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MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Pro CARBON

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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
1.0 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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4 editorial reviews
Does the Wi-Fi-lacking $200 MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Pro Carbon have the guts to push our expensive i9-9900K into value territory?Read more
Introduction and Technical SpecificationsRead more
Armed with the latest Intel Z390 chipset and ready for the new Intel Core i9-9900K, this black/silver motherboard from MSI bears a selection of great features and promises to offer superb performanceRead more
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Pros

  • performance and a nice aesthetic
  • The software is simple and easy to use
  • easy to use and navigate

Cons

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  • abysmal launch of Babylon's Fall
  • destroying expensive components by being too aggressive

Key specs

  • Realtek ALC1220P-VB2
  • DDR4
  • 64 GB
  • 4
  • UEFI AMI
  • 1
  • ATX
  • LGA 1151 (Socket H4)

MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Pro CARBON - Pros & Cons

MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Pro CARBON

Pros

  • performance and a nice aesthetic
  • The software is simple and easy to use
  • easy to use and navigate
  • Great looks Good Design Loads of expansion slots Easily accessible component slots Software
  • PCI-E x4 NVMe connectivity for incredible throughput
  • in-depth reviews and helpful tips
  • performance
  • affordability and features

Cons

  • Your browser does not support this audio
  • abysmal launch of Babylon's Fall
  • destroying expensive components by being too aggressive
  • board looks a little less skinny
  • founder's edition cards are only two slots
  • cooling
  • memory and motherboards

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MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Pro CARBON - Full Specifications

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General
Motherboard typeATX
Processor socket
LGA 1151
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Audio properties
Audio codecRealtek ALC1220P-VB2
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
Thunderbolt 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 support
  • 2-Way SLI
  • 3-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
S/PDIF out portyes
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 quantity3
DisplayPorts quantity1
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Dimensions
Width11.97 in
Depth9.57 in

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