MSI Pro Z890-S WIFI White ATX Motherboard

The MSI Pro Z890-S WIFI White is a full-size ATX motherboard built around Intel's Z890 chipset and LGA 1851 socket, designed to pair with Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors. Its clean white aesthetic makes it a natural centrepiece for white-themed builds, while the engineering underneath supports demanding workloads and high-performance computing tasks. Power delivery is handled by a 12+1+1+1 Duet Rail Power System paired with dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, providing ample headroom for Core Ultra CPUs under sustained loads. The board ships with a 6-layer server-grade PCB, and MSI's Frozr Guard thermal solution combines an extended heatsink, MOSFET thermal pads rated at 7 W/mK, additional choke thermal pads, and an M.2 Shield Frozr to keep critical components cool during extended sessions. Memory support extends to DDR5 in dual-channel configuration with capacities up to 256 GB. Speeds reach up to DDR5-8800 MT/s via overclocking, and the board is compatible with Intel XMP 3.0 and CUDIMM modules. For storage and expansion, the primary PCIe slot runs at PCIe 5.0 x16 from the CPU, alongside a PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slot operating at Lightning Gen 5 speeds. Additional PCIe 4.0 x4 and PCIe 3.0 x1 slots from the chipset round out expansion options. Connectivity is a particular strength. Intel Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 handle wireless networking, while a 2.5 G LAN port covers wired connections. The rear panel includes a Thunderbolt 4 Type-C port delivering 40 Gb/s transfer speeds with support for 8K display output, Daisy-Chain, and USB 4.0 compliance. Additional rear outputs include HDMI, DisplayPort, a Type-C DisplayPort, USB 20 Gbps Type-C, and multiple USB 5 Gbps Type-A ports. Builder-friendly features include EZ M.2 Clip II for tool-free M.2 installation, EZ PCIe Clip II for easier GPU removal, and an EZ Antenna connector. Onboard lighting support spans three ARGB V2 headers and one standard RGB header. Key Verified Specifications: • Socket: LGA 1851 • Chipset: Intel Z890 • Form Factor: ATX • CPU Support: Intel Core Ultra Series 2 • Memory: DDR5 Dual Channel, up to 256 GB, up to 8800 MT/s (OC), XMP 3.0, CUDIMM • 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) • Power Phases: 12+1+1+1 Duet Rail • Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 • Wired LAN: 2.5 Gbps • Thunderbolt 4 (rear): 40 Gbps Type-C, 8K display, USB 4.0 compliant • Internal TB5 Header: 1x Thunderbolt 5 card connector (JTBT5, RTD3) • RGB Headers: 3x ARGB V2, 1x RGB • Warranty: 3 Years