MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi LGA1851 Mini-ITX Motherboard (Z890)

The MSI MPG Z890I Edge Ti WiFi is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard built on Intel’s Z890 chipset, designed for the LGA1851 socket and compatible with Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2). Despite its compact footprint, this board is engineered to deliver full-sized performance through a carefully considered feature set targeted at enthusiast builders and gamers working within small form factor constraints. At the heart of its power delivery sits a Direct 10+1+1+1 phase configuration supported by a 14-layer PCB constructed from 1 oz thickened copper using server-grade materials. Thermal management is addressed through MSI’s Frozr Guard system, which combines an enlarged heatsink with a heat pipe, Frozr heatsink design, and MOSFET thermal pads rated at 7 W/mK. M.2 slots are protected by the M.2 Shield Frozr, which helps prevent thermal throttling on NVMe drives. Memory support extends to DDR5 modules in dual-channel configuration, with compatibility up to 8600+ MT/s under overclocking, along with support for Intel XMP 3.0, Intel POR and JEDEC speeds, and CUDIMM modules. Maximum supported memory capacity is 128 GB across its DIMM slots, which feature single-sided latches. Connectivity is a standout area: the board includes a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for the graphics card, a Lightning Gen 5 M.2 slot, Thunderbolt 4, Intel Killer 5G LAN, and Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4. The back panel I/O features USB 10 Gbps Type-A and Type-C ports, HDMI, Type-C DisplayPort outputs, Optical S/PDIF Out, a Flash BIOS Button, Clear CMOS Button, and a Smart Button. Internal connectivity includes a USB 20 Gbps Type-C header, two USB 5 Gbps Type-A headers, two USB 2.0 headers, an ARGB V2 header, and a TPM 2.0 pin header. Audio is handled by MSI’s Audio Boost 5 implementation. The board also ships with MSI’s EZ DIY features including EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II and EZ Antenna for simplified wireless antenna installation. A 3-year warranty is included. — Verified Specifications — • Form Factor: Mini-ITX • Socket: LGA1851 • Chipset: Intel Z890 • CPU Compatibility: Intel Core Ultra Series 2 • Memory Type: DDR5, Dual Channel, max 128 GB, up to 8600+ MT/s (OC), XMP 3.0 • PCIe: 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (from CPU) • Wireless: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 (Intel Killer) • Wired LAN: Intel Killer 5G • Thunderbolt: Thunderbolt 4 • Rear USB: USB 10 Gbps Type-A and Type-C • Display Out: 1x HDMI, 2x Type-C DisplayPort • Color: White • Warranty: 3 Years • GTIN: 9710933253322