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ATX motherboard in black with silver heatsinks and grey PCIe slots

MSI

MSI MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK Intel motherboard

SKU CH-ZJCE-W622Z

LGA 1200 ATX board with Intel Z490 chipset supports 10th and 11th Gen Core, dual-channel DDR4 up to 128GB and 2.5G plus 1G LAN

  • ProcessorSupports 10th Gen Intel Core™, 11th Gen Intel Core™, Pentium
  • ChipsetIntel Z490
  • CPU socketLGA 1200
  • Supported memorySupport dual-channel DDR4 2133/2200/2400/2666/2800/3000/3200
  • Max supported RAM128 GB
  • PCI slots1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from CPU) Support up to PCIe 4.0 for 1
  • Supports 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1200 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 128 GB across a wide frequency range
  • PCIe 4.0 ready with 11th Gen CPUs for faster graphics and storage
  • Dual LAN with 2.5 Gbps and 1 Gbps controllers for flexible networking
  • 1-channel high-definition audio with Realtek ALC1200 codec

Core platform

The MSI MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK is an ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z490 chipset and the LGA 1200 socket. It supports 10th Gen and 11th Gen Intel Core processors along with Pentium Gold and Celeron CPUs for the same socket. Dual-channel DDR4 memory runs at speeds from 2133 MHz up to 4000 MHz with a maximum capacity of 128 GB.

Expansion fit

The board provides one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot when paired with an 11th Gen CPU and PCIe 3.0 x16 with a 10th Gen CPU, plus a second x16 slot wired for x4 mode and two x1 slots. Six SATA III ports and two M.2 interfaces handle storage, while dual LAN controllers — a 2.5 G Realtek and a 1 G Intel — serve networking. Users needing more than two full-length cards or more than six SATA devices should look elsewhere.

Deciding spec

The LGA 1200 socket and Z490 chipset combination determines compatibility; only 10th and 11th Gen Intel desktop processors fit this board, and memory must be DDR4. Verify your CPU generation and memory type before purchasing.

How it compares

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Price $121.99
Pricier than about 62% of the 2,965 comparable items (median $97.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK
Model nameMSI MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK
Processor
ProcessorSupports 10th Gen Intel Core™, 11th Gen Intel Core™, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket
CPU socketLGA 1200
ChipsetIntel Z490
Memory
Supported memorySupport dual-channel DDR4 2133/2200/2400/2666/2800/3000/3200/3400/3600/3800/4000 MHz memory
Max supported RAM128 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support2XM.2 interface
6XSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1200-VD1 Codec
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1x Realtek RTL8125B-CG 2.5G LAN Controller + 1x Intel I219 V 1G LAN
Ports & slots
Onboard USB headersIntel Z490 Chipset
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbit/s Type-A port on the back panel
7x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbit/s (4 Type-A ports on the back panel, 2 ports through the internal USB connector, 1 Type-C internal connector)
2x USB 2.0 ports on the back panel
4x USB 2.0 ports available through the internal USB connectors, hub-GL850G
ASMedia ASM3241
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 20 Gbit/s Type-C port on the back panel

Questions about this item

How loud and hot does the VRM area get when the board runs a 10th or 11th Gen Intel Core processor all day?

The board uses an extended heatsink and 7W/mK thermal pad on the VRM section, keeping temperatures low enough for continuous full-load operation with 10th or 11th Gen Intel Core CPUs in the LGA 1200 socket.

What CPU cooler mounting hardware must I already own to install this LGA 1200 motherboard in my chassis?

You need a cooler that includes the LGA 1200 mounting kit or a separate LGA 1200 retention bracket; the board itself only supplies the socket and back-plate cut-out.

Will my existing PCIe 3.0 graphics card and SATA SSDs work at full speed alongside the Z490 chipset on this board?

Yes — the primary x16 slot runs at PCIe 3.0 with a 10th Gen CPU and the six SATA III ports operate at full 6 Gbps regardless of processor generation.

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