Processor | pentium |
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RAM | DDR4 |
Memory Speed | 4800 MHz |
Wireless Type | 802.11ax |
Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 6 |
MSI Z490-A PRO ProSeries ATX Motherboard (10th Gen Intel Core, LGA 1200 Socket, DDR4, Dual M.2 Slots, USB 3.2 Gen 2, 2.5G LAN, DP/HDMI)
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Brand | MSI |
CPU Socket | LGA 1200 |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
RAM Memory Technology | DDR4 |
Compatible Processors | Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium Gold |
Chipset Type | Intel |
Memory Clock Speed | 4800 MHz |
Platform | Windows 10 |
CPU Model | Pentium |
Memory Storage Capacity | 128 GB |
About this item
- Supports 10th Generation Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron Processors for LGA 1200 socket
- Supports dual channel DDR4 memory up to 128GB (4800MHz)
- Twin Turbo M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr delivers transfer speeds of up to 32 GB/s for ultra-fast SSDs
- Core Boost technology combines optimized power circuit layouts, double CPU power connectors, and a digital power design which allows for precise and steady current delivery to the CPU
- On-board 2.5G LAN plus Gigabit LAN with with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
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Value for money | 4.1 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4.0 |
For gaming | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.4 |
Tech Support | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.4 |
Easy to install | 4.2 | 4.0 | — | — | 3.9 | 4.3 |
Stability | — | — | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.2 | — |
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platform | windows 10 | windows 10 | windows 10, windows 11 | windows 10 | windows, windows, windows | windows 10 |
cpu socket | LGA 1200 | LGA 1700 | LGA 1200 | LGA 1200 | LGA 1200 | LGA 1200 |
memory slots | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
memory capacity | 128 GB | 1760 MB | 64 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB | 128 GB |
compatible processors | Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium Gold | Intel Pentium, Intel Celeron | Intel Pentium, Intel Celeron | 10th Generation Intel Core | 10th Generation Intel Core | 10th Generation Intel Core |
card interface | — | pci e | pci e | pci e | pci e | pci e |
From the manufacturer
MSI is the most trusted name in gaming and eSports. We’ve dedicated countless hours and committed numerous resources to support the world’s most aspiring and best gamers and use their knowledge and expertise in our products in return. MSI integrated all gamer’s aspirational functions in its gaming rigs and pushing the performance beyond limits.
Z490-A PRO
Release True Power
Powered by Intel 10th Gen Core processors, the MSI Z490-A PRO combines stable functionality and high-quality assembly to solve professional workflows. Extended Heatsink Design and Core boost keep critical components operating reliably. M.2 Shield Frozr and 2.5G LAN provide the latest in connectivity.
- Supports 10th Generation Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron Processors for LGA 1200 socket
- Twin Turbo M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr
- 2.5G Ethernet LAN
- Audio Boost
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EXTENDED HEATSINK DESIGNAn extended heatsink enlarges the heat dissipation surface allowing the CPU power system to reliably drive even high-end processors. |
USB TYPE-C READY - REAR IO & FRONT CASE PANEL SUPPORTEffortlessly plug in devices with reversible USB Type-C. |
TWIN TURBO M.2 AND M.2 SHIELD FROZRSustain maximum M.2 SSD data transfer with M.2 SHIELD FROZR. Prevent SSD thermal throttling with a heatsink that extends across the motherboard. |
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MAXIMIUM DATA TRANSFER WITH 2.5G LANZ490-A PRO features onboard 2.5Gbps Ethernet LAN for workflows that depend on high-bandwidth and low-latency network connectivity. |
EASY TO ARRANGE YOUR CABLESTuck away SATA and USB cables neatly with MSI Atypical PCB edge. |
DUAL POWER CONNECTORS8+4 pin connectors deliver adequate power for multi-core CPUs even when overclocking. |
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Chipset / Socket | Intel Z490 / LGA 1200 | Intel Z490 / LGA 1200 | Intel Z490 / LGA 1200 | Intel Z490 / LGA 1200 | Intel Z490 / LGA 1200 | Intel Z490 / LGA 1200 |
Memory | 4 x DIMM; Max. 128GB DDR4; 4800 MHz | 4 x DIMM; Max. 128GB DDR4; 4800 MHz | 4 x DIMM; Max. 128GB DDR4; 4800 MHz | 4 x DIMM; Max. 128GB DDR4; 4800 MHz | 4 x DIMM; Max. 128GB DDR4; 4800 MHz | 4 x DIMM; Max. 128GB DDR4; 4800 MHz |
PCIe Slots | 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x16); 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x4); 3x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots | 2x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (x16/x0 or x8/x8); 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x4); 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots | 2x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (x16/x0 or x8/x8); 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x4); 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots | 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x16); 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x4); 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots | 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x16); 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x4); 3x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots | 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x16); 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x4); 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots |
Display Output | DisplayPort, HDMI | n/a | DisplayPort, HDMI | DisplayPort, HDMI | DisplayPort, HDMI | DisplayPort, HDMI |
Audio | Audio Boost | Audio Boost HD | Audio Boost 4 | Audio Boost | Audio Boost | Audio Boost |
M.2 | 2x M.2 | 3x M.2 | 2x M.2 | 2x M.2 | 2x M.2 | 2x M.2 |
Wireless | n/a | 2x2 Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 2x2 Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 2x2 Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | n/a | n/a |
Ethernet LAN | 2.5G LAN | 2.5G LAN | 2.5G LAN | 2.5G LAN | 2.5G LAN | 2.5G LAN & Gigabit LAN |
Mystic Light RGB | n/a | n/a | 16.8 million colors | 16.8 million colors | 16.8 million colors | 16.8 million colors |
Form Factor | ATX | ATX | ATX | ATX | ATX | ATX |
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Technical Details
Brand | MSI |
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Item model number | Z490-A Pro |
Item Weight | 1 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 12 x 9.6 x 2 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 12 x 9.6 x 2 inches |
Manufacturer | MSI |
ASIN | B0876HPVHX |
Date First Available | May 6, 2020 |
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Customer Reviews |
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Best Sellers Rank | #481 in Computer Motherboards |
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Product Description
Powered by Intel 10th Gen Core processors, the MSI Z490-A PRO combines stable functionality and high-quality assembly to solve professional workflows. Extended Heatsink Design and Core boost keep critical components operating reliably. M.2 Shield Frozr and 2.5G LAN provide the latest in connectivity.
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Customers like the ease of installation and value of the motherboard. For example, they mention it's easy to build with, has no surprises during install, and has no problems booting up. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, performance, ease of use, and USB ports.
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Customers find the installation of the motherboard to be easy. They mention that it is super easy to build with, has a very smooth install, and has no surprises during install. They also say that the BIOS is pretty easy to navigate and that the first boot into Windows went smooth as silk.
"...The first boot into Windows went smooth as silk. My M.2 Intel SSD boot drive and the existing install were immediately recognized...." Read more
"...As far as the motherboard goes, it was a very smooth install...." Read more
"...Installation of Win-10 Pro was easy, as was the installation of MSI's drivers and utilities...." Read more
"...That made upgrading super easy.There were no surprises during install...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the motherboard. They say it is easy to install, great value for the money, and works perfectly. Some mention that it is cheap and configurable. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...And I haven't touched the CPU base clock yet.Price was great. Install smooth. Performance excellent...." Read more
"...It is affordable and allows you to spend that money on some of the pricier components such as graphics cards or processors." Read more
"...considered, this appears to be another solid board from MSI at a decent price-point...." Read more
"Great Motherboard for the price. It has a solid build and good features / functionality. It is by no means cheap, but it is affordable...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the motherboard. Some mention it's a good quality motherboard and very trusted brand, while others say it'll fail and be made of cheap plastic.
"...And I am only running 16 GB of 2666 MHz DDR4. But the benchmark scores are fantastic. And I haven't touched the CPU base clock yet...." Read more
"...As the MSI web site says, this is a well-constructed board. I could tell just by taking it out of the box...." Read more
"...When it was built, it wouldn't work! This part had bent prongs on the motherboard! I was sent/bought a defective part! I will not purchase again!..." Read more
"Great Motherboard for the price. It has a solid build and good features / functionality. It is by no means cheap, but it is affordable...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the motherboard. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it doesn't work with a single DIMM in the 3rd slot, and that the SATA port #2 will not work.
"...Tons of features for beginners and expertsLightning fastUSB C 3.1 port in the back plus headersBuiltin POST Speaker..." Read more
"...No problems out of it so far." Read more
"...That is about the most worthless piece of junk software I have ever seen. But I have turbo boost set to 4.8 GHz on my i5-8600K CPU...." Read more
"...I did not. It still works with an i9 processor, and though it won't work with the latest PCIe SSD cards, it does work with some...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the motherboard. Some mention that the BIOS is very easy to use and allows them to save overclocking profiles. They say the instructions are clear and easy to understand. However, other customers say that it didn't come with a full instruction book or manual. They complain that they had to download the full manual.
"...The user guide is pretty decent for being a foreign-based company - i.e. English instructions are pretty good...." Read more
"...My only issues were that I only got the quick install guide but no users manual which meant I had to download the pdf on my laptop just so I could..." Read more
"...did - come off of some cheap Dell motherboard but the interface on this BIOS is awesome...." Read more
"...The installation was quick and easy. It did not come with a manual however any information you need can be downloaded from the company's website...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the usb ports on the motherboard. Some mention that it has multiple SATA ports, while others say that only one DRAM slot works and the number of USB ports is tiny.
"...old case takes the room for 3 pins, but this motherboard only provides space for 2 pins...." Read more
"...Also has 2 USB 3.0 connections and one 12v RGB port. It has 2 PCIE x16 slots and 4 PCI 1x slots...." Read more
"...not have a component plugged in, but for some reason the HMDI ports don't work for jack...." Read more
"...All connections went well, two available M2 slots (once way down on the board away from heat sources), and plenty of system fan connectors..." Read more
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The next step was to see how easy it is to overclock. The documentation that comes in the box is limited to a graphic Quick Start sheet that is pretty much useless. But I located the manual on the website and gained enough info to get the job done. Novice builders beware. If you are new to building systems I would recommend a different board with better documentation. Also don't waste your time with Dragon Center, the manufacturer's Windows utility. That is about the most worthless piece of junk software I have ever seen. But I have turbo boost set to 4.8 GHz on my i5-8600K CPU. And I am only running 16 GB of 2666 MHz DDR4. But the benchmark scores are fantastic. And I haven't touched the CPU base clock yet.
Price was great. Install smooth. Performance excellent. Next step, upgrade to 3200 MHz ram and eventually an i7-9700K.
Update 3-7-2022 - Well, the prices on an i7-9700K are totally ridiculous but I found a sweet deal on a 9700KF so I grabbed it up. The only difference between the two CPUs is the KF doesn't have integrated graphics. I have a discrete card so that wasn't an issue. I am currently running OC'd at 5.0 GHz and my Passmark benchmarked over 35% higher than with the 8600K. Also have my memory running at 3060 Mhz instead of 2667. Temps don't exceed the mid 60s C running CPU-Z stress test. Not bad on an air cooler.
Final note - I did switch back to Windows 10 Pro 64 bit. Still the way to go with Windows period.
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2021
The next step was to see how easy it is to overclock. The documentation that comes in the box is limited to a graphic Quick Start sheet that is pretty much useless. But I located the manual on the website and gained enough info to get the job done. Novice builders beware. If you are new to building systems I would recommend a different board with better documentation. Also don't waste your time with Dragon Center, the manufacturer's Windows utility. That is about the most worthless piece of junk software I have ever seen. But I have turbo boost set to 4.8 GHz on my i5-8600K CPU. And I am only running 16 GB of 2666 MHz DDR4. But the benchmark scores are fantastic. And I haven't touched the CPU base clock yet.
Price was great. Install smooth. Performance excellent. Next step, upgrade to 3200 MHz ram and eventually an i7-9700K.
Update 3-7-2022 - Well, the prices on an i7-9700K are totally ridiculous but I found a sweet deal on a 9700KF so I grabbed it up. The only difference between the two CPUs is the KF doesn't have integrated graphics. I have a discrete card so that wasn't an issue. I am currently running OC'd at 5.0 GHz and my Passmark benchmarked over 35% higher than with the 8600K. Also have my memory running at 3060 Mhz instead of 2667. Temps don't exceed the mid 60s C running CPU-Z stress test. Not bad on an air cooler.
Final note - I did switch back to Windows 10 Pro 64 bit. Still the way to go with Windows period.
I paired this with i7 9700K, G.Skill 3600MHz RAM, GTX 1080 Ti, Samsung M.2 SSD and an acer 144Hz monitor.
Everything worked great with minimal setup! First boot I opened BIOS and clicked XMP and this MB auto detected a good 3600MHz profile for my RAM. I have adjusted some settings in "expert mode" to make the CPU turbo boost all cores and disabled clocking down for AVX instructions (heat warning!). In benchmarks it maintains 4.85GHz across all cores at once on air cooling (stock limits to 4.6GHz all cores and AVX safety can drag it down more). FireStrike 3D scores improved 15% with max temps reaching 70C so there is even more room to OC.
Notes that may help others avoid issues:
The M.2 Screw is incredibly tiny and is in a very tiny bag that is easy to miss, but it is there. I even called tech support before I looked more carefully and found it in the box.
The M.2 slot when in SATA Mode will take over SATA Slot 1. It will literally replace the slot in the BIOS. If you can't find a drive, that is probably it.
The extra 6 pin on the motherboard near the PCI Express lanes are for if you are using two high power draw GPUs (e.g dual 1080 ti or 2080). With one GPU it is not necessary and will not affect performance.
If you don't install from an up to date version of Windows 10, the ethernet port likely won't be detected or usable until you install the network drivers from disk or USB. This does not affect wireless.
Windows 7 of course is not supported but that has nothing to do with the motherboard, it's the fact that no 8th gen intel CPUs will run windows 7. Any complaints about this are completely misdirected and should be going at Intel.
PROS:
Designed for OC and high performance gaming
Tons of features for beginners and experts
Lightning fast
USB C 3.1 port in the back plus headers
Builtin POST Speaker
Mystic RGB headers
Lots of headers!
Easy OC ranging from no skill to expert level. Has OC settings specific to Intel's 9th gen chips
XMP just works
M.2 storage and M.2 bluetooth slots
RAID Controller
It's a motherboard from MSI
Con:
The only thing remotely negative about this is the noticeable (or almost loud) pop/click when the motherboard powers on. This is not worth a lower rating and it's not much of a con unless you are overly sensitive to computer noises. It's the sound of a solid relay activating to power on your devices and is reminiscent of many years ago when electrical components were overbuilt and could last for decades.
Additionally, the socket type is supported for some i9 processors, which means it is capable of running with the latest processors.
I think my primary concerns with the board were how it would handle my 7 fans I have for my case, but, again, that was not an issue.
Overall, price point and standardization of the board make it a decent purchase for someone looking to get a board that works with near-top of the current specs of gaming machines. It is affordable and allows you to spend that money on some of the pricier components such as graphics cards or processors.
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The Z590-A Pro is a great board, well designed with a solid layout and a simple black and grey color scheme. Component layout for SATA ports and the included 3 M.2 slots is excellent. Just keep in mind you cannot use the first M.2 without an 11th gen chip.
The only complaint I have with the Z590-A Pro is the BIOS/UEFI is cluttered and not very friendly to overclockers. Lots of options are hidden in menu after menu and voltage adjustment options make very little sense. It's not the worst BIOS layout I've ever encountered, that crown goes to Gigabyte still, but it's not on the level of Asus' high end designs or EVGA.
So overall, this motherboard is a success. A few small complaints here and there but they do not ruin the overall experience.
Also works well with Windows 11, however the TPM is not turned on by default.
Reviewed in Mexico on February 22, 2021