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Black ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks and M.2 shields

MSI

MSI MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC Intel M.2 Desktop motherboard

SKU CH-W4WG-SWAQK

ATX Intel Z390 motherboard with LGA 1151 socket, DDR4 support up to 128 GB, PCIe 3.0 x16, and three M.2 slots

  • CPU socketLGA 1151
  • ChipsetIntel Z390
  • Form factorATX
  • Supported memoryDDR4
  • Max supported RAM128 GB
  • PCIe 3.0 x16 slots1x PCI Express 3.0 x16
  • Supports up to 128GB DDR4 for heavy multitasking
  • Intel Z390 chipset with LGA 1151 socket for 8th and 9th Gen CPUs
  • Three M.2 slots enable fast storage expansion
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot ready for high-end graphics
  • ATX form factor fits standard desktop cases

MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC ATX board

The MSI MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC is an ATX motherboard built around the Intel Z390 chipset for LGA 1151 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 rear panel includes a DisplayPort output and a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port. Three M.2 slots are available for storage expansion.

Gamers and enthusiasts on LGA 1151

This board suits builders staying with 8th- or 9th-generation Intel Core CPUs who want Z390 features and multiple M.2 slots in a standard ATX layout. Users who require more than one full-length PCIe x16 slot for multi-GPU configurations will not find that capability here. Builders moving to newer Intel sockets or AMD platforms cannot use this motherboard.

LGA 1151 socket decides compatibility

The CPU socket is LGA 1151, so only Intel processors designed for that socket will fit. The Z390 chipset and DDR4 memory standard are fixed by the board design. Verify your processor matches the LGA 1151 package before purchasing.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameMPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1151
ChipsetIntel Z390
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 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 factorATX

Questions about this item

How do I install the board in an ATX case and which standoff step is often missed?

Mount the ATX board using all nine standoffs matching the hole pattern; the centre standoff under the chipset area is the one builders most often forget.

Which replaceable part will need attention first during long-term ownership?

The CPU socket lever and retention bracket are the only mechanical wear items; inspect them if you swap processors repeatedly.

What thermal limit appears first when the VRM is stressed continuously?

The Z390 chipset heatsink saturates before the VRM heatsinks, so sustained loads raise chipset temperature first.

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