MSI MPG Z390M Gaming Edge AC Wifi DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The MSI MPG Z390M Gaming Edge AC WiFi is a Micro-ATX form-factor motherboard built on the Intel Z390 chipset, designed for 8th and 9th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors in the LGA 1151 socket. Its compact 9.6 x 9.6 inch (24.4 x 24.4 cm) footprint makes it an ideal choice for space-conscious gaming builds without sacrificing connectivity or feature depth. Memory support is generous for the platform: four DDR4 slots accommodate up to 128 GB of non-ECC, un-buffered RAM in dual-channel configuration, with XMP profiles and overclocked frequencies reaching up to 4500 MHz (OC). The isolated memory circuitry and optimized PCB traces on MSI's DDR4 Boost design help maintain signal integrity at higher speeds. Storage options are well-rounded. Two M.2 Key-M slots both support PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6 Gb/s devices; the first slot additionally accommodates the longer 22110 form factor. Four SATA 6 Gb/s ports are also available, and the board is Intel Optane Memory Ready. RAID support covers levels 0, 1, 5, and 10 for SATA devices, and 0 and 1 for M.2 PCIe storage. Connectivity is a highlight. The integrated Intel Wireless-AC 9560 module delivers 802.11a/b/g/n/ac with MU-MIMO receive, covering both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands (including 160 MHz channels) at up to 1.73 Gbps theoretical throughput, alongside Bluetooth 5.0. Wired networking is handled by an Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN controller. The USB complement includes three USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) ports, eight USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, and four USB 2.0 ports across internal and rear-panel connections. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC1220P-VB2 codec supporting 7.1-channel HD audio with S/PDIF output, EMI shielding, separated audio layers, and Nahimic 3 surround sound software. MSI Mystic Light provides ARGB and RGB header support via two 4-pin RGB and two 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors, enabling synchronised lighting across compatible accessories. Thermal management includes an extended heatsink design, one water-pump header, one CPU fan header, and three system fan headers, all with DC/PWM control. Verified Specifications: - Socket: LGA 1151 | Chipset: Intel Z390 - Form Factor: Micro-ATX, 9.6 x 9.6 in (24.4 x 24.4 cm) - Memory: 4 x DDR4, up to 128 GB, up to 4500 MHz (OC), Dual-Channel, XMP - Expansion: 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16/x0 or x8/x8), 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 - Storage: 2 x M.2 (PCIe 3.0 x4 / SATA), 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s, RAID 0/1/5/10 - Wi-Fi: Intel Wireless-AC 9560, 802.11ac, up to 1.73 Gbps; Bluetooth 5.0 - LAN: Intel I219-V Gigabit - USB: 3 x USB 3.1 Gen2, 8 x USB 3.1 Gen1, 4 x USB 2.0 - Audio: Realtek ALC1220P-VB2, 7.1-CH HD, S/PDIF out - Display Out: 1 x HDMI (4096x2160@24Hz), 1 x DisplayPort (4096x2304@60Hz) - Multi-GPU: 2-Way NVIDIA SLI, 2-Way AMD CrossFire - RGB: 2 x 4-pin RGB, 2 x 3-pin RAINBOW LED headers - Warranty: 3 Years