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

MSI

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Intel motherboard

SKU CH-C3QC-8DX89 MPN PRO Z890-A WIFI

ATX motherboard for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors with LGA 1851 socket, 16-phase 90A VRM, DDR5 up to 9200 MT/s, PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7, 5G LAN and Thunderbolt 4

  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
  • ChipsetIntel Z890
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1851
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryDDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5600 /

Model PRO Z890-A WIFI

  • Supports Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors on LGA 1851 socket
  • 16 Duet Rail Power System with 90A Smart Power Stages for stable delivery
  • DDR5 memory overclocking up to 9200 MT/s with XMP 3.0 support
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot plus four M.2 slots including Gen5 from CPU
  • Wi-Fi 7 with 320 MHz channel and 5.8 Gbps max speed

Creation-oriented ATX motherboard

The MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI is an ATX motherboard built around the Intel Z890 chipset for Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) on the LGA 1851 socket. It targets creators and professionals who need a stable platform for demanding workloads and high-speed peripherals. A 16 Duet Rail Power System with 90A Smart Power Stage supports sustained heavy CPU loads.

Sustained load behaviour

The 16 Duet Rail Power System delivers up to 90A per stage to maintain stable voltage during extended high-current operation. Extended heatsinks, 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and extra choke thermal pads work with the EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II to dissipate heat from the VRM and M.2 slots. Frozr AI Cooling monitors CPU and GPU temperatures to adjust fan duty automatically under continuous load.

Pre-order checklist

Confirm your chassis fits an ATX board and provides clearance for the extended VRM heatsink and M.2 shields. Verify the power supply includes the required 12V connectors for the 16-phase VRM plus dedicated SA, GT and VNNAON phases. Ensure DDR5 modules match the qualified speeds up to 9200 MT/s for 1DPC 1R or 7200 MT/s for 1DPC 2R configurations. Check that M.2 SSDs use Key M or Key E form factors compatible with the five onboard slots.

How it compares

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Price $215.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model namePRO Z890-A WIFI
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
CPU socketLGA 1851
ChipsetIntel Z890
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryDDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8666 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 8933 / DDR5 9000 / DDR5 9066 / DDR5 9200
Max supported RAM256 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Memory profilesIntel XMP 3.0
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slots2 x Key M (CPU) + 1 x Key M (PCIe/SATA) + 1 x Key M(PCIe) + 1 x Key E (WiFi/BT)
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1220
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRTL8126-VB-CG
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 be
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots2 x PCI Express 4.0 x16
Rear panel ports1 x Audio Jack / 1 x Flash BIOS Button / 1 x LAN (RJ45) / 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out / 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C / 2 x Thunderbolt 4 / 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A / 4 x USB 3.0
Size & build
Form factorATX
Shipping weight1.91 kg
Package size356 × 279 × 76 mm
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported

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Questions about this item

Which Intel processors are supported by the LGA 1851 socket on this board?

The socket accepts Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) and is paired with the Intel Z890 chipset for full feature support.

What is the maximum DDR5 memory capacity and how many slots are available?

Four 288-pin DDR5 slots support up to 256 GB total in dual-channel mode, with XMP 3.0 profiles for overclocked speeds.

How many M.2 drives can be installed and what interfaces do they use?

Five M.2 Key M slots are provided: two wired to the CPU, one shared PCIe/SATA, one PCIe-only, plus a Key E slot for the Wi-Fi 7 module.

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