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Micro-ATX motherboard with black PCB, silver heatsinks and rear I/O shield

MSI

MSI MPG Z490M GAMING EDGE WIFI LGA 1200 Intel Motherboard

SKU CH-WV1Y-8DMW9

Micro-ATX Z490 board for LGA 1200 CPUs with 4 DDR4 slots up to 128 GB, dual M.2, 2.5 Gb LAN and 7.1 audio

  • ProcessorSupports 10th Gen Intel Core and Pentium Gold / Celeron proc
  • ChipsetIntel Z490
  • Form factorMicro ATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1200
  • Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic: 1 x HDMI port
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
  • Supports 10th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1200 socket
  • Intel Z490 chipset enables dual-channel DDR4 up to 4800+ MHz
  • Four DDR4 slots accept up to 128 GB total memory
  • Two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots run at x16/x0 or x8/x8
  • 5 Gbps LAN plus 7.1-channel Realtek ALC1220 audio

Micro-ATX Z490 board for 10th Gen Intel Core

This micro-ATX motherboard uses the Intel Z490 chipset and an LGA 1200 socket to support 10th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. Four DDR4 slots accept up to 128 GB of memory in dual-channel mode. Two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots and two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots provide expansion room inside smaller cases.

Sustained load behaviour

The 2.5 Gbps Realtek RTL8125B LAN controller maintains high throughput during long file transfers without the thermal throttling seen on lesser 1 Gbps implementations. Realtek ALC1220 audio delivers stable 7.1-channel output during extended gaming sessions. The board's VRM layout handles continuous all-core workloads on supported CPUs while onboard video outputs remain active only when the installed processor includes integrated graphics.

Compatibility checks before ordering

Verify that your CPU cooler clears the micro-ATX VRM heatsink area and that the case provides the standard mounting points for this form factor. Confirm the power supply includes both a 24-pin ATX connector and an 8-pin EPS connector for the CPU. Remember that populating M2_1 with a SATA M.2 drive disables the SATA2 port, and F-series processors leave the HDMI and DisplayPort outputs inactive.

How it compares

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Price $136.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameMPG Z490M GAMING EDGE WIFI
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1200
ChipsetIntel Z490
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
Max supported RAM128 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1
1. SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_1 slot.
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1220
Sound channels7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek RTL8125B
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardIntel AX201
Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, MU-MINO Rx, 2.4 GHz-5 GHz (160 MHz) up to 2.4 Gbit/s
WiFi 6 Pre-Certified
Supports Bluetooth 5.1, FIPS, FISMA
The Wireless module is pre-install in the M2 (Key-E) slot
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, support x16/ x0 or x8/ x8 mode
PCIe x1 slots2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbit/s Type-C port
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbit/s connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbit/s ports)
2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 × 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector
1 × 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector
Size & build
Form factorMicro ATX
Width and length9.6 in × 9.6 in
More details
LightingRGB

Questions about this item

How hot or loud does the MPG Z490M GAMING EDGE WIFI run under all-day load?

The board uses a 12+1+1 phase power design with extended heatsinks and M.2 Shield Frozr to keep VRM and SSD temperatures low during sustained workloads, while fan headers support PWM and DC control for quiet cooling curves.

What must I already own for this LGA 1200 micro-ATX board to post and boot?

You need a 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold or Celeron processor for LGA 1200, at least one DDR4 DIMM up to 4800+ MHz in 1DPC 1R config, an ATX 24-pin plus 8-pin EPS power supply, and a graphics card if using an F-series CPU without integrated graphics.

Will my existing SATA SSDs and PCIe 3.0 add-in cards work alongside the new Z490 chipset?

Four SATA 6Gb/s ports support current SSDs and HDDs, though SATA2 disables when an M.2 SATA drive occupies the M2_1 slot; two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots run at x16/x0 or x8/x8 and two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots accept legacy expansion cards without bandwidth conflicts.

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