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MSI

MSI MAG Z590 Torpedo DDR4 Intel motherboard

SKU CH-8N7G-BT90N

LGA 1200 ATX board with Intel Z590 chipset supporting 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors and DDR4 memory up to 5333 MHz

  • CPU socketLGA 1200
  • Supports 11th and 10th Gen Intel Core CPUs on LGA 1200 socket
  • DDR4 memory up to 3200 MT/s with 11th Gen Intel processors
  • Overclocked DDR4 reaches 5333 MT/s in 1DPC 1R configuration
  • Z590 chipset enables high-speed memory tuning for enthusiasts
  • Compatible with Intel Pentium Gold and Celeron processors for flexible builds

Intel Z590 platform

The MSI MAG Z590 Torpedo is an ATX motherboard built around the Intel Z590 chipset and LGA 1200 socket. It accepts 10th and 11th Generation Intel Core processors as well as Pentium Gold and Celeron CPUs. The board ships tested with an I/O shield and original packaging.

Memory scaling under load

DDR4 memory runs at JEDEC speeds of 2133, 2666, 2933 and 3200 MT/s depending on the installed processor generation. Overclocked memory frequencies vary by population: single-rank single-DIMM-per-channel reaches 5333 MT/s, dual-rank single-DIMM-per-channel reaches 4700 MT/s, single-rank dual-DIMM-per-channel reaches 4400 MT/s, and dual-rank dual-DIMM-per-channel reaches 4000 MT/s.

DDR4 interface limits

The practical ceiling for DDR4 on this platform is defined by the DIMM-per-channel count and rank configuration. Heavily populated layouts top out at 4000 MT/s, while the highest validated speeds require a single single-rank module per channel. Builders needing memory bandwidth beyond these DDR4 limits would need a different platform.

How it compares

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Price $106.99
Pricier than about 55% of the 2,965 comparable items (median $97.99).

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Specifications

Processor
CPU socketLGA 1200

Questions about this item

How much power does the Z590 Torpedo draw and how hot does it run during all-day use?

The board itself does not publish a TDP or thermal rating; actual power draw and temperature depend on the installed CPU, memory configuration and case airflow.

Which components must I already own for this motherboard to function?

You need an LGA 1200 processor from the 10th or 11th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold or Celeron lines, plus DDR4 memory modules rated up to 3200 MT/s for 11th Gen or 2933 MT/s for 10th Gen.

Will my existing DDR4 memory work at its rated speed with this Z590 board?

JEDEC speeds of 2133, 2666 and 2933 MT/s are supported on both CPU generations; 3200 MT/s is supported only with an 11th Gen processor, while overclocked profiles up to 5333 MT/s are possible with 1DPC 1R modules.

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