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Black ATX motherboard with carbon-finish heatsinks and silver accents

MSI

MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON AC Intel motherboard DDR4 128GB

SKU CH-AHSP-ZBJCC

LGA 1151 ATX board with Intel Z390 chipset, dual-channel DDR4 up to 128GB, three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, six SATA ports, 7.1 audio, Intel I219-V LAN and multiple USB 3.1 ports

  • ProcessorIntel Core ™ 9000 Series/8th Gen Intel Core ™/Pentium Gold/C
  • ChipsetIntel Z390
  • CPU socketLGA 1151
  • Supported memorySupports dual channel DDR4 4400 (OC)/4300 (OC)/4266 (OC)/420
  • Max supported RAM128 GB
  • PCI slots3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 modes) 3
  • Supports up to 128GB DDR4 for heavy multitasking
  • Intel Z390 chipset with LGA 1151 socket for 9000 Series CPUs
  • 3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots enable flexible multi-GPU configurations
  • 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C and Type-A ports for fast peripherals
  • Realtek ALC1220 codec delivers 7.1 channel audio with S/PDIF output

Socket LGA 1151 Z390 ATX Motherboard

This motherboard uses the Intel Z390 chipset and an LGA 1151 socket. It accepts 8th and 9th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. The board follows the ATX form factor and supports up to 128GB of system memory across four slots.

Dual-Channel DDR4 Memory Up To 4400MHz OC

Memory support is the specification that defines compatibility. The board runs dual-channel DDR4 at speeds from 2133MHz up to 4400MHz when overclocked. Maximum capacity is 128GB using four modules. No other memory type or speed is supported.

7.1 Audio And Intel Gigabit LAN Onboard

The Realtek ALC1220P-VB2 codec provides 7.1-channel high-definition audio with S/PDIF output. Networking is handled by an Intel I219-V Gigabit controller. USB connectivity includes 5 USB 3.1 Gen2 ports (10Gbps) with Type-C and Type-A options, plus 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports. The retail package adds one SATA cable and an I/O shield.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON AC
Model nameMSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON AC
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core ™ 9000 Series/8th Gen Intel Core ™/Pentium Gold/Celeron processors with LGA1151 pin
CPU socketLGA 1151
ChipsetIntel Z390
Memory
Supported memorySupports dual channel DDR4 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 MHz memory
Max supported RAM128 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support2XM.2 interface, 6xSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1220P-VB2 decoding chip
7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
Supports S/PDIF output
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1 Intel I219-V Gigabit network interface card
Ports & slots
PCI slots3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 modes)
3 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Onboard USB headersIntel Z390 chipset
5 USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbit/s) interfaces (1 Type-C and 3 Type-A interfaces on the backplane, 1 Type-C interface provided through the onboard interface)
4 USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports, provided via the onboard USB port
6 USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 Type-A ports on the backplane, 4 via onboard USB 2.0 ports)

Questions about this item

What does the 128 GB maximum memory mean for a working system?

You can install up to 128 GB of DDR4 across the four slots, running at speeds from 2133 MHz up to 4400 MHz when overclocked, giving ample capacity for heavy multitasking or content creation.

How do the PCIe 3.0 slots limit graphics and add-in cards?

The board provides three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots that operate in x16/x0/x4 or x8/x8/x4 configurations, plus three PCIe 3.0 x1 slots for additional expansion cards.

What clearance and mounting points does the ATX board need in a case?

The ATX form factor requires a case with standard ATX standoffs and an I/O shield cutout; the board measures 23.6 cm by 20.0 cm and uses the usual nine mounting holes.

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