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ATX motherboard, matte black finish, silver heatsinks and M.2 shields

MSI

MSI MEG Z490 Unify ATX Intel motherboard

SKU CH-C2AS-V092S

ATX Intel board for 10th-generation Core processors with DDR4 up to 5000 MHz, triple M.2 slots at 32 Gb/s and a Frozr heatsink array plus a multi-function smart button

  • Form factorATX
  • DDR4 memory overclocked to 5000 MHz for faster responsiveness
  • Frozr heatsink, VRM heat-pipe, aluminium cover and M.2 Shield Frozr keep temperatures low
  • Smart Button gives one-click reset, safe boot, turbo fan and LED control
  • Triple Turbo M.2 slots deliver PCI-E Gen3 x4 speeds up to 32 Gb/s
  • ATX form factor fits standard cases for straightforward builds

10th Gen Intel ATX board

The MSI MEG Z490 Unify is an ATX motherboard built for the LGA 1200 socket and 10th generation Intel Core processors. It targets enthusiasts who want a clean, high-end platform without integrated RGB lighting. The board supports DDR4 memory and offers a feature set aimed at manual tuning and stability.

Frozr heatsink and VRM heat-pipe cooling

An aluminium cover, dedicated VRM heat-pipe and M.2 Shield Frozr work together to move heat away from the power delivery and storage slots. In typical workloads the array keeps component temperatures low while allowing the fan headers to run at modest speeds. Power draw remains proportional to the installed CPU and memory configuration.

Triple Turbo M.2 with Shield Frozr

Three M.2 slots run at PCIe Gen3 x4, each capable of 32 Gb/s transfer rates, and all are covered by the Shield Frozr heatsinks. The Smart Button on the rear I/O panel provides one-press access to reset, safe boot, maximum fan curve and LED toggle functions. ATX dimensions give broad case compatibility and standard mounting hole alignment.

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Price $85.99
Cheaper than about 58% of the 2,965 comparable items (median $97.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameMEG Z490 UNIFY
Size & build
Form factorATX

Questions about this item

Will my DDR4 memory run at its rated speed on this board?

The board supports DDR4 memory up to 5000 MHz when overclocked, so kits rated at or below that speed will work at their advertised frequency with the correct XMP profile enabled.

How many M.2 SSDs can I install and what speed do they provide?

Three M.2 slots are available, each delivering PCI-E Gen3 x4 bandwidth with transfer speeds up to 32 Gb/s, and each slot has a Shield Frozr heatsink to keep drive temperatures low.

What does the Smart Button on the rear I/O actually do?

It provides four hardware functions in one press: system reset, safe boot mode, maximum fan speed toggle and EZ LED on/off control for quick troubleshooting or lighting changes.

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