Release True Power – MSI 400 series Motherboard

Intel 400 Series Motherboards

CHECKMATE – MSI 400 SERIES MOTHERBOARDS
Higher Performance with Lower Temperature

ROBUST POWER DESIGN

Mirrored Power Arrangement
Duet Rail Power System
Digital PWM IC
Up to 90A Smart Power Stage
Premium Choke and Capacitor

ENHANCED THERMAL SOLUTION

4 Times heatsink weight
Maximum Thermal Dissipation
Extended PWM heatsink
7W/mK Thermal Pad
M.2 Shield Frozr

Z490-A PRO & MAG B460M MORTAR

"Never imagined that we would see a relatively affordable B460 motherboard complete dominating some of the lower tier Z490 motherboard."

Source from Hardware Unboxed: Hardware Unboxed

MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI & MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK

"Under the same test conditions the MSI Z490 TOMAHAWK actually deliver the best result."

Source from Hardware Unboxed: Hardware Unboxed

MEG Z490 ACE

MEG Z490 ACE delivers the lower temperature with the same process frequency.

Source from Kitguru: KITGURU

POWER DESIGN
THERMAL DESIGN
CONNECTIVITY

Core Boost & Digital Power Design

Unleash and sustain maximum CPU performance powered by an aggressive digital VRM layout. Built with up to 16 phases and designed with dual power connectors and MSI’s exclusive Core Boost technology, these optimized circuits have been assembled and tested to feed steady power with precision.
DDR4 Boost

The MSI OC lab has developed advanced memory technologies to ensure maximum compatibility and stability even when memory is overclocked. The introduction of tabbed routing structures onto memory traces lowers impedance in the line and reduces crosstalk noise between densely placed circuits resulting in improved signal reliability at high frequencies.
At least 6-Layer PCB

MSI Z490 motherboards are built with multiple PCB layers for reliable circuit transmission. At least 6 layers, going up to 10, allow for higher bandwidth and faster transfer speeds across the entire MSI Z490 motherboard lineup.

Frozr Heatsink Design

Frozr Heatsink Design with Zero Frozr Technology actively cools down critical power delivery components. This heatsink is specially designed to take advantage of airflow for effective heat dissipation.
All Aluminum Design

Heatsinks are constructed from aluminum for its high heat conductivity. The large heatsinks have been formed with more surface to further improve heat dissipation capabilities.
M.2 Shield Frozr

Prevent SSD thermal throttling and sustain maximum high-speed M.2 SSD data transfer with M.2 Shield Frozr.

2.5G LAN

Connect and rapidly move data over networks with high-bandwidth and low-latency 2.5Gbps Ethernet LAN. Prioritize latency-sensitive applications with MSI LAN Manager, offering users the power to take control of their online experience.
Wi-Fi 6

Wi-Fi 6 adopts the latest OFDMA and two-way MU-MIMO technologies, allowing for up to 4X increased device capacity on a wireless network and reduced congestion in environments with high wireless signal density.
Lightning USB 20G

Transfer bulky files such as uncompressed video and raw images over USB faster than ever. Lightning USB 20G is developed from the latest USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 standard with transmissions speeds four times faster than USB 3.2 Gen 1.

MEG series motherboards go beyond hardcore gaming with designs built up with the latest technology for tremendous scalability, extreme overclocking, and maximum performance.

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PLATION -PROFESONAL REVIEW-

MAG motherboards are ready to conquer any battlefield, built with durable materials, decorated in metallic livery, and developed with essential specifications for hardened PC builds.

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COMPATIBILITY CHART

MSI Case Model (Motherboard max Size / Front Type C support)	MSI Liquid Cooling Model (Radiator Place)	MEG Z490 GODLIKE	MEG Z490 ACE	MEG Z490 UNIFY	MEG Z490I UNIFY	MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI	MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI	MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS	MPG Z490M GAMING EDGE WIFI	MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK	Z490-A PRO
MPG SEKIRA 500 Series E-ATX size / Front Type C support	MAG CORELIQUID 240R Series (Front and Top)	O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O
MPG SEKIRA 500 Series E-ATX size / Front Type C support	MAG CORELIQUID 360R Series (Top)	O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O
MPG SEKIRA 100 Series E-ATX size / Front Type C support	MAG CORELIQUID 240R Series (Front and Top)	O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O
MPG SEKIRA 100 Series E-ATX size / Front Type C support	MAG CORELIQUID 360R Series (Front)	O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O
MPG GUNGNIR 100 Series E-ATX size / No Front Type C	MAG CORELIQUID 240R Series (Front and Top)	O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O
MPG GUNGNIR 100 Series E-ATX size / No Front Type C	MAG CORELIQUID 360R Series (Front and Top)	O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O
MPG GUNGNIR 110 Series ATX Size/ Front Type C support	MAG CORELIQUID 240R Series (Front and Top)		O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O
MPG GUNGNIR 110 Series ATX Size/ Front Type C support	MAG CORELIQUID 360R Series (Front)		O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O
MAG VAMPIRIC 010 Series ATX size / No Front Type C	MAG CORELIQUID 240R Series (Front and Top)		O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O
MAG VAMPIRIC 100 Series ATX size / No Front Type C	MAG CORELIQUID 240R Series (Front)		O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O
MAG FORGE 100 Series ATX size / No Front Type C	MAG CORELIQUID 240R Series (Front and Top)		O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O
Creator 400 Series E-ATX size / Front Type C support	MAG CORELIQUID 240R Series (Front)	O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O
Creator 400 Series E-ATX size / Front Type C support	MAG CORELIQUID 360R Series (Front)	O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O