MSI Z490-A PRO

This MSI motherboard is built using the Intel Z490 chipset, which has the Intel 1200 socket to accommodate the processor. Classically, it has a sound card made for 8 channels. For a faster PC, the MSI Z490-A PRO has compatibility with the modern Intel Optane RAM. It is a very large motherboard for extremely powerful setups that utilise multiple cards and complex cooling. If you want to build a PC with this particular model, you'll need a compatible ATX format case.

MSI Z490-A PRO Motherboard Key Features

• Intel 1200 socket and Intel Z490 chipset
• MSI Z490-A PRO size: ATX
• Integrated sound card for 8 channels
• Supports the fast Intel Optane technology
• DDR4 computer RAM type with DIMM design
• The motherboard can accommodate 4 × dual-channel memory modules

MSI Z490-A PRO Motherboard Connectivity

Computer RAM is extremely important, so this MSI motherboard has a total of 4 RAM slots. It's compatible with DDR4 type DIMM RAM. You can link them in dual-channel mode. This motherboard is compatible with modules with a clock speed of up to 5000 MHz.

MSI Z490-A PRO Connectivity

This motherboard is made for 2 graphics cards with PCI Express 16x slots. The internal interface has a total of 2 popular M.2 slots. In terms of USB ports, it has 2 × USB 2.0, 2 × USB type 3.0 (3.1 gen1) and 2 × of the fast 3.1 (3.1 gen2) type ports. You'll also be pleased to know that it has TPM for extra security, a very impressive RGB LED Header, and Thunderbolt

What Else Can the MSI Z490-A PRO Motherboard Do?

• The motherboard has a built-in Realtek ALC897 sound card
• Other notable advantages incorporate additional features such as AMD CrossFire Technologies
• External communication interfaces: DisplayPort, HDMI, Jack, PS/2, RJ-45 (LAN) 2.5Gbps, USB 2.0, USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.2 Gen 2 and USB-C
• Internal interfaces: ARGB LED Header, COM header, Front Panel Audio connector, M2 Socket, RGB LED Header, Serial ATA III, Thunderbolt header, TPM header, USB 2.0 header, USB 3.2 Gen 1 header and USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) header
• M.2 will be very welcome if you are planning to install modern SSDs, where SATA connection is just too slow
• The motherboard is compatible with Intel Optane technology, so you can increase the speed of your setup by buying extra memory hardware
• Maximum supported RAM module clock speed: 5000 MHz
• SATA III: 6 ×