MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Plus DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Plus is an ATX form-factor motherboard built on the Intel Z390 chipset, designed to support 8th and 9th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors via the LGA 1151 socket. Its full ATX footprint measures 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) and includes nine mounting holes for standard case compatibility. Memory support is handled through four DDR4 DIMM slots capable of holding up to 128 GB of non-ECC, unbuffered memory. Speeds range from native 2133/2400/2666 MHz up to 4400 MHz via XMP overclocking profiles, with Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) support for straightforward tuning. Dual-channel mode is supported for improved bandwidth. Storage options are generous: two M-Key M.2 slots support PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6 Gb/s devices (M2_1 accepts 2242/2260/2280/22110 drives; M2_2 accepts 2242/2260/2280 drives), and six SATA 6 Gb/s ports provide ample connectivity for traditional drives. Note that M.2 slots and SATA ports share bandwidth — consult the user manual for configuration details. Intel Optane Memory is supported with up-to-date BIOS. RAID configurations include RAID 0/1/5/10 for SATA and RAID 0/1 for M.2 PCIe storage. Expansion slots consist of two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots and four PCIe 3.0 x1 slots, with support for 2-Way AMD CrossFire multi-GPU setups. An E-Key M.2 slot is reserved for an Intel CNVi wireless module (IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2), enabling optional wireless connectivity without occupying a PCIe slot. USB connectivity on the rear panel includes two USB 3.1 Gen2 (10 Gbps) ports — one Type-A and one Type-C — plus two USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A and two USB 2.0 Type-A ports. Internal headers expand total USB 3.1 Gen1 to six ports and USB 2.0 to six ports. Networking is handled by a single Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN controller. Audio is delivered via a Realtek ALC892 codec with 7.1-channel high-definition audio output. Display outputs include one HDMI port (up to 4096×2160 @ 24 Hz) and one DVI-D port (up to 1920×1200 @ 60 Hz), available when using processors with integrated graphics (not available on 'F'-suffix CPU models). Internal connectors include two 4-pin RGB LED headers, a 4-pin water pump connector, five 4-pin system fan connectors, a TPM module connector, and a chassis intrusion header. Fan and pump headers support MSI's Dragon Center software for system monitoring and control. The board is backed by a 3-year manufacturer warranty and supports Windows 10 64-bit. Verified Specifications: - Chipset: Intel Z390 - Socket: LGA 1151 (8th/9th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron) - Memory: 4x DDR4 DIMM, up to 128 GB, 2133–4400(OC) MHz, XMP, Dual-Channel - Storage: 2x M.2 (PCIe 3.0 x4 / SATA), 6x SATA 6 Gb/s; RAID 0/1/5/10 (SATA), RAID 0/1 (M.2 PCIe) - Expansion: 2x PCIe 3.0 x16, 4x PCIe 3.0 x1, 1x M.2 E-Key (CNVi) - USB: 2x USB 3.1 Gen2 (1x Type-A, 1x Type-C), 6x USB 3.1 Gen1, 6x USB 2.0 - Audio: Realtek ALC892, 7.1-ch HD Audio - LAN: Intel I219-V Gigabit - Display: 1x HDMI (4K@24Hz), 1x DVI-D (1920×1200@60Hz) - Multi-GPU: 2-Way AMD CrossFire - Form Factor: ATX, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm - Warranty: 3 Years