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Black ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks and two DDR5 slots

MSI

MSI MEG Z890 UNIFY-X Intel motherboard

SKU CH-YP82-QVWCE MPN MEG Z890 UNIFY-X

ATX Intel Z890 motherboard with LGA 1851 socket, dual DDR5 slots reaching 9600 MT/s OC, 20-phase 110A VRM, PCIe 5.0 x16, Thunderbolt 4, 5G LAN and Wi-Fi 7

  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
  • ChipsetIntel Z890
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1851
  • Memory slot count2 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryDDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5600 /
  • Dedicated 2 DIMM layout pushes DDR5 past 9600 MT/s
  • Direct 20-phase VRM with 110A Smart Power Stages sustains heavy CPU loads
  • Frozr heatsink array with cross heat-pipe and double-sided M.2 shields keeps thermals low
  • Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports deliver 40 Gb/s bandwidth and 8K display support
  • 5G LAN plus Wi-Fi 7 with 320 MHz channel provides high-speed networking

Extreme DDR5 Memory Overclocking

The MSI MEG Z890 UNIFY-X is an ATX motherboard built for record-breaking DDR5 memory overclocking using a dedicated two-DIMM architecture. It supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) on the LGA 1851 socket with the Intel Z890 chipset. The board targets enthusiasts who want maximum memory frequency headroom and a clean signal path.

Build Integration and Expansion

Two DDR5 slots accept up to 128 GB in dual-channel mode with Intel XMP 3.0 profiles. PCIe 5.0 x16 and x8 slots connect directly to the CPU while a chipset-linked PCIe 4.0 x4 slot and x1 slot handle additional cards. Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports and three M.2 sockets provide storage flexibility with RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 support for both SATA and NVMe devices. Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports deliver 40 Gb/s bandwidth with 8K display support and daisy-chaining.

Thermals Noise and Power Delivery

The Frozr design uses an aluminium cover, direct-touch cross heat-pipe, 9 W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and a metal backplate to dissipate heat from the 20+2+1+1 phase 110 A Smart Power Stage VRM. Server-grade TLVR inductors improve transient response under heavy loads. Wi-Fi 7 with a 320 MHz channel and 5G LAN handle networking without adding acoustic noise.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameMEG Z890 UNIFY-X
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
CPU socketLGA 1851
ChipsetIntel Z890
Memory
Memory slot count2 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryDDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8666 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 8933 / DDR5 9000 / DDR5 9066 / DDR5 9200 / DDR5 9466 / DDR5 9500 / DDR5 9600
Max supported RAM128 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Memory profilesIntel XMP 3.0
Storage
SATA ports6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsM.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_2 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_3 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_4 Source (From CPU+Chipset) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 + PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 22110/2280/2260 devices
M.2_5 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA mode, supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_6 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
* M2_4 default from chipset, can support PCIe 5.0 x4 (From
SATA and RAID supportSupports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
Additional RAID controllerSupports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC4082
Sound channels7.1-Channel USB High-Performance Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerIntel Killer E5000B
Maximum network speed5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 be
Bluetooth support5.4
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsPCI_E2 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU)
PCIe x4 slotsPCI_E4 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset)
PCIe x1 slotsPCI_E1 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)
Rear panel ports1 x Clear CMOS Button / 1 x Flash BIOS Button / 1 x LAN (RJ45) / 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out / 1 x Smart Button / 2 x Antenna Bracket / 2 x Audio Jacks / 2 x PS/2 / 2 x Thunderbolt 4 / 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C / 8 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Onboard USB headers4 x USB 2.0 ports
4 x USB 5 Gbit/s Type A ports
1 x USB 20 Gbit/s Type C ports
Power
Power connectors1 x Power Connector(ATX_PWR)
2 x Power Connector(CPU_PWR)
1 x Power Connector(PCIE_PWR 8pin)
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Shipping weight3.58 kg
Package size432 × 368 × 102 mm
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupport for Windows 11 64-bit
More details
PCI express x8PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x8 (From CPU)
Lighting4 x EZ Debug LED
1 x EZ Digit Debug LED

Questions about this item

How much continuous current can the 20-phase 110A SPS VRM deliver before thermal limits appear?

The 20 direct phases with 110A smart power stages and TLVR inductors are rated for sustained heavy CPU loads, with server-grade transient response and 9W/mK MOSFET pads to delay thermal throttling.

What are the VRM and M.2 temperatures like when the board runs all day under load?

Frozr Guard uses a direct-touch cross heat-pipe, aluminium cover, double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr and metal backplate, managed by Frozr AI software to keep VRM and M.2 thermals controlled during extended sessions.

Which DDR5 modules and CPU cooler mounting hardware are required to populate the two 288-pin slots?

The board accepts dual-channel DDR5 up to 128GB; 1DPC 1R kits reach 9600+ MT/s and 1DPC 2R kits reach 7200+ MT/s via XMP 3.0, while the LGA 1851 socket uses the standard Intel mounting pattern for coolers.

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