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MSI MEG Z490 UNIFY ATX motherboard in matte black finish with silver I/O shield

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MSI MEG Z490 UNIFY Intel motherboard A

SKU CH-016S-J61G8

Supports Intel 1200 socket CPUs with Z490 chipset, DDR4 memory up to 128GB, three M.2 slots and PCI Express 3.0 x16 in ATX form factor

  • Form factorATX
  • Supported memoryDDR4
  • Max supported RAM128 GB
  • PCIe 3.0 x16 slots1x PCI Express 3.0 x16
  • PCIe x16 slots1
  • PCI slots1 x PCI Slot
  • Supports up to 128GB DDR4 memory capacity
  • Z490 chipset with LGA 1200 socket compatibility
  • Three M.2 slots for fast storage expansion
  • ATX form factor fits standard desktop cases
  • Includes I/O shield for rear panel installation

Z490 ATX motherboard for LGA 1200

The MSI MEG Z490 UNIFY is an ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z490 chipset for LGA 1200 processors. It supports DDR4 memory up to 128 GB and provides a single PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot plus one legacy PCI slot. The board and I/O shield are the only items included in the package.

Suits single-GPU builds with legacy PCI needs

This board fits builders who want one full-length graphics card and still require a standard PCI slot for older add-in cards. It is not suited for multi-GPU configurations or for systems that need more than one PCI Express x16 connection. Buyers who need integrated Wi-Fi or a larger accessory bundle should look elsewhere.

One PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot decides GPU layout

The single PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot means only one modern graphics card can be installed at full bandwidth. If your build requires two or more x16 devices, this motherboard will not meet that requirement.

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Price $104.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameMEG Z490 UNIFY
Memory
Supported memoryDDR4
Max supported RAM128 GB
Ports & slots
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots1x PCI Express 3.0 x16
PCIe x16 slots1
PCI slots1 x PCI Slot
Rear panel ports1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A
Ethernet port1 x RJ45
USB 3.1 ports1 x USB 3.1
Size & build
Form factorATX

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