MSI MEG Z890 Unify-X motherboard, socket 1851, Intel Z890, ATX, DDR5
This motherboard is ideal for high-end builds.
- 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (x16), 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (x8), 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4), and 1x PCIe 4.0 x1
- 2x DIMM slots supporting up to 128 GB DDR5 RAM at 9,600 MHz (XMP 3.0 & CUDIMM support)
- 6x M.2 slots (2x PCIe 5.0 and 4x PCIe 4.0) / 6x SATA 6G
- USB on the I/O panel: 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB 3.1 Type-C, and 8x USB 3.1
- A total of 7x 4-pin headers for fans and pumps
- Supports WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
MSI MEG Z890 Unify-X: ATX Motherboard with Intel LGA 1851 Socket and Z890 Chipset
The MSI MEG Z890 Unify-X 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 Unify-X impresses with full PCIe 5.0 connectivity, providing double the bandwidth for graphics cards and NVMe SSDs compared to PCIe 4.0.
Designed for Overclocking
The MSI MEG Z890 Unify-X features a 20+1+1+1-phase VRM configuration, allowing you to overclock your CPU and extract maximum performance from your gaming PC. Additionally, the DDR5 RAM can also be overclocked. For added convenience and safety, a Clear CMOS button is located on the I/O panel.
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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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305 mm
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Width
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243.84 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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Built-In I/O Shield
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Yes
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Memory
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Max. Memory
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128 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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System Memory Subtype
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CUDIMM, UDIMM
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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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9600 MT/s
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EEC Support
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Yes
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Memory slots
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2x
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Performance Profile
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Intel XMP 3.0
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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 5 Gbit/s
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LAN Chip
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Intel Killer E5000B
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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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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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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 3x2 (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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8
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Display Connectors
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HDMI (1x)
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Storage Ports
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M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4
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4
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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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6
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Expansion Slots
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PCIe x16 slots (total)
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3
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PCIe x1 slots (total)
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1
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Fan Header
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4 Pin Fan Connectors
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7
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Audio
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Soundchip
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Realtek ALC4080
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Lighting
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Lighting / RGB
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Yes
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