intel builders needing extended

This board fits builders assembling a 9th or 8th generation Intel system who value the extended heatsink design, dual Intel LAN and pre-fitted I/O shield for simpler assembly. It will not accept older LGA 1151 CPUs, so owners of 6th or 7th generation processors must choose a different platform. The military-inspired armour and Mystic Light RGB control appeal to users who want a cohesive look without extra software complexity.

DDR4 overclock ceiling reaches 4400 MHz

The decisive specification is the DDR4 memory support list that tops out at 4400 MHz when overclocked, with a long ladder of intermediate steps down to the native 2133 MHz. If your memory kit targets speeds at or below this ceiling the board can run it; if you need higher validated frequencies you must select a different motherboard.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameMAG Z390 TOMAHAWK
Processor
ProcessorSupports Intel Core 9000 Series family / 8th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1151 socket * Not backward compatible with older generation of LGA 1151 CPUs
CPU socketLGA 1151 (300 Series)
ChipsetIntel Z390
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin
Supported memoryDDR4 4400(OC)/ 4300(OC)/ 4266(OC)/ 4200(OC)/ 4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3300(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133
Max supported RAM128 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* * M.2 slots and SATA ports share the bandwidth. Please refer to user manual for details.

Questions about this item

What ATX case and power connectors does the MSI MAG Z390 TOMAHAWK require to fit and mount?

The board uses the standard ATX form factor and needs an 8-pin plus a 4-pin CPU power connector from the PSU.

How is the pre-installed I/O shield installed, and what step do builders often miss?

The shield is already attached to the motherboard, so you only need to align the board with the case standoffs and secure it with screws; the common mistake is forgetting the standoffs.

What memory upgrades or replacements will the board need later?

It supports DDR4 modules up to 128 GB across four 288-pin slots running at speeds from 2133 to 4400(OC) MHz in dual-channel mode.

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