MSI · Released Oct 2024
MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi Review
LGA1851 · Z890 · Wi-Fi 7 · USB4
Mid-high Arrow Lake board with dual USB4 — one of the best Z890 platforms for builders who care about modern I/O.
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Verdex Score
91
/ 100
vrm 92
features 94
bios 90
Pros
- +Dual USB4 ports
- +Strong memory training
- +Solid BIOS
Cons
- −Only 2.5 GbE
- −Heat spreader fit issues
- −Audio codec dated
Full score breakdown
vrm 92
features 94
bios 90
value 88
Specifications
Socket
LGA1851
Chipset
Z890
RAM slots
4× DDR5-9000+
PCIe
1× PCIe 5.0 x16
Networking
2.5 GbE + Wi-Fi 7