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Compact Mini ITX motherboard with black PCB and silver heatsinks

MSI

MSI MPG Z390I GAMING EDGE AC Intel motherboard

SKU CH-WSVH-6JRVH

Mini ITX Z390 board with LGA 1151 socket, dual DDR4 slots up to 32 GB, 4600 OC memory support, single PCIe 3.0 x16, four SATA 6Gb/s ports, two M.2 slots, Realtek 8111H gigabit LAN.

  • ProcessorCore i7 / i5 / i3 (8th Gen, LGA1151)
  • ChipsetIntel Z390
  • Form factorMini ITX
  • CPU socketLGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
  • Memory slot count2 × 288pin (DDR4)
  • Supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1151 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 4600 MHz overclocked for high-speed performance
  • Two M.2 slots with Intel Optane readiness for fast storage expansion
  • Realtek ALC892 7.1 channel audio delivers immersive sound quality
  • Integrated Wi-Fi 802.11ac and 1 Gbps LAN for reliable connectivity

MPG Z390I GAMING EDGE AC Overview

This Mini-ITX board uses the Intel Z390 chipset and the LGA 1151 (300 Series) socket. It supports 9th and 8th Gen Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. Two DDR4 slots accept up to 32 GB of dual-channel memory. The compact form factor fits small chassis while keeping full Z390 features.

Build Fit and Alternatives

Builders who want a compact Z390 platform with onboard Wi-Fi and dual M.2 slots will suit this board. It also provides 7.1-channel audio and a single PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot for one graphics card. Users needing more than two DIMM slots, additional PCIe expansion or a different chipset should consider ATX or micro-ATX alternatives.

Deciding Specification

The board offers two M.2 connectors that run at PCI Express 3.0 x4 speeds, each capable of up to 32 Gb/s per device. This bandwidth determines whether high-speed storage can reach its rated throughput. Verify that your chosen M.2 drives match the x4 interface to use the full capability.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameMPG Z390I GAMING EDGE AC
Processor
ProcessorCore i7 / i5 / i3 (8th Gen, LGA1151)
CPU socketLGA 1151 (300 Series)
ChipsetIntel Z390
Memory
Memory slot count2 × 288pin (DDR4)
Supported memoryDDR4 2666
Max supported RAM32 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slots2 x M.2
Optane memory supportYes
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Graphics
Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC892
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek 8111H
Maximum network speed1 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWiFi IEEE 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
Rear panel ports1 x DisplayPort / 1 x HDMI / 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out / 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 / 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Ethernet port1 x RJ45
DisplayPort connectors1 x DisplayPort
USB 3.1 ports4 x USB 3.1
USB 2.0 ports2 x USB 2.0
S/PDIF output1 x Optical
Audio jacks5 Ports
Onboard USB headers2 x USB 3.1 + 2 x USB 2.0
Power
Power connectors24 Pin
Size & build
Form factorMini ITX
Width and length6.7 in × 6.7 in
More details
LightingRGB

Questions about this item

Will my DDR4 2666 modules run at rated speed on the MPG Z390I GAMING EDGE AC?

Yes, DDR4 2666 is the native JEDEC speed supported by the board's two 288-pin slots up to 32 GB in dual-channel mode.

How can I confirm the Realtek 8111H LAN and 802.11ac Wi-Fi are active after assembly?

Check Device Manager for the Realtek 8111H Gigabit adapter and the Intel Wireless-AC entry; both should show "This device is working properly."

Does the box include the two M.2 mounting screws and the I/O shield?

The package supplies the I/O shield, two M.2 screws, SATA cables and the Wi-Fi antenna bracket; CPU cooler brackets are not included.

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