MSI Pro Z890-P Wifi DDR5 Intel Motherboard

The MSI Pro Z890-P WiFi DDR5 is a full-size ATX motherboard (243.84 mm × 304.8 mm) designed around Intel’s Z890 chipset and the LGA 1851 socket, making it fully compatible with Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors. Its professional-grade power delivery system features a 14+1+1+1 digital power phase design with 55A DrMOS MOSFETs and dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, enabling sustained performance under heavy multi-core workloads. Memory support spans four DDR5 UDIMM slots in a dual-channel configuration, accommodating up to 256 GB of capacity. In single DIMM-per-channel configurations, overclocking can reach up to 9,200+ MT/s (1-rank) or 7,200+ MT/s (2-rank), with Intel XMP 3.0 and CUDIMM support included. JEDEC base speeds cover 4,800–6,400 MT/s. Storage connectivity is extensive: one M.2 slot (from CPU) supports PCIe 5.0 x4, two additional CPU-routed M.2 slots support PCIe 4.0 x4, and a fourth chipset-routed M.2 slot supports PCIe 4.0 x4 or SATA. All four M.2 slots are paired with EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II tool-free heatsinks. Four SATA 6 Gbps ports round out storage, with RAID 0/1/5/10 supported on both SATA and NVMe arrays. Networking is led by Intel Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), supporting tri-band operation across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz with up to 5.8 Gbps throughput, MU-MIMO, MLO, and Bluetooth 5.4. Wired connectivity is provided by a Realtek 8126 5 Gbps LAN controller. A single rear Thunderbolt 4 Type-C port delivers 40 Gbps data transfer and supports DisplayPort 2.1 with up to 8K output. Display outputs on the rear panel include HDMI 2.1 (4K@60Hz) and DisplayPort 1.4 (4K@60Hz), both dependent on a CPU with integrated graphics. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC897 codec in a 7.1-channel configuration with MSI’s Isolated Analogy Structure for reduced interference. USB connectivity includes USB 2.0, USB 5 Gbps, USB 10 Gbps (Type-A and Type-C), and a front-panel USB 20 Gbps Type-C header. The board also features an internal Thunderbolt 5 header (JTBT5), three ARGB V2 headers, one RGB header, EZ Debug LEDs, and a Flash BIOS button. Verified Specifications: – Chipset: Intel Z890 – Socket: LGA 1851 (Intel Core Ultra Series 2) – Form Factor: ATX — 243.84 mm × 304.8 mm – Memory: 4× DDR5 UDIMM, max 256 GB, up to 9,200+ MT/s (OC), XMP 3.0, CUDIMM – PCIe Slots: 1× PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU), 1× PCIe 4.0 x1 (Chipset), 2× PCIe 4.0 x4 (Chipset) – M.2: 4× (1× PCIe 5.0 x4 from CPU; 2× PCIe 4.0 x4 from CPU; 1× PCIe 4.0 x4/SATA from Chipset) – SATA: 4× SATA 6 Gbps; RAID 0/1/5/10 – LAN: Realtek 8126 5 Gbps – Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 – Thunderbolt: 1× TB4 rear (40 Gbps); 1× TB5 internal header – Audio: Realtek ALC897, 7.1-channel HD – Display: HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (DP 2.1) – VRM: 14+1+1+1 phases, 55A DrMOS – Warranty: 3 years