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MSI

MSI MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS Intel Motherboard

SKU CH-ZHG2-4Z64F

ATX motherboard for 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors using LGA 1200 socket with Intel Z490 chipset, dual-channel DDR4 up to 4000MHz, 128GB maximum memory.

  • ProcessorSupports 10th Gen Intel Core™, 11th Gen Intel Core™, Pentium
  • ChipsetIntel Z490
  • CPU socketLGA 1200
  • Supported memorySupport dual-channel DDR4 2133/2200/2400/2666/2800/3000/3200
  • Max supported RAM128 GB
  • PCI slots1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from CPU) Support up to PCIe 4.0 for 1
  • Supports 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core processors with LGA 1200 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 128GB at speeds from 2133 to 4000MHz
  • Primary PCIe 3.0 x16 slot runs at 4.0 with 11th Gen CPUs
  • 5G LAN controller plus 10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C ports
  • 1-channel Realtek ALC1200 audio with S/PDIF output

Targeted at 10th and 11th Gen Intel builds

The board fits 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron CPUs using the LGA 1200 socket. It suits gamers and creators who want a Z490 chipset with 2.5G LAN and 7.1 audio. Builders needing newer chipsets or smaller form factors should consider other models.

PCIe lane allocation depends on CPU generation

With an 11th Gen CPU the primary slot runs at PCIe 4.0 x16. With a 10th Gen CPU the same slot is limited to PCIe 3.0 x16. This distinction decides whether the board can deliver full bandwidth to a modern graphics card.

How it compares

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Price $116.99
Pricier than about 60% of the 2,965 comparable items (median $97.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS
Model nameMSI MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS
Processor
ProcessorSupports 10th Gen Intel Core™, 11th Gen Intel Core™, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket
CPU socketLGA 1200
ChipsetIntel Z490
Memory
Supported memorySupport dual-channel DDR4 2133/2200/2400/2666/2800/3000/3200/3400/3600/3800/4000 MHz memory
Max supported RAM128 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support2XM.2 interface
6XSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1200-VD1 Codec
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1x Realtek RTL8125B-CG 2.5G LAN Controller
Ports & slots
Onboard USB headersIntel Z490 Chipset
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbit/s ports (1 Type-A port and 1 Type-C port on the back panel)
7x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbit/s ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 4 ports through the internal USB connectors, 1 Type-C internal connector)
6x USB 2.0 ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 4 ports through the internal USB 2.0 connectors)

Questions about this item

What PCIe standard does the Z490 chipset provide for the primary x16 slot with a 10th Gen CPU?

The primary PCIe 3.0 x16 slot runs at PCIe 3.0 speeds when a 10th Gen processor is installed.

What form factor and CPU socket does this board use?

It is an ATX motherboard with an LGA 1200 socket for 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors.

How are the M.2 drives mounted and which screw size is required?

Two M.2 slots are onboard; each drive is secured with a single M2 standoff screw (typically M2×3 mm) after inserting the module at an angle.

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