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Compact Mini-ITX motherboard in matte black with silver heatsinks and rear I/O shield

MSI

MSI MEG Z490I UNIFY Intel Z490 LGA 1200 Mini-ITX Motherboard A

SKU CH-HFNG-31MXS

Mini-ITX Z490 board for LGA 1200 CPUs with one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, one M.2 slot, DDR4 up to 64 GB, and I/O shield included

  • Form factorMini ITX
  • Supported memoryDDR4
  • Max supported RAM64 GB
  • PCIe 3.0 x16 slots1x PCI Express 3.0 x16
  • PCIe x16 slots1
  • PCI slots1 x PCI Slot
  • Compact Mini-ITX form factor fits small chassis
  • Z490 chipset supports 1200 socket CPUs
  • 64 GB DDR4 maximum memory capacity
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot for graphics
  • M.2 slot enables fast storage expansion

Compact Z490 Platform

The MSI MEG Z490I UNIFY is a Mini-ITX motherboard built for the Intel LGA 1200 socket and Z490 chipset. It targets builders who need a full-feature foundation in the smallest standard form factor. The board delivers the core connectivity expected from the enthusiast tier without the physical bulk of larger designs.

Memory and Expansion Limits

Four DDR4 slots support up to 64GB of system memory, giving ample headroom for modern workloads and multitasking. A single PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot handles one discrete graphics card or high-bandwidth add-in card. One M.2 slot provides room for a primary solid-state drive, while additional storage must use SATA ports.

Thermal and Power Behaviour

The compact layout concentrates heat around the voltage regulators and chipset, so case airflow becomes the primary cooling lever. Under typical loads the board draws modest power from the 8-pin EPS and 24-pin ATX connectors. Fan headers allow direct control of chassis fans to balance noise against temperature in tight builds.

How it compares

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Price $105.99
Pricier than about 54% of the 2,965 comparable items (median $97.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameMEG Z490I UNIFY
Memory
Supported memoryDDR4
Max supported RAM64 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 DisplayPort / 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A
Ethernet port1 x RJ45
DisplayPort connectors1 x DisplayPort
USB 3.1 ports1 x USB 3.1
Size & build
Form factorMini ITX

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