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MSI MPG Z390 Gaming PLUS

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MSi MPG Z390 Gaming Plus (Electronic): 5 out of 5 stars on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
MSI's affordable take on Intel's top chipset has the features, but not quite the performanceRead more
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Pros

  • plenty of features and layout options
  • impressive arsenal of features
  • simple and easy-to-use UEFI BIOS makes

Cons

  • board looks a little less skinny
  • SATA cable even comes with a right angle connection
  • it only supports a two card solution when using NVIDIA video cards
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Key specs

  • Realtek ALC892
  • DDR4
  • 64 GB
  • 4
  • UEFI AMI
  • 1
  • ATX
  • LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
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MSI MPG Z390 Gaming PLUS - Pros & Cons

MSI MPG Z390 Gaming PLUS

Pros

  • plenty of features and layout options
  • impressive arsenal of features
  • simple and easy-to-use UEFI BIOS makes
  • reducing noise and improving airflow
  • sleek black design and imposing stature
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  • board components are solid enough to get the job done
  • Looks good and the BIOS is easy to use
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Cons

  • board looks a little less skinny
  • SATA cable even comes with a right angle connection
  • it only supports a two card solution when using NVIDIA video cards
  • there is no chance of interference with a long discrete GPU
  • NVMe storage performance is also a little weak
  • all ends up feeling just a little bit disappointing

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MSI MPG Z390 Gaming PLUS - Full Specifications

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General
Motherboard typeATX
Processor socket
LGA 1151
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Audio properties
Audio codecRealtek ALC892
Audio output channels7.1
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Technical details
Compatible processor series
  • Intel Celeron
  • Intel Core i3
  • Intel Core i5
  • Intel Core i7
  • Intel Pentium
Maximum number of processors1
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Storage
Supported drive types
  • HDD
  • SSD
RAID levels
  • 0
  • 1
  • 5
  • 10
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Internal i/o ports
Serial port headers1
CPU fan connectoryes
Number of chassis fan connectors5
EPS power connector (8-pin)yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Y
TPM connectoryes
RGB LED pin headeryes
Number of SATA III connectors6
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Network
Ethernet LAN (Network)yes
LAN controllerIntel I219-V
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
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Memory
Supported memory bus clock
  • 2400 MHz
  • 2133 MHz
  • 2666 MHz
  • 2800 MHz
  • 3000 MHz
  • 3200 MHz
  • 3300 MHz
  • 3400 MHz
  • 3333 MHz
  • 3466 MHz
  • 3733 MHz
  • 3600 MHz
  • 3866 MHz
  • 4000 MHz
  • 4133 MHz
  • 4400 MHz
  • 4300 MHz
  • 4266 MHz
  • 4200 MHz
RAM technologyDDR4
Memory slots typeDIMM
Maximum RAM size64 GB
Number of memory slots4
Unbuffered memoryyes
Memory channelsDual
Non-ECCyes
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Graphics
Parallel processing technology support2-Way CrossFireX
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Bios
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
BIOS featuresMSI ClickBIOS 5
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Expansion slots
Number of M.2 (M) slots2
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Rear panel i/o ports
Microphone inputyes
Headphone outputs1
HDMI ports quantity1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
PS/2 ports quantity1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity2
DVI-D ports quantity1
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Dimensions
Width12.01 in
Depth9.61 in

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MSI MPG Z390 Gaming PLUS MSI - Editorial Reviews (3)

MSI MPG Z390 Gaming PLUS MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Edge AC Review
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Overclockers Club
Published: 16.12.2018
MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Edge AC Review
By By ccokeman
11 minute read
MSI MPG Z390 Gaming PLUS MSi MPG Z390 Gaming Plus
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 27.10.2019
MSi MPG Z390 Gaming Plus

MSi MPG Z390 Gaming Plus (Electronic): 5 out of 5 stars on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

By Scott
2 minute read
MSI MPG Z390 Gaming PLUS MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Edge AC review: wallet friendly gaming board that just falls short on pace
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PCGamesN
Published: 26.03.2019
MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Edge AC review: wallet friendly gaming board that just falls short on pace

MSI's affordable take on Intel's top chipset has the features, but not quite the performance

By Dave James
7 minute read

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