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Compact Mini-ITX motherboard in matte black with silver heatsinks and rear I/O shield

MSI

MSI MPG Z390I GAMING EDGE AC Intel motherboard DDR4 64GB Mini-ITX

SKU CH-9EA1-T9GWY

Mini-ITX Intel Z390 board with LGA 1151 socket supporting 64GB DDR4 and one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot

  • ProcessorIntel Core ™ 9000 Series/8th Gen Intel Core ™/Pentium Gold/C
  • ChipsetIntel Z390
  • CPU socketLGA 1151
  • Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR4 4600 MHz memory
  • Max supported RAM64 GB
  • PCI slots1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
  • Supports 64GB DDR4 for heavy multitasking
  • Dual-channel DDR4 up to 4600MHz for faster data rates
  • Intel Z390 chipset with LGA 1151 socket for 9000 series CPUs
  • Realtek ALC892 delivers 7.1 channel audio with S/PDIF
  • Realtek 8111H Gigabit LAN plus USB 3.1 Gen2 10Gbps ports

Compact Z390 platform for small builds

This Mini-ITX motherboard uses the Intel Z390 chipset with an LGA 1151 socket for 8th and 9th Generation Intel Core processors. It supports dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 64 GB and 4600 MHz. The board provides one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, four SATA III ports and an M.2 interface for storage. It is intended for compact gaming or workstation systems.

Thermals and power delivery in daily use

The 10-phase power design feeds the CPU through an 8-pin connector with heatsinks on the VRM and M.2 areas. A dedicated header allows a PWM fan for active airflow. Realtek ALC892 audio and 8111H Gigabit LAN run from the chipset without extra controllers. Rear I/O includes two USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports, two USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports and additional headers for front-panel USB 3.1 Gen 1.

Behaviour under sustained load

The heatsinked VRM and M.2 zones help maintain stable voltage during extended sessions. The single PCIe 3.0 x16 slot runs at full electrical width for graphics or add-in cards. Four SATA III ports and the M.2 interface remain available for high-capacity storage arrays. Builders who need more than one full-length expansion slot or more than 64 GB of memory should consider a larger form factor.

How it compares

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Price $115.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI MPG Z390I GAMING EDGE AC
Model nameMSI MPG Z390I GAMING EDGE 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 4600 MHz memory
Max supported RAM64 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID supportM.2 interface, 4xSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC892 decoding chip
7.1 channel high-quality sound effects
Supports S/PDIF output
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1 Realtek 8111H Gigabit network interface card
Ports & slots
PCI slots1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot

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