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Rectangular ATX motherboard in matte black with silver heatsinks and LGA 1200 socket

MSI

MSI Z490 PLUS 128GB Intel motherboard LGA 1200 ATX

SKU CH-SB0F-VSKQ2

ATX Intel Z490 board for LGA 1200 CPUs with 128GB DDR4 maximum and 10Gbps USB 3.2 ports

  • ProcessorSupports 10th Gen Intel Core™ and Pentium Gold / Celeron pro
  • 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) 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from P
  • Supports 10th Gen Intel Core and Pentium Gold processors with LGA 1200 socket
  • Up to 128GB dual-channel DDR4 memory across speeds from 2133 to 4000 MHz
  • Intel Z490 chipset provides one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot plus a second x16 slot running at x4 mode
  • Realtek ALC892/ALC897 codec delivers 7.1-channel high-definition audio
  • Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN with USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A and Type-C ports on the rear I/O

Z490 chipset ATX motherboard

This MSI board uses the Intel Z490 chipset in an ATX layout and accepts 10th-generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron CPUs through the LGA 1200 socket. It provides four DDR4 slots supporting speeds from 2133 up to 4000 MHz and a maximum capacity of 128 GB.

Suitable for high-capacity memory builds

The four-slot design and 128 GB ceiling suit workstations or enthusiasts who need large memory arrays for content creation or virtualization. Builders planning a compact small-form-factor system or a budget office PC should consider a smaller board with fewer slots.

Sustained load behaviour

The primary PCIe 3.0 x16 slot connects directly to the CPU while a second x16 slot and three x1 slots run through the chipset at x4 and x1 bandwidth respectively. Six SATA III ports and two M.2 interfaces handle storage I/O, and the Intel I219-V gigabit LAN controller maintains steady network throughput during long transfers.

How it compares

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Price $118.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI Z490 PLUS
Model nameMSI Z490 PLUS
Processor
ProcessorSupports 10th Gen Intel Core™ and Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA1200 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 ALC892/ALC897 Codec
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1x Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN
Ports & slots
PCI slots1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from CPU)
1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from PCH, supports x4 mode)
3x PCIe x1 slots (from PCH)
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 10th Gen Intel Core processor do I need for the LGA 1200 socket?

You need a 10th Gen Intel Core or Pentium Gold / Celeron CPU that fits the LGA 1200 socket.

Can I keep my DDR4 3200 memory sticks with this board?

Yes, the board supports dual-channel DDR4 up to 4000+ MHz, so your 3200 modules will work.

How do I confirm the Realtek ALC892 audio is active after build?

Check Device Manager for the Realtek High Definition Audio device and test 7.1 output in Sound control panel.

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