MSI MEG Z890 ACE motherboard, socket LGA 1851, Intel Z890, ATX, DDR5
This motherboard is ideal for gaming enthusiasts and high-end builds.
- 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (x16), 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (x8), and 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4)
- 4x DIMM slots supporting up to 256 GB DDR5 RAM at up to 9,200 MHz
- 5x M.2 slots (2x PCIe 5.0 and 3x PCIe 4.0) / 4x SATA 6G
- USB on the I/O panel: 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-C 3.1, and 11x USB 3.1
- A total of 8x 4-pin headers for fans and pumps
- Supports WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
MSI MEG Z890 ACE: ATX Motherboard with Intel LGA 1851 Socket and Z890 Chipset
The MSI MEG Z890 ACE is an ATX motherboard featuring the high-end Intel Z890 chipset and LGA 1851 socket. It supports Intel Core Ultra processors of the second generation, codenamed Arrow Lake. The Intel Z890 motherboard natively supports USB4, offering data transfer rates of up to 40 Gbps. Additionally, the MSI MEG Z890 ACE features full PCIe 5.0 connectivity, delivering double the bandwidth for graphics cards and NVMe SSDs compared to PCIe 4.0.
Designed for Overclocking
The MSI MEG Z890 ACE offers 24+2+1+1-phase VRMs, allowing you to overclock your CPU and maximize your gaming PC's performance. Additionally, DDR5 RAM can also be overclocked. For added convenience, the I/O panel includes a Clear CMOS button to ensure safe and easy resets.
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Colour
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Primary Colour
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Black
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Dimensions
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Length / Depth
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243.8 mm
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Width
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304.8 mm
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Form Factor
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Motherboard formfactor
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ATX
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CPU
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CPU Manufacturer
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Intel
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CPU Socket
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1851
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Motherboard
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Motherboard Chipset
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Intel Z890
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Memory
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Max. Memory
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256 GB
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Memory Type
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DDR5
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Memory Form Factor
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DIMM
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Max. Memory Speed (Standard)
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6400 MT/s
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Max. Memory Speed (OC)
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9200 MT/s
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EEC Support
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No
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Memory slots
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4x
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Performance Profile
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AMD EXPO
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Wi-Fi & LAN
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LAN
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Yes
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LAN Ports
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1x 10 Gbit/s
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LAN Chip
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Marvell AQC113CS
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Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
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Yes
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Wi-Fi Standard
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Wi-Fi 7
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Bluetooth Standard
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5.4
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Wi-Fi Chip
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Intel Killer BE1750x
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Cooling
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Backplate
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Yes
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M.2 Heatsinks
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Yes
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VRM Heatsinks
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Yes
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Water Cooling
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Watercooling
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Yes
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Internal Ports
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CPU Power Supply
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2x 8-Pin
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USB 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2 (internal) Type C Header
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1
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USB 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2 (internal) Type C Possible Ports
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1
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USB 3.0 (internal) Header
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2
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USB 3.0 (internal) Possible Ports
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4
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USB 2.0 (internal) Header
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2
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USB 2.0 (internal) Possible Ports
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4
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RGB / LED connectors
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1x RGB (4-Pin 5050 12VGRB), 3x Digital RGB (3-Pin 5VDG)
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Front Panel Audio Header
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Yes
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SPI TPM Header
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Yes
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External Ports
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USB4 Gen 2x2 (external) Type C
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2
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USB 3.1 (external) Type C
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2
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USB 3.1 (external) Type A
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11
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Display Connectors
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HDMI (1x), USB Type C (Display Port shared) (2x)
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Storage Ports
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M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4
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2
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M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA 6G
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1
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M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4
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2
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SATA 6G (internal)
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4
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Back Connect
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Back Connect
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No
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Expansion Slots
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PCIe x16 slots (total)
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1
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PCIe x4 slots (total)
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1
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PCIe 5.0 x16 mechanical slot
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3
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Fan Header
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4 Pin Fan Connectors
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8
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Audio
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Soundchip
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Realtek ALC4082
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Lighting
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Lighting / RGB
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Yes
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