MSI Pro Z890-A WIFI ATX DDR5 Intel Motherboard

The MSI Pro Z890-A WIFI is a full-size ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z890 chipset, designed to support Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors via the LGA 1851 socket. Its silver-toned aesthetic suits both white and black PC builds, and its feature set targets power users, content creators, and professionals who demand fast connectivity alongside reliable daily performance. Connectivity is a highlight of this board. Onboard Intel Wi-Fi 7 supports tri-band operation across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz (up to 320 MHz channel width), delivering wireless throughput of up to 5.8 Gbps, along with Bluetooth 5.4, MU-MIMO TX/RX, MLO, and 4KQAM. Wired networking is handled by a Realtek 8126 5 Gbps LAN controller. Two rear-panel Thunderbolt 4 ports each support up to 40 Gbps data transfer with compatible devices, DisplayPort 2.1 output up to 8K, and daisy-chaining of up to three Thunderbolt 4 devices per port. Memory support is extensive: four DDR5 UDIMM slots accommodate up to 256 GB of non-ECC unbuffered RAM, with JEDEC speeds from 4800 MT/s and overclocked profiles reaching 9200+ MT/s in a 1DPC 1-rank configuration via Intel XMP 3.0. CUDIMM is also supported. Storage options include four M.2 slots — the primary slot (from CPU) runs PCIe 5.0 x4, while the remaining three support PCIe 4.0 x4 — plus four SATA 6 Gbps ports. RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 are supported for both SATA and NVMe devices. The power delivery system uses a 16+1+1+1 Duet Rail Power System with 90A SPS MOSFETs, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, and a 6-layer PCB with 2 oz copper traces. Thermal management is addressed through extended heatsinks, 7 W/mK MOSFET thermal pads, and EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II heatsinks on M.2 slots. Audio is powered by a Realtek ALC1220P codec delivering 7.1-channel HD audio with S/PDIF output. Display output includes one HDMI 2.1 port (4K 120 Hz) and two USB Type-C ports with DisplayPort 2.1 via Thunderbolt 4, supporting up to 8K 60 Hz — available only when using a processor with integrated graphics. Verified Specifications: Chipset: Intel Z890 | Socket: LGA 1851 | Form Factor: ATX (243.84 mm x 304.8 mm) | Memory: 4x DDR5 UDIMM, max 256 GB, up to 9200+ MT/s (OC) | PCIe: 1x PCIe 5.0 x16, 2x PCIe 4.0 x4 | M.2: 4x (1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 3x PCIe 4.0 x4) | SATA: 4x 6 Gbps | USB Rear: 3x USB 10 Gbps Type-A, 4x USB 5 Gbps Type-A, 1x USB 10 Gbps Type-C, 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps) | LAN: Realtek 8126 5 Gbps | Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.4 | Audio: Realtek ALC1220P 7.1-ch | Warranty: 3 Years