MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X / Motherboard / ATX / LGA1200 Socket / Z490 / USB-C Gen2, USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB-C Gen 2x2 / 2.5 Gigabit LAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth / onboard graphics (CPU required) / HD Audio (8-channel) | 7C73-008R
MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X / Motherboard / ATX / LGA1200 Socket / Z490 / USB-C Gen2, USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB-C Gen 2x2 / 2.5 Gigabit LAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth / onboard graphics (CPU required) / HD Audio (8-channel) | 7C73-008R
Description
The MPG Z490 CARBON EK X comes with a custom-designed EK cooling solution, a monoblock that aesthetically blends with the motherboard. The iconic carbon fiber and matching engraved design shows its refined quality and distinctive looks.
MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X / Motherboard | 7C73-008R
Special Features
- CPU + VRM water cooling: a custom-designed EK monoblock that offers pristine cooling for both the CPU and VRM power delivery section
- Enhanced power design: 12+1+1 Duet Rail Power System, 8+4 pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, DDR4 Boost
- M.2 Shield Frozr: both M.2 slots with Shield Frozr to built for high performance system and non-stop gaming experience
- Audio Boost 4: reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience
Product features
- Enhanced performance
High performance MSI motherboards are loaded with advanced features and the technology to overwhelm any challenge at hand no matter whether you're a gamer, prosumer, or PC enthusiast. - M.2 Shield Frozr
Part of the motherboards heatsink design, M.2 Shield Frozr is the next generation M.2 thermal solution to avoid this by offering the best thermal protection to make sure that SSD maintains maximum performance. - Optimized for water cooling
Designed to support the most popular All-In-One & customized water cooling solutions on the market. A dedicated water pump PIN header supports up to 2 amp, giving you full control of the water pump speed. A clearly marked 'keep-out-zone' allows for easy and safe installation and a perfect fit. - Connectivity
MSI motherboards are built with a variety of connectors to satisfy gamers. Enhanced audio, advanced LAN networking capabilities, USB and Mystic Light turn any gaming experience into an immerse one.
Product Specification
Product Type | Motherboard - ATX |
Chipset Type | Intel Z490 |
Processor Socket | LGA1200 Socket |
Max Processors Qty | 1 |
Compatible Processors | Celeron, Core i5, Core i3, Core i7, Core i9, Pentium Gold (supports 10th Generation Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron) |
Max Size | 128 GB |
Technology | DDR4 |
Bus Clock | 2133 MHz, 2666 MHz, 2933 MHz, 4000 MHz (O.C.), 4400 MHz (O.C.), 4266 MHz (O.C.), 4800 MHz (O.C.) |
Supported RAM Integrity Check | Non-ECC |
Registered or Buffered | Unbuffered |
Features | Dual channel memory architecture, Intel Extreme Memory Profiles (XMP) |
Max Allocated RAM Size | 1 GB |
Type | HD Audio (8-channel) |
Audio Codec | Realtek ALC1220 |
Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio |
Network Controller | Realtek RTL8125B / Intel AX201 |
Network Interfaces | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 |
Expansion Slots | 1 x CPU ¦ 4 x DIMM 288-pin ¦ 3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 modes) ¦ 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 |
Storage Interfaces | SATA-600 -connectors: 6 x 7pin Serial ATA - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5 ¦ SATA-600 / PCIe 3.0 -connectors: 2 x M.2 - RAID 0 / RAID 1 |
RAID Features | Intel Smart Response Technology |
Interfaces | 1 x LAN (2.5Gigabit Ethernet) ¦ 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ¦ 1 x USB-C Gen2x2 ¦ 1 x audio line-out - mini-jack ¦ 1 x microphone - mini-jack ¦ 1 x audio line-out (center/subwoofer) - mini-jack ¦ 1 x audio line-out (rear) - mini-jack ¦ 1 x audio line-in - mini-jack ¦ 1 x TOSLINK ¦ 2 x USB 2.0 ¦ 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse ¦ 1 x DisplayPort ¦ 1 x HDMI |
Internal Interfaces | 4 x USB 2.0 - header ¦ 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 - header ¦ 1 x audio - header ¦ 1 x USB-C Gen2 - header ¦ 1 x serial - header |
Power Connectors | 4-pin ATX12V connector, 24-pin main power connector, 8-pin ATX12V connector |
Hardware Features | NVIDIA 2-way SLI Technology Support, AMD 3-way CrossFireX technology support, MSI Mystic Light, Water Cooling Ready Heatsink Design, Intel Optane Memory Ready, MSI Audio Boost 4, M.2 Shield FROZR, 12+1+1 Phase Power Design |
Included Accessories | Case badge, 1 to 2 RGB LED extension Y cable, CORSAIR RGB LED extension cable, Rainbow RGB LED extension cable, EK leak tester |
Cables Included | 2 x Serial ATA cable |
Software Included | Drivers & Utilities |
Width | 30.5 cm |
Depth | 24.4 cm |