MSI Pro Z890-S WiFi LGA1851 ATX Motherboard with WiFi 7 & DDR5

The MSI Pro Z890-S WiFi is a full-size ATX motherboard built around Intel’s Z890 chipset, designed to support Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2) in the LGA 1851 socket. It targets professionals and demanding workstation builders who require a stable, high-throughput platform capable of handling multitasking, content creation, and AI workloads without compromise. At the heart of its memory subsystem is support for dual-channel DDR5 memory, with speeds up to 8800 MT/s via overclocking and compatibility with Intel XMP 3.0. The board supports up to 256 GB of unbuffered, non-ECC DDR5 — including CUDIMM modules — giving system builders generous headroom for memory-intensive applications. For storage and connectivity, the Pro Z890-S WiFi delivers a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot from the CPU alongside additional PCIe 4.0 and 3.0 slots for expansion. High-speed storage is catered for via M.2 slots running PCIe Gen 5 x4 speeds, protected by MSI’s M.2 Shield Frozr thermal solution. The thermal design extends to MOSFET pads rated at 7 W/mK and supplementary choke thermal pads, supporting the 12+1+1+1 Duet Rail Power System with dual 8-pin CPU power connectors. Wireless connectivity is handled by Intel Wi-Fi 7 paired with Bluetooth 5.4, while a 2.5G Intel LAN port provides a wired backbone for low-latency network tasks. The rear I/O includes Thunderbolt 4 over USB-C at 40 Gbps, USB 20 Gbps Type-C, multiple USB 5 Gbps Type-A ports, HDMI, DisplayPort, and a Type-C DisplayPort output for multi-display configurations. An internal Thunderbolt 5 header (JTBT5 with RTD3 support) further extends future connectivity options. RGB and system customisation are supported through three Addressable V2 RGB headers and one standard RGB header, with a Tuning Controller connector and chassis intrusion header rounding out the builder-friendly internal layout. The EZ M.2 Clip II and EZ PCIe Clip II make tool-free installation straightforward. Verifiable Specifications: – Socket: LGA 1851 – Chipset: Intel Z890 – Form Factor: ATX – CPU Compatibility: Intel Core Ultra Series 2 – Memory Type: DDR5, Dual Channel – Max Memory: 256 GB – Memory Speed: Up to 8800 MT/s (OC), XMP 3.0 supported – Primary PCIe Slot: PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU) – Additional Slots: PCIe 4.0 x4 (CPU), PCIe 4.0 x4 (Chipset), PCIe 3.0 x1 (Chipset) – Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 – LAN: 2.5G – Thunderbolt: Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps, rear USB-C); Thunderbolt 5 internal header – Color: Black – Warranty: 3 Years – GTIN: 824142386569