MSI MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS LGA 1200 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Motherboard

The MPG series brings out the best in gamers by allowing full expression in color with advanced RGB lighting control and synchronization. Experiment on another level of personalization with a front LED strip that provides convenient in-game and real time notifications. With the MPG series, transform your equipment into the center of attention and top leaderboards in style.Exclusive FeaturesCore Boost TechnologyCombining 8+4 pin power connectors and premium layout design, that is ready for unleashing the maximum performance.6-Layer PCB6 layer PCB provides higher performance and long-lasting system stability without any compromise.Digital PWMHighest quality component digital power IC makes sure your system runs smoothly under the most extreme conditions.PCI-E Steel ArmorProtecting VGA cards against bending and EMI for better performance, stability and strength.Premium Thermal SolutionExtended HeatsinkMSI extended PWM and enhanced circuit design ensures even high-end processors to run in full speed.M.2 Shield FrozrStrengthened built-in M.2 thermal solution. Keeps M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run faster.Pump Fan SupportControl watercooling pump speeds for best flow and noise control.Heatsinks with 7W/mK Thermal Pad7W/mK thermal pad provides better heat transfer to the heatsinkHigh-Speed TransmissionTurbo BoostFeaturing the TURBO USB 3.2 GEN2 10Gbps, with reversible Type-C connector2.5G Network SolutionFeaturing premium 2.5G LAN with LAN manager delivers better network experience.DDR4 BoostThe fully isolated DDR circuit with Interdigital Tabbed Routing to deliver pure data signals and improve signal reliability at high frequenciesTurbo M.2With 2x M.2 slots. Running at PCI-E Gen3 x4 maximizes performance for NVMe based SSDs.Premium Hardware DesignWith years of experience, MSI is no stranger to building high-performance motherboards. Our R&D and engineering teams have reviewed countless designs, evaluated a wide selection of high quality components, and developed products for reliability even under extreme conditions.CoolingExtended PWM Heatsink Design: Thermal Solution for More Cores and Higher PerformanceWith more cores' processors, thermal and power design is more important to make sure the temperature keeps lower. MSI extended PWM heatsink and enhanced circuit design ensures even high-end processors to run in full speed with MSI motherboards.M.2 Shield FrozrWorld's fastest SSDs can start to lower performance when getting hot. Part of the motherboards heatsink design, M.2 SHIELD FROZR is the next generation M.2 thermal solution to avoid this by offering the best thermal protection to make sure that SSD maintains maximum performance.Fully Fan Control: Fully Controllable In Bios and SoftwareMSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans. Total Fan Control allows you to check your primary system characteristics in a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets for CPU and motherboard, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically.System Cooling: DIY 2.0 - Integrating With the System EnvironmentConnect and synchronize with MSI coolers and cases with strategically positioned pin-header locations including a dedicated pump-fan header.Power SolutionCore BoostCore Boost technology combines MSI's premium layout and digital power design which allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. This creates the perfect conditions for multi-core CPU while doing.Game Boost: 1-Second Overclocking!MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need to get more FPS.More for Performance:Load-Line CalibrationWhat you set, is what you get. LLC makes sure your CPU voltage remains 100% stable under any load. This greatly improves stability when demanding more CPU performance.Overvoltage ProtectionPrevents potential short-circuit damage to the CPU and other critical components.Digitall Power DesignA fully digital power design allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. Creating the perfect conditions for CPU overclocking.Double Power Connectors8+4 pin connectors deliver adequate power even for an overclocked multi-core CPUDIY FriendlyPre-Installed IO ShieldingFeaturing the pre-installed IO shielding, makes your installation process easier and safer. The patent-pending design protect your IO ports and also prevent electrostatic discharge damage, makes your motherboard a strong gaming foundation.Keep Out ZoneMSI motherboards circuitry ensure the case standoff keep out zones are pure and clean, preventing any component contact or damage to the motherboard.More User Friendly Enhancements:XL Clip:The enlarged PCI-E clip helps you swap or remove your devices easier. Keep the PCI-E slot stronger and safer.EZ Debug LED:Run into trouble? Onboard LEDs for key components will indicate the source of the problem so you know exactly where to look to get up and running again.EZ LED Control:A built-in LED button on the motherboard to control your light effect. Turn on/off your light in a second!Atypical PCB: Easy To Arrange Your CablesNot clever at cable arrangement? MSI Atypical PCB design not only the identity of stylish but also makes SATA and USB cable routing easier. Arranges cable neatly even you are not familiar with system build.Protection6 Layers PCB: More Reliable Circuit Transmission6 PCB layers allows for higher bandwidth and faster transfer speeds. This is also beneficial for reliable circuit transmission.Steel Armor: Fortify Your System With PCI-E Steel ArmorMSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots are secured to the motherboard with extra solder points and support the weight of heavy graphics cards. When every advantage in games counts, Steel Armor shields the point of contact from electromagnetic interference.Double ESD protection: Ultimate Motherboard ProtectionDouble ESD protection doubles up the grounding layer around the mounting holes, preventing static discharge surges from damaging the motherboard.Certification: Lightning Gen 4 Support, Ready 4 The Future !!!MSI Z490 motherboards adopt tons of components, enhanced layout placement and PCB design dedicated for PCI-E Gen 4 solution, ensure the higher bandwidth and faster transfer speeds stability, ready 4 the future!• Reinforced PCIe 4.0 slot provides up to 64GB/s transfer bandwidth• Dedicated PCIe 4.0 M.2 connectors for the fastest onboard storage solution• PCIe 4.0 external clock generator provides better PCIe 4.0 overclocking performance• Dedicated switches transfer both PCIe slot and M.2 4.0 signals• Optimized PCB layout fully supports higher bandwidth and transfer speeds for PCIe 4.0Enhanced PerformanceHigh performance MSI motherboards are loaded with advanced features and the latest technology to overwhelm any challenge at hand no matter whether you're a gamer, prosumer, or PC enthusiast.MemoryDDR4 Boost: Extreme Stability & Compatibility TestingMSI conducts thorough memory testing with the most popular memory brands under extreme conditions to ensure your system runs stable no matter what. Our memory partners include brands like Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, G.Skill and many more to optimize memory modules, configurations and even improve overclocking.DDR4 Enhancement: A Huge Step of DDR PerformanceMSI OC LAB does not merely work hard on extreme overclocking. Compare to Z390 motherboard memory XMP profile, MSI does have great improvement on performance and efficiency for Z490 motherboards. Easy to enable XMP profile with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability.XMP: Easy Overclocking With XMP ProfileThe XMP (Extreme Memory Profiles) in MSI BIOS are tested and certified by MSI OC LAB. It is easy to enable with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability.ConnectivityMSI motherboards are built with a variety of connectors to satisfy gamers. Enhanced audio, advanced LAN networking capabilities, USB and Mystic Light turn any gaming experience into an immerse one.Networking2.5G LAN: High-Bandwidth and Low-Latency Network2.5Gbps LAN provides incredible data transfer speed faster than general Gigabit LAN. This is a premium solution for demanding users.LAN Manager: Optimize Online Gaming Traffic For Lower Latency!MSI LAN Manager automatically classifies and prioritizes the latency-sensitive applications for online games, giving you the best online gaming experience with low latency.