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Black ATX motherboard with carbon-fibre pattern heatsinks and silver I/O shield

MSI

MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON AC Intel motherboard

SKU CH-1CTP-2B7KR

Supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core processors with dual-channel DDR4 up to 4400 MHz, 2 M.2 slots, Intel Wi-Fi 9560, and 7.1-channel audio

  • ProcessorSupports 9th/8th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron pro
  • ChipsetIntel Z390
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic: 1 x HDMI port
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin
  • Supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1151 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 4400 MHz overclocked for high-speed performance
  • Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Wi-Fi with 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands up to 1.73 Gbps
  • Two M.2 slots with Shield Frozr supporting 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 devices
  • Mystic Light RGB with 16.8 million colours and 29 effects for custom lighting control

Z390 Gaming Pro Carbon AC platform

This motherboard is built for the Intel Z390 chipset and the LGA 1151 300-series socket. It accepts 9th and 8th generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. Four 288-pin DDR4 slots support dual-channel memory up to 64 GB with overclocked speeds reaching 4400 MHz. The ATX form factor provides three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots and three PCIe 3.0 x1 slots for multi-GPU or add-in cards.

VRM cooling and sustained throughput

Extended heatsinks cover the power delivery area and the two M.2 slots to manage heat during long gaming or rendering sessions. The M.2 Shield Frozr design helps keep PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s drives at stable temperatures. Six SATA 6Gb/s ports share bandwidth with the M.2 sockets, so storage throughput remains consistent when multiple drives are active. The Intel I219-V LAN controller delivers reliable 10/100/1000 Mbps wired networking.

Pre-installed I/O shield and connectivity

A pre-fitted I/O shield simplifies installation and protects rear ports. Video output includes HDMI 1.4 at 4096x2160@24Hz and DisplayPort 1.2 at 4096x2304@60Hz for CPUs with integrated graphics. Audio uses the Realtek ALC1220P-VB2 codec for 7.1-channel high-definition sound with S/PDIF output. Wireless connectivity is provided by the Intel Wireless-AC 9560 module, supporting 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (160 MHz) up to 1.73 Gbps with MU-MIMO Rx. Mystic Light offers 16.8 million colours and 29 effects via addressable RGB headers.

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Price $147.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameZ390 GAMING PRO CARBON AC
Processor
ProcessorSupports 9th/8th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1151 socket * Not backward compatible with older generation of LGA 1151 CPUs
CPU socketLGA 1151 (300 Series)
ChipsetIntel Z390
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin
Supported memoryDDR4 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)/ 2800(OC)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133
Max supported RAM64 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* * M.2 slots and SATA ports share the bandwidth.
M.2 slots2 x M.2 slot (Key M)* Support up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices
Optane memory supportYes * Before using Intel Optane memory modules, please ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1220P-VB2 Codec
Sound channels7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Supports S/PDIF output
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerIntel I219-V
Maximum network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardIntel Wireless-AC 9560 Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, MU-MIMO Rx, 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz (160 MHz) up to 1.73 Gbit/s
Bluetooth supportSupports Bluetooth 2.1, 2.1+EDR, 3.0, 4.0, 5
Ports & slots
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 modes)
PCIe x1 slots3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
USB 3.1 ports3 x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbit/s) ports (Type-A)
USB 2.0 ports2 x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (Type-A)
USB-C ports1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbit/s) port (Type-C)
Audio jacks5 Ports
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port 2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports) 2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
Size & build
Form factorATX
More details
LightingRGB

Questions about this item

How loud does the MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON AC get under sustained load?

The board uses a fanless VRM heatsink and M.2 Shield Frozr, so it adds no fan noise; system sound depends entirely on the CPU cooler and case fans you install.

Which components must I already own for this LGA 1151 board to POST?

You need an 8th or 9th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold or Celeron CPU, DDR4 memory modules, an ATX power supply with 24-pin and 8-pin EPS connectors, and a graphics card if your CPU lacks integrated graphics.

Can I keep my existing DDR4 2666 kit and SATA SSDs when moving to this Z390 board?

Yes — the four DDR4 slots accept 2666 MHz modules natively, and the six SATA 6Gb/s ports work with any 2.5" or 3.5" SATA drive you already have.

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