MSI Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard

The MSI Z890GAMINGPWIFI is an ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z890 chipset and designed for processors that use the LGA 1851 socket, including the powerful Intel Core Ultra 2 desktop lineup. It gives system builders a stable platform that can handle demanding gaming sessions, content creation workloads, and everyday multitasking without bottlenecks.

With four DDR5 DIMM slots, the board supports up to 256 GB of memory at speeds that reach 9200 MT/s. This headroom allows gamers to maintain high frame rates while streaming, and it lets creative professionals work on large projects or virtual machines without running out of memory bandwidth.

Storage performance is equally forward-looking. One PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot is ready for the newest NVMe drives, delivering rapid boot times and near-instant game or project loading. Three additional PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots let you expand with more high-capacity drives, so a video editor can keep multiple 4K assets on hand, and a gamer can maintain an extensive library without sacrificing speed.

For graphics and add-in cards, the full-length PCIe 5.0 x16 slot provides the bandwidth that top-tier GPUs need, while two PCIe 4.0 x4 and one PCIe 4.0 x1 slot accommodate capture cards, audio interfaces, or other peripherals. Whether you build a streaming rig or a workstation with specialized acceleration cards, the layout keeps options open.

Connectivity is where the board distinguishes itself. Thunderbolt 4 delivers up to 40 Gb/s transfer rates and supports a single 8K display, ideal for creators who move large files or use high-resolution monitors. Built-in Wi-Fi 7 supplies wireless throughput that rivals many wired networks, and the 5 GbE LAN port provides stable, low-latency connections for competitive play or cloud-based workflows. A front-panel USB-C header offers 20 Gb/s speeds, making quick work of external SSD transfers.

MSI complements these features with an efficient thermal design that includes dedicated cooling for the power delivery components and M.2 slots. The board’s user-friendly BIOS and software suite simplify overclocking, fan tuning, and system monitoring, so first-time builders and seasoned enthusiasts alike can extract maximum performance with confidence.

• Intel LGA 1851 socket compatible with Intel Core Ultra 2 desktop processors
• Four DDR5 DIMM slots support up to 256 GB at 9200 MT/s
• Four M.2 slots: one PCIe 5.0 x4 and three PCIe 4.0 x4
• Full-length PCIe 5.0 x16 slot plus two PCIe 4.0 x4 and one PCIe 4.0 x1 for expansion
• Thunderbolt 4 with 40 Gb/s bandwidth and 8K display support
• Integrated Wi-Fi 7 tri-band capability and 5 GbE Ethernet
• Front-panel USB-C header delivers 20 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2x2