MSI Z590 Pro Wifi DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The MSI Z590 Pro WiFi DDR4 is an ATX form-factor motherboard built on the Intel Z590 chipset, designed for LGA 1200 socket processors. It is compatible with Intel 10th Gen Core, 11th Gen Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors, making it a versatile platform for mainstream and enthusiast desktop builds. At the heart of its connectivity offering is the Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 module, pre-installed in the M.2 Key-E slot. This module supports the 802.11ax standard across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands with 160 MHz channel width, delivering wireless throughput of up to 2.4 Gbps. MU-MIMO TX/RX is supported, along with Bluetooth 5.2. Wired networking is handled by an Intel I225-V controller providing 2.5 Gbps LAN. Storage flexibility is a strong point: three M.2 Key-M slots are available. The primary M.2 slot (M2_1, CPU-sourced) supports PCIe 4.0 x4 speeds when an 11th Gen processor is installed, while the two remaining slots (Z590 chipset-sourced) support PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA modes. An additional six SATA 6 Gb/s ports are provided. RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations are supported for SATA arrays; RAID 0 and 1 are available for M.2 NVMe devices. Memory support spans four DDR4 DIMM slots with a maximum capacity of 128 GB. Native JEDEC speeds up to 3200 MHz are supported on 11th Gen processors, with overclocking headroom extending to 5333 MHz (1DPC 1R configuration) via Intel XMP profiles. Dual-channel operation and non-ECC unbuffered memory are supported. The power delivery uses a 12+2+1 phase design with DrMOS 55A components on the CPU rail, fed by 8-pin and 4-pin ATX 12V connectors. VRM cooling is managed through an extended heatsink with a 7 W/mK thermal pad, while a 6-layer PCB with 2 oz. copper layers assists with heat dissipation. Each M.2 slot is covered by MSI’s M.2 Shield Frozr to prevent SSD thermal throttling. Expansion slots include one PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot with Steel Armor reinforcement (primary GPU), one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (CrossFire support), and two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots. Two-way AMD CrossFire is supported for multi-GPU configurations. The rear I/O panel features a USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20 Gbps) Type-C port, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-A port, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) Type-A ports, and four USB 2.0 Type-A ports, plus a Flash BIOS Button for BIOS recovery without a CPU. Video output includes HDMI 2.0b (4K 60 Hz with HDR) and DisplayPort 1.4 (4K 60 Hz) for integrated graphics use. Audio is delivered by a Realtek ALC897 codec supporting 7.1-channel high-definition audio output. Verified Specifications: – Form Factor: ATX, 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) – Socket: LGA 1200 – Chipset: Intel Z590 – CPU Support: 10th & 11th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron – Memory: 4x DDR4, up to 128 GB, up to 5333 MHz (OC, 1DPC 1R) – Storage: 3x M.2 (1x PCIe 4.0 x4 via CPU, 2x PCIe 3.0 x4/SATA via chipset), 6x SATA 6 Gb/s – Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210, up to 2.4 Gbps, BT 5.2 – LAN: Intel I225-V, 2.5 Gbps – USB: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 20 Gbps Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbps Type-A, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbps Type-A (rear) + internal headers – Audio: Realtek ALC897, 7.1-channel HD Audio – Video Output: HDMI 2.0b (4K 60 Hz HDR), DisplayPort 1.4 (4K 60 Hz) – Multi-GPU: 2-Way AMD CrossFire – VRM: 12+2+1 phase, DrMOS 55A – Warranty: 3 Years