This ATX board from MSI offers a solid foundation to build your next powerhouse based on 9th/8th Gen Intel Core processors in LGA 1151 packaging. Core Boost technology, along with features like digital power design and premium power phases, safely and reliably pushes CPU clocks to hit the highest number to handle overwhelming workload. It comes with two M.2 slots that support NVMe PCIe SSDs and is ready for Intel Optane Memory to ensure interruption-free flow of data for all sorts of arduous computing tasks. Various exclusive MSI Gaming tools are at your disposal to ensure the best gaming experience. And with integrated customizable RGB lighting, you can create a unique gaming vibe with Mystic Light APP.
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Personalize your PC with 16.8 million colors and 17 effects through with the Mystic Light APP or a mobile device.
Core Boost technology combines MSI's premium circuit layout and digital power design to deliver undistorted current to the CPU with pin-point precision. Core Boost not only sustains multi-core CPUs, but also creates the perfect conditions for CPU overclocking.
Tap into extra power when needed with 8+4 pin connectors and unleash more performance with extreme overclocking.
MSI Z390 motherboards are optimized to maximize the performance of 9th Gen Intel® Core™ processors. Choose MSI and unleash the full potential of your system with an optimized power delivery design and load line calibration.
The world's fastest SSDs can slow down when they get too hot. M.2 SHIELD FROZR extends the motherboard's heatsink over M.2 SSDs to prevent thermal throttling and sustain maximum performance.
Make the assembly process easier and safer. The design is grounded and protects the IO ports from potential electrostatic discharge damage from the external environment.
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.
Like a dedicated sound card Audio Boost 4, powered by Nahimic, offers a HD audio processor, dedicated amplifier and high quality audio capacitors, all physically isolated from the rest of the motherboard circuitry to ensure the purest audio signal to locate enemies with pin-point accuracy.
MSI motherboards are loaded with features to fuel your gaming rig's memory with more speed and increased stability.
Optimized traces and a fully isolated memory circuitry ensure stability so you never have to worry about your system crashing during games.
Transfer your favorite games, music and videos over USB faster than ever. MSI offers a wide variety of options to connect and boost your USB 3.1 devices, delivering lightning-fast transfer speeds!
Get ready to crush your enemies on the battlefield with MSI GAMING LAN. Built with high quality components, MSI GAMING LAN is tuned to deliver the best online gaming experience without lag.
Use your LAN port for online gaming while using WiFi for other online applications. The Intel® Wi-Fi / Bluetooth solution uses smart MU-MIMO technology, delivering AC speeds up to 1.73Gbps.
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Pros: I took my I9 9900K to 5.2ghz on all cores @ 1.29 volts. I also really like the built in WiFi and Bluetooth and the ability to run my Corsair fans via an onboard connector. If your looking for a rock solid Z390 setup, buy this one. I couldn’t be happier!
Cons: None
Overall Review: System: Intel I9 9900K MSI Z390 Carbon Pro AC G.skill RGB 32 Mb DDR4 cas-14 4x8gb sticks NZXT kraken X72 AIO Gigabyte Aorus 1080 ti extreme edition Seasonic 750w titanium power supply Samsung 970 pro and 960 pro nvme m.2 drives Corsair crystal case