MSi MEG Z590 Unify -X DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The MSI MEG Z590 Unify-X is a full-size ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z590 chipset, designed for LGA 1200 socket processors including 11th Gen Intel Core (Rocket Lake) and 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors. Its uncompromising feature set makes it a natural choice for system builders and PC enthusiasts who demand high-bandwidth connectivity and flexible storage configuration. Storage performance is a highlight of the MEG Z590 Unify-X. The board ships with four onboard M.2 connectors — an exclusive arrangement in the MEG Unify series — and supports Lightning Gen 4 M.2 speeds of up to 64 Gb/s when paired with 11th Gen Intel processors. Six SATA3 6.0 Gb/s ports provide additional drive capacity, and SATA RAID modes 0, 1, 5, and 10 are supported. For users interested in NVMe RAID configurations, MSI's M.2 Genie utility simplifies RAID 0 setup for M.2 and U.2 devices. Expansion slots include two PCIe x16 slots and one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot sourced from the CPU, with PCIe 4.0 support available for 11th Gen Intel CPUs and PCIe 3.0 for 10th Gen Intel CPUs. A third slot from the Z590 chipset supports up to PCIe 3.0. The board accommodates multi-GPU configurations via AMD CrossFire, with steel-reinforced PCIe slots. Memory support spans two DDR4 DIMM slots in dual-channel configuration, with a maximum capacity of 64 GB. Overclocked frequencies ranging from DDR4-3200 up to DDR4-5600 are supported, providing headroom for enthusiast memory kits. Connectivity is covered by an Intel I225-V 2.5 Gbps wired LAN controller and an onboard Wi-Fi 6E solution supporting the 6 GHz spectrum, Bluetooth 5.2, two-way MU-MIMO, and BSS Color technology for improved performance in dense wireless environments, with wireless speeds of up to 2400 Mbps. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC4080 codec, and the rear panel includes five audio ports alongside one HDMI output. Onboard USB headers support two USB 2.0 connectors internally. Verified Specifications: - Form Factor: ATX (12 in. x 9.6 in. / 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) - Socket: LGA 1200 - Chipset: Intel Z590 - Memory: 2x DDR4, max 64 GB, dual-channel, up to DDR4-5600 (OC) - M.2 Slots: 4x (Lightning Gen 4 with 11th Gen CPU) - SATA: 6x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s; RAID 0/1/5/10 - PCIe: 2x PCIe x16, 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 (CPU); PCIe 4.0 on 11th Gen - LAN: Intel I225-V 2.5 Gbps - Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E (6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.2, up to 2400 Mbps - Audio: Realtek ALC4080 codec, 5 rear audio ports - Power: 24-pin ATX - Onboard video: Not available (discrete GPU required)