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MSI MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI vs MPG Z390M GAMING EDGE AC

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Brand
MSI
Brand
MSI
Model
  • MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI
  • Z490EDGEWIFI
  • 7C79-005R
Model
MPG Z390M GAMING EDGE AC
Release Date
📅 May 2020
Release Date
-
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
User reviews
★★★★★
(99 reviews)
User reviews
★★★☆☆
(4 reviews)
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Supported PC parts
Supported PC parts
Socket
LGA1200
Socket
LGA1151
Form factor
ATX
Form factor
Micro ATX
Chipset
Intel Z490
Chipset
Intel Z390
Supported Memory
DDR4
2133Mhz 2400Mhz 2666Mhz 2933Mhz 3000Mhz 3200Mhz 3300Mhz 3333Mhz 3400Mhz 3466Mhz 3600Mhz 3733Mhz 3866Mhz 4000Mhz 4133Mhz 4200Mhz 4266Mhz 4300Mhz 4400Mhz 4533Mhz 4600Mhz 4800Mhz
Supported Memory
DDR4
2133Mhz 2400Mhz 2666Mhz 2800Mhz 3000Mhz 3200Mhz 3300Mhz 3333Mhz 3400Mhz 3466Mhz 3600Mhz 3733Mhz 3866Mhz 4000Mhz 4133Mhz 4200Mhz 4266Mhz 4400Mhz 4500Mhz
* 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
Realtek ALC1200
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC1220P-VB2 Codec
Audio Channels
8 Channels
Audio Channels
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
LAN Chipset
Dragon RTL8125BG
LAN Chipset
Intel I219-V
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000/2500Mbps
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000Mbps
SLI Support
No
SLI Support
Yes
CrossFire Support
Yes
CrossFire Support
Yes
RAID Support
Yes
RAID Support
No
Back I/O Ports
  • 1 x DisplayPort
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out
  • 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
  • 1 x LAN (RJ45)
  • 2 x USB 2.0/1.1
  • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
  • 5 x Audio Jacks
Back I/O Ports
-
Wireless LAN
Yes
Wireless LAN
Yes
Wi-Fi Generation
6
Wi-Fi Generation
5
PCI-Express x16 Slots
2
PCI-Express x16 Slots
2
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x1 Slots
2
PCI-Express x1 Slots
2
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
6
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
4
SATA Express Ports
0
SATA Express Ports
0
M.2 Ports
3
M.2 Ports
2
M.2 Devices support
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 - M Key
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2230 - E Key
M.2 Devices support
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 - M Key
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key
RAM Slots
4
RAM Slots
4
Maximum Supported RAM
128 GB
Maximum Supported RAM
64 GB
Onboard USB 2.0
2
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
1
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
0
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Reasons to pick the MSI MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI:

  • 65% cheaper, you can save $308.91.
  • Supports RAID.
  • Newer Wi-Fi protocol.
  • Supports the following RAM types: DDR4 4533MHz, 4600MHz, 4800MHz
  • +2 Ports SATA 6Gb/s.
  • +1 Ports M.2.
  • +64 GB maximum RAM supported.

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Reasons to pick the MSI MPG Z390M GAMING EDGE AC:

  • Supports NVIDIA SLI.

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