This motherboard is perfect for gaming enthusiasts and overclockers.
- 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 (1x PCIe 5.0 and 4x PCIe 4.0) / 4x SATA 6G
- USB on the I/O panel: 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.1, and 10x USB 3.1
- A total of 7x 4-pin headers for fans and pumps
- Supports WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WIFI: ATX Motherboard with Intel LGA 1851 Socket and Z890 Chipset
The MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WIFI 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, enabling data transfer rates of up to 40 Gbps. Additionally, the MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WIFI provides 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 MPG Z890 Carbon WIFI is equipped with 20+1+1+1-phase VRMs, enabling you to overclock your CPU and unleash the full potential of your gaming PC. Additionally, DDR5 RAM can also be overclocked. For added safety, a Clear CMOS button is conveniently located on the I/O panel in case adjustments need resetting.
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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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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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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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 2.5 Gbit/s, 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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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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1
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USB 3.1 (external) Type A
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10
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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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3
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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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1
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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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2
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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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1
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PCIe 4.0 x16 mechanical slot
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2
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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 ALC1220
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Lighting
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Lighting / RGB
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Yes
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Product Series
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Product Series/Family
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MPG
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