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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.

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

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