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MSI MEG Z590I UNIFY vs ASRock Z590 OC FORMULA

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Brand
MSI
Brand
ASRock
Model
  • MEG Z590I UNIFY
  • Z590IUNIFY
Model
Z590 OC FORMULA
Release Date
📅 March 2021
Release Date
📅 June 2021
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Supported PC parts
Supported PC parts
Socket
LGA1200
Socket
LGA1200
Form factor
Mini ITX
Form factor
EATX
Chipset
Intel Z590
Chipset
Intel Z590
Supported Memory
DDR4
2133Mhz 2400Mhz 2666Mhz 2933Mhz 3200Mhz 3600Mhz 3866Mhz 4000Mhz 4200Mhz 4400Mhz 4600Mhz 4800Mhz
Supported Memory
DDR4
2400Mhz 2666Mhz 2933Mhz 3200Mhz 3466Mhz 3600Mhz 4000Mhz 4400Mhz 4600Mhz 5000Mhz 5333Mhz
* High clock speeds may require enabling the XMP profile in the motherboard BIOS
** RAM support may also depend on the CPU memory controller
ECC RAM Support
ECC RAM Support
Audio Chipset
-
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC1220
Audio Channels
-
Audio Channels
7.1 Channels
LAN Chipset
-
LAN Chipset
Intel I225-V
Max LAN Speed
-
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000/2500Mbps + 10/100/1000Mbps
SLI Support
No
SLI Support
No
CrossFire Support
No
CrossFire Support
Yes
RAID Support
Yes
RAID Support
Yes
Back I/O Ports
-
Back I/O Ports
  • 2 x Antenna Ports
  • 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
  • 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
  • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
  • 3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10Gb/s) (ReDriver) (Supports ESD Protection)*
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (10Gb/s) (ReDriver) (Supports ESD Protection)*
  • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (Supports ESD Protection)*
  • 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
  • 1 x BIOS Flashback Button
  • 1 x BIOS Selection Switch
  • 1 x Clear CMOS Button
  • HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone (Gold Audio Jacks with LED)
  • * USB3_1 is from Intel Z590; USB3_234 are from ASMedia ASM1074 hub.
  • * Ultra USB Power is supported on USB3_234 port.
  • * ACPI wake-up function is not supported on USB3_234 port.
  • ** This motherboard does not support integrated graphics.
Wireless LAN
Yes
Wireless LAN
Yes
Wi-Fi Generation
6
Wi-Fi Generation
6
PCI-Express x16 Slots
1
PCI-Express x16 Slots
3
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x1 Slots
0
PCI-Express x1 Slots
2
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
4
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
8
SATA Express Ports
0
SATA Express Ports
0
M.2 Ports
2
M.2 Ports
4
M.2 Devices support
  • 2280 - M Key
  • 2280 - M Key
M.2 Devices support
  • 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2260 / 2280 / 22110 - M Key
  • 2230 - E Key
RAM Slots
2
RAM Slots
2
Maximum Supported RAM
64 GB
Maximum Supported RAM
64 GB
Onboard USB 2.0
1
Onboard USB 2.0
2
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1
1
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1
2
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2
1
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
1
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Reasons to pick the MSI MEG Z590I UNIFY:

  • If you are building a mini ITX PC.
  • +1 Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2.

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Reasons to pick the ASRock Z590 OC FORMULA:

  • 6% cheaper, you can save $30.00.
  • Supports AMD CrossFire.
  • Supports the following RAM types: DDR4 5000MHz, 5333MHz
  • +2 Slots PCI-E x16.
  • +2 Slots PCI-E x1.
  • +4 Ports SATA 6Gb/s.
  • +2 Ports M.2.
  • +1 Onboard USB 2.0.

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