MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PLUS
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A high-performance and low-cost MSI full-format ATX motherboard based on the 2018 flagship Intel Z390 chipset. It belongs to the MSI Performance Gaming family, which includes models aimed at gamers and enthusiasts. Compatible with 2/4/6/8-core Intel Core i9/i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron 8th and 9th generation processors with Coffee Lake microarchitecture (14nm). Equipped with a powerful 9-phase processor power subsystem, which is reinforced with additional aluminium radiators.
With moderate CPU and memory overclocking, MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PLUS motherboard provides long-term stability under heavy gaming and multi-threaded computing workloads. The manufacturer positions it as a reliable and functional solution for creating high-performance gaming configurations, including multiGPU assemblies using 2-Way AMD CrossFireX technology. Able to become an excellent basis for basic workstations. The board supports up to four DDR4 memory modules with an impressive total capacity of up to 128 GB and an impressive effective frequency (up to 4400 MHz). Able to drive two fast M.2 NVMe SSDs and six SATA3 HDD/SSDs. Fast processing of intensive network traffic with minimal delays is provided by the Intel I219-V GbE adapter.
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High price-quality ratio
MSI's MPG Z390 GAMING PLUS motherboard's slogan might be "only the bare essentials". On the one hand, it seems like an uncompromising overclocking product based on the largest chipset, on the other hand, it belongs to the MSI Performance GAMING mid-range line, it has only the most necessary and attracts potential buyers with an affordable price.
Of the simplifications in comparison with more expensive boards based on the Z390, it is worth noting the limitations on the simultaneous operation of the interfaces of the disk subsystem, the absence of a heatsink over part of the phases of the power subsystem, and the rejection of LED backlighting. Although the board provides connectors for connecting LED strips.
The basis for a powerful gaming system
Otherwise, the MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PLUS is an advanced board, on the basis of which you can assemble a powerful gaming system with a Core i9 or a simpler processor, but with a couple of video cards. Four RAM slots allow you to install up to 64 GB DDR4 with the ability to overclock to 4400 MHz.
USB 3.1 Gen2 and USB-C support
There is space for two M.2 SSDs at once. The work of the first is provided by the PCIe lines of the processor (plus there is a cooling radiator), and the second — by the lines of the chipset. The connection ports keep up with the times — there are both USB 3.1 Gen2 and USB-C. Between the two PCI Express x16 slots there is an M.2 Socket E slot for installing the Intel Wireless-AC (CNVi) wireless interface module. True, you will have to buy it separately.
Friendly BIOS
Considering that the board is based on a top-end chipset and has a good power supply, a wide range of settings is available for overclocking experiments. Fortunately, the BIOS itself is very convenient and intuitive, and also has a switch from a graphical menu to a more traditional text version.
