The MSI Z890 GAMING WiFi is a high-performance ATX motherboard designed for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors, making it a strong choice for enthusiasts and gamers looking to build a powerful modern system. Built around the Intel Z890 chipset and compatible with Socket 1851, this black-colored board measures 305 x 244 x 304.8 mm and fits standard ATX cases. It supports up to 256 GB of DDR5 memory across four DIMM slots in a dual-channel configuration, with overclocked speeds reaching up to 8800 MHz.
Storage and Expansion
The MSI Z890 GAMING WiFi offers extensive storage options with three M.2 slots, one of which supports PCIe 5.0 for maximum throughput, while the other two operate at PCIe 4.0. Four SATA III connectors provide additional storage flexibility. For expansion, the board includes a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for graphics cards and a PCIe 3.0 x1 slot for additional peripherals. Display output is handled through one HDMI 2.1 port and one DisplayPort 1.4 connection.
Connectivity and Audio
On the connectivity front, this motherboard features Wi-Fi 7 support alongside Bluetooth 5.4, covering a wide range of wireless standards. Wired networking is provided by a Realtek RTL8125D controller delivering 2.5G LAN speeds. USB connectivity includes eight USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports and additional internal headers. Audio is powered by a Realtek ALC897 chip delivering 7.1 channel surround sound output, rounding out a well-equipped platform for gaming and multimedia use.
Product number manufacturer:
Z890 GAMING WIFI
Audio
BIOS
Connectivity
USB 3.2 (Gen 1) type A ports:
8
Expansion slots
PCI Express 3.0 x1 slots:
1
Internal I/O
1st M.2 maximum slot size:
2280
1st M.2 slot PCI Express generation:
5.0
2nd M.2 maximum slot size:
2280
2nd M.2 slot PCI Express generation:
4.0
3rd M.2 maximum slot size:
2280
3rd M.2 slot PCI Express generation:
4.0
ATX Power connector (24-pin):
EPS power connector (8-pin):
USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors:
1
USB 3.1 (Gen 1) header(s):
2
Memory
Supported memory clock speeds (OC):
8800 (OC) MHz
Networking
Network technology (wired):
Wi-Fi 1 (802.11b), Wi-Fi 2 (802.11a), Wi-Fi 3 (802.11g), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Physical characteristics
Processor
Compatible processor series:
Intel Core Ultra Series 2
Sockets
Technical details
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