MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Plus Gaming Motherboard (ATX, 10th Gen Intel Core, LGA 1200 Socket, DDR4, CF, Dual M.2 Slots, USB 3.2 Gen 2, 2.5G LAN, DP/HDMI, Mystic Light RGB)
4.5 (1,714 ratings)
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Key Features
- Supports 10th Generation Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron Processors for LGA 1200 socket
- Supports dual channel DDR4 memory up to 128GB (4800MHz)
- Twin Turbo M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr delivers transfer speeds of up to 32 GB/s for ultra-fast SSDs
- Core Boost technology combines optimized power circuit layouts, double CPU power connectors, and a digital power design which allows for precise and steady current delivery to the CPU
- Pre-installed I/O Shielding for convenience and protection from electrostatic discharge
- Motherboard does not have WIFI function
Specifications
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Customer Reviews
Mark E. Rowland
There are a million motherboards to choose from, but I chose MSI because I had an MSI graphics card and I wanted to ensure compatibility. On installation, the instructions and included software were very good. This MB even has a separate PCIE power supply to ensure that the high end graphic cards are properly powered. On installation, I had no problems. This MB is capable of overclocking depending on the CPU selected. It was easy to overclock using Intel's overclocking software. I overclocked a 3.5 GHz CPU to 5 GHZ with no stability problems. The only problem I had was that there wasn't a 2nd double USB connection which my Cosair 7000 D case had. There were plenty of USB connections though and I had no problem connecting all of my peripherals directly onboard. I run my PC 24x7 and have had no problems with windows 11. One thing to notice is that Windows keeps information about the MB and you probably will need to do a clean install. I tried to boot with my old Windows 11 and it wouldn't boot from it. There are some indicators on the motherboard that tell you that the CPU, memory, graphics, and boot ability are working properly. On my first attempt, it failed on boot. My only solution was to reinstall a clean copy of Windows 11. Make sure you have your activation key or you'll need to buy another. This board is a good deal and works flawlessly. Don't forget that you need a separate PCIE cable to go to the board for it to function properly.
Duncan
I updated the BIOS to work with 11th Gen Intel, which saved me a good amount of money. What else can I say? It's a good motherboard that has those fancy covers on the VRMs and some of the M.2 slots and the IO connectors are good quality. BIOS is MSI's BIOS so works pretty easily. Solid ATX board.
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apop274
This is in ne of my GPU miners that has 4 rtx 3060s on it and it runs very perfectly. Been mining for a year now with that motherboard and it is truly great.