i just purchased a used 9th gen i9 9900k cpu and was wondering if this motherboard would work, and im trying to figure out what case do i need to use or will it work with my mid tower?

Yes, the MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON AC motherboard supports 9th Gen Intel Core processors, including the i9-9900K. The motherboard has an ATX form factor, which is compatible with a mid tower case.

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Supports 9th i9-9900K, i7-9700K, i5-9600K and 8th Generation Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1151 socket
Supports dual channel DDR4 Memory, up to 4400(OC) MHz
Intel 802.11ac Wi-Fi, 2x TURBO M.2, Intel Optane Memory Ready, M.2 Shield Frozr, Turbo USB 3.1 GEN2, Pre-installed I/O Shielding
MYSTIC LIGHT: 16.8 million colors / 29 effects. Connect RGB or RAINBOW LED strips with addressable headers and create an RGB gaming PC. Control Mystic Light SYNC enabled products
Built for high-performance gaming - ATX form factor ready for multi-GPU

🔥Don't forget your OS, we have Windows 11 OEM, Download and USB versions available

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GAMING motherboards offer the best possible gaming experience. Outsmart and outperform your opponents in-game using an array of unique MSI GAMING tools. Clever hardware & software tools, created to keep you one step ahead of the competition and boost your skills. This MSI GAMING motherboard supports all the latest storage standards. This allows you to connect any ultra-fast storage device, giving you in-game benefits. Start games faster, load levels faster and have a real advantage over your enemies.

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Brand	MSI
Model	Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON AC

Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type	LGA 1151 (300 Series)
CPU Type	Supports 9th/8th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1151 socket * Not backward compatible with older generation of LGA 1151 CPUs

Chipsets
Chipset	Intel Z390

Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset	Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic: 1 x HDMI port 1.4, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@24Hz 1 x DisplayPort port 1.2, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60Hz

Memory
Number of Memory Slots	4×288pin
Memory Standard	DDR4 4400(OC)/ 4300(OC)/ 4266(OC)/ 4200(OC)/ 4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3300(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133
Maximum Memory Supported	64GB
Channel Supported	Dual Channel

Expansion Slots
PCI Express 3.0 x16	3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 modes)
PCI Express x1	3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots

Storage Devices
Serial ATA (SATA)	6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* * M.2 slots and SATA ports share the bandwidth.
M.2	2 x M.2 slot (Key M)* Support up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices
Intel Optane Ready	Yes * Before using Intel Optane memory modules, please ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.

Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset	Realtek ALC1220P-VB2 Codec
Audio Channels	7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Supports S/PDIF output

Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset	Intel I219-V
Max LAN Speed	10/100/1000Mbps
Wireless LAN	Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, MU-MIMO Rx, 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz (160 MHz) up to 1.73 Gbps
Bluetooth	Supports Bluetooth 2.1, 2.1+EDR, 3.0, 4.0, 5

Rear Panel Ports
USB 3.1	3 x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) ports (Type-A)
USB 1.1/2.0	2 x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (Type-A)
USB Type-C	1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) port (Type-C)
Audio Ports	5 Ports

Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB	1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port 2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports) 2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
Other Connectors	1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-pin Water Pump connector 5 x 4-pin system fan connectors 1 x Serial port connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 2 x System panel connectors 1 x Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x TPM module connector 2 x 4-pin RGB LED connectors 1 x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connector 1 x 3-pin CORSAIR LED connector

Physical Spec
Form Factor	ATX
LED Lighting	RGB

Features
Features	Supports 9th/8th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1151 socket Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 4400(OC) MHz MYSTIC LIGHT: 16.8 million colors / 29 effects controlled in one click. MYSTIC LIGHT EXTENSION supports both RGB and RAINBOW LED strip Lightning Fast Game experience: 2 x TURBO M.2, Intel Optane Memory Ready. M.2 Shield Frozr, Turbo USB 3.1 GEN2 Set Core Power Free: Core Boost, 8+4-pin CPU power connector, Game Boost, DDR4 Boost with Steel Armor AUDIO BOOST 4 with NAHIMIC 3: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience Pre-installed I/O Shielding: Better EMI protection and more convenience for installation

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First Listed on Newegg	April 02, 2025

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