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Black rectangular ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks and gold CPU socket

MSI

MSI MEG Z590 UNIFY-X Intel Motherboard

SKU CH-DXN9-8RQDR

ATX Intel Z590 board for 10th and 11th Gen LGA 1200 CPUs with DDR4 up to 5600 OC, 2.5Gbps LAN, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C and 64GB maximum memory

  • ProcessorSupports 10th Gen Intel Core™ Processors, 11th Gen Intel Cor
  • ChipsetIntel Z590
  • CPU socketLGA 1200
  • Supported memorySupport dual channel DDR4 5600 (OC)/5333 (OC)/5200 (OC)/5000
  • Max supported RAM64 GB
  • PCI slots1x PCIe x16 slot (PCI_E2, from CPU) Supports up to PCIe 4.0
  • Supports 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1200 socket
  • Intel Z590 chipset enables PCIe 4.0 x16 with 11th Gen CPUs
  • Dual-channel DDR4 up to 5600 OC with 64GB maximum capacity
  • Realtek ALC4080 delivers 7.1-channel high-definition audio
  • Intel I225-V provides 2.5Gbps wired network connectivity

LGA 1200 Z590 platform

The MSI MEG Z590 UNIFY-X is an E-ATX motherboard built for Intel 10 and 11 generation Core processors using the LGA 1200 socket. It targets enthusiasts who want a clean layout and strong overclocking headroom on the Z590 chipset. The board supports dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 64 GB with a long list of validated speeds reaching 5600 MT/s.

Power delivery and connectivity

A 16-phase digital power design feeds the CPU socket while an enlarged heatsink array covers the VRM and chipset areas. Rear I/O includes a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20 Gbps Type-C port, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbps Type-A, eight USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbps Type-A ports and a 2.5 Gbps Intel I225-V LAN jack. Audio uses the Realtek ALC4080 codec for 7.1-channel output with S/PDIF.

PCIe 4.0 upgrade path

With an 11 generation CPU the primary PCIe x16 slot runs at 4.0 x16, doubling the bandwidth available to current graphics cards compared to 3.0 x16 on 10 generation chips. The chipset adds one 3.0 x4 slot and two 3.0 x1 slots for add-in cards. Four M.2 interfaces and six SATA ports handle storage expansion. The jump makes sense when moving to an 11 generation processor to unlock the faster link.

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Price $216.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI MEG Z590 UNIFY-X
Model nameMSI MEG Z590 UNIFY-X
Processor
ProcessorSupports 10th Gen Intel Core™ Processors, 11th Gen Intel Core™ Processors, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
Processor socket LGA1200
CPU socketLGA 1200
ChipsetIntel Z590
Memory
Supported memorySupport dual channel DDR4 5600 (OC)/5333 (OC)/5200 (OC)/5000 (OC)/4800 (OC)/4600 (OC)/4533 (OC)/4400 (OC)/4300 (OC)/4266 (OC)/4200 (OC)/4133 (OC)/4000 (OC)/3866 (OC)/3733 (OC)/3600 (OC)/3466 (OC)/3400 (OC)/3333 (OC)/3300 (OC)/3200 (OC)/3000 (OC)/2933 (JEDEC)/2666 (JEDEC)/2400 (JEDEC)/2133 (JEDEC) MHz memory
Max supported RAM64 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support4XM.2 interface, 6xSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC4080 Codec
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1x Intel I225-V 2.5 Gbit/s LAN controller

Questions about this item

Does the Z590 chipset cap PCIe lane speed at 3.0 or 4.0?

The top PCIe x16 slot runs at 4.0 x16 with an 11th Gen CPU and at 3.0 x16 with a 10th Gen CPU; the chipset slots are 3.0 x4 and 3.0 x1.

What case form factor and I/O shield does this E-ATX board need?

An E-ATX compatible case and the included chassis I/O back panel; the board does not ship with a pre-installed shield.

How is the CMOS battery fitted and which way round does it go?

The package includes a CMOS battery; place it in the holder on the board with the positive side facing up.

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