MSI PRO Z890-S WiFi6E W ATX Motherboard — Intel LGA1851, DDR5 & PCIe 5.0

The MSI PRO Z890-S WiFi6E W is a full-size ATX motherboard built around Intel's Z890 chipset and LGA1851 socket, designed to support Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors. Its clean silver-white aesthetic makes it a natural fit for white-themed PC builds without sacrificing any technical capability. At the heart of its power delivery sits a 12+1+1+1 Duet Rail Power System with P-PAK digital phases and dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, giving high-core-count processors a stable, well-regulated power supply under sustained workloads. The board ships on a 6-layer server-grade PCB, optimised for higher signal bandwidth and reliable circuit transmission. Memory support is handled via dual-channel DDR5 slots with a maximum capacity of 256 GB. In a single-DIMM-per-channel, single-rank configuration, speeds can reach 8800+ MT/s (OC) with Intel XMP 3.0 profiles. The board also supports CUDIMMs and Intel POR speeds, with actual speeds varying by CPU and memory configuration as noted in the compatibility list. Expansion is generously provisioned: the primary PCIe x16 slot (PCI_E1) runs at PCIe 5.0 bandwidth directly from the CPU, while additional slots include a PCIe 4.0 x4 (CPU), PCIe 4.0 x4 (chipset), and a PCIe 3.0 x1 (chipset). M.2 storage likewise benefits from Lightning Gen 5 x4 connectivity on the primary slot. Networking is handled by a 2.5 Gbps wired LAN controller alongside an integrated Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 solution, installed via MSI's EZ Antenna connector for straightforward antenna attachment. Thermal management is addressed through the Frozr Guard system: an extended VRM heatsink with 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads, additional choke thermal pads, M.2 Shield Frozr covers over M.2 slots, and an enlarged chipset heatsink designed for low noise and sustained heat dissipation. Usability features include EZ PCIe Clip II on the primary slot for one-finger GPU release, a pre-installed I/O shield, EZ Mounting with protective paint around screw holes, and the EZ-Conn-Design JAF_1 header for simplified ARGB fan cabling. The rear I/O provides USB 20 Gbps Type-C, USB 5 Gbps Type-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, 2.5G LAN, and audio connectors. Internal headers add four USB 2.0 ports, two USB 5 Gbps Type-A ports, one USB 20 Gbps Type-C, and three ARGB V2 headers. Key Verified Specifications: • Socket: LGA1851 | Chipset: Intel Z890 • CPU Compatibility: Intel Core Ultra Series 2 • Form Factor: ATX | PCB: 6-layer server-grade • Memory: DDR5 Dual-Channel, max 256 GB; up to 8800+ MT/s (OC, 1DPC 1R); Intel XMP 3.0; CUDIMM support • Expansion: 1× PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU), 1× PCIe 4.0 x4 (CPU), 1× PCIe 4.0 x4 (chipset), 1× PCIe 3.0 x1 (chipset) • M.2: Lightning Gen 5 x4 (primary slot) • LAN: 2.5 Gbps | Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3 • VRM: 12+1+1+1 phases, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors • Warranty: 3 Years