Product details
The MSI MPG Z490 Carbon EK X is equipped with the high-end chipset for Intel's 10th generation Core processors and allows for manual overclocking of CPUs with an unlocked multiplier. Since the Comet Lake-S processors require a socket due to optimized power delivery, the Intel LGA1200 socket is used on the 400 series motherboards. Despite the increased pin count, the actual size of the socket remains the same as older sockets, allowing CPU coolers for LGA 115x sockets to be mounted on the motherboard as well.
Processor family | Celeron, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, Core i9, Pentium |
Memory type | DDR4-RAM |
Number of memory modules (RAM) | 4 x |
Internal connection options | M.2 PCI/SATA Combo (2x), S-ATA III (6x) |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Mainboard features | Front panel audio connector |
Item number | 13645851 |
Manufacturer | MSI |
Category | Motherboards |
Manufacturer no. | 7C73-008R |
Release date | 25.8.2020 |
Form factor | ATX |
Socket | LGA 1200 |
Chipset | Intel Z490 |
Mainboard features | Front panel audio connector |
Operating system compatibility | Windows 10 |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n, Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac, Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax |
Processor family | Celeron, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, Core i9, Pentium |
Memory form factor | DIMM |
Number of pins | 288 x |
Number of memory modules (RAM) | 4 x |
Max. memory (RAM) | 128 GB |
Memory chip | DDR4-4800 |
Max. RAM OC | 4800 MHz |
Supported memory speed | 2133 MHz, 2666 MHz, 2933 MHz, 4000 MHz, 4400 MHz, 4800 MHz |
Memory type | DDR4-RAM |
RAM buffer | Unbuffered |
Video connections | DisplayPort (1x), HDMI (1x) |
Multi-GPU technology | AMD 3-Way CrossFireX, NVIDIA SLI ready |
Network connections | RJ45 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (1x) |
Ethernet controller brand | Realtek |
Ethernet controller | Realtek RTL8125B |
Max. port speed | 2.50 Gbit/s |
Chip | Realtek ALC1220 |
Audio channel | 7.1 Channel |
Audio Connections | Digital Audio Out (1x) |
Internal connection options | M.2 PCI/SATA Combo (2x), S-ATA III (6x) |
Expansion slot | PCI Express x16 (3x) |
PCI express version (max.) | 3 |
Power connectors | 24-pin ATX, 4-pin ATX 12V, 8-pin ATX 12V |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | 2 x SATA cable |
Length | 305 mm |
Width | 2440 mm |
Height | 244 mm |
Length | 51 cm |
Width | 29 cm |
Height | 9 cm |
Weight | 3.02 kg |
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Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Motherboards» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 1.MSI2,6 %
- 2.AsRock2,7 %
- 2.Gigabyte2,7 %
- 4.ASUS2,9 %
- 5.Supermicro4,6 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 1.AsRock2 days
- 1.MSI2 days
- 1.NZXT2 days
- 4.Gigabyte3 days
- 5.Supermicro4 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Motherboards» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 1.MSI4,9 %
- 2.ASUS5,1 %
- 3.Gigabyte5,2 %
- 4.Supermicro5,9 %
- 5.NZXT6,8 %
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